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Andrew Yang Podcast

From Write-In Mayor to Governor? Mike Duggan’s Bold Independent Run

Andrew Yang Podcast

Andrew Yang & Audacy

Society & Culture

4.83.2K Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Meet Mike Duggan, the three-term Mayor of Detroit now running as an Independent for Michigan Governor. From transforming a failing hospital to revitalizing Detroit through data-driven, inclusive leadership, Duggan’s journey is a masterclass in results over partisanship. As faith in both major parties crumbles, his campaign offers a hopeful, pragmatic path forward. Could an Independent win in Michigan ignite a new era of independent leadership in America?

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0:00.0

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0:07.0

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0:10.0

And to her, the sound of machinery in need of repair, reminds her of how far she's come.

0:18.0

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0:24.2

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0:30.5

This week on the Andrew Yang podcast. I'm not running to be the Democrats governor or the

0:37.3

Republicans governor. I'm running to be your

0:39.8

governor. And if you're sick of the toxic bickering between the two parties and you want to have

0:46.0

somebody who can work with reasonable people on both sides, I'm your choice. And it's the damnedest

0:51.0

thing. No matter where you go in the state, there's a lot of people sick of the two-party bickering

0:56.0

and are ready to try something new.

1:05.0

It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome to the podcast, the three-term mayor of the great city of Detroit

1:11.8

and current independent gubernatorial candidate for the state of Michigan, Mayor Mike Duggan.

1:18.3

Welcome, Mike.

1:19.8

Well, I'm glad I finally made your podcast, Andrew.

1:23.2

Yes, now you know you've made it, Mike.

1:26.4

For sure.

1:27.1

You and I met in Detroit.

1:29.6

Congratulations on helping the city bounce back in epic fashion.

1:35.4

I know a lot of folks on the ground in Detroit who think very, very highly of your leadership.

1:40.4

But I do want people to have a sense of your background pre-Mayor.

1:45.5

You helped turn around a hospital chain.

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