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Stella Camerlengo, the President of Michigan College Democrats, joins the show to discuss organizing efforts in the final week of the midterms, how young people feel about the major candidates in Michigan, what the 2028 presidential primary calendar means for Michigan voters, and more.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargument

Eli Savit, candidate for Attorney General in Michigan, discusses his campaign for AG, his plan for tackling AI and data centers, how he plans to combat wage theft and workplace exploitation, his vision for a new Democratic trifecta in Lansing, and much more.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargument

Joanna Whaley joins Lori for the second time. This time, after her primary victory, and as a candidate in the general election for Michigan's House of Representatives, district 2. She talks with Lori about DTE, the misappropriation of Christ in out politics, and so much more. Support the show: https://linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargu...

Katrina Manetta joins the show to discuss her campaign in HD-58, the necessity of retaking the Michigan legislature, and more. Support the show: https://linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargument

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, and Attorney General Dana Nessel sit down with Lori to discuss their areas of common ground, their disagreements, divisions within the Democratic Party, how we can come together to defeat Mike Rogers, and more. Support the show: https://linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargument

Aastha Singh, President of the MSU College Democrats, joins the show to talk about how her organization is energizing young people to vote this year, what Democrats need to do to excite young voters again, Will Lawrence's race in MI-7, and much more.Support the show: www.linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargumentSupport MSU College Dems: https://linktr.ee/collegedemsatmsu

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist joins Lori to talk about his current bid for Secretary of State, his Trump crazy opponent, and what he will do to build on current Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s improvements. Support the show: www.linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargument

Ruby, Amanda, and Justin from We the People Action Fund join Lori to talk about election defense. Trump and his cronies are already setting the stage to claim the midterms will be stolen if they don't go his way. What can we learn from what happened in 2020 to prepare for 2026, and how can we do it by centering community? learn more about We the People Action Fund: https://wethepeopleactionfund.org/ Support the show: www.linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargument

Donovan McKinney, candidate for Michigan's 13th Congressional district, discusses his primary challenge against Rep. Shri Thanedar, his views on foreign policy and ICE, democratic socialism, and more. Support the show: www.linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargument

Michigan State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (HD-17) joins the show to discuss the various betrayals from Whitmer in the last few months, from the closure of Planned Parenthoods, to AI data centers, to Line 5 and more. Rep. Pohutsky also discusses her view of the recent progressive wins in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed and others, and what gives her hope for the future of Michigan politics.Support the show: www.linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargument

Social media star Kay (@HearMeOutOnThis) Joins Lori today to talk about the state of the democratic party; from their various disappointments to the idea that they seem to fight harder against Progressives in their own party than MAGA republicans. They also talk about what its like to be an activist on social media and so much more! Support the show: www.linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargument

On todays episode Lori is joined by the Vice President of the Michigan College Democrats to discuss the current Michigan Senate Primary,  organizing on college campuses and what the Democrats need to do to appeal to young voters.  Support the show: www.linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargument

State Rep. Dylan Wegela (HD-26) joins the show to discuss the newest budget passed by the Michigan legislature, the bills Governor Whitmer recently vetoed, his hopes for the DSA left moving forward, and much more. Support the show: www.linktr.ee/pointofdisorderpod

Taya, the creator behind Debate Her ( @debateher ), and Jenna (@thearcherdispatch) joins the show to discuss the danger of Flock "Safety" surveillance, the fight against data centers, the recall election of Dave Woodward, and many more troubling developments in our neighborhoods. Support the show: www.linktr.ee/pointofdisorderpod Check out Debate Her: https://www.instagram.com/debateherofficial/?hl=en Check out the Archer Dispatch: https://www.instagram.com/thearcherdispatch/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed!

Eboni Taylor, candidate for Michigan's 3rd Senate District, joins the show to discuss her campaign for state government, how she intends to stand up to DTE, how we should deal with Michigan's growing data center troubles, and her hopes for the progressive movement moving forward.Support the show: www.linktr.ee/forthesakeoftheargument