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Left of Lansing

Left of Lansing

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An insight into Michigan's progressive political and pop cultural scene. Pat Johnston highlights how the progressive movement is helping shape Michigan's political landscape with opinion and interviews. It's time to make Michigan's political machine work for the people!

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  • 366: Monday Musing: Michigan Dems Must Oppose Data Centers in '26

    366: Monday Musing: Michigan Dems Must Oppose Data Centers in '26
    Feb 23 2026

    #podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Michigan #datacenters #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovenmentCorruption #BigTech #AI #WorkingClass #YousefRabhi #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftOfLansing

    Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for February 23, 2026.

    Washtenaw County Commissioner, and current candidate for Ann Arbor mayor, Yousef Rabhi, has a warning for Michigan Democrats: Oppose the big tech data center expansion in Michigan, or else face the wrath of working class voters this November.

    Rabhi's not wrong, and it's something that's bothered Pat Johnston for a long time.

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    leftoflansing@gmail.com

    Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!

    https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansing

    Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopard

    NOTES:

    "Insider: Ex-lawmaker has warning for Michigan Democrats on data centers." By Craig Mauger, Beth LeBlanc, and Nina Burke of The Detroit News
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  • 365: Friday Short: Don't Allow Epstein Class To Divide Michigan

    365: Friday Short: Don't Allow Epstein Class To Divide Michigan
    Feb 20 2026

    #podcast #politics #Progressive #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #MattHall #MichiganRepublicans #RxKids #WorkingClass #Economy #HealthCare #ACA #HealthCareForAll #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #Billionaires #oligarchy #DonorClass #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Authoritarianism #Devos #WealthInequality #AbdulElSayed #Democracy #LeftofLansing

    Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for February 20, 2026.

    As working class Michiganders keep getting further behind while the billionaire Epstein Class keeps amassing more wealth and power thanks to the Trump Regime, Michigan MAGA Republicans are doing the Epstein Class's bidding by continuing to attack working class programs, like the successful Rx Kids.

    Pat Johnston explains how rather than taking action to help working class Michiganders while holding the Epstein Class accountable, MAGA Republicans are devising ways to divide the working class.

    We can't let that happen.

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    To hear the complete episode featuring Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
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    leftoflansing@gmail.com

    Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!

    https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansing

    Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopard

    NOTES:

    Abdul For Senate Website

    "It’s time for Democrats to play offense on healthcare." By Abdul El-Sayed in The Guardian "Hall’s baseless Rx Kids attack betrays Michigan’s most vulnerable, which seems to be the point." By Jon King of Michigan Advance
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  • 364: Abdul El-Sayed: A Progressive Democrat Who Plays Offense

    364: Abdul El-Sayed: A Progressive Democrat Who Plays Offense
    Feb 19 2026
    #podcast #politics #progressive #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Election #Election2026 #DemocraticSocialism #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinClass #HealthCareForAll #HealthCare #WorkingClass #AbdulElSayed #Economy #Vaccines #RFK #Measles #JohnFetterman #HaleyStevens #ICE #ConcentrationCamps #Gaza #Israel #WealthInequality #Fascism #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftOfLansingHere's Episode #167 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-16:40: Measles Back/HaleyStevens' Pro-Israel PACsPat Johnston opens the show talking about how measles are making a comeback in the country thanks to RFK Jr.'s "leadership." Is that Making America Healthy Again? Then, Pat highlights how Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Haley Stevens collects pro-Israeli lobby cash in order to fund her campaign. And this week, Stevens visited an ICE concentration camp in Baldwin, MI, and sounded like she was impressed how that camp hired several female ICE agents. Stevens is the illustration of why Democratic base voters are frustrated with Democrats.16:41-38:30: Abdul El-Sayed InterviewMichigan Progressive Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed talks with Pat this week. They discuss the concerns and frustrations he's been hearing on the campaign trail, why Medicare For All is what we need in this country, his response to those critical of Democrats who oppose Israel's genocide of Palestinians, and how to fight for the working class while the billionaire Epstein Class plays by different rules. Visit AbdulForSenate.comDr. Abdul will appear with Progressive Democratic State Senator Carrie Rheingans for a "Health Care For All" Town Hall on Sunday, February 22.38:31-47:00: Last Call-What's Going On With Gen X?In this week's "Last Call," Pat asks what's happened with Gen X, which appears to be the generation that most supports The Trump Regime's authoritarianism. 47:01-49:37: Ending/Next Show PreviewPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES:Abdul For Senate Website"It’s time for Democrats to play offense on healthcare." By Abdul El-Sayed in The Guardian "Michigan congresswomen get no answers on Baldwin ICE facility death during visit and tour." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Stevens’ Michigan U.S. Senate bid gets a boost from pro-Israel political action committee." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Michigan nurse goes without health insurance as ACA costs double for 2026." By Justin P. Hicks of MLive.com "‘Show Up for Us’: 13 Democratic Voters on Trump, ICE and Their Frustrations With the Democratic Party." By The New York Times "Where does Fetterman fit among Democrats? | The Conversation." By Dasha Burns of Politico "Primary Occupation." By Ryan Grim of The Intercept "RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vax Nonsense Has Helped Spread Measles to Mexico." By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling of The New Republic
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    50 mins
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