Raging MI Moderates: 2026 Politics

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Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt sits down with Joseph Steagall for an unfiltered conversation about the policies quietly driving up the cost of every new home in Michigan — to the tune of $95,000 in government-mandated costs that most buyers never see on the invoice.

Learn more about his campaign: https://nesbittforgovernor.com/

In this episode:

📌 CHAPTERS
0:00 — Cold Open: The Number That Changes Everything
1:45 — Who Is Aric Nesbitt?
4:10 — Michigan's Reading Crisis: 3 Out of 5 Kids Can't Read
8:30 — The Housing Mandate Nobody Voted For
12:13 — $95,000 Added to Every New Michigan Home
16:00 — What a Nesbitt Governorship Actually Looks Like
20:30 — The Centrist Take: Where We Agree and Where We Don't
24:00 — Final Thoughts

• The housing mandate that added $95,000 to every new Michigan home and who is responsible for it
• Michigan's reading crisis: why 3 out of 5 fourth graders cannot read at grade level and what Nesbitt's plan actually is
• What a Nesbitt governorship would look like in practical terms — not talking points, actual policy
• Where Joseph pushes back and where the centrist case holds up
• This is the conversation mainstream media is not having. No party line. No spin. Just the receipts.

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Michigan isn’t Minneapolis.
 Michigan isn’t Portland.

But what’s happening in those cities?
 It’s closer to us than people want to admit.

In this episode, I sit down with Adam Swart from Crowds On Demand to break down:

– Are protests actually being funded?
 – Where is the line between protest and chaos?
 – Why political violence is becoming more accepted
 – And how social media is driving people further apart

But here’s the bigger question for Michigan:

Are we heading down the same path?

Because if moderates don’t speak up…
 the loudest voices take over.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation
02:19 Protests and Law Enforcement Dynamics
07:15 The Role of Paid Protesters
12:34 Political Violence and Its Acceptability
15:52 The Impact of Social Media on Political Discourse
19:36 Building Movements and Finding Common Ground
20:39 Political Unity in Unlikely Places
21:53 The Dynamics of Portland and Minneapolis
25:09 The Consequences of Defunding the Police
26:31 Advocacy and Transparency in Politics
30:02 Actions vs. Opinions in Political Discourse
35:45 Finding Common Ground in Divisive Issues
37:34 Empowering Personal Advocacy

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Massive data centers are expanding across the United States, and Michigan could soon host facilities requiring up to 100 megawatts of electricity.

That level of energy demand raises major questions about infrastructure, economic development, and who ultimately pays for the power.

In this episode of Raging Michigan Moderates we explore the proposed Michigan data center developments, their potential impact on the state’s energy grid, and the broader political and economic debate surrounding digital infrastructure.

As demand for AI and cloud computing grows, communities across the country are facing new challenges related to electricity demand, grid capacity, and long-term economic planning.

Michigan may soon face those same questions.

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Iran’s leadership future is uncertain, and the global power balance may be shifting.

Ron Bee joins The MiddleGround Mic to analyze Iran’s political structure, the Shah question, China and Russia’s positioning, and what comes next for the Iranian people.

Episode Breakdown:
00:00 The Volatile Political Landscape in Iran  
08:48 Leadership and Legitimacy  
17:22 Regional and Global Dynamics  
26:17 Iran’s Military Future  
35:02 Middle Eastern Political Complexities  
41:10 The Nuclear Question  
50:56 Civility in Political Discourse  
57:35 Hope for the Iranian People  

This is a strategic breakdown — not partisan noise.

No Left. No Right. Forward.

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America feels like it’s splitting in half.

In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Joe sits down with The Agitatorz to confront the issues most people are afraid to say out loud:

• Has polarization gone too far?
 • Did the Obama era change everything?
 • Is “woke culture” helping or hurting society?
 • Are liberal cities failing their communities?
 • What role does media bias play in division?
 • Is there ANY middle ground left?

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From gender identity debates to crime in Democrat-run cities… from mental health institutions to identity politics… from race as a social construct to global instability in the Middle East — nothing is off limits.

This is not screaming.
 This is not safe.
 This is a real conversation.

