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For the Sake of the Argument with Lori Goldman

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On For the Sake of the Argument, Lori Goldman sits down with Michigan’s elected officials to talk policy, real life, and ask the kinds of questions that make press secretaries sweat. For the Sake of the Argument is a Distill Social production.

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Today, Lori is joined by Michigan State Representative Natalie Price as she details her harrowing visit to Minnesota. Price speaks about her experience witnessing the ICE occupation, what the Michigan state legislature can do to stop things here from... more

Lori is joined by Abraham Aiyash to talk about his bid for Michigan Senate district. Find out his top three legislative priorities as well as some insider information on just how deep the DTE rot goes throughout the Michigan legislature.

State Representative Mai Xiong joins Lori on today's episode to chat about ICE's recent abuses and how she's taking a unique stand. She also shares her families harrowing refugee story and how that has shaped her and her politics.Support the show: ⁠w... more

This episode was first aired on July 29, 2025State Senator and candidate for US Senate in Michigan Mallory McMorrow joins the show to discuss her time as a state senator, how she plans to reach voters from now through 2026, her stance on universal he... more

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Recent Guests

Mai Xiong
House District Representative, District 13
Michigan House of Representatives
Episode: Mai Xiong Talks Defunding ICE and Her Controversial Detroit Autoshow Dress
Christina Hines
Running for Michigan's 10th Congressional District
Episode: Can Christina Hines Replace John James in MI-10?
Joanna Whaley
Democratic candidate for Michigan House District 2 and rights advocate
Candidate for Michigan House District 2
Episode: The Threat of Christian Nationalism with Joanna Whaley
Miriam Stone
Sister of Ernesto Cuevas, who was detained by ICE
Episode: The Injustice of ICE with Miriam Stone
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
A public health expert and Senate candidate from Michigan
Campaign for U.S. Senate
Episode: RERUN: Diagnosing America's Ills with Dr. Abdul El Sayed
Dr. Pamela Pugh
President of the Michigan State Board of Education and candidate for Senate District 35
Michigan State Board of Education
Episode: The Race for Michigan's 35th Senate District with Dr. Pamela Pugh
Christy McGillivray
Executive Director of Voters Not Politicians
Voters Not Politicians
Episode: AI Data Centers & Dismantling Corporate Power with Christy McGillivray
William Lawrence
Candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District
Episode: The American Dream is Dead with William Lawrence
Aghogho Edevbie
Deputy Secretary of State and Candidate for Secretary of State in Michigan
Michigan Secretary of State Office
Episode: Protecting Michigan's Elections with Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie

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Lori Goldman
Host known for engaging political discussions and probing questions, often focusing on policy implications in real life.

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Catching a Vibe & Revitalizing Democracy with Jeremy Johnson
Q: What do you think his weaknesses are in this campaign?
Abdul's challenge will be contending with the Democratic establishment's efforts that could undermine his candidacy, despite his potential to resonate with disillusioned voters.
Catching a Vibe & Revitalizing Democracy with Jeremy Johnson
Q: On your podcast, speaking to that, you say Democrats can't catch a vibe. What do you mean by that?
It refers to their over-reliance on focus groups, their inauthenticity, and major rhetorical concessions to conservative framing instead of advocating for authentic progressive values.
Catching a Vibe & Revitalizing Democracy with Jeremy Johnson
Q: What made you want to get into the political media space, and what attracts a young person like you to so-called radical politics?
I felt that there were a lot of political shows missing important components of American politics, explaining the disenchantment many feel toward both parties and seeking to create an approachable show that criticizes both sides while representing the working class.
Funding Michigan Schools with Jamilla Martin
Q: What is the Invest in My Kids ballot proposal about?
The proposal aims to fund Michigan public schools by imposing a surcharge on high earners to allocate necessary resources for improvements.
Defending Michigan & Fighting Trump with Washtenaw Prosecutor Eli Savit
Q: What will your top priority be if you are elected Michigan's next Attorney General?
Fighting back against the unlawful actions from Washington, D.C., especially those targeting civil rights and protections.

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