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!

  1. 1d ago

    Monday Musing: Schumer & Jeffries Aren't Part of the New Working Class Movement

    Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for November 9, 2026! With Democrats taking over big majorities in Congress, and as well as Michigan's trifecta of government, now is the time to press-on with a real, populist, progressive, and popular working class agenda. Now is also time to be done with the so-called "leaders" who've participated in hurting the working class within the Democratic Party.  Now is the time for new, bold, and forward-thinking leadership in Congress. That means it's time to oust Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries from their leadership positions.  Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join#podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Election #Voting #WorkingClass #MikeRogers #DataCenters #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #Schumer #HakeemJeffries #Israel #Gaza #Genocide #IranWar #GovernmentSpending #Media #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Populism #CorporateClass #Economy #Fascism #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

    Monday Musing: Schumer & Jeffries Aren't Part of the New Working Class Movement

  2. 4d ago

    New Episode! Midterm Blue Blowout In Michigan & Nation!!!

    Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #197 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-14:30: AES WINS!!! LOL's Pat Johnston's reaction on Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's historic victory to become Michigan's next United States Senator!  14:31-30:05: Dems Win Congress!!! The Democratic Party took over the U.S. House of Representatives, and the United States Senate, after the Blue Tsunami of 2026. Pat highlights how voters are sending three of those new Democrats to The House, including working class progressive William Lawrence and Democratic Socialist Donovan McKinney!  30:06-42:25: Dems WIN MI Trifecta!!! The Michigan Democratic Party takes control of the State Trifecta with Jocelyn Benson winning the governor's race, and Democrats winning back the state House! Now, is the time to deliver for working class Michiganders! 42:26-50:44: Prop 2 WINS!/Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES: "Blue wave washes over Michigan as Dems flip key congressional battlegrounds." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "How Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson won Michigan: Big turnout, Democratic shifts." By Matt Mencarini of Bridge Michigan "Jocelyn Benson says Democrats have ‘mandate.’ How she plans to lead Michigan." By Simon D. Schuester & Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan "Michigan elections: Voters approve Proposal 2 Money Out of Politics question." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "Abdul El-Sayed's win: How it happened, impact of his historic victory." By Todd Spangler & Dana Afana of The Detroit Free Press "The midterm mandate." By Marissa Kabas of The Handbasket "Lawsuits challenge Money Out of Politics ballot measure on First Amendment grounds." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance #podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Midterms #Election #Voting #WorkingClass #unions #WorkersRights #MikeRogers #DataCenters #AbdulElSayed #JocelynBenson #JohnJames  #RashidaHarrison #Lansing # #Israel #Gaza #Genocide #IranWar #GovernmentSpending #Media #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Populism #CorporateClass #Economy #Inflation #KShapeEconomy #DemocraticEstablishment #Farmers #EnergyPrices #Tariffs #Rural #HealthCareForAll #Fascism #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

    New Episode! Midterm Blue Blowout In Michigan & Nation!!!

  3. Nov 2

    Monday Musing: Not Surprised One Bit By Haley Stevens' Backing of Mike Rogers

    Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for November 2, 2026! "Democratic" Congresswoman Haley Stevens endorses MAGA Michigan Republican Senate candidate "Florida" Mike Rogers just days before his Election Day showdown against the Democratic Party nominee, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.  LOL's Pat Johnston explains why Stevens' switch doesn't surprise him one bit since Stevens and Rogers represent the same side of the coin: corruption.  Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNotes:"Haley Stevens Betrays Democrats to Endorse Mike Rogers At Detroit Church." By Sam Robinson of Michigan Chronicle#podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Election #Voting #WorkingClass #MikeRogers #DataCenters #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #Israel #Gaza #Genocide #IranWar #GovernmentSpending #Media #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Populism #CorporateClass #Economy #Fascism #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

