The Local Pod with Jay and Scott

Jay discusses why and how the Livonia Spree was a stunning success. Congressmen John James gets the Trump Endorsement in his run for governor. Do presidential endorsements matter? Livonia's own AG Mike Cox stays in the gubernatorial race. Scott gives a reeducation on the America's 250th birthday and our nation’s exceptionalism. The creeping socialism infecting young Americans. This is a public epi...

Is jay going to jail for covering the Sheetz lawsuits? Livonia gets ready for the Spree but with some new changes. McCullough renominates Mike Testa for ZBA. Are Livonia's tree in danger from road construction? An update on the Livonia Chamber of Commerce data center symposium. Are offensive flags a 1st amendment issue? We deep drive political pundit George Will's baseball writing skills. This is...

Livonia Police Officer and president of the LPOA Tyler Vines returns to the podcast with Firefighter and VP of the Livonia Professional Firefighters Union Mike Authier to discuss the First Responders Operating Millage and some hockey talk too. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

Scott tries out a new intro. The Hazmat Bandit is arrested and Jay reveals his identity. The history of Westland Mall and what it could mean for Laurel Park. More car wash drama around traffic signals and property rights. Is Livonia becoming an anti-business city? LPS class of 2026 graduates. We discuss and explain how council appointments get voted on. Livonia gets ready for the Spree. Brandon Gr...

Scott gives City Council updates. Thoughts on Mike Duggan's departure from the governors race. We talk SMART Bus mileage. Jay discusses State Rep. Pohutsky's fight over Planned Parenthood discussion. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

Jay and Scott have to discuss Sheetz again. Thoughts on proper decorum & respect towards City Council. The national prayer breakfast and Ben Franklin. Jay gives a movie recommendation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

Scott and Jay cover the stuff they left out. Council updates and raw unfiltered thoughts on the current political turmoil in the city. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

Special Guest Episode: Jay and Scott are joined by LPOA President Tyler Vines. A 14 year veteran of the Livonia Police Force, Vines discusses the Operating Millage, the current staffing shortage, the LPOA Facebook page, and the proposed new police department building. We even through in some hockey talk at the end. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

Scott and Jay discuss the Police Operating Millage, mental health situation at LPD, the LPOA Facebook page, The Sheetz Effect, and Livonia United Girls Hockey. Our thoughts on Ben Sasse interview with NYT’s. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

Scott details Council agenda. Where is the New Police Building Going. Jay's thoughts on the Police Operating Budget. Could a Strip Club open in Livonia? The Mayor's State of the City and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

Scott gives Livonia Council meeting redux. Reaction to Jay’s speech at the city council meeting. And we discuss anti-police vibe in Livonia. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

Episode #1 of THE LOCAL POD has dropped. An introductory, Scott Bahr and I will be running biweekly from here on out. The team-up is official. Hope you all enjoy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com