We start the show looking at an article from Bridge Michigan on how declining college enrollment is impacting the economies of Michigan's college towns.

We are joined by Liano Sharon who has been the center of a big controversy in Michigan politics over the weekend. An unnamed activist in DC told Haley Stevens they'd "see them at the gallows" after she engaged in genocide denial in reference to Gaza. After an interview with Jake Altman those words were falsely attributed to progressive activist and Michigan democratic party organizer Liano Sharon. Liano sets the record straight and joins us to discuss historical context and how the mainstream media minces words to push a narrative.

We look at a report from Drop Site News that looks at the dubious nature of Mike Rogers' coalition of Jewish democratic supporters and how it relies more on astroturfing than grassroots support.

Ed Sheeran cries about the consequences of his own actions and we discuss the grand jury dropping the case of Nolan Wells, a black teenager lynched in Mississippi.

We close with an update about the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.

01:25- 11:00 Economic Impact of Declining Enrollment at Michigan Universities

11:25- 1:08:00 Do You Condemn Liano Sharon? False Accusations and MSM Propaganda in Action

1:08:00- 1:22:00 Rogers Astroturfing Support From Jewish Michigan Democrats

1:22:20- 1:23:50 Ed Sheeran's Crocodile Tears

1:24:00- 1:30:55 Nolan Wells, Justice Deferred, and Historical Memory

1:31:55- 1:38:00 When Media Consolidates Warn a Brother- Paramount Merges w/ WB

SOURCES/ FURTHER READING

As enrollments plummet, Michigan communities sweat job losses from universities https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/as-enrollments-plummet-michigan-communities-sweat-job-losses-from-universities/

MDP Falsely Accuses Me of Harassment https://thedemocratist.substack.com/p/mdp-falsely-accuses-me-of-harassment

How Jake Altman Does Propaganda https://thedemocratist.substack.com/p/how-jake-altman-does-propaganda-7d8

Many of the “Michigan Jewish Dems” Backing Mike Rogers Are Actually Already Republican Supporters, Analysis Finds https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/michigan-jewish-democrats-mike-rogers

Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells https://www.npr.org/2026/09/22/nx-s1-5911804/nolan-wells-investigation-grand-jury

Paramount makes concessions to salvage $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal https://www.npr.org/2026/09/21/nx-s1-5974909/paramount-warner-bros-lawsuit

The Democratist https://thedemocratist.substack.com/

We begin by observing Indigenous Peoples Day and the unique challenges to Native Americans in 2026.

Lawrence joins us and we discuss the expansion of the Kalamazoo Promise to HBCUs. We talk about the Rogers/ El-Sayed debate. We look at an oil spill in Sterling Heights and how local media dropped the ball and underreported the danger to public health.

ICE has raided the apartment of Ilhan Omar and shot a New York worker in the middle of a busy street. Not great news, and according to an article from the Associated Press Michigan college students are feeling some existential angst about the USA.

Lawrence talks about some recent gender inequity towards the WNBA and we update you on the campaign to free Nurse Freeman.

2:00- 19:00 Indigenous Peoples Day in 2026

21:00- 29:20 Kalamazoo Promise Broadens to Include HBCUs

29:30- 50:20 The Rogers/ El-Sayed Debate

50:40- 1:02:40 Oil Spill in Sterling Heights, Local Media is Quiet

1:03:00- 1:14:30 Trump Admin/ ICE Targets Ilhan Omar, New Yorkers

1:15:00- 1:24:30 Let These Times Radicalize College Students Rather Than Lead them to Despair

1:24:50- 1:35:10 Sweat Equity- WNBA Snubbed

1:35:15- 1:41:00 Students Speak Out for Nurse Freeman

SOURCES/ FURTHER READING

Indigenous People Are Resisting Erasure From Schools, Media, and Our Land https://truthout.org/articles/indigenous-people-are-resisting-erasure-from-schools-media-and-our-land/

Michigan spill prompts federal probe of Energy Transfer pipelines’ safety https://michiganadvance.com/2026/10/11/michigan-spill-prompts-federal-probe-of-energy-transfer-pipelines-safety/

Trump’s Attack on Ilhan Omar Is an Attack on the Somali Community and the Anti-ICE Movement https://www.leftvoice.org/trumps-attack-on-ilhan-omar-is-an-attack-on-the-somali-community-and-the-anti-ice-movement/

University of Michigan students defend nurse targeted by Trump administration for aiding immigrant worker https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/10/12/vkkd-o12.html

We start our show talking about how rule changes brought by last year's Big BS bill are going to make it harder for Michiganders to keep food on the table come October.

The ACLU and Amnesty International are suing the University of Michigan over their treatment of anti-genocide protestors.

We discuss the death of Grand Rapids based worker Mario David Coronado Juarez at the hands of ICE and look at a deep dive from GRIID about how Juarez's death is part of a long legacy of colonialism.

We provide some updates of how the establishment Democratic Party is interfacing with three different progressive campaigns- the defanging of Troy Jackson by the consultant class, leaving Angie Nixon "on read," and their efforts to sabotage Abdul.