    Monday Musing: Not Surprised One Bit By Haley Stevens' Backing of Mike Rogers

  4. Oct 30

    Friday Short: Progressive-Populism Wins By Standing Up Against Failed Leaders

    Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for October 30, 2026! This week, Democratic candidate for Michigan's State Senate Seat #28, Dr. Rashida Harrison, talked with LOL's Pat Johnston about why working class progressives must always question the political landscape as well as our current political leaders on both sides. Pat says this is why progressives are winning primaries, and then general elections across the country. Because they stand-up against a corrupt, corporate, political system that's geared towards helping the Epstein Class, but not the working class. To hear the full episode featuring Dr. Rashida Harrison: https://audioboom.com/posts/8970664-midterm-madness-w-state-sen-candidate-dr-rashida-harrison-and-michigan-farmers-union-s-bob-th https://secure.actblue.com/donate/rashida-harrison-1Visit Dr. Rashida Harrison's campaign! https://www.rashidaharrisonforstatesenate.com/Visit Dr. Rashida Harrison on Facebook! Click here to vote on this week's LOL Weekly Poll: Standard Time vs. Daylight Saving TimePlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join#podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Election #Voting #WorkingClass #unions #WorkersRights #MikeRogers #DataCenters #AbdulElSayed #JocelynBenson #JohnJames  #RashidaHarrison #Lansing # #Israel #Gaza #Genocide #IranWar #GovernmentSpending #Media #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Populism #CorporateClass #Economy #Inflation #KShapeEconomy #DemocraticEstablishment #Farmers #EnergyPrices #Tariffs #Rural #HealthCare #HealthCareForAll #Fascism #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

    Friday Short: Progressive-Populism Wins By Standing Up Against Failed Leaders

  5. Oct 29

    Midterm Madness w/ State Sen. Candidate Dr. Rashida Harrison, and Michigan Farmers Union's Bob Thompson

    Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #197 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-19:42: AES Battles MAGA Bullies We're less than a week from perhaps the most consequential midterm election of our lifetime. So many important races on the national level, and on the state level. But the most-watched race is the the Michigan U.S. Senate seat between progressive Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, and the MAGA Republican "Florida" Mike Rogers. LOL's Pat Johnston explains why Dr. Abdul's campaign to battle MAGA, Trump Regime, and Epstein Class bullies is exactly why he's on the cusp of pulling-off one of the most important victories of 2026. 19:30-42:00: Dr. Rashida Harrison Interview Democratic candidate for Michigan's State Senate Seat #28, Dr. Rashida Harrison, talks with Pat about her run for that open seat in Lansing. Dr. Harrison shares her story, and how her life experiences helped shape her working class politics, and why she decided to run for the seat despite not being a lifelong politician. While there were other Democratic candidates with name recognition for that seat, Dr. Harrison won a resounding victory in the primary. And now, she's on the cusp of bringing a strong working class voice to Lansing, in which she'll make it her mission to bring a working economy for working people.https://secure.actblue.com/donate/rashida-harrison-1 Visit Dr. Rashida Harrison's campaign! https://www.rashidaharrisonforstatesenate.com/Visit Dr. Rashida Harrison on Facebook! 42:01-55:55: Bob Thompson of MFU Interview Michigan Farmers Union President Bob Thompson joins the show to talk about the MFU's decision to endorse Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for the United States Senate. To learn more, visit the Michigan Farmers Union. 55:56-58:56: Ending/Poll Click here to vote on this week's LOL Weekly Poll: Standard Time vs. Daylight Saving TimePlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES: "Detroit Democrats challenge Mike Rogers’ touted gains with Black voters in US Senate race." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "High power bills, blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot." By Austin Corona of Grist Vivian LA IPR (Via Michigan Advance "El-Sayed leads Rogers in final days of Michigan Senate race, poll shows." By Melissa Nann Burke & Grant Schwab of The Detroit News (Via USA Today)"State Senate candidate Rashida Harrison encourages women to pursue political careers." By Jaiden Myler of The State News "Who is Scared of Abdul El-Sayed?" By Hasan Minhaj Podcast "Mike Rogers, GOP convert to election denial, wins Michigan GOP Senate primary." By Matt Cohen of Democracy Docket #podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Election #Voting #WorkingClass #unions #WorkersRights #MikeRogers #DataCenters #AbdulElSayed #JocelynBenson #JohnJames  #RashidaHarrison #Lansing # #Israel #Gaza #Genocide #IranWar #GovernmentSpending #Media #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Populism #CorporateClass #Economy #Inflation #KShapeEconomy #DemocraticEstablishment #Farmers #EnergyPrices #Tariffs #Rural #HealthCare #HealthCareForAll #Fascism #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

    Midterm Madness w/ State Sen. Candidate Dr. Rashida Harrison, and Michigan Farmers Union's Bob Thompson

