The Week That Was on Deadline Detroit

Craig's guest is Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.  They discuss the upcoming elections, voting by mail, Michigan's lawsuit against the United States Postal Service, and when we can expect results after the November election.  

Craig breaks down the  week's big stories with guests Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer of Deadline Detroit, PR Consultant Greg Bowens, and Wayne State Lecturer Saeed Khan.  

Craig's guest is Sean Egan, Michigan COVID-19 Workplace Safety Director.  Mr. Egan and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity are hosting a series of webinars for business owners in college towns across the state.  As students are returning to campuses, LEO will help at risk businesses like bars, restaurants, gyms, and certain retailers  understand what they can do to reopen, stay o...

Craig is joined by Olga Stella of Design Core Detroit , which hosts the annual Detroit Month of Design festival.  The group is thinking hard about the role of design in helping Detroit businesses and communities adapt and thrive during COVID-19.  

Craig's weekly panel takes on the big news of the week, including President Trump's interview with Axios, the explosion in Beirut, the ongoing pandemic, and of course, nominees for "Schmuck of the Week."   Guests this week include Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, plus, special guests attorney Todd Perkins, and WDIV Anchor Devin Scillian.  

Craig's guest is Vicki Kovari, Executive Director of the Detroit 2020 Census Count.   She gives an update on Detroit's response rate so far, and comments on why the Census Bureau's about face on the counting deadline could hurt cities like Detroit.  Then, Craig has some thoughts on how politics should be left out of the Census, especially if it threatens the accuracy of this importa...

Craig has some thought's on Missouri voter's decision to approve an expansion of Medicaid in their State, despite their Republican Governor's opposition to it.  What does it say about where the people are on improving access to health care, especially during a pandemic?  And...the Republicans keep talking about improving the health care system...where's the plan?  

"The Craig Fahle Show" on Deadline Detroit talks with Bobbie Kaster, owner of Bar Flies Staffing , about the challenges of hiring staff for bars and restaurants in the Covid era. "There are a lot of people who are leaving this business, a lot of really great talent we're watching go out the door because of the uncertainty," says Kaster, whose placement agency hires staff p...

Craig breaks down the big news stores of the past week.  Today, he is joined by Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit , Nancy Kaffer, Columnist for the Detroit Free Press, Columnist and filmmaker Desiree Cooper, and Attorney Steve Fishman.  

Eric Starkman, contributor to Deadline Detroit and author of a blog,  Starkman Approved,  joins Craig today to discuss his series of stories about Beaumont Health, and its proposed merger with Illinois-based Advocate Aurora Health.  The proposed deal is beginning to draw scrutiny from employees, health care industry watchers, and now, the Michigan Attorney General's office.  

Craig is joined today by Sharman Davenport, CEO of Turning Point.   The non-profit is turning 40 years old, and unfortunately finding itself dealing with a spike in its caseload to to shelter in place orders and other impacts of the pandemic.   

Craig's weekly panel includes regular contributors Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, Focus/Hope CEO Portia Roberson, and Former Michigan Legislator and consultant Coleman Young II.   Topics include President Trump's interview with Chris Wallace of Fox, the latest on the pandemic, the cancellation of the Republican Convention in Florida, and of course, nominees for the...

Craig's guest today is longtime TV news exec and talent agent Mort Meisner.   His decades of experience as a music promoter, then television news professional are the basis for his new memoir, "Enough To Be Dangerous" .  

Craig's guests this week include Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit , PR consultant Greg Bowens, and Attorney Joel Sklar.  Topics include the ongoing pandemic, Donald and Ivanka Trump advertising Goya products, the incarceration of a teen probationer for not doing her homework, and the release of body camera footage by Detroit Police that brought down tensions over a police...

Craig is joined by Paul Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.com to discuss Ford's unveiling of not one, but three new Bronco models.  The company used some fairly unorthodox methods to unveil the new SUV's, which it hopes will put a big dent in Jeep's dominance of the off-road market.    

Craig's guest is Bailey Sisoy-Moore, Executive Director of Detroit History Tours, and leader of the Detroit History Club.  The company announced a new virtual tour app that will allow users to explore Detroit in a new way, at a time when in person tours aren't possible.   

Craig's guests this week include Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit , with special guests Todd Perkins of Perkins Law Group , and news reporter/anchor Charlie Langton of Fox 2 Detroit.   Topics this week include whether or not we can safely open schools, The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on President Trump's tax returns, and of course, the "Schmuck of the Week&q...

Craig is joined by New Detroit CEO Mike Rafferty to talk about their newly written "Declaration of War on Racism".  The organization was created in the wake of the 1967 rebellion in Detroit, and continues to work to eradicate racism and discrimination in our workplaces and institutions.   After the interview with Mike Rafferty, Craig reads the Declaration.  If you would like to read, and...

Craig's guest today is RJ King, editor of DBusiness , and the host of the new podcast, "How to Grow Your Business" .   Topics include how businesses are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and what tips business leaders are offering during this trying time. 

Craig is joined by Megan Owens of Transportation Riders United (TRU) to discuss the impact Covid is having on our transit system, which is critically important for many of our front line responders during the crisis.   TRU will be hosting an online forum on Wednesday night to inform the public on safety measures being taken, and on what we have learned so far that can lead to better service in the...

Craig talks with Pontiac Mayor Dr. Deirdre Waterman, who has served in the role since 2014.  The City has underone some radical changes since emerging from emergency financial management in late 2013.   

Craig is joined by regular guests Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer of Deadline Detroit, as well as special guests Greg Bowens and attorney Steve Fishman.  This week, they discuss the coronavirus, mask use, William Barr, Trump's reelection prospects, and the annual boat float that is the Jobbie Nooner.  As always, there are good candidates for the "Schmuck of the Week." 

Craig talks with attorney and former Detroit cop David Robinson about his new book "You see a Hero, I see a Human Being". Robinson argues that reform of police departments requires first adhering to, and enforcing the rules that are already on the books.  He also suggests that judges and juries are too deferential to police, making it easier for officers to evade real scrutiny of their a...

For this week's news recap, Craig is joined by regular contributors Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, and special guests Portia Roberson of Focus:Hope, and longtime journalist, author and filmmaker Desiree Cooper.  They discuss the significance of Juneteenth, The big week at the U.S. Supreme Court, John Bolton's new tell-all book, and of course, nominate a "Schmu...

Craig is joined by four students from Detroit's MLK High School, to discuss the strange senior year they experienced, with everything from Coronavirus to Black Lives Matter, canceled proms, virtual graduations, and drive through graduation parties.  They discussed the importance of voting, whether it will make a difference, and also what they plan to do with their futures.  The four, De Ondre...