The Enjoyer Podcast

Michigan Enjoyer
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Michigan news, politics and culture through the eyes of veteran reporter James Dickson. www.enjoyer.com michiganenjoyer.substack.com

  1. Episode 79 - The Ferry Wars

    Jun 8

    Episode 79 - The Ferry Wars

    Want to get away? How about a camping adventure? And you don't have to go very far. Try pitching a tent right in your backyard. It helps if you have kids as they'll likely appreciate it a lot more than you will. Plus, have you seen the prices of the Ferries to Mackinac Island lately? A private equity firm out of Florida now owns both ferry boat companies, and the locals aren't happy about it. Discover more at Michigan Enjoyer Follow O.W. Root on X: @necktiesalvage This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

    11 min
  2. If You Seek a Smoky Peninsula | Ep. 114

    08/08/2025

    If You Seek a Smoky Peninsula | Ep. 114

    James recounts a trip to northern Michigan overshadowed by Canadian wildfire smoke and media spin. He calls for unity, slams partisan framing, and urges Trump to take charge in getting Canada to control its flames — to “Make Michigan Summer Again.” Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

    20 min
  3. Trump Ends the Pillow Fight | Ep. 113

    08/06/2025

    Trump Ends the Pillow Fight | Ep. 113

    James delivers the receipts on Trump’s presidency and obliterates the myth of inconsequential elections. He skewers the GOP’s old habit of shadowboxing in D.C.’s “pillow fight,” praising Trump’s nativist charge as a bold departure from William F. Buckley’s school of timid resistance. From reclaiming the Panama Canal to defunding foreign and domestic waste, Trump proves votes reshape history. In so doing, he exposes the Uni-party lies of the last 70 years. Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

    29 min
  4. What Would George Floyd Do? | Ep. 112

    08/01/2025

    What Would George Floyd Do? | Ep. 112

    James addresses Detroit's downfall, pinning it on a fatherhood famine where 80% of kids grow up without two parents. He blasts the city's $250 curfew fines as a Band-Aid on a broken leg, ignoring the real issue. He slams Mayor Mike Duggan for dodging the fatherhood crisis while chasing votes, warning that without real change, Detroit’s headed for more chaos à la George Floyd’s legacy. Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

    17 min
  5. Rogers Reloaded feat. Mike Rogers | Ep. 111

    07/30/2025

    Rogers Reloaded feat. Mike Rogers | Ep. 111

    James welcomes Senate candidate and former Congressman Mike Rogers, who makes the case that leadership—not outrage—is what Michigan needs in Washington. He pushes back on the idea that political showmanship should replace serious problem-solving and lays out a message of unity rooted in conservative values. While many run on talking points, Rogers insists on results. Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow GUEST NAME on X: @MikeRogersForMIFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

    57 min
  6. Extinction of the RINO | Ep. 110

    07/25/2025

    Extinction of the RINO | Ep. 110

    James declares the “surrender RINO caucus” extinct. With Michigan Republicans showing signs of renewed backbone, he explains why Gretchen Whitmer is dragging her feet on calling a special election: the new GOP isn't like the old one. He traces Whitmer's dominance through the 2022 election, contrasts it with the gridlock of 2025, and warns politicians that the game has changed. Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

    19 min
  7. Teach Math, Not Marx feat. Monica Yatooma | Ep. 109

    07/23/2025

    Teach Math, Not Marx feat. Monica Yatooma | Ep. 109

    Monica Yatooma—Executive Director of Great Education Action—joins James Dickson to explain why Michigan’s parents are pushing back harder than ever. A mother of five and proud Chaldean Christian, Yatooma describes how COVID-era school closures and political agendas turned quiet parents into vocal advocates. She calls out the education establishment for dismissing moms as “extremists” and insists this new parent movement isn’t going away. For Yatooma, it’s not just about test scores—it’s about protecting kids, neighborhoods, and the values that hold them together. Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow Monica on X: @MonicaYatoomaFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

    55 min
  8. The Gospel of Gridlock | Ep. 108

    07/18/2025

    The Gospel of Gridlock | Ep. 108

    James breaks down the real winners and losers of Lansing’s legislative gridlock. While Michigan media wring their hands about the slow pace of new laws, he makes the case that fewer bills mean fewer problems for ordinary citizens. He traces how journalists went from watchdogs to press secretaries during the pandemic, laments the cult of bipartisan productivity, and calls out political maneuvering by Democrats like Mike Duggan and Gretchen Whitmer. The message is simple: gridlock isn’t dysfunction — it’s deliverance. Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

    21 min
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Michigan news, politics and culture through the eyes of veteran reporter James Dickson. www.enjoyer.com michiganenjoyer.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Michigan Enjoyer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michigan Enjoyer
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    The Enjoyer Podcast

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