Brad LaPlante
@bradlaplante.me
Writing about politics & more @WLNS.bsky.social. New episodes of The Moment out Fridays. Let’s chat 👋 Email: [email protected]. Signal: bradlaplante.10
FRIDAY: Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard joins The Moment. 9 am on WLNS+.
Season 2 coming Feb. 20.
Season 2 coming Feb. 20.
February 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
FRIDAY: Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard joins The Moment. 9 am on WLNS+.
Season 2 coming Feb. 20.
Season 2 coming Feb. 20.
Attorney Jason Tunney is declaring victory over retired Dow Corning marketing director Christian Velasquez.
February 4, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Attorney Jason Tunney is declaring victory over retired Dow Corning marketing director Christian Velasquez.
Chedrick Greene beginning to pull away from Pamela Pugh with almost 50% reporting.
GOP race is a dead heat between Velasquez and Tunney.
GOP race is a dead heat between Velasquez and Tunney.
February 4, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Chedrick Greene beginning to pull away from Pamela Pugh with almost 50% reporting.
GOP race is a dead heat between Velasquez and Tunney.
GOP race is a dead heat between Velasquez and Tunney.
This is an objectively funny way to spin this headline.
February 4, 2026 at 2:43 AM
This is an objectively funny way to spin this headline.
Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate James Fishback says he joined Tinder to "meet young female voters where they are." According to his profile, which he shared on X, his "hottest take" is paid maternity leave.
February 3, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate James Fishback says he joined Tinder to "meet young female voters where they are." According to his profile, which he shared on X, his "hottest take" is paid maternity leave.
Media literacy 101: every graph’s x axis should be zero
February 2, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Media literacy 101: every graph’s x axis should be zero
This is such great news.
“The news comes following a successful crowdfunding effort that was ‘nothing short of remarkable,’ the cinema's operators said in a statement.”
www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
“The news comes following a successful crowdfunding effort that was ‘nothing short of remarkable,’ the cinema's operators said in a statement.”
www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
February 1, 2026 at 2:38 AM
This is such great news.
“The news comes following a successful crowdfunding effort that was ‘nothing short of remarkable,’ the cinema's operators said in a statement.”
www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
“The news comes following a successful crowdfunding effort that was ‘nothing short of remarkable,’ the cinema's operators said in a statement.”
www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
Inbox: Mike Cox's Republican gubernatorial campaign says it has $4.1 million cash on hand and has raised more than $500,000 in the last quarter. The campaign notes that Cox's financial outlook appears to be better than the winning campaigns of Rick Snyder and Gretchen Whitmer.
January 30, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Inbox: Mike Cox's Republican gubernatorial campaign says it has $4.1 million cash on hand and has raised more than $500,000 in the last quarter. The campaign notes that Cox's financial outlook appears to be better than the winning campaigns of Rick Snyder and Gretchen Whitmer.
Tomorrow: S1E2 of The Moment featuring @abdulelsayed.bskysocial. Watch on WLNS+ at 9 a.m. ET.
Season 2 coming Feb. 20.
Season 2 coming Feb. 20.
January 29, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Tomorrow: S1E2 of The Moment featuring @abdulelsayed.bskysocial. Watch on WLNS+ at 9 a.m. ET.
Season 2 coming Feb. 20.
Season 2 coming Feb. 20.
NEW: Mallory McMorrow leads all three Democrats in new Emerson College/6 News poll. McMorrow, Stevens and El-Sayed are all tied or leading Republican Mike Rogers in hypothetical contests. www.wlns.com/your-local-e...
January 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM
NEW: Mallory McMorrow leads all three Democrats in new Emerson College/6 News poll. McMorrow, Stevens and El-Sayed are all tied or leading Republican Mike Rogers in hypothetical contests. www.wlns.com/your-local-e...
Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) on the assault of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.):
January 28, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) on the assault of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.):
Mallory McMorrow is proposing expanding Michigan's revolutionary cash-grant program for new moms across the country as part of her U.S. Senate campaign.
January 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Mallory McMorrow is proposing expanding Michigan's revolutionary cash-grant program for new moms across the country as part of her U.S. Senate campaign.
CNN reporting that DHS suspended Bovino’s access to social media.
January 27, 2026 at 1:13 AM
CNN reporting that DHS suspended Bovino’s access to social media.
