264: Trump Blocks Closure Of Ottawa County Coal Plant w/ Sarah Leach of Ottawa News Network

#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Democrats #WorkingClass #Economy #Environment #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #Musk #MAGAMurderBill #Medicaid #FossilFuels #CleanEnergy #SarahLeach #OttawaCounty #Libraries #Democracy #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #CorporateCorruption #LeftOfLansingHere's Episode 135 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-16:00: Musk Gone/MI Dem Sen PollsPat talks about Elon Musk may be leaving, but he's left pain in his wake for millions of Americans. He also brings up new polls showing how Michiganders have a souring mood about the economy, and who's currently winning the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate race. 16:01-34:27: Trump Blocks Coal Plant Closure w/ Sarah LeachSarah Leach is the Executive Editor of the Ottawa News Network, and she joins the show to discuss her coverage of the Trump Administration's energy emergency order to delay a closure of the Campbell coal plant in Port Shelton Twp., MI. It's an attempt to keep coal-fired power plants opened even though the companies running them are trying to transition to a cleaner energy future. Sarah also has a podcast called, "The Two J's Podcast," which provides a behind-the-scenes at what's happening in Ottawa County. 34:28-40:40: Last Call--MAGA Hates Libraries & DemocracyMichigan MAGA Republican State Rep. Matt Maddock wonders if we need public libraries. 40:41-42:36: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you [email protected] of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!leftoflansing.com