Chris Gilmer-Hill on Line 5, Data Centers, Unions & Michigan House District 8

Chris Gilmer-Hill joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey into politics and his campaign for Michigan’s 8th State House District. We get into some of the biggest issues facing Michigan, including the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline and the potential risks it poses to the Great Lakes. Chris also discusses the influence surrounding Line 5 and why he believes the issue deserves much greater attention from Michigan residents. We also talk about the rapid growth of data centers throughout Michigan, including the tax incentives surrounding them and Chris’ concerns over their impact on communities across the state. From there, we discuss Michigan’s education system, the state of our roads, and why Chris believes Metro Detroit needs a more robust public transportation system that reduces our overall reliance on cars. Chris breaks down the grassroots movement behind his campaign, the progressive organizations that have supported him, and how his team has been able to knock on more than 30,000 doors. We also get into money in politics, Rank MI Vote and ranked choice voting, cannabis and psychedelic policy, protecting small businesses and workers, organized labor, Medicare For All through MiCare, Israel and Gaza, and much more. Toward the end of the interview, we get into some lighter topics including video games, music, and Chris’ favorite Michigan State Representative before he gives his final pitch to voters in Michigan’s 8th District. Get Involved: https://www.chrisgilmerhill.com/ For all political interviews:    • Politics