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With many Democrats still believing Biden is their best candidate, Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s potential bid for the White House seems like a long shot. James Dickson and Restoring America fellow Kaylee McGhee White discuss why inertia among the Dems and Whitmer’s own political shortcomings are likely to keep her out of the Presidential running for the foreseeable future. 

Recorded July 3, 2024

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Biden’s disastrous debate performance had voters questioning his cognitive ability, much less his ability to run the country. Rumors that Biden may be replaced by someone like Gretchen Whitmer have gained traction; however, there are doubts about whether Whitmer (or any other replacement) could be a viable candidate. Will the Dems ever be able to dig themselves out of the hole they dug on Debate Night?

Recorded July 1, 2024

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During the pandemic, Governor Gretchen Whitmer divided people into essential and non-essential groups: some received unemployment benefits while others lost their livelihoods. Ian Murphy, owner of Iron Pig Smokehouse, defied Whitmer's orders to close his restaurant and fought for his right to earn a living, taking on a lengthy legal battle with the state—and winning.

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Riley Gaines is a professional athlete and advocate for women's rights who is fighting against the erosion of sex-based protections in women’s sports. We talk about the attack on Title IX by the Biden administration, the media's role in shaping the issue, and Congress’s conspicuous silence when it comes to this important bill.

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In the aftermath of student protests at the University of Michigan and across the country over the Israel/Gaza conflict, James takes a closer look at the real motivations of campus revolutionaries throughout recent American history. Is contemporary activism just a heap of emotional alibis and false promises?

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Veteran journalist James Dickson dives into Michigan’s good, bad, and ugly; exploring its history, challenges, and failures of leadership. From the decline of the auto industry to the role of unions, we ask uncomfortable questions about where the state might be headed.

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