  6. Oct 26

    Monday Musing: A Vote For Any/All MAGA Michigan Republicans IS a Vote For Trump

    Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for October 26, 2026! While "Florida" Mike Rogers has a tough time answering whether or not a vote for him is a vote for the "Trump agenda," we can unequivocally say a vote for Rogers, John James, or ANY MAGA Michigan Republican in '26 is indeed a vote for a continuance of The Trump Regime's agenda.  Whether it's data centers, the War on Iran, or the protecting of the billionaire Epstein Class, LOL's Pat Johnston shows how a vote for any and all MAGA Republicans is a vote in support of The Trump Regime. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNotes: "Michigan Advance Fact Check: Tom Barrett’s voting record and Will Lawrence’s goals for healthcare." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Mike Rogers loved data centers until voters didn’t." By Steve Neavling of The Detroit Metro Times "US has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses." By Zachary Cohen and Jim Sclutto of CNN "Fact checks, takeaways: Donald Trump rips Dems, downplays gas prices in Michigan." By Simon D. Schuster of Bridge Michigan #podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Election #Primary  #Senate #AbdulElSayed #AOC #WorkingClass  #MikeRogers #JohnJames #Economy #GasPrices #JocelynBenson #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #Israel #AIPAC #IranWar #GovernmentCorruption #Populism #CorporateClass #DemocraticSocialism #Fascism #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

    Monday Musing: A Vote For Any/All MAGA Michigan Republicans IS a Vote For Trump

  7. Oct 20

    Monday Musing: The REAL Reason Why Former Michigan Dem Chair Opposes Abdul El-Sayed

    Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for October 19, 2026! Former Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lon Johnson, and longtime state party fundraiser and Jewish communal leader David Kramer, co-wrote an op-ed in The Detroit News explaining why they're imploring voters to not vote for the working class progressive Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Dr. Abul El-Sayed. They claim their main reason is that he's not forceful enough for his support for Israel's corrupt government, but the REAL reason is that candidates like Dr. Abdul threaten their longtime stranglehold of the Michigan Democratic Party.  Not to mention how he's a threat to the constant revolving door of greed, corruption, and criminality of the billionaire Epstein Class.  Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! Click here to vote on this week's LOL Poll who should Democrats condemn: AIPAC or Hasan Piker?Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNotes: "Why we’re leaving El-Sayed’s spot on the ballot blank | Opinion." By David Kramer & Lon Johnson of The Detroit News "Jewish Leaders Launch Nonnegotiable Michigan Ahead of Midterm Elections." By Ronelle Grier of The Detroit Jewish Insider "Half of Americans expect the Iran war to continue for at least another year." By Taylor Orth of YouGuv.org "Israeli police arrest suspects over settler attacks on US journalist, European diplomats." By Reuters #podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Election #Primary  #LonJohnson  #DemocraticSocialism #Senate #AbdulElSayed #AOC #WorkingClass  #MikeRogers #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #Israel #AIPAC #IranWar #GovernmentCorruption #Populism #CorporateClass #DemocraticSocialism #Fascism #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

    Monday Musing: The REAL Reason Why Former Michigan Dem Chair Opposes Abdul El-Sayed

  8. Oct 16

    Friday Short: AES & AOC Visit The U.P.

    Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for October 16, 2026! Michigan's progressive Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, and progressive Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, campaigned together in Michigan's Upper Peninsula this week during the final stretch of U.S. Senate race.  LOL's Pat Johnston explains why it's important that they showed up to connect with working class U.P. voters, and why it's criminal that Democrats abandoned the U.P. for far too long.  Again, working class progressives are the ones walking the walk by appearing in rural areas to help connect with all voters.  Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! Click here to vote on this week's LOL Poll who should Democrats condemn: AIPAC or Hasan Piker?Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join#podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Election #Primary  #WorkingFamiliesParty  #DemocraticSocialism #Senate #AbdulElSayed #AOC #WorkingClass #unions #WorkersRights  #MikeRogers  #DataCenters #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Populism #Rural #RuralVoters #UpperPeninsula #CorporateClass #DemocraticSocialism #Fascism #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

    Friday Short: AES & AOC Visit The U.P.
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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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  • Creator
    Left of Lansing
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    458
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    Left of Lansing

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