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In the Trenches

In the Trenches

By Michigan Freedom Fund

The podcast of the Michigan Freedom Fund.
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In the TrenchesFeb 28, 2020

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Fighting for Free and Fair Elections

Fighting for Free and Fair Elections

Election reform is a hot topic, not just in Michigan but across the country. Tony Daunt is joined "In the Trenches" by State Sen. Ruth Johnson, chair of the Senate Elections Committee, and State Rep. Ann Bollin, the chair of the House Elections and Ethics Committee to discuss the dangerous rhetoric from the radical Left, the truth about bills under consideration in the legislature, and the dangers of the "For the People Act" being considered by Congress.

Apr 16, 202134:50
Let the Sunshine In!
Mar 19, 202134:04
Gov. Whitmer's (Mis)State of the State
Jan 29, 202130:35
Hindsight is 2020
Dec 11, 202031:18
Rule of Law Restored

Rule of Law Restored

We’re back, and so is the Rule of Law! Join Tony Daunt and State Rep. Jason Wentworth “In the Trenches” as they discuss the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling against the 1945 emergency power law, the state of play in the battleground seats that will determine majority in the State House, and more.

Oct 16, 202025:32
Operation Gridlock Edition, Part 3

Operation Gridlock Edition, Part 3

For our final “Operation Gridlock” edition of “In the Trenches,” we are joined by Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, who shares his thoughts on the pandemic, and the hope for a more nuanced approach that gets Michigan back to work SAFELY. #FreedomIsEssential

Apr 15, 202009:40
Operation Gridlock Edition, Part 2

Operation Gridlock Edition, Part 2

We're back with another "Operation Gridlock" edition of “In the Trenches.” Michigan Rising Action’s Tori Sachs joins us to talk about the effects of Governor Whitmer’s authoritarian executive orders. #FreedomIsEssential

Apr 15, 202010:29
Operation Gridlock Edition, Part 1
Apr 15, 202008:29
COVID-19

COVID-19

On the latest episode, Tony Daunt, former Speaker of the House Jase Bolger, Michael Reitz from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and Beth DeShone from the Great Lakes Education Project tackle COVID-19, discussing real solutions for government, schools and the economy. (Recorded March 30, 2020)

You can read the coalition response to the COVID-19 pandemic from the Michigan Freedom Fund, Mackinac Center and Great Lakes Education Project here.

Apr 03, 202035:05
Taxes!

Taxes!

Is taxation theft? In the latest podcast from the Michigan Freedom Fund, Annie Patnaude, state director of AFP-MI, and Jeff Wiggins, state director of ABC of Michigan join Tony Daunt “In the Trenches” to talk about everyone’s favorite subject: TAXES.  They look at tax issues in Michigan, including HB 5229, taxes on the March 10 primary ballot, and the "temporary" 2007 income tax hike.

Feb 28, 202028:45
The 2020 State of the State
Jan 31, 202021:17