Crain's Conversations

Michael Lee on WJR: Back to the office? | Texas power disaster: Lessons for Michigan | Carrying on legacy of Eric Means 01.03.2021 8:38 ↓

Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Michael Lee talks with Guy Gordon on WJR about stories from the March 1 issue of Crain's.

Kelley Root on WJR: Biggest Deals 2020 | Small Business Spotlight: Young entrepreneurs 01.03.2021 7:43 ↓

Crain's Executive Editor Kelley Root talks with WJR's Paul W. Smith about the week's top stories.

Crain's Forum: Access to care remains a big hurdle in Michigan's mental health system 22.02.2021 20:22 ↓

Crain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood talks with Kevin Fischer, executive director of the Michigan chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and NAMI board Vice President Emily Kieliszewski about issues about accessing care in Michigan's patchwork mental health system. Read more about mental health policy issues in this month's edition of Crain's Forum at crainsdetroit.com/crains-forum.

Michael Lee on WJR: Auto show move has nonprofits regrouping | Online betting to launch | Mortgage company No. 3 16.02.2021 10:35 ↓

Michael Lee talks with WJR's Guy Gordon about the stories in this week's issue of Crain's Detroit Business.

Chad Livengood on WDET: If Michigan business leaders want political civility, they should show Mike Shirkey the door 15.02.2021 29:26 ↓

Crain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood speaks with Stephen Henderson on WDET's "Detroit Today" about why Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey's unchecked use of misogynist and xenophobic language and peddling of debunkable conspiracy theories has quickly become a black eye for the Michigan business community's long-stated goal of making our politics more civil. Read Chad's column under the Voice sect...

Michael Lee on WJR: New private equity fund focuses on Michigan | Pivots that paid off | Art Van fund's spend-down goal 15.02.2021 8:49 ↓

Michael Lee talks with Guy Gordon on WJR about this week's issue of Crain's Detroit Business.

Michael Lee on WJR: A Gamestop moment | Indoor dining reopens | Suburban Collection in deal talks 01.02.2021 10:01 ↓

Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Michael Lee chats with Paul W. Smith on WJR AM 760 about stories from this week's issue.

The intern is now the president: Jon Kramer of OHM Advisors talks career advancement, talent pipeline shortage and metro Detroit infrastructure needs 22.01.2021 18:42 ↓

Jon Kramer, president of OHM Advisors, a Livonia-based architecture, planning and engineering firm, talks with Crain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood about his career rise in the firm from intern to equity partner and president. He also discussed the firm's work on a $100 million rehabilitation of 8 Mile Road and the need for greater investment in underground and above ground infrastructure.

Kelley Root on WJR: Loves Furniture's heartbreak | Food banks build out 11.01.2021 7:06 ↓

Crain's Detroit Business Executive Editor Kelley Root chats with Paul W. Smith on WJR AM 760 about stories from this week's issue. 

Michael Lee on WJR: Lists and more in "The Book" | A lifeline for businesses | Building for sale: Ghosts optional 21.12.2020 9:55 ↓

Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Michael Lee chats with Kevin Dietz on WJR AM 760 about stories from this week's issue. 

Chad Livengood on WDET: Home health industry faces labor shortage amid low pay, pandemic fears 14.12.2020 26:47 ↓

Crain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood and freelance journalist Anna Clark talked with WDET's Stephen Henderson on "Detroit Today" about their examination and personal experience with the fragile direct care worker industry to provide nursing and home health care services to the elderly, aging and disabled residents of Michigan.

Mary Kramer on WJR: Vaccine drives home-run investment | Red-hot real estate market | Indoor dining ban 07.12.2020 7:01 ↓

Crain's Detroit Business Group Publisher Mary Kramer chats with Paul W. Smith on WJR AM 760 about stories from the Dec. 7 issue.