iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 27/09/2026

That time of year when the song about Billie Joe Armstrong’s dad dying is trending

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 27/09/2026

Joanna Whaley, a hospital chaplain and former pastor, is a trans woman running for the Michigan House. She says Republicans have weaponized religion against the LGBTQ+ community and argues that Democrats need to have an answer back.

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 18/09/2026

"High oil prices driving up the cost of everything"

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 24/08/2026

Does the Republican Party have an issue with racism? I asked Michigan GOP youth chair Krish Mathrani, the son of Indian-American immigrants. Here’s his response:

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 14/08/2026

NEW: This week, John James told me his on-stage claim at a rally with Trump in July that the president "won three times" in the state was about three presidential primaries in 2016, 2020 and 2024. Full exchange:

100

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 14/08/2026

Mallory McMorrow says a supporter of hers spotted her at a restaurant and told her she shouldn't have quit the Senate race. Watch the full exchange:

131

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 14/08/2026

Tomorrow on #TheMoment: Mallory McMorrow talks the election, Dem unity and her decision to drop out. Subscribe: youtube.com/bradlaplante

011

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 12/08/2026

@mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social’s daughter, according to her: "Mom, maybe for your next job, could you think about something you don't have to run for? Because that seems really hard, and you're going into your 40s." Her suggestions? Astronaut, engineer or artist.

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 13/06/2026

Michigan State University trustee Rema Vassar on power, dissent and why she won’t sign the revised Code of Ethics. Watch: youtu.be/AMiQ0NJy8U8?...

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 10/06/2026

In Playbook this morning: Yes MI Action Committee, a dark money super PAC, is planning to spend $7M before the August primary for Mallory McMorrow.

032

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 01/05/2026

HEADLINE: “If you don’t need a full tank, don’t fill up.”

Tweet on X from @GasBuddyGuy: While prices are jumping in WI today, there is good news for beleagured drivers in the Great Lakes (MI/IN/OH/IL/WI) on what comes NEXT: gas prices this weekend will ease, wholesale gasoline and diesel prices down considerably. If you don't need a full tank, don't fill up.

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 24/04/2026

Nessel's team did not make the AG available for this episode, but they sent the following statement:

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 22/04/2026

The White House's Earth Day post claims the U.S. is the "hottest country in the world."

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 20/04/2026

The stage is set. Gilchrist vs Forlini for secretary of state. Savit vs Lloyd for attorney general.

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 20/04/2026

Inbox: Haley Stevens Barnstorms with Democrats at the Michigan Democratic Party Convention Stevens sends the release after being booed by a very progressive showing at the convention.

441

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 18/04/2026

Long live LIVE news! WLNS is the only TV station in the Lansing/Jackson market that airs a live local news program on weekend mornings.

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 17/04/2026

#TheMoment: @curtisherteljr.bsky.social says Democrats will lose the youth vote if they don't fixate on affordability this election season. Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TPL...

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 15/04/2026

Father-in-law sent this as a reaction to my mother-in-law’s update about the weather (he’s on a work trip in SC). But yep! Pretty much sums it up

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 13/04/2026

Mallory McMorrow in Lansing to deliver ballot signatures today.

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 12/04/2026

Your Sunday listen: @mattmaasdam.bsky.social, running for Congress: "I have not seen any evidence" for "why" the U.S. should be at war with Iran.

100

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 07/04/2026

New in POLITICO's Playbook PM: Americans for Prosperity Action is spending $500K to help Mike Rogers in the #MISen race. Watch: youtu.be/8Yczvh-6Vp4?...

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 06/04/2026

Average price of gas in the area is $3.80/gal. Costco, which is always cheaper, has it at $3.74/gal. Passed by $4.19/gal at Frandor today. $31.69 for 8.45 gallons.

100

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 06/04/2026

Inbox: Mallory McMorrow’s camp says it raised $3M in Q1, the most in a quarter of any #MISen candidate so far.

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 02/04/2026

“Much needed and important new job in the private sector” to be announced later.

020

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 31/03/2026

A text went out today to pitch the new Deep Green data center in Lansing as a worthwhile investment for city infrastructure and services.

