ML Soul of Detroit

* ANOTHER Detroit city councilman pleads guilty, so ML, Shawn and Marc talk to the prosecutor who worked the case. Oh, did we mention he’s now a defense attorney?* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: ML starts with a tribute to a young man who passed away, but not before changing the lives of everyone who met him.* For more than 20 years, federal prosecutor Michael Bullotta helped fight corruption. He stops by to...

* The last time ML was on Mackinac Island he was hot on someone’s trail. Now, he’s back to help clean up Detroit politics. Marc keeps the ship afloat while technology and Shawn make trouble while Joey paddles to safety.* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: ML zooms in from an undisclosed location on Mackinac Island, where he has travelled to make a major policy announcement.* The policy conference has a schedule f...

* Listeners take over — but only after ML debuts a sweet new video. Marc appreciates the quality, while Shawn seemingly casts a vote against bringing honest change to Detroit politics. Joey votes absentee for a write-in candidate.* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: Last week’s show featured a 100-year-old woman, so it seems appropriate that ML would kick off the latest episode by debuting a video delving into hi...

* ML reveals a secret about an Eastsider who just turned 100, then provides a cogent critique of Shawn’s new podcast. Marc offers some pro tips to Tad Davis, who drew the short straw and produces Shawn’s show. Joe just smiles and nods, knowingly.* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: ML met Inez Knight when she was 99, but it wasn’t until she turned 100 that he learned how crafty she is.* The show takes a look back...

* Two public officials ML investigated get raided by the FBI, and the corruption cloud over Detroit City Hall expands. Shawn shares his SUV envy with Explorer driver Marc, while former Smart car driver Joey steers clear.* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: Shawn’s sedan has him feeling like less of a man. Sounds about right!* Two city council members and two of their employees were the subjects of FBI raids last...

* A newly uncovered report reveals that ML was right — water officials must install backflow preventers to stop floods! Shawn gushes with outrage, Marc damns unresponsive public officials, and Joey clings to life hoping your generous donations will somehow make him whole.* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: In the wake of an outstanding Detroit Free Press report by Christine MacDonald , ML shares the contents of...

* Prince saves the life of one of ML’s former students, who then goes on to work for the Insane Clown Posse. Marc, Shawn and ML learn how Tom Selleck’s mustache is helping raise money for a good cause, while Joey Zuver channels Higgins.* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: ML has overbooked the show — again — but not so much that he doesn’t try to jam in BIG NEWS about a coveted campaign endorsement .* Jason Webbe...

* The election is over, so it’s time for some behind the scenes stories! We also fill Shawn’s empty chair with our sponsored athlete, MSU rower Kaleena Kniess, and help fight sex trafficking while Shawn dials in from Vegas. Joey Zuver rests after stealing last week’s show!* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: ML dialed in to last week’s show from the campaign trail. Now he shares some crazy tails from the trail. S...

M.L. Elrick left a (somewhat) steady job at the Free Press to run for Detroit's City Council. It was an act of faith, and courage. Today, he finds out if the people thought he was up to the job. Which means he had no time for his podcast! Oneita Jackson, who also used to work at the Freep, and who is also running for the Council as a write-in candidate, jumped into M.L's seat while he was out camp...

* Information floods in on what went wrong with Detroit pumping stations, then the crew reveals the student athlete they will sponsor. MSU rower Kaleena Kneiss immediately joins Shawn and Marc in pummeling ML into submission on her compensation package. Joey Zuver just sits and watches and tries to keep the internet from going down.* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: Detroit News reporter Beth LeBlanc dials in t...

* Woody Woodriffe welcomes ML back to the podcast by sharing his obsession and expertise on the Tour de France. Marc, who is good in the mountains, and Shawn, a natural-born sprinter, try to keep up while Joey Zuver drafts and waits for his chance to claim the Maillot Jaune.* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: If you love Detroit sports, then you know – and love – Fox 2’s Woody Woodriffe. But did you know how he...

* Drew Lane pops in, as Shawn Windsor & Marc Fellhauer are without ML again. Our fearless host is out on the campaign trail. Everything in sports isn't about the games anymore. Is there anything that could bring the whole United States together?* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: ML is back on the campaign trail today as he's running to represent his district on Detroit's City Council. Find out more & do...

* ML’s political career puts him behind the pulpit, then Marc and Shawn put him behind the 8-ball on student athlete compensation, while Joey Zuver asks when someone is going to finally “show him the money.”* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: One of the things ML likes best about running for office is new life experiences, but even he never expected to end up behind the pulpit at Greater Burnette Baptist Church....

* Two to three feet of water filled ML’s basement in the latest “500-year” flood. And DCFC CEO Sean Mann joins to discuss local soccer success. In between, M.L. Elrick ( Twitter @elrick / Facebook ML ELRICK / Instagram ml_elrick ), Marc Fellhauer ( Twitter @MarcFell ) and Shawn Windsor ( Twitter @ShawnWindsor ) mix it up while Joey Zuver holds it down.* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: While filling in for ML l...