We discuss the atrocious SA incident at Cornell and contrast it with how the university disciplines anti-genocide protestors.

We look at a recent attack ad against Abdul and how it's straight from the 80s.

Michiganders are speaking out against a recent $1 million grant from the State of Michigan to an Israeli defense contractor and we comment on the surreal spectacle of watching a monstrous war criminal stand at the dais at the UN and whine about people being "mean" to his country on Twitter.

1:15- 19:00 Update on Effects of Big BS Bill on Michigan SNAP Recipients

19:00- 30:00 ACLU and Amnesty Intl Sues U of M Over Treatment of Anti- Genocide Protestors

31:00- 56:45 Rest in Power Mario David Coronado Juarez- Worker Killed by ICE in GR

57:50- 1:12:30 Election Updates: Troy Jackson, Angie Nixon, Abdul El- Sayed

1:12:30- 1:23:20 Criminals at Cornell or Opposing Genocide vs. SA

1:23:20- 1:30:00 Abdul Gets "Willie Horton"'d

1:30:20- 1:43:55 Michigan Gov't Gives $$$ to Israeli Military Contractor

1:44:00- 1:51:15 Netanyahu Whines About Twitter Haters at the UN

SOURCES/ FURTHER READING

Michigan school districts, food pantries feel SNAP cut ripple effect ahead of cost shift to states https://michiganadvance.com/2026/09/28/michigan-school-districts-food-pantries-feel-ripple-effects-of-snap-cuts-ahead-of-cost-shift-to-states/

University of Michigan accused of violating students’ free speech by ACLU, Amnesty International https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/09/university-of-michigan-accused-of-violating-students-free-speech-by-aclu-amnesty-international.html

ICE Kills Immigrant Construction Worker Mario David Coronado Juárez in Michigan https://www.leftvoice.org/ice-kills-immigrant-construction-worker-mario-david-coronado-juarez-in-michigan/

Decades of US policies in Guatemala are why people like Mario David Coronado Juarez end up in this country https://griid.org/2026/09/27/decades-of-us-policies-in-guatemala-are-why-people-like-mario-david-coronado-juarez-end-up-in-this-country/

The Consultants Will Kill You https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-consultants-will-kill-you

Arab Americans Feel Betrayed After Michigan Grants $1 Million to Israeli Military Contractor https://truthout.org/articles/arab-americans-feel-betrayed-after-michigan-grants-1m-to-israeli-contractor/

We talk about an Ann Arbor nurse being targeted by the Trump administration for allegedly helping a worker escape from ICE.

We are joined by Sarah James from Kalamazoo Non-Violent Opponents of War to discuss the 3rd anniversary of the genocide in Gaza, the changes in public opinion and the media landscape, and more. KNOW is planning a road side demonstration at the corner of Stadium and Drake at 5PM on October 7th.

Andy and Lawrence discuss the measure on the ballot for a Michigan constitutional convention. Progressive groups are motivating Michiganders to vote "no" concerned that corporate interests will minimize gains made in recent years. Lawrence posits that this could be a missed opportunity.

We go over the pros and cons of a Michigan constitutional convention.

Liberals are aghast after discovering that Tom Morello said "f--k you I won't do what you tell me" when told to Vote Blue No Matter Who.

We assess the media coverage of the Michigan Senate race from local CBS affiliate WWMT owned by ultra conservative local news monopoly Sinclair Broadcasting. The results are unlikely to surprise you.

Zohran Mamdani recently told Theo Von that Socialism is when the government does stuff. We offer an important correction- that it's all about the workers.

00:45- 05:55 Free Nurse Freeman! Michigan Nurse Helps Worker Escape ICE

06:30- 50:50 3 Years of Genocide in Gaza w/ Sarah James of Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War

55:15- 1:11:55 The Pro(gressive)s and Con(servative)s of a Michigan Constitutional Convention

1:11:55- 1:15:00 Violence in Kalamazoo

1:15:00- 1:28:00 Vote Against the Machine: Liberals Dogpile Tom Morello For Withholding Harris Vote

1:28:00- 1:46:40 Breaking News: WWMT's Sinclair Owners' Bias Against Abdul

1:46:40- 1:55:20 No Zohran, Socialism is NOT When the Government Does Stuff

SOURCES/ FURTHER READING

Michigan nurse prosecuted for freeing immigration police detainee: Drop the charges against Chloe Freeman! https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/10/05/phfc-o05.html

Nurse Freeman's GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with-nurse-chloe-freeman-for-justice

Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War https://www.kzoo4peace.org/

How to Sell a Genocide The Media’s Complicity in the Destruction of Gaza By Adam H. Johnson https://www.plutobooks.com/product/how-to-sell-a-genocide/

Available as eBook and Audiobook at the Kalamazoo Public Library

Freedom Is a Constant Struggle Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement By Angela Davis https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/780-freedom-is-a-constant-struggle

Available in Paperback, eBook, and Audiobook at the Kalamazoo Public Library

Infinite possibilities breed infinite concerns as Michigan voters weigh ‘Con-Con’ question https://michiganadvance.com/2026/10/05/infinite-possibilities-breed-infinite-concerns-as-michigan-voters-weigh-con-con-question/

WWMT www.wwmt.com

We give you a brief update on the situation at the People's Food Co-op (spoilers: democracy wins). Abdul El- Sayed is planning a town hall here on WMU campus at the Fetzer Center next week.

