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Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for June 26, 2026.

After three Democratic Socialists from New York City defeated three Democratic corporate-establishment candidates, the so-called "centrist" Democrats are declaring war on MAGA!

Oh, wait.

Centrists aren't declaring war on MAGA or the Trump Regime.

They're declaring war on the Democratic Socialist movement that's gaining more and more influence and momentum within the Democratic Party.

Pat Johnston explains why these "centrists" are fearing a Democratic Socialist takeover of their party.

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Here's Episode #184 of Michigan's Progressive Podcast!

00-00-8:44: Mike Rogers & Big Pharma

LOL's Pat Johnston begins the show talking about how Michigan MAGA Republican Senate candidate, "Florida" Mike Rogers, is threatening progressive Democratic candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed with a Cease & Desist suit for saying Rogers is a Big Pharma lobbyist. Records show that while in Congress, "Florida Mike was a stooge for Big Pharma as he also played a role in leading to this country's opioid crisis. And, Rogers also worked as a Defense Lobbyist after retiring from Congress!

8:45-16:37: DSA Victories in NYC!

Democratic Socialist mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, claimed victory as all three of his endorsements for Congress won this week in NYC. Two incumbent establishment Democrats lost their seats as the Democratic Socialist movement continues to gain steam.

16:38-44:05: Kyle Blomquist Interview

Kyle Blomquist, Democratic Socialist candidate for Michigan's First Congressional District, talks about his working class campaign and why he's the best choice to face-off against MAGA Republican incumbent Congressman Jack Bergman. Kyle and Pat talk about Democratic Socialism, how centrism has hurt both Democrats AND the working class, Line 5, a data center moratorium, and more.
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44:06-49:15: MAGA Voters Dying Faster

In this week's "Last Call," Pat covers a new study showing how MAGA Republicans are dying at a faster rate than those on the left side of the political spectrum.

49:16-52:20: Ending

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Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for June 22, 2026.

Michigan Democratic State Senator Erica Geiss of Taylor introduced the "Workplace Employee Boundaries Act," which would block any employer from forcing workers to check work emails, phone calls, or text messages outside of their normal work hours.

Pat Johnston explains how this one bill in Michigan could provide an extra step in putting power back into the hands of the working class, and out of the hands of the corporate authoritarian class.

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