Left Of Lansing
@leftoflansing.bsky.social
Pat Johnston's Progressive Podcast covering Michigan politics and pop culture!
Check-out my takes on why Populism and anti-fascism won the week in Detroit, New York City, New Jersey, Virginia, and elsewhere across the country. And I have some honest words for the late Dick Cheney. audioboom.com/posts/880280...
November 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Check-out my takes on why Populism and anti-fascism won the week in Detroit, New York City, New Jersey, Virginia, and elsewhere across the country. And I have some honest words for the late Dick Cheney. audioboom.com/posts/880280...
William Lawrence, Michigan progressive House candidate, explains why he's running against MAGA Congressman Tom Barrett. While Barrett hides from his own voters as he rubber-stamps Trump's agenda, Lawrence wants to represent the working class. audioboom.com/posts/879785...
November 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
William Lawrence, Michigan progressive House candidate, explains why he's running against MAGA Congressman Tom Barrett. While Barrett hides from his own voters as he rubber-stamps Trump's agenda, Lawrence wants to represent the working class. audioboom.com/posts/879785...
This gives you further understanding of what really drives the MAGA Cult Brain Rot: Racism. There's no intellectual, policy-driven idea to enrich the entire working class. And there's no understanding of American history. Just racism and fear. Who falls for this kind of talk?
September 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This gives you further understanding of what really drives the MAGA Cult Brain Rot: Racism. There's no intellectual, policy-driven idea to enrich the entire working class. And there's no understanding of American history. Just racism and fear. Who falls for this kind of talk?
Crypto roundtable. Luxury Trip to a "Tuscan-European vibe" resort. And Kristen Gillibrand. No wonder Haley Stevens is embraced by corporate Democrats. She has no base. No bold ideas. Michigan already has one of those in the Senate. We don't need another. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
September 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Crypto roundtable. Luxury Trip to a "Tuscan-European vibe" resort. And Kristen Gillibrand. No wonder Haley Stevens is embraced by corporate Democrats. She has no base. No bold ideas. Michigan already has one of those in the Senate. We don't need another. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Here's Michigan's MAGA Republican House Speaker Matt Hall, and behind him is MAGA "Democratic" State Rep. Karen Whitsett. I talk w/ Whitsett's opponent, Democratic Socialist @DenzMcCampbell, who's running against Whitsett for a Detroit City Council seat. audioboom.com/posts/877223...
September 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Here's Michigan's MAGA Republican House Speaker Matt Hall, and behind him is MAGA "Democratic" State Rep. Karen Whitsett. I talk w/ Whitsett's opponent, Democratic Socialist @DenzMcCampbell, who's running against Whitsett for a Detroit City Council seat. audioboom.com/posts/877223...
Michigan Governor Whitmer's finally given a date for the open State Senate seat in Saginaw, Bay & Midland Counties. But leaving the seat open this long was an unforced error. Here more on that, the insane MAGA House budget, and more in this week's episode. audioboom.com/posts/876930...
August 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Michigan Governor Whitmer's finally given a date for the open State Senate seat in Saginaw, Bay & Midland Counties. But leaving the seat open this long was an unforced error. Here more on that, the insane MAGA House budget, and more in this week's episode. audioboom.com/posts/876930...
Check-out more of my talk with Michigan Democratic State Senate candidate Kelli van Ginhoven from the 83rd District (in the U.P.)! audioboom.com/posts/876612...
August 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Check-out more of my talk with Michigan Democratic State Senate candidate Kelli van Ginhoven from the 83rd District (in the U.P.)! audioboom.com/posts/876612...
I just returned from a 2-week overseas trip, and acquired a double ear infection to show for it! But nothing will stop me from submitting my Friday Short tomorrow. And I think I know what my main topic will be… again.
July 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I just returned from a 2-week overseas trip, and acquired a double ear infection to show for it! But nothing will stop me from submitting my Friday Short tomorrow. And I think I know what my main topic will be… again.
Every Michigan Republican passed the MAGA Murder Budget so that Musk, Devos, And DTE received Massive tax breaks. But millions of $ are now slashed from MSU Extension programs to help working class families. That’s why these gutless Republicans refuse to hold town halls.
July 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Every Michigan Republican passed the MAGA Murder Budget so that Musk, Devos, And DTE received Massive tax breaks. But millions of $ are now slashed from MSU Extension programs to help working class families. That’s why these gutless Republicans refuse to hold town halls.
LoL Weekly Poll: What do you make of Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin's recent criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza?
-Promising
-Wait To See More
-Too Little, Too Late
-Promising
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-Too Little, Too Late
July 17, 2025 at 2:57 AM
LoL Weekly Poll: What do you make of Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin's recent criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza?
-Promising
-Wait To See More
-Too Little, Too Late
-Promising
-Wait To See More
-Too Little, Too Late
Check out my latest episode w/ Ivan Diaz, Democratic Socialist running for Michigan state Senate Seat 29 around Grand Rapids. And my takes on the Epstein files, how Texas shows we need FEMA, and AG Nessel’s investigation into the MEDC. audioboom.com/posts/874687...
July 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Check out my latest episode w/ Ivan Diaz, Democratic Socialist running for Michigan state Senate Seat 29 around Grand Rapids. And my takes on the Epstein files, how Texas shows we need FEMA, and AG Nessel’s investigation into the MEDC. audioboom.com/posts/874687...
This is 100% fact.
July 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This is 100% fact.
Since “centrist” are so afraid of how Republicans label Democrats, I’m sure constant ads of Chicago’s homicide rate during Rahm Emanuel’s tenure would Never be used against him. Nor the homeless issue while he refused to build affordable housing. This “centrism” is why Dems lose.
