Raging MI Moderates: 2026 Politics
The Middle Ground Michiga Podcast is for people who are done being yelled at by politics.
This show lives in the uncomfortable space between tribal talking points and reality — where Michigan actually exists. We call out bad ideas whether they come from Lansing, Washington, or our own side of the aisle. No party loyalty. No outrage farming. No performative nonsense.
If you’re sick of being told you must be angry, must pick a team, must hate your neighbors — this is your place.
We cover Michigan elections, local power, policy failures, corruption, culture wars, and the stuff that actually affects your life — without pretending one party has all the answers or that the other is pure evil. Sometimes that means criticizing Democrats. Sometimes Republicans. Usually both.
This is not a “both sides are the same” podcast.
It’s a both sides need to do better podcast.
Expect honest conversations, uncomfortable truths, and real accountability — with a Michigan-first lens and a future-focused mindset.
No Left.
No Right.
Michigan Forward.
Raging MI Moderates: 2026 Politics
Michigan’s Electric Bill Scam: Paying More for Worse Power
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Michigan families are paying higher electric bills while outages last longer and accountability disappears.
In this episode of Raging Michigan Moderates, we break down why rates keep rising, how billing errors are built into the system, why reliability promises never seem to materialize, and how regulators continue approving increases while families struggle.
We also expose the growing role of massive AI data centers — and how they could lock Michigan residents into even higher energy costs for years to come.
This isn’t left vs right. It’s about fairness, transparency, and who actually benefits.
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Chapters
00:00 The Rising Costs of Energy in Michigan
03:07 Utility Companies and Rate Hikes
06:37 Reliability Issues and Infrastructure Failures
09:43 Renewable Energy and Incentives
12:37 Comparing Michigan to Ohio's Energy Policies
15:27 The Impact of AI Data Centers on Michigan
20:16 Conclusion: The Need for Change in Michigan's Energy Sector
Stuff That Actually Helps With Michigan Bills & Outages
(Great after our electric bill & data center episodes)
• Kasa Smart Plug 2-Pack (tracks energy & kills vampire power)
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• P3 Kill A Watt Monitor (see exactly what your appliances cost)
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• FosPower Hand-Crank Emergency Radio (ready for outages)
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🎙️ Gear used on the show (Raging Michigan Moderates)
Camera
• Webcam – Logitech C922x
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• DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (For outdoor vlogging & Episodes)
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Microphone
• Lavalier Mic – NEEWER CM28 PRO Wireless
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• Shure MV6 USB Microphone
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Headphones
• Shure Professional Studio Headphones
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