010

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 29/03/2026

Interesting tidbit from a Reuters Institute x Oxford U research report this week. Most people generally favor the idea of impartial news coverage, but young people lose trust in outlets that are neutral on topics like racism and climate change.

120

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 28/03/2026

Nearly 16,000 in Detroit for women’s hockey between Montréal and New York. 82% capacity at Little Caesars Arena.

0186

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 26/03/2026

Tomorrow: Michigan GOP Chair Jim Runestad says he disagrees with calling Mike Duggan a "former Democrat." Says he's 100% a Democrat, and Dems are attacking him because they're afraid he'll take votes away from Benson.

100

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 23/03/2026

From the Detroit News today: An outside lobbyist for ICE contractor Palentir hosted a fundraiser at his home for Haley Stevens’ Senate campaign. Highly recommend reading: 3 U.S. Senate hopefuls took money from ICE contractors. One returned it www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...

021

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 13/03/2026

Trump confirmed his meeting with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, where she said earlier this week she re-upped her request for FEMA funding after the ice storm last year. Trump says he approved $100M after the meeting with Whitmer and input from U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers.

010

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 04/03/2026

Friday: State Sen. Stephanie Chang will discuss some ICE bills aimed at "reining in ICE." We'll also talk about some Dems' calls to abolish the agency. Also, Erin Schor joins the show to discuss her candidacy to replace Kara Hope in the Michigan House. Watch Friday at 9 a.m. on WLNS+.

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 01/03/2026

Your Sunday listen: Former Ukraine Ambassador Bridget Brink says democracy is "at stake" in the U.S. Watch: youtu.be/b0cDUhbmjUk?...

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 28/02/2026

Mike Bouchard Jr., who is running for an open U.S. House seat in Macomb County, gave a statement on the U.S.-Israel attacks in Iran:

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 28/02/2026

Grassroots organizer William Lawrence, who is running for the Democratic nomination in Michigan's 7th congressional district (Lansing area), says he plans to hold an anti-war demonstration. www.facebook.com/share/p/14VL...

010

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 25/02/2026

NEW: U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens walked me through a tour of an ICE facility she visited in Michigan, where a Bulgarian man died in custody. Stevens and U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten said they are still without answers. Watch Friday at 9 a.m. on WLNS+. Story: www.wlns.com/originals/mo...

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 25/02/2026

FRIDAY: Former Ukraine Ambassador and congressional candidate Bridget Brink (D) joins the show to discuss U.S. foreign policy and what she calls "warning signs" to the erosion of democracy. Also, Rep. Haley Stevens walks me through a tour of an ICE facility in Baldwin, Michigan.

210

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 24/02/2026

The real nail in the coffin for Mills is that Platner is +10 on Republican incumbent Susan Collins, which is ultimately what matters.

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 24/02/2026

This is at least the third poll showing Platner winning the Maine Senate primary against current Maine Gov. Janet Mills, despite massive establishment support — including from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

100

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 20/02/2026

"The fake liberal media says I'm charging $5,000 for front-row tickets," and then proceeds to explain that he's charging $5,000 for front row tickets.

020

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 20/02/2026

Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) says today's Supreme Court ruling does not change "Trump's goal to ... correct the decades-old trade imbalances that have crushed Michigan's workers," but said it "reaffirms the role Congress must play" in this process.

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 20/02/2026

In a statement, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Caledonia) said tariffs on China "level the playing field."

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 19/02/2026

Tomorrow: State Rep. Mark Tisdel speaks with me about Michigan's ban on cellphones in K-12 classrooms. Watch on WLNS+ at 9 a.m.

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 17/02/2026

This Friday at 9 a.m.: State Rep. @mark_tisdel joins The Moment to discuss his cellphone bill, the relationship between politics and the media and how bipartisanship is crucial to democracy. How to download WLNS+: wlns.com/wlnsplus

000

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 11/02/2026

Sorry, but this shot to goal ratio is insane.

010

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 09/02/2026

Former Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s thoughts on the #SuperBowlLX halftime show.

030

Brad LaPlante @bradlaplante.me · 09/02/2026

“Licensing” issues less than two hours before.

011