343: Last 2025 Episode! Government & Corporate Corruption Leaves Working Class Behind

#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Economy #DataCenters #WorkingClass #Jobs #Environment #GovernmentCorruption #CorporateCorruption #BigTech #ClimateChange #Decency #Empathy #WhiteChristianNationalism #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftOfLansingHere's Episode 160 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-16:22: Corporate & Government CorruptionPat Johnston talks about the Trump Regime's move to dismantle a crucial climate change research center in Colorado. If there's no data gathering or research, can there be climate change? The Big Tech Billionaire Bros keep pushing more data centers in Michigan, but the working class is resisting. However, the state's utility monopolies are pushing hard to the the state to green-light these centers. Getting rid of climate change research, pushing for data centers, and a possible war in Venezuela is all connected. It's corporate and government corruption joining forces to leave the working class struggling. 16:23-29:15: MAGA Michigan Guts Working Class SpendingMAGA Michigan Republicans in the state House blocked already-approved funding for various work projects throughout the state, and other crucial spending projects to help working class Michiganders. We're talking about cutting money for the successful Rx Kids programs, wigs for kids with cancer, mental health services. 29:16-35:09: Trump on ReinerIn the "Last Call," Pat talks about how Dear Leader Trump's asinine comments regarding the tragic death of movie director and longtime Democratic Party activist Rob Reiner. 35:10-37:05: 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.comNOTES:"Michigan Dems say $645M work project cuts are ‘cruel’; GOP’s Rylee Linting also calls foul." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "RxKids ‘in limbo,’ Flint reeling over surprise cuts by House Republicans." By Jordyn Hermani & Simon D. Schuster of Bridge Michigan "Speaker Hall unfazed as groups describe pain from recent budget cuts." By Paul Egan of The Detroit Free Press Michigan Progressive Democratic state Rep. Betsy Coffia comments via Facebook"$645 Million Gone With One Vote — Michigan Lawmakers Admit It Wasn’t “Waste.” WKAR's Off The Record "Frustrations with data center projects bubble over at Michigan Capitol." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Enbridge wins key ruling as federal judge bars Michigan from ending Line 5 easement." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Trump administration plans to break up largest federal climate research center." By Denise Chow & Megan Lebowitz of NBC News"Bari Weiss’s CBS Erika Kirk Town Hall Falters In the Ratings, Way Behind Kirk’s Fox News Appearances." By Zachary Leeman of Mediaite Photo of Michigan Capitol protest of data centers courtesy of Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance