The Week That Was on Deadline Detroit

Craig is joined by epidemiologist Dr. Abdul El-Sayed , former Democratic candidate for Governor in Michigan.  He is also the former Director of the Detroit Health Department, and is a regular contributor to CNN, and also hosts a podcast "America Dissected" .  The two discuss the President's recent positive Covid test, and the inequities in the health care system.  They also discuss...

Craig speaks with Deadline Detroit Contributor Eric Starkman about Beaumont Health System's decision to end merger talks with Illinois based Advocate Aurora Health.  Eric Starkman has been writing about the proposed deal for months, and his reporting directly led to the increased scrutiny that ultimately doomed the plan.  That doesn't mean his reporting on Beaumont is done; far from it. ...

Craig is joined by regular football season Monday guest Pat Batcheller of WDET, to discuss the latest Lion's game.  This game was bad...really bad, especially for the team's defense.  The familiar drumbeat of "fire the coach" and "sell the team" is getting louder in Detroit. October 5, 2020

The Deadline Detroit crew break down the big stories of the week, including President Trump's acknowledgement that he and his wife have tested positive for the Coronavirus.  Also discussed are the big debate, the First Lady and her secretly taped phone conversations and a lot more.  

Craig's guests are Autumn Kyles of Proxie Detroit , and Gabe Bedoya of Honigman, LLP, discussing their new partnership that aims to Help Black Women-Owned Businesses in Metro Detroit.   They plan to help the largest growing sector of entrepreneurs with growth strategies, legal advice, and more.  Plus, Craig previews tonight's debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.  

Craig is joined by his old friend and WDET morning anchor Pat Batcheller to discuss the Lions somewhat suprising victory on the road in Arizona on Sunday.  Is this the beginning of a turnaround for our gridiron heroes, or just another bit of fool's gold?   

Craig's is joined by Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, and special guests, Greg Bowens and Steve Fishman to break down the big stories of the week, including a charge being filed in the Breonna Taylor case in Louisville; the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the fight over her seat on the court; Donald Trump's refusal to say he will accept the out...

Craig speaks with CNN's Chief Foreign Correspondent, Clarissa Ward.  Her new memoir, "On All Fronts: The Education Of a Journalist" examines her award winning career in some of the most dangerous conflict zones in the world, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Syria.  The book is a deeply personal look at her work,  and also the changing landscape of world politics and journali...

Craig's guest today is Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein.  The two talk about the Justice's recent thoughts on dealing with shutdowns, zoom calls, and even the basics of getting basic necessities during the pandemic.  Justice Bernstein is blind, and has something to say about how people with disabilities are even more negatively impacted by the pandemic than many of us rea...

Craig's guest is Victoria Kovari, Executive Director of the Detroit 2020 Census Campaign for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.  Victoria discusses the challenges they have faced so far in getting an accurate count in the city, what steps the Federal Government could take to assist, and what needs to happen before the count is scheduled to close at the end of the month.   

Craig is joined by his regular Monday morning quarterback friend, Pat Batcheller of WDET.  The two discuss the beating the Detroit Lions took at the hands of the dread Green Bay Packers.  The two also discuss the sudden retirment of Detroit Tiger manager Ron Gardenhire.  

Craig is joined for his weekly news roundtable by regular guests Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, plus special guests Nancy Kaffer of the Detroit Free Press Editorial Board, and Wayne State Senior Lecturer Saeed Khan.   

Craig's guest is John Truscott, of Truscott Rossman and Associates.  The formerly Lansing based firm has decided to make Detroit its new headquarters, in an attempt to expand it's client base outside the State of Michigan.   

Craig's guest is Eric Tremonti, a videographer and television producer that decided to make a significant career change, becoming a master gardener as a way to make ends meet after his program, Under the Radar Michigan, was thrown into uncertainty due to the pandemic.     

As is a Monday tradition, Craig is joined by WDET Anchor Pat Batcheller to break down the latest Detroit Lions loss.  Lions fans had their heart ripped out yet again, as a last second touchdown that would have won the game for Detroit was dropped...showing again that the Lions just find spectacular ways not to win.  

Craig is joined by regular guests Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit , and special guests attorney Todd Perkins, and clinical psychologist Lynn Walsh.  They discuss Bob Woodward's new book, and the 18 recorded interviews he did with President Trump.  They also discuss the latest on the coronavirus response, new whistleblowers coming forward, the Presidential candidates visit...

Craig speaks with two Detroit parents, Elizabeth Findeis and Tamara Smith, and Tamara's Daughter Blake Hern about what the first week of virtual school has been like.  Elizabeth has two boys at U of D Jesuit, and a daughter at University Prep Charter School.  Blake is a student at Cass Tech in Detroit.  

Craig and his panel break down the big stories of the week, with regular panelists Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, plus special guests Portia Roberson of Focus/Hope, and attorney Steve Fishman.   

Craig speaks with Auto Insurance expert Douglas Heller about recent changes to Michigan's auto insurance laws, and whether we are being overcharged for insurance in the Covid era.  Heller's recent research suggests that our reduced driving during the pandemic should have resulted in higher rebates to motorists.   

Craig's guest is Mark Wallace, President and CEO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy about the latest expansion of the Riverwalk.  Work has officially begun on the long vacant Uniroyal property, which will allow for the public to access the entire waterfront from east of the Belle Isle Bridge to Downtown Detroit.  The Uniroyal site, due to environmental contamination, has been a difficult p...

Craig's guest is Donald Rencher, Director of the City of Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department.  The two discuss a new development project Develop Detroit that broke ground last week.  The $36.3 million development project includes a large percentage of affordable housing, including some set aside specifically for formerly homeless veterans.  The two also discuss how the city i...

Craig is joined for his weekly discussion of the big stories by regular contributors Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, and special guests Darryl Dawsey and ML Elrick.  They break down the news of another police shooting and subsequent protests and violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  Plus, the Republicans hold their convention, Jerry Falwell Jr. finds himself in some trouble, and o...

Craig speaks with fine artist and muralist Sydney James about her latest project, an 8000 square foot mural called "The Girl With the "D" Earring".  The mural will be on the side of the Chroma project on East Grand Boulevard in Detroit's Milwaukee Junction section of the New Center area.  James discusses the theme of the painting, which is based on Vermeer's "Gir...

Craig speaks with Sandra Hughes O'Brien, who is running for a second term on the Wayne State University Board of Governors.  The position is elected by statewide vote for an eight year term.  The last term was punctuated by tensions between members of the board over a number of issues, including the future of the WSU medical school, and the presidency of M. Roy Wilson.   

Craig and his panel break down the big stories of the week, including the Democratic Convention, Steve Bannon's indictment, the latest on Covid, and of course, nominees for "The Schmuck of the Week."   Guests this week include Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, with special guests Stephen Henderson of WDET / DPTV / and Bridge Detroit, and former state legislator a...