We look at a story from the AP about corn yields in Michigan and dig into the connections between climate change, agriculture, and monopoly capitalism.
Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor is ceasing treatment of gender dysphoria in trans youth following pressure from the Trump administration.
Lawrence joins us to discuss a recent vote in the DNC on an arms embargo to Israel failing- and we dive into the "why" on them voting against 93% of their own base on the issue.
The Trump administration is bringing a nearby coal plant back from the dead despite protestation from locals. We then discuss the administration's recruitment of fascist vigilantes and how working people can resist when the odds are stacked against us.
3:30- 13:50 Michigan Corn Yields, Climate Change, and Monopoly Capitalism
14:30- 23:10 Michigan Medicine Buckles to Trump's Transphobia
25:00- 51:00 DNC vs. D- Why the DNC Goes Against 93% of Their Base on Gaza
51:30- 1:01:30 Trump Un-Cancels SWMI's Last Coal Plant
1:02:00- 1:14:20 Escalating Fascism and Resistance Through Noncompliance
SOURCES/ FURTHER READING
Michigan farmers battle climate change in quest for perfect corn https://bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/michigan-farmers-battle-climate-change-in-quest-for-perfect-corn
‘We thought we had a plan’ Parents of trans youth angry about Michigan Medicine decision https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2025/08/we-thought-we-had-a-plan-parents-of-trans-youth-angry-about-michigan-medicine-decision.html
Trump’s Department of Energy extends operations of last coal-fired power plant in Michigan https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/09/01/tpzx-s01.html
“Will Western Powers Take Action?”: Rami Khouri on Scholars Declaring Genocide in Gaza https://www.democracynow.org/2025/9/2/rami_khouri
New Trump Order Among 'Scariest Things I've Seen in US Politics,' Civil Rights Attorney Says https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-vigilante-portal
On the Power of Small Acts of Noncompliance https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/power-of-small-acts-of-resistance-trump/
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