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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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Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for June 19, 2026!

This week, Michigan Democratic State Senate candidate for most of the Upper Peninsula, Kelli Van Ginhoven, talked with me about her her campaign on Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast.

I asked KVG if she thought of herself as a progressive Democrat, and KVG said in today's time, being progressive is "essential."

In this week's "Friday Short," I piggyback off of KVG's statement, and explain why progressivism is essential in Michigan and around the country as the working class gets further behind the untouchable Epstein Class.

There's a reason why many progressive candidates, and progressive-populist messages, are winning.

Because, progressivism is essential to saving the working class.

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Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for June 15, 2026.

Over the weekend, many Establishment Democrats criticized Michigan's progressive and working class Senate candidate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, for suggesting the Trump Regime practices is two-tiered justice system.

Dr. Abdul as speaking in response to The Regime's charging of 8 pro-Palestinian protesters on the University of Michigan campus. After denouncing the threatening and vandalism against university officials, businesses, and law enforcement by the protesters, Dr. Abdul mentioned how it's interesting that The Regime goes after one group (that's critical of Israel), yet allowed January 6th insurrectionists to go free.

That is a statement of fact.

However, and sadly, many establishment Democrats not only cheered on The Trump Regime's corrupt Department of Justice and FBI, but they criticized Dr. Abdul for making a sane and salient point.

Which proves yet again how MAGA and Establishment Democrats will join forces to stop progressives, like Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, from winning.

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Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for June 12, 2026.

Michigan continues to be one of the top states for solar installations even as The Trump Regime's been busy gutting solar and wind energy projects.

At a time when the country needs as much energy as possible, and for cheaper prices, The Trump Regime is doing everything in its power to keep forcing fossil fuels on the working class.

It's just more evidence showing how The Regime works more on behalf of The Epstein Class (which includes oil and gas industries), than it does for working Americans.

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