Detroit in Black and White: Clerk Shoots at Suspected Shoplifter at Gas Station in Detroit

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with George Jackson, the former President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, and board member of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. He talks about development in Detroit under his watch and why he doesn't get the credit he deserves.He also talks about the FBI's search to determine if more than William Smith, the CFO, was involved in the theft of $40 million from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.  The hosts also talk to Detroit Ombudsman Bruce Simpson who is winding down his term in that job. Simpson talks about his accomplishments and what could be next on the agenda. 

Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone discuss the issues of the week on our Friday night podcast.

Host Saeed Khan talks with Sam Robinson, a former Axios reporter and author of Substack's "Detroit one million;" attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar;  labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They'll talk about:  Ukraine assassinates top Russian general; Disney/ABC News Settles Defamation case with Donald Trump; Trump and Elon Musk objections threaten government shutdown before Christmas; BBC Report reveals Meta restricts Palestine content; Wayne County erases $27 million in medical debt for 46,000 residents; House Ethics Committee Votes to release Matt Gaetz report; Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Allan Lengel, Vanessa Moss and Jim Nardone talk about the media in Madison, Wisconsin and a shooting at a Detroit gas station.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the gubernatorial and mayoral races and how Mayor Mike Duggan's decision to run as an Independent could change the landscape of Michigan politics.

Host Saeed Khan talks with entrepreneur Myles Wilson, attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar;  labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about : Syrian rebels oust Assad; Civil suit accuses Jay-Z of underage sex as Diddy scandal grows;  United Healthcare CEO’s murder suspect arrested;  Michigan Democratic leaders criticize Mike Duggan for running as Independent for Governor;  Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield announces run for Mayor; James Craig ponders bid;  End of an Era: Devin Scillian signs off as anchor at WDIV;  Schmuck of the Week.

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.