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The Progressive MichiganderAuthor: The Progressive Michigander
A weekly podcast released each Saturday evening featuring progressive political analysis of "Something Big, Something New, and Something Michigan" in the news. Content is often inspired by the opinions and analysis on the following YouTube shows: The Hill's Rising with Krystal and Saagar, The Rational National, Secular Talk, TYT, and the Jimmy Dore Show. The podcast also frequently cites stories from the Intercept. Language: en Genres: News, News Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Something Michigan: At Least "That Woman" (Governor Whitmer) is Letting Us Vote- Analysis of Whitmer's Executive Orders
Saturday, 11 April, 2020
The Progressive Michigander 4/11/20 Episode 4 Part 3 Analyzes the recent executive orders by Governor Whitmer of Michigan including the absentee voting executive order for the May 5th elections. Discusses the possible motivations for the series of executive orders that Governor Whitmer has made, some of which have featured odd restrictions and loopholes that seem to be the result of lobbying by certain industries. Discusses how the Executive Orders make exceptions for Churches, Liquor Stores, Lottery Tickets, and Car Dealership Remote Sales. Also Discuses further crackdowns on Lawn Maintenance Equipment Sales, the Sale of Paint, and people traveling between residences. Looks for signs of opposition from the State House and Senate including State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey(R), State Representative Triston Cole, the hashtag Impeach Whitmer trending on Twitter, and a Change.org petition for the recall of Gov. Whitmer which has exceeded 90,000 signatures. Discusses the possibility that the way Governor Whitmer has angled to be Joe Biden's pick for Vice Presidential Nominee may be impacting the reception of these executive orders by the public.