Lawrence joins us and we discuss the legacy of his father Gus Calbert.

We talk about the fallout from Ed Sheeran dropping Macklemore from his tour, our thoughts on the RNC, and reflect on the quarter century since 9/11.

We carry the flame and talk about the anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination, the long term health consequences years out from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and give you some updates about AI.

04:00- 10:50 PFC Update

10:50- 12:40 Abdul El- Sayed Holding Town Hall at WMU

14:15- 25:00 Rest in Power Gus Calbert

25:30- 37:20 Ed Sheeran Drops Macklemore Over Palestine

37:25- 52:00 RNC, Rhetoric, and Socialist Sausage

52:00- 1:09:55 25 Years After 9/11: Blowback, Islamophobia, and Empire in Decline

1:09:55- 1:12:45 Leopards Ate Houston Man's Fiancée: ICE and Consequences

1:13:00- 1:29:15 Kirkaversary: The Short Shelf Life of Right Wing Propagandists

1:29:20- 1:33:10 Cancer Rates in East Palestine, Ohio Skyrocket

1:33:10- 1:37:45 AI Updates

SOURCES/ FURTHER READING

Judge decides who controls Kalamazoo grocery store after fight turns physical https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2026/09/judge-decides-who-controls-kalamazoo-grocery-store-after-fight-turns-physical.html

RSVP to Join "Students vs. Billionaires” Town Hall, featuring Abdul El-Sayed https://actionnetwork.org/forms/western-michigan-abdul-campus-event

Osama Bin Laden Won https://theintercept.com/2026/09/11/bin-laden-september-11-trump-america/

How Ansarallah Swept Past Saudi-Backed Forces to Control Yemen’s Red Sea Coast https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/ansarallah-houthis-saudi-yemen-red-sea-bab-al-mandab

Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations https://wmich.edu/walkerinstitute

We start the show with an update on a court case involving anti-genocide protestors from the University of Michigan.

An article from Michigan Advance lays out the consequences of the Big BS Bill on SNAP recipients here in the state.

We spend the rest of the hour breaking down the issues dozens of Kalamazoo residents brought to the city commission last night. From the eviction of unhoused residents on Edwards St, to the AI moratorium, to the demand for Kalamazoo to take down Flock cameras.*

Some chaos in Comstock politics has lead to the appointment of progressive Bill Korb to the township board.

We spend time discussing the dire conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and do a post-mortem on the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary and talk about some important races today in Florida.

*CORRECTION: The Flock Amendment passed by the Kzoo City Commission DOES apply to existing cameras and infrastructure- there will be public vote when it comes time for the city to RENEW the Flock contract.

01:05- 9:05 Anti- Genocide Student Protestors Face Charges in Federal Court

10:05- 20:40 How Big BS Bill is Effecting Food Access in Michigan

22:45- 59:30 Kzoo City Commission: Houselessness, AI Moratorium, Deflock Kzoo

59:35- 1:06:00 Chaos on Comstock Township Board

1:06:10- 1:09:10 Kzoo Township Mulling Incorporating Into a City

1:09:10- 1:11:00 Litigation Against Saline AI Data Center

1:11:00- 1:13:15 Quick Hits- WNBA, Lynchings

1:13:20- 1:31:40 Cabin Fever: Dire Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

1:31:42- 1:48:40 Wisconsin Results and Primaries in Florida

1:48:45- 1:50:30 Quick Hit: Calling Out Stephen A Smith

SOURCES/ FURTHER READING

Hearings coming for pro-Palestine activists linked to intimidating University of Michigan leaders https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/08/hearings-scheduled-for-university-of-michigan-students-raided-by-fbi.html

Michiganders are going hungry in the wake of federal food assistance cuts https://michiganadvance.com/2026/08/06/michiganders-going-hungry-in-the-wake-of-federal-food-assistance-cuts/

Kalamazoo approves moratorium on data center, battery storage projects https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2026/08/kalamazoo-approves-moratorium-on-data-center-battery-storage-projects.html

Kalamazoo to require public board vote on Flock Safety contracts after protests https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2026/08/kalamazoo-to-require-public-board-vote-on-flock-safety-contracts-after-protests.html

3 resign from Comstock Township board citing ‘chaos’ and ‘division’ https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2026/08/3-resign-from-comstock-township-board-citing-chaos-and-division.html

Divided, county officials flip coin to appoint temporary member for Comstock board quorum https://wwmt.com/news/local/comstock-township-board-quorum-new-member-temporary-trustee-kalamazoo-county-election-commission-special-meeting-resignation-recall-business-western-michigan

Kalamazoo Twp. considering study on becoming own city to avoid annexations https://www.woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo-county/kalamazoo-twp-considering-study-on-becoming-own-city-to-avoid-annexations/