DHS officials and many in the administration have already cleared the officer of wrongdoing.
I would not hold your breath if you’re expecting a thorough investigation.
I would not hold your breath if you’re expecting a thorough investigation.
January 26, 2026 at 3:59 AM
DHS officials and many in the administration have already cleared the officer of wrongdoing.
I would not hold your breath if you’re expecting a thorough investigation.
I would not hold your breath if you’re expecting a thorough investigation.
After a DHS official shot and killed a disarmed man in Minneapolis, Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Aric Nesbitt goes all-in on immigration enforcement: “Double the deportations.”
January 26, 2026 at 2:05 AM
After a DHS official shot and killed a disarmed man in Minneapolis, Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Aric Nesbitt goes all-in on immigration enforcement: “Double the deportations.”
Also in my inbox today was a call from Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to abolish ICE. He criticizes opponents Mallory McMorrow and Stevens for not doing the same, noting that Stevens voted symbolically last year to “express gratitude” to ICE.
January 26, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Also in my inbox today was a call from Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to abolish ICE. He criticizes opponents Mallory McMorrow and Stevens for not doing the same, noting that Stevens voted symbolically last year to “express gratitude” to ICE.
Inbox: Rep. Haley Stevens says she is cosponsoring legislation that would divert ICE funding to local police.
“Donald Trump’s ICE is out of control—this situation requires real reform and real accountability,” she said in a statement.
“Donald Trump’s ICE is out of control—this situation requires real reform and real accountability,” she said in a statement.
January 26, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Inbox: Rep. Haley Stevens says she is cosponsoring legislation that would divert ICE funding to local police.
“Donald Trump’s ICE is out of control—this situation requires real reform and real accountability,” she said in a statement.
“Donald Trump’s ICE is out of control—this situation requires real reform and real accountability,” she said in a statement.
3 positions on immigration enforcement from your Democratic Senate candidates.
El-Sayed: Abolish ICE
McMorrow: Reform ICE
Stevens: “Get answers and rein it in”
El-Sayed: Abolish ICE
McMorrow: Reform ICE
Stevens: “Get answers and rein it in”
January 25, 2026 at 6:31 AM
3 positions on immigration enforcement from your Democratic Senate candidates.
El-Sayed: Abolish ICE
McMorrow: Reform ICE
Stevens: “Get answers and rein it in”
El-Sayed: Abolish ICE
McMorrow: Reform ICE
Stevens: “Get answers and rein it in”
Season 2 of The Moment is coming soon.
S1E1 featuring @rephaleystevens.bsky.social is now available to watch on WLNS+ for Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV.
S1E1 featuring @rephaleystevens.bsky.social is now available to watch on WLNS+ for Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV.
January 24, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Season 2 of The Moment is coming soon.
S1E1 featuring @rephaleystevens.bsky.social is now available to watch on WLNS+ for Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV.
S1E1 featuring @rephaleystevens.bsky.social is now available to watch on WLNS+ for Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV.
Michigan nears ban on student cell phone use in schools www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
January 23, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Michigan nears ban on student cell phone use in schools www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
NEW: House Speaker Matt Hall is joining the chorus of lawmakers who are criticizing data centers.
More with Tim Skubick: www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
More with Tim Skubick: www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
January 21, 2026 at 11:23 PM
NEW: House Speaker Matt Hall is joining the chorus of lawmakers who are criticizing data centers.
More with Tim Skubick: www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
More with Tim Skubick: www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the U.S. is "ready" for a female president in a new interview with NPR. www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the U.S. is "ready" for a female president in a new interview with NPR. www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
Raw milk advocates asked a group of lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the sale of raw milk from farms to consumers, despite the risks. Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) brought a sample pitcher for himself and others to drink.
Story: www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
Story: www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
January 15, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Raw milk advocates asked a group of lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the sale of raw milk from farms to consumers, despite the risks. Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) brought a sample pitcher for himself and others to drink.
Story: www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
Story: www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
January 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Trump to address tariffs, visit Detroit auto plant in visit to Detroit.
Story: www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
Story: www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
January 13, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Trump to address tariffs, visit Detroit auto plant in visit to Detroit.
Story: www.wlns.com/capital-rund...
Story: www.wlns.com/capital-rund...