Richard Helppie's Common Bridge

Rich talks with Washtenaw County (Michigan) Sheriff Jerry L. Clayton about policing, the role of police and relationship building with the community. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich breaks down what could go down as one of the most historic six month periods in U.S. history, and sets up what could top that in the final six months. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Once again Rich gets the surprise call to answer off-the-cuff questions on current events. He covers CHOP, a fun turn on things that nobody has ever said, and a whack at Trump and Biden all with same swing.    Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich picks up on a theme started back on May 2 asking the question if we can't talk about our issues in a civil manner, are we bound for another Civil War.  Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

In the second and final part of Rich Helppie's interview with former US Attorney Barbara McQuade, Rich and Barb talk about George Floyd, Police reform, The Second Amendment, and policy ideas as they pertain to law enforcement. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

This is first of a two-part interview with former United States Attorney, Barbara McQuade.  In part 1, Rich and Barbara talk about the conviction of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, and the federal case of Micheal Flynn as well as the Russian collusion story. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks with former National Hockey League enforcer turned attorney and executive, Stu Grimson about his new book, life in the NHL, and what it's going to take and look like to get the NHL season restarted this year. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks with Biologist Michele Arquette-Palermo about the environmental effects that Covid-19 has had. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich goes over his analysis of the Vice Presidential candidates as well as discusses why we need to demand better from our politicians and the media. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich Interviews Dr. John Haller and they discuss COVID-19 origins, potential treatments, and the way forward. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich discusses FBI responsibility in government investigations, with former Deputy Chief of National Security, Kenneth R. Chadwell. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich discusses how partisan politics and a stark ideologically divided country are putting us on the brink of a major civil conflict.  Rich also discuses the hypocrisy of the MeToo movement, the FBI, and Voter Integrity.  Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Hon. Milton Mack Jr, discusses mental health and judicial policy challenges during the Covid era.  Rich and Judge Mack talk about the spike in the suicide rate, domestic violence, bail reform and educational disparities during this trying times. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich offers up an assemblage of topics related to the end of Week Four of the Corona Virus lockdown. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks about life in quarantine, post Covid economic ramp up strategies, and tries to look at the bright side of everyone staying home for awhile. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks with Brian Peters, CEO at the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.  Peters talks about insurance claims, hospitals in financial peril and flaws in our current health care delivery and financial system, and what might be done after this crisis is over. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich takes a moment to explain why both extremes want to take him to task, and how it's proof that we'll find answers, and why he started The Common Bridge. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

During this Covid lockdown, Rich reaches out to long time television and radio personality, Mort Crim to get his thoughts on how News coverage has changed over the years, and the responsibility that journalists have during times of crisis. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks about alleged insider trading of Democratic and Republican Senators and how the media spins that.  He also covers possible Biden VP picks. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich takes a look at where we are now compared to three weeks ago, from an economic and policy standpoint, and tries to sift through the growing heap of rubble, to look for solutions. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks about how our Health Care system, while uniquely strong in some areas, is not built for a pandemic like the current Covid-19 Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich continues to break down the Covid-19 crisis, and throws a few punches at Biden and Sanders after debate 1.0... and why Tusli Gabbard should have been on that stage. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Making it a regular weekly thing to coax Rich into firing up some quick takes on current events.  These a lot of fun. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Rich talks about the Corona Virus's impact on the market and discusses a huge opportunity governments and municipalities have to leverage the current bond market. Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

This is a fun extra 10 minutes of Rich's interview with Bill Michels Support the show Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!