Nap Time for Sleepy Don



Still another week like no other: the previous guy napping at his own criminal trial, the current guy seeing his polling numbers nudge upwards with an economy that the Wall Street Journal calls “The Envy of the World”, and a stunning tipping point in a major Michigan political scandal: Attorney General Nessel stuns Lansing with … Continue reading Nap Time for Sleepy Don


Trump Trials, Episode 1 (Guest: Mark Ludwig, MI Democratic Rural Caucus)



What a week as things go from bad to worse for the Martyr of Mar-a-Lago: History will be made this week as the first-ever criminal trial of a former President gets underway Trump announces his “whatever” wishy-washy abortion policy during a total eclipse, only to have an Arizona court ruling shove his weasle-words into a … Continue reading Trump Trials, Episode 1 (Guest: Mark Ludwig, MI Democratic Rural Caucus)


Let’s Nuke Gaza 💣!



  “Let’s Nuke Gaza”:  that is apparently the new middle east strategy of Michigan’s “unremarkable and brain dead” congressman Tim Walberg (R-Tipton). Also this week: We were blessed with a visit from Mar-A-Lago librarian and bible salesman D. J. Trump, who announced a consolation call and more than a few so-called facts in a Grand … Continue reading Let’s Nuke Gaza 💣!


Convicts and Conspiracy Theories (Guest: Stuart Stevens)



Trump’s RNC is reuniting the band: convicted criminals Paul Manafort and Steve Bannon (and maybe now-in-jail Peter Navarro) plus world-class whackos Steven Miller and Corey Lewandowski…under the “leadership” of daughter-in-law Lara Trump. It’s looking like a rerun of 2020, but better organized but without Jared or Ivanka. Just this week, we’re seeing The screening for … Continue reading Convicts and Conspiracy Theories (Guest: Stuart Stevens)


Mar-A-Lago Garage Sale (Guests: Authors of “White Rural Rage”)



This week’s politics begin with a check on Zillow listings… The man who once claimed a net worth of more than 10-Billion dollars says he can’t come up with a measly half-billion to satisfy a New York court judgment. If he’s so rich, why can’t he simply mortgage one of his many many many amazing … Continue reading Mar-A-Lago Garage Sale (Guests: Authors of “White Rural Rage”)


Photographic Recall (Guest: House Ethics Chair Erin Byrnes)



Just some of this week’s political happenings —  The Trump-appointed prosecutor who questioned the President’s memory has his own memory losses when questioned by Congress The President returns to Michigan in what will become a recurring political story for our state Donald Trump weighs in on the Republican race for U.S. senate, endorsing a candidate … Continue reading Photographic Recall (Guest: House Ethics Chair Erin Byrnes)


Amped Up Joe’s State of the Union (Guest: Barbara McQuade)



The general election campaign for President is officially underway… Scranton Joe delivers a take-no-prisoners State of the Union that leaves his supporters ecstatic and Republicans sputtering. Spoiler alert: the 2024 Campaign theme is a sequel movie “This Country for Old Men” Super Tuesday was a good day for former athletes who want to be Senators: … Continue reading Amped Up Joe’s State of the Union (Guest: Barbara McQuade)


Warning Signs (Guest: Lou Glazer)



This week in politics starts, of course, with Michigan’s Presidential Primary. The primary has Biden and Trump winning by a bunch — but both campaigns see warning signs for November. Also this week: Sneaker salesman Trump graciously accepts victory by calling Gretchen Whitmer “a terrible governor who sold you out”, and UAW president Shawn Fein “atrocious” … Continue reading Warning Signs (Guest: Lou Glazer)


“Sneaker Con” (Guest: Bernie Porn)



Another remarkable week in national and state politics: The Michigan presidential primary is Tuesday. Biden and Trump will win, but both can be wounded in the process. Vice President Harris campaigned in west Michigan Thursday. Surrounded by Governor Whitmer, Senator Stabenow and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten – all women – the focus was on reproductive rights, … Continue reading “Sneaker Con” (Guest: Bernie Porn)


“Dumb, Shameful, Dangerous, Un-American” (Guest: Christina Hines)



It’s been another remarkable week in national and state politics. Nationally,  President Biden takes off the gloves – battering Donald Trump after Trump’s vow to abandon our NATO allies if they don’t pay protection. The GOP’s governing body confirms it is part of the Trump family-run business, confirming his choice for a new Michigan GOP … Continue reading “Dumb, Shameful, Dangerous, Un-American” (Guest: Christina Hines)