👇 CHAPTERS 👇

00:00 Introduction to the Agitators
 03:32 Polarization in Politics
 07:44 The Impact of Woke Culture
 10:38 The Breakdown of the Nuclear Family
 15:07 The Role of Community in Values
 19:54 Generational Differences
 23:52 Gender Identity Confusion
 24:55 Mental Health & Liberal Policy
 28:59 Crime in Liberal Cities
 33:38 Gangs & Community Power
 39:36 Is There Common Ground?
 49:56 Identity Politics
 01:06:31 Media Bias & Brainwashing
 01:35:20 Middle East Conflict
 01:44:11 Iran & Global Responsibility
 01:48:37 Can We Still Talk Across Divides?

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Michigan families are paying higher electric bills while outages last longer and accountability disappears.

In this episode of Raging Michigan Moderates, we break down why rates keep rising, how billing errors are built into the system, why reliability promises never seem to materialize, and how regulators continue approving increases while families struggle.

We also expose the growing role of massive AI data centers — and how they could lock Michigan residents into even higher energy costs for years to come.

This isn’t left vs right. It’s about fairness, transparency, and who actually benefits.

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Chapters

00:00 The Rising Costs of Energy in Michigan
03:07 Utility Companies and Rate Hikes
06:37 Reliability Issues and Infrastructure Failures
09:43 Renewable Energy and Incentives
12:37 Comparing Michigan to Ohio's Energy Policies
15:27 The Impact of AI Data Centers on Michigan
20:16 Conclusion: The Need for Change in Michigan's Energy Sector

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Iran is at its weakest point in decades — but that doesn’t mean it’s safe.

Joe Steagall and foreign policy expert Ron Bee examine the real power dynamics behind Iran’s crisis: the brutal repression of protesters, the shift toward nuclear brinkmanship, Israel’s growing alarm, and why the next 30 days matter more than most headlines admit.

This episode breaks down military strategy, diplomacy, and the human cost often ignored in the noise.

If you want outrage without understanding, look elsewhere.
If you want context before everything changes, press play.

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What if every “unprecedented” crisis is just history hitting replay?

Dennis Brennan—former politician and attorney—connects the dots between Aaron Burr and Donald Trump.

Burr: Revolutionary hero turned “traitor” through elite attacks, media hatchet jobs, and weaponized courts.
Trump: Endless indictments, nonstop lawfare, and the same institutional resistance—200+ years later.

We rip into media bias dating back to Hamilton, government waste, subsidy scams jacking up prices, socialism creeping in through policy, and why the outrage machine keeps Americans divided.

This one hurts… but knowledge is power.

Go deeper with Dennis Brennan’s book:
D.C. Swamp Strikes Back →
https://www.amazon.com/D-C-Swamp-Strikes-Back-separated/dp/B0FH66PHNL

Patterns aren’t coincidences—they’re warnings.
What’s YOUR take? Hit play and let’s talk.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chaos and Politics
02:44 Cultural Fights vs. Economic Issues
11:27 The Role of Power and Accountability
14:06 Populism and the Working Class
17:06 Healthcare and Economic Policies
19:52 Historical Patterns in Politics
22:52 The Influence of Charismatic Leaders
25:36 The Impact of Political Divisions
28:23 The Role of the Media in Politics
31:00 The Future of Political Discourse
33:57 Conclusion: Learning from History
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Michigan isn’t just voting for a governor in 2026 — it’s replacing the people who run elections, enforce the rules, and decide disputes when things go sideways.

In Episode One of Raging MI Moderates, we break down five races that decide everything:
Governor, Secretary of State, U.S. Senate, a critical Michigan Senate special election, and the Michigan Supreme Court.

We cover the Benson voter-roll controversy, Duggan’s independent shockwave, national money flooding Michigan, and the ballot initiative built to drive outrage and turnout.

This is not partisan noise. It’s power, trust, and incentives — explained clearly, aggressively, and with receipts.

Follow the show to stay ahead of Michigan’s 2026 election chaos.

Chapters:

1. Introduction to Michigan's 2026 Election Landscape
2. The Stakes: Power Shifts and Trust Collapse
3. Governor's Race: Key Players and Dynamics
4. US Senate Race: National Attention and Local Impact
5. Secretary of State: The Real Power Job
6. Special Elections: Quiet Power Shifts
7. Michigan Supreme Court: The Overlooked Battleground
8. Ballot Issues: Identity, Fear, and Moral Framing
9. Conclusion: Trust vs. Breakdown

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MiddleGround Productions officially launches — 

From unredacted Epstein files reaching Congress, to Michigan families facing rising electric bills and failing infrastructure, to the collapse of public trust in media — this trailer sets the tone for what’s coming.

Multiple shows. One direction. Forward.

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