Ep. 42: Anti-Homeless Ordinances in Kzoo & Michigan, Rittenhouse in Grand Haven, and More

We begin today's show by paying respects to a member of Kalamazoo's activist community who tragically passed away last month. Boudicca Marie was a prolific volunteer, medic, and friend to many. We honor their memory and talk about what social justice issues were close to their heart.

 

We then look at a spate of anti-homeless ordinances that have been popping up across the state- from here in Kalamazoo to Hillsdale and Grand Rapids. We talk about how NIMBYism filters into public policy and the real solutions that need to be looked at to address houselessness in our communities.

 

The far-right PAC "Grand New Party" is bringing the notorious fascist murderer Kyle Rittenhouse to Michigan for a fundraiser event in Grand Haven. We deep dive into exactly who Grand New Party is as a political PAC and the incendiary rhetoric and propaganda they push.

 

We share a piece from The Intercept detailing the way the FBI hired out private companies to spy on Black Lives Matter organizers on social media.

 

We then ask the question, what to a Socialist is the Fourth of July?

 

02:30- 7:50 R.I.P. Boudicca

09:30- 22:20 Anti-Homeless Ordinances in Kzoo & Michigan

24:20- 1:01:30 Brunch with a Murderer: Far-Right Michigan PAC Fundraises With Kyle Rittenhouse

1:02:50- 1:06:00 Ann Arbor to Launch Universal Basic Income Pilot

1:06:10- 1:14:30 FBI Surveils Black Lives Matter Activists on Social Media

1:14:40- 1:19:20 What to a Socialist is the Fourth of July?

 

SOURCES

 

Cities call it public safety, but new rules put Michigan’s homeless in the crosshairs

https://www.mlive.com/politics/2023/07/cities-call-it-public-safety-but-new-rules-put-michigans-homeless-in-the-crosshairs.html

 

Michigan lawmaker launches 'Grand New Party' PAC, says GOP was 'too passive'

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2022/11/14/state-lawmaker-starts-grand-new-party-pac-says-gop-too-passive/69647049007/

 

Ann Arbor is launching a guaranteed income program. What that means

https://www.bridgemi.com/business-watch/ann-arbor-launching-guaranteed-income-program-what-means

 

FBI Hired Social Media Surveillance Firm That Labeled Black Lives Matter Organizers “Threat Actors”

https://theintercept.com/2023/07/06/fbi-social-media-surveillance-zerofox/

 

Recorded live on 89.1 WIDR July 11th, 2023

Background music by Quantum Fleek