Kyle Blomquist-Michigan Progressive For Congress & Reviving Northern Michigan's Working Class
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Here's Episode #184 of Michigan's Progressive Podcast!
00-00-8:44: Mike Rogers & Big Pharma
LOL's Pat Johnston begins the show talking about how Michigan MAGA Republican Senate candidate, "Florida" Mike Rogers, is threatening progressive Democratic candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed with a Cease & Desist suit for saying Rogers is a Big Pharma lobbyist. Records show that while in Congress, "Florida Mike was a stooge for Big Pharma as he also played a role in leading to this country's opioid crisis. And, Rogers also worked as a Defense Lobbyist after retiring from Congress!
8:45-16:37: DSA Victories in NYC!
Democratic Socialist mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, claimed victory as all three of his endorsements for Congress won this week in NYC. Two incumbent establishment Democrats lost their seats as the Democratic Socialist movement continues to gain steam.
16:38-44:05: Kyle Blomquist Interview
Kyle Blomquist, Democratic Socialist candidate for Michigan's First Congressional District, talks about his working class campaign and why he's the best choice to face-off against MAGA Republican incumbent Congressman Jack Bergman. Kyle and Pat talk about Democratic Socialism, how centrism has hurt both Democrats AND the working class, Line 5, a data center moratorium, and more.
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44:06-49:15: MAGA Voters Dying Faster
In this week's "Last Call," Pat covers a new study showing how MAGA Republicans are dying at a faster rate than those on the left side of the political spectrum.
49:16-52:20: Ending
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