The Drumbeat with Josie & Pete
by thedrumbeatwithjosieandpete
Join us as we talk about policy, not politics! We take a non-partisan approach to discussing serious topics with serious people, all while mixing in lots of humor, some wit, and a slight chance of sarcasm. 😐Every episode, we’ll kick things off with a question. We’ll explore how Michigan policy decisions impact you and your community. We’ll cover everything from Michigan Supreme Court rulings to pending legislation, executive actions, and maybe even some buzz from the AG and SOS. We’ve got you covered! 🎙️
Episodes
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Episode 7 | What Don't You Know You Don't Know | Michigan Supreme Court
Episode 7: What Don’t You Know You Don’t Know? - The Michigan Supreme Court In this episode of The Drumbeat with Josie and Pete, we're switching gears and diving into the heart of Michigan's highest court. But don't worry—we're not here to bore you with dry legal jargon. Josie and Pete kick…
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Episode 6 | What Don't You Know You Don't Know | Legislative Edition
Summary: The episode starts with a lively introduction reflecting on the new year 2025. Josie and Pete discuss their thoughts and musings about the year ahead, touching on popular culture references including Tommy by The Who and Taylor Swift. The focus shifts to the legislative landscape in...
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Episode 5 | How Drunk Is Too Drunk To Do A Podcast
Title: Drumbeats and Holidays: From Lansing to Solitary Nights Celebrate the holidays with Josie and Pete in this lively and unconventional episode of The Drumbeat. Recorded fireside with festive drinks (shoutout to the dill pickle martinis—never again), they share heartfelt laughs, personal...
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Episode 4 | What The FOIA?
In this episode of The Drumbeat with Josie and Pete, we take a deep dive into the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the challenges citizens face in accessing public records. Joined by legal experts Justin Long and James Cresta, we explore how FOIA is meant to promote transparency and...
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Episode 3 | Why Aren't People Voting
Episode 3: Why Aren’t People Voting? In this of The Drum Beat, Josie and Pete take on a critical question: Why aren’t more people voting? Despite the importance of elections, millions of eligible voters stay home. Is it distrust in politicians, a lack of understanding about the process, or simply…
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Episode 2 | When Is Enough Enough | Michigan's Second Look Legislation
Hosts Josie Ann Lee and Pete Martel discuss the Second Look legislation in Michigan, which would allow judges to revisit sentences for long-serving prisoners. Currently, Michigan has a high percentage of people serving sentences of 10+ years and an average sentence length three times the national...
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DRUMBEAT Episode 1 | How Did We Get Here
We are excited to launch The Drumbeat with Josie & Pete! Welcome to Episode One where we start with the question: HOW DID WE GET HERE? Josie and Pete's friendship goes all the way back to kindergarten in 1979. But after graduating high school in 1992, their paths diverged dramatically. Pete…
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DRUMBEAT EPISODE #1 | How Did We Get Here?
We are excited to launch The Drumbeat with Josie & Pete! Welcome to Episode One where we start with the question: HOW DID WE GET HERE? Josie and Pete's friendship goes all the way back to kindergarten in 1979. But after graduating high school in 1992, their paths diverged dramatically. Pete…
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About this show
Join us as we talk about policy, not politics! We take a non-partisan approach to discussing serious topics with serious people, all while mixing in lots of humor, some wit, and a slight chance of sarcasm. 😐Every episode, we’ll kick things off with a question. We’ll explore how Michigan policy decisions impact you and your community. We’ll cover everything from Michigan Supreme Court rulings to pending legislation, executive actions, and maybe even some buzz from the AG and SOS. We’ve got you covered! 🎙️
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