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TALK MIDLAND w/ Logan Richetti

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What happens when a farm kid turned global business leader decides it’s time to fight for Michigan’s future? | #69

January 20, 2026 • TALK MIDLAND • Season 1 • Episode 69

Step inside the mind of a business leader who refuses to sit on the sidelines—hit play and hear why experience, not politics-as-usual, matters right now.

Logan Richetti sits down with Christian Velasquez, a longtime Dow Corning executive, small-business builder, and Michigan State alum who’s now running for the 35th State Senate District. From growing up on a Kansas farm to leading global teams, turning around struggling businesses, and protecting jobs here in Michigan, Chris shares the real-world lessons that shaped his decision to run for office. This is a candid conversation about leadership, liberty, economic growth, and why business voices matter more than ever in public service.

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