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The Drumbeat with Josie & PeteEpisode 7 | What Don't You Know You Don't Know | Michigan Supreme CourtEpisode 7: What Don’t You Know You Don’t Know? - The Michigan Supreme Court
In this episode of The Drumbeat with Josie and Pete, we're switching gears and diving into the heart of Michigan's highest court. But don't worry—we're not here to bore you with dry legal jargon. Josie and Pete kick things off with some offbeat humor, taking you behind the scenes of a packed Sonic Smut show and a new local project in Ypsilanti that's more "social enterprise" and less "sit down with your coffee and take notes."
Episode Highlights:
Cour...
2025-02-2055 min
The Drumbeat with Josie & PeteEpisode 6 | What Don't You Know You Don't Know | Legislative EditionSummary: The episode starts with a lively introduction reflecting on the new year 2025. Josie and Pete discuss their thoughts and musings about the year ahead, touching on popular culture references including Tommy by The Who and Taylor Swift. The focus shifts to the legislative landscape in Michigan, introducing the primary theme: navigating the complexities of legislative processes and understanding what the audience might not know about legislative intricacies.
Guests:
Senator Chang and Representative Pohutsky: The episode features an in-depth discussion with Senator Chang and Representative Pohutsky, who share insights into the legislative process, their experiences...
2025-01-171h 17
The Drumbeat with Josie & PeteEpisode 5 | How Drunk Is Too Drunk To Do A PodcastTitle: Drumbeats and Holidays: From Lansing to Solitary Nights
Celebrate the holidays with Josie and Pete in this lively and unconventional episode of The Drumbeat. Recorded fireside with festive drinks (shoutout to the dill pickle martinis—never again), they share heartfelt laughs, personal stories, and unfiltered reflections. From the chaos of Lansing’s lame-duck session and the push for Second Look legislation to quirky holiday traditions and shoutouts to Detroit’s underground music scene (hello, Sonic Smut!), this episode has something for everyone.
Pete offers vivid stories from his time in solitary confinement, shedding light on res...
2024-12-231h 03
The Drumbeat with Josie & PeteEpisode 4 | What The FOIA?In this episode of The Drumbeat with Josie and Pete, we take a deep dive into the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the challenges citizens face in accessing public records. Joined by legal experts Justin Long and James Cresta, we explore how FOIA is meant to promote transparency and accountability—but often falls short due to systemic barriers like vague legal definitions and misuse of fees.
Episode Highlights:
The role of FOIA in democracy and its historical roots post-Watergate.
How upfront fees and unclear rules are being used to block access to public records.
Legal challenges against ag...
2024-11-261h 00
The Drumbeat with Josie & PeteEpisode 3 | Why Aren't People VotingEpisode 3: Why Aren’t People Voting?
In this of The Drum Beat, Josie and Pete take on a critical question: Why aren’t more people voting? Despite the importance of elections, millions of eligible voters stay home. Is it distrust in politicians, a lack of understanding about the process, or simply a belief that one vote doesn’t make a difference?
To get to the bottom of it, Josie and Pete are joined by expert guests. Celia Fan, a research specialist from the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy, shares fascinating data from the...
2024-10-241h 11
The Drumbeat with Josie & PeteEpisode 2 | When Is Enough Enough | Michigan's Second Look LegislationHosts Josie Ann Lee and Pete Martel discuss the Second Look legislation in Michigan, which would allow judges to revisit sentences for long-serving prisoners. Currently, Michigan has a high percentage of people serving sentences of 10+ years and an average sentence length three times the national average. Second Look would give judges the opportunity to reduce sentences, potentially saving the state billions of dollars and alleviating racial disparities in the justice system.
Guest Drummers, Noah Attal a data analyst, shares research showing Michigan's outlier status in sentencing and the potential cost savings and reduced racial disparities that Second...
2024-09-2853 min
The Drumbeat with Josie & PeteDRUMBEAT Episode 1 | How Did We Get HereWe are excited to launch The Drumbeat with Josie & Pete!
Welcome to Episode One where we start with the question:
HOW DID WE GET HERE?
Josie and Pete's friendship goes all the way back to kindergarten in 1979. But after graduating high school in 1992, their paths diverged dramatically. Pete became involved in crime, while Josie prepared for college. By the summer of '94, a staggering 7% of their classmates were dead or incarcerated, leaving a scar on their entire community.
That June, Pete was arrested after an armed robbery and shootout. He spent y...
2024-09-1452 min
The Drumbeat with Josie & PeteDRUMBEAT EPISODE #1 | How Did We Get Here?We are excited to launch The Drumbeat with Josie & Pete!
Welcome to Episode One where we start with the question:
HOW DID WE GET HERE?
Josie and Pete's friendship goes all the way back to kindergarten in 1979. But after graduating high school in 1992, their paths diverged dramatically. Pete became involved in crime, while Josie prepared for college. By the summer of '94, a staggering 7% of their classmates were dead or incarcerated, leaving a scar on their entire community.
That June, Pete was arrested after an armed robbery and shootout. He spent y...
2024-09-1452 min