The Michigan Advocate
Tired of national news that doesn't feel relevant to your community? Tune into The Michigan Advocate, hosted by dedicated human rights champion Joanna Whaley, for essential stories about justice and civil liberties in the Great Lakes State. Joanna provides a critical look at local human rights struggles and triumphs, revealing how major national policies and legal decisions regarding voting rights, environmental justice, and workers' rights directly impact Michigan’s neighborhoods and communities, making this the essential podcast for anyone who believes that all rights are local.
This show is previously known as "The Joanna Whaley Podcast"
Podcasting since 2023 • 159 episodes
The Michigan Advocate
Latest Episodes
Short & Sweet... RESIST
Today, we take a brief, somber moment to reflect on these dark times we live in. In the wake of ICE murdering another U.S. Citizen, we talk briefly about how to push back.
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Tariffs and Michigan - Interview with Detroit Axle CEO, Mike Musheinesh
What happens when the "Motor City" meets a trade war? For decades, Detroit Axle grew from a local family shop into a global aftermarket powerhouse. But in 2025, the landscape shifted overnight. With the Trump administration’s aggressive ...
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Interview with Deanne Austin (Social Justice Advocate in Michigan)
Today on the show, host Joanna Whaley interviews Deanne Austin. Deanne is considering a run for the Michigan House of Representatives and is involved in social justice work in the City of Detroit and the state of Michigan. Joanna and Dean...
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