June 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Since “centrist” are so afraid of how Republicans label Democrats, I’m sure constant ads of Chicago’s homicide rate during Rahm Emanuel’s tenure would Never be used against him. Nor the homeless issue while he refused to build affordable housing. This “centrism” is why Dems lose.
Isn’t Rahm Emanuel the clown who told Obama to forget passing Obamacare, and who declared war on Chicago public schools (and teachers) in a way that made even Betsy Devos envious? Imagine thinking This is the “centrism” and “alpha energy” that’ll win elections for Democrats.
June 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Isn’t Rahm Emanuel the clown who told Obama to forget passing Obamacare, and who declared war on Chicago public schools (and teachers) in a way that made even Betsy Devos envious? Imagine thinking This is the “centrism” and “alpha energy” that’ll win elections for Democrats.
Check-out my entire interview with Joan C. Williams on her new book, "Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How To Win Them Back." Where do you agree or disagree? Like me, she doesn't think you win them back with more failed neoliberal ideas. audioboom.com/posts/873100...
June 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Check-out my entire interview with Joan C. Williams on her new book, "Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How To Win Them Back." Where do you agree or disagree? Like me, she doesn't think you win them back with more failed neoliberal ideas. audioboom.com/posts/873100...
Check-out more of my interview w/ @BridgeMichigan's Paula Gardner on how nearly $1Billion worth of corporate subsidies aren't living up to the hype. And hear my takes on Trump's tumbling poll numbers, the Whitmer-Trump meet-up, and Slotkin vs. AOC/Bernie. audioboom.com/posts/871399...
May 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Check-out more of my interview w/ @BridgeMichigan's Paula Gardner on how nearly $1Billion worth of corporate subsidies aren't living up to the hype. And hear my takes on Trump's tumbling poll numbers, the Whitmer-Trump meet-up, and Slotkin vs. AOC/Bernie. audioboom.com/posts/871399...
Check-out this week's episode to hear my full interview w/
@hayleyharding.bsky.social .bsky.social of @votebeat.org
on Michigan Republicans' "proof of citizenship" bill. And Indivisible groups hosting "empty chair" town halls for their Republican representatives. audioboom.com/posts/869555...
@hayleyharding.bsky.social .bsky.social of @votebeat.org
on Michigan Republicans' "proof of citizenship" bill. And Indivisible groups hosting "empty chair" town halls for their Republican representatives. audioboom.com/posts/869555...
March 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Check-out this week's episode to hear my full interview w/
@hayleyharding.bsky.social .bsky.social of @votebeat.org
on Michigan Republicans' "proof of citizenship" bill. And Indivisible groups hosting "empty chair" town halls for their Republican representatives. audioboom.com/posts/869555...
@hayleyharding.bsky.social .bsky.social of @votebeat.org
on Michigan Republicans' "proof of citizenship" bill. And Indivisible groups hosting "empty chair" town halls for their Republican representatives. audioboom.com/posts/869555...
Non-Michiganders don't get it, but AIPAC didn't waste money in Rashida Tlaib's race because she's popular in her district. And this is why. Rashida shows up, and is a voice for her constituents against the corporate authoritarians who are taking over this country. www.metrotimes.com/news/federal...
March 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Non-Michiganders don't get it, but AIPAC didn't waste money in Rashida Tlaib's race because she's popular in her district. And this is why. Rashida shows up, and is a voice for her constituents against the corporate authoritarians who are taking over this country. www.metrotimes.com/news/federal...
Check-out my entire interview with @newsjennifer.bsky.social on Elon Musk's power grab, and if the legacy media will do anything to give us better coverage of Trump's second term. Plus, I ask why are some Michigan Democrats sounding like MAGA Democrats? audioboom.com/posts/863474...
January 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Check-out my entire interview with @newsjennifer.bsky.social on Elon Musk's power grab, and if the legacy media will do anything to give us better coverage of Trump's second term. Plus, I ask why are some Michigan Democrats sounding like MAGA Democrats? audioboom.com/posts/863474...
New Left of Lansing Episode: Are Michigan Democrats preparing to deliver a lame-duck disappointment? Will they pass bills to help working people, or suck-up to their corporate donor base? @ddayen.bsky.social from @theprospect.bsky.social is my guest this week. audioboom.com/posts/862288...
December 12, 2024 at 6:25 PM
New Left of Lansing Episode: Are Michigan Democrats preparing to deliver a lame-duck disappointment? Will they pass bills to help working people, or suck-up to their corporate donor base? @ddayen.bsky.social from @theprospect.bsky.social is my guest this week. audioboom.com/posts/862288...
I always knew that once a Republican candidate won the popular vote, Republicans would suddenly back efforts to end the electoral college. Does this mean Michigan Republicans will finally back @reprheingans.bsky.social in getting the state to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact?
December 9, 2024 at 4:56 PM
I always knew that once a Republican candidate won the popular vote, Republicans would suddenly back efforts to end the electoral college. Does this mean Michigan Republicans will finally back @reprheingans.bsky.social in getting the state to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact?
Check-out this week's episode featuring Livingston Co. progressive activist Kasey Helton - @minifridge.bsky.social -
on why national AND Michigan Democrats must return to their working class roots. audioboom.com/posts/860825...
on why national AND Michigan Democrats must return to their working class roots. audioboom.com/posts/860825...
November 15, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Check-out this week's episode featuring Livingston Co. progressive activist Kasey Helton - @minifridge.bsky.social -
on why national AND Michigan Democrats must return to their working class roots. audioboom.com/posts/860825...
on why national AND Michigan Democrats must return to their working class roots. audioboom.com/posts/860825...