Midwest Nice

Episode 22 - Remembering John Dingell, Midwestern Presidential Candidates, and the Ranch Lady

Discussion on the life and accomplishments of John Dingell, an Ohio Republican being the worst in the Cohen Hearings, and Midwesterners running for President.

Episode Notes

Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Lauren Coffman, Campbell Thompson, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Topics include: Remembering the life and career of Congressman John Dingell, Ohio Republican Jim Jordan being a hypocrite in the Cohen Hearings, Midwesterners running for president, and the Ranch Lady Hero we've all been waiting for.

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Episode 21 - Lavora Barnes get elected, John Engler gets canned, and a Fast Feud

Discussion on the MDP convention and MSU finally firing interim president John Engler.

Episode Notes

Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: Lavora Barnes elected as chair of Michigan Democratic Party, John Engler gets fired as interim president of MSU, and a fast food sign war.

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Episode 20 - Polar Vortex, The Elephant in the Room, and a Glorified Coffee Boy

Discussion on the Polar Vortex hitting the Midwest, the worst Republican of the week, and kicking off 2020 way too early.

Episode Notes

Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Evelyn Maidlow. Topics include: The Polar Vortex gripping the Midwest, Lee Chatfield being terrible again, and a glorified coffee boy making a terrible run for President.

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Episode 19 - Lame Duck Recap, Executive Actions, and a Catfish in Lansing

Discussion on the final bills passed and vetoed in the Lame Duck Session and new Governor Gretchen Whitmer's first Executive Actions.

Episode Notes

Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: Lame Duck Legislative Session results in Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer's Inauguration and first Executive actions, and a catfishing story with a happy ending.

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Episode 18 - Lame Ducks and Porch Geese

Discussion on the Lame Duck Legislative Sessions in Michigan and Wisconsin

Episode Notes

Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: Lame Duck Legislative Sessions in the Midwest, more strange Midwest foods, and costumes for concrete geese.

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Episode 17 - We're Back! Midterm Results and Midwest Foods

Discussion on Midterm election results in Michigan and the Midwest's finest delicacies.

Episode Notes

Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Campbell Thompson. Topics include: The results of the Midterm election in the Midwest, what that means for the rest of the country, strange Midwest foods, and a generous A&W patron.

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Episode 16 - Primary outcomes, the MDP convention, and Amish Ubers

Discussion on the outcomes of Michigan's primary election, The MDP convention, and looking forward to the general.

Episode Notes

Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: The results of Michigan's primary election, the MDP convention and endorsements, a super PAC with a great name, and an Amish Uber service.

Episode 15 - Primary day in Michigan!

Discussion on the 2018 primary election in Michigan, a Republican Lawmaker caught with an loaded gun in his carry-on, and banning weapons in schools.

Episode Notes

Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and Lauren Coffman. Topics include: The primary election in Michigan, our elephant in the room Rep. Lee Chatfield forgetting about a loaded, unregistered handgun in his carry-on bag, Ann Arbor winning the right to ban firearms in schools, a big win for urban farming in Lansing, and an announcement about our next few podcasts!

Episode 14 - The Evolution of Politics & Unions in the Midwest w/ Special Guest Amanda Stitt

Discussion on the past, present, and future of the democratic party and unions in the rustbelt with our very special guest, Amanda Stitt, CEO of Change Media Group.

Episode Notes

Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, Mariel Brown-Fallon, and special guest Amanda Stitt, CEO of Change Media Group. Topics include: The changing digital landscape of politics in the Midwest, the future of the Democratic party, the promising future of unions, and a crowded race for cat mayor.

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Episode 13 - Possible Schuette FBI investigation, Redistricting at the Supreme Court, Medical Marijuana in Grand Rapids, and the Right to Bear Snakes

Discussion on Bill Schuette's FBI woes, the Michigan Supreme Court deciding on a redistricting proposal, and medical marijuana coming to Grand Rapids.

Episode Notes

Today's episode hosted by John Flynn, Amy Libka, and Mariel Brown-Fallon. Questions discussed today: Do Republican voters even care if their candidate is under investigation by the FBI? Will the State Supreme Court allow a redistricting proposal to make it on the ballot? Will Grand Rapids' new ordinance allowing for medical marijuana dispensaries poise it to be the state marijuana capital if recreational marijuana is legalized in November? Do you have the right to bear snakes? All your questions and more will be answered this week.

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