* Elrick ( Twitter / Facebook / Instagram )is on vacation, yet seems to be playing close attention to the show as his fellow Pulitzer Prizer winner & Detroit Free Press Senior News Director Jim Schaefer ( Twitter ) fills his seat. Shawn Windsor ( Twitter ) is also on "vacation", but managed to make it in to discuss the state of journalism. Marc Fellhauer ( Twitter )never gets vacations.* THE S...

* Our church correspondent provides an eye-witness account of Kwame Kilpatrick’s Sunday sermon before we debut a new release from The King’s English and delve into the career of Ministry. M.L. Elrick ( Twitter @elrick / Facebook ML ELRICK / Instagram ml_elrick ) and Marc Fellhauer ( Twitter @MarcFell ) carry on while Shawn Windsor ( Twitter @ShawnWindsor ) recuperates. Joey Zuver rocks out with hi...

* Kwame Kilpatrick is getting married and becoming a preacher, according to an exclusive report at  DeadlineDetroit.com . M.L. Elrick ( Twitter @elrick / Facebook ML ELRICK / Instagram ml_elrick ) and Marc Fellhauer ( Twitter @MarcFell ) discuss the news with  DeadlineDetroit.com  Editor Allan Lengel, who spoke with Hizzoner. Shawn Windsor ( Twitter @ShawnWindsor ) is under the weather and Joey Zu...

* Detroit Lions beat writer Dave Birkett ( Twitter @DaveBirkett ) has covered hope, heartbreak, hard times — everything but a playoff victory. M.L. Elrick ( Twitter @elrick / Facebook ML ELRICK / Instagram ml_elrick ), Marc Fellhauer ( Twitter @MarcFell ) and Shawn Windsor ( Twitter @ShawnWindsor ) ask what it’s like to stare into the oblivion for a living. Joey Zuver thinks they’re talking about...

* Every reporter has a story they thought would make a splash that instead made a thud. M.L. Elrick ( Twitter @elrick / Facebook ML ELRICK / Instagram ml_elrick ), Marc Fellhauer ( Twitter @MarcFell ) and Shawn Windsor ( Twitter @ShawnWindsor ) reflect on the potential blockbusters that failed to excite the public. Joey Zuver is too polite to say whether this show topic falls into that category. P...

* Kevin Dietz dishes on his career in journalism, from Cheboygan to the Gulf War to Naked Golf — and everything in between. M.L. Elrick ( Twitter @elrick / Facebook ML ELRICK / Instagram ml_elrick ), Marc Fellhauer ( Twitter @MarcFell ) and Shawn Windsor ( Twitter @ShawnWindsor ) sit in rapt attention for Dietz’ rap while Joey Zuver lays down a phat beat.* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: ML reveals the never-b...

* Chief James Craig is giving up police work for politics. Pundit Tracey Martin joins the crew to speculate on his chances. Follow us all on social media Tracey Martin ( Twitter @CoffeePolitico ), M.L. Elrick ( Twitter @elrick / Facebook ML ELRICK / Instagram ml_elrick ), Marc Fellhauer ( Twitter @MarcFell ) and Shawn Windsor ( Twitter @ShawnWindsor ). Professor Matt returns; coincidentally, Joey...

* Mike Rataj explains how he got Kwame Kilpatrick crony Bobby Ferguson out of prison. Then Zak Pashak of Detroit Bikes unveils the limited-edition, made-in-Detroit, commemorative Soul of Detroit bike. M.L. Elrick ( Twitter @elrick / Facebook ML ELRICK / Instagram ml_elrick ), Marc Fellhauer ( Twitter @MarcFell ) and Shawn Windsor ( Twitter @ShawnWindsor ) celebrate 100 episodes while Joey Zuver mo...

* A stealth effort to wipe out Mayor Mike Duggan and a top councilwoman emerged this week, so we turn to our city hall insider Darren Nichols for his insights. M.L. Elrick ( Twitter @elrick / Facebook ML ELRICK / Instagram ml_elrick ), Marc Fellhauer ( Twitter @MarcFell ) and Shawn Windsor ( Twitter @ShawnWindsor ) sit in rapt attention as Nichols ( Twitter @dnick12 / Facebook Darren Nichols ) bre...

* Shawn ascends to the throne as we dive into the House of Windsor, where Milk Duds have replaced Turkish Delight as the royal confection of choice.* M.L. Elrick ( Twitter @elrick / Facebook ML ELRICK / Instagram ml_elrick ) and Marc Fellhauer ( Twitter @MarcFell ) bow to His Highness Shawn Windsor ( Twitter @ShawnWindsor ). Joey Zuver hangs around … just in case Shawn abdicates.* THE STRAIGHT DOP...

* Star War author Charles Soule forsakes Skywalker Ranch for the Red Shovel basement to rap about his career as a comic book writer and novelist. M.L. Elrick ( Twitter @elrick / Facebook ML ELRICK / Instagram ml_elrick ) pitches his Kilpatrick book proposal to Soule while Marc Fellhauer ( Twitter @MarcFell ) and Shawn Windsor ( Twitter @ShawnWindsor ) Marvel at the breadth of Soule’s work. Daredev...