The Week That Was on Deadline Detroit

Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with pollster Ed Sarpolus about what comes next for the Democrats and Republicans in the state and what Mayor Mike Duggan is doing to generate support around Michigan.They also talk about the Detroit mayoral race in 2025. 

Host Saeed Khan talks with former Axios reporter Sam Robinson, who is author of Substack's "Detroit one million;" attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: President Biden's pardon of son Hunter; Mayor Mike Duggan announces he'll run as an Independent for governor; Will that split the Democratic vote and help Republicans? Stellantis CEO Tavares Resigns, how will that impact unions?  Schmuck of the Week.

Interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison made it clear Saturday his department won't be involved in the mass deportation of immigrants President elect-Donald Trump has been advocating. "The Detroit Police Department has a job to do, and our job is not immigration, and so we're not doing immigration enforcement," Bettison said during an appearance Saturday morning on the podcast, "Detroit in Black and White.Bettison also talks about other pressing issues with hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown. 

Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone discuss the latest news.

Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Steve Fishman, Joel Sklar and Bill Seikaly; community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah;  Trump announces tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Imports; Judge consider Ethan Crumbley’s request for new sentence;  Monroe County Commissioner will begin new term in prison; Walmart dumps DEI programs and LGBTQ+ products after conservative backlash; Dan Gilbert and GM Seek State funds to revamp RenCen; Texas committee won’t examine maternal deaths since Dobbs SCOTUS decision; Tesla cars reported with highest auto fatality rate;  Round the horn with gratitude and thanks. Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about what the Dems need to do to get their mojo back; are college athletes making too much? And holiday activities at Michigan Central Station.

Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the change in Washington and if it's good thing. They also talk about education.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Do Democrats need to start playing rougher to compete and win? Biden sends U.S. missiles to Ukraine, escalating the war; ICC issues arrest warrants for Bibi Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant;  Trump names Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid; Matt Gaetz is out;  Detroit Receiving and Sinai-Grace get failing grades for patient Safety; Corewell nurses vote to unionize, join Teamsters;  Elon Musk linked to ads targeting Muslims in Michigan that praised Kamala Harris as Pro-Israel/Jewish; and Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with newly elected school board member Monique Bryant. 

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown discuss the city's school system and the mayor's race.