The Week That Was on Deadline Detroit

Today, Craig is joined by regular Friday guests Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, and special guest, defense attorney Steve Fishman.  Topics include the impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate, accusations of improper conduct by State Senator Peter Lucido, accusations of racism from a local financial institution, and a lot more! 

Craig is once again joined by attorney/author/historian Steve Lehto for a followup conversation about his planned canoe journey from Duluth to Detroit...did he make it?  How far did he make it?  Also...would he ever think about doing it again?   Listen and find out. Fun stuff here!  

Craig is joined by regular guest Nancy Derringer of Deadline Detroit , and attorneys Joel Sklar and Todd Perkins to discuss the big stories of the week.  Topics today include the impending impeachment trial of Donald Trump in the U.S. Senate; a new tell-all book about the President's first term in office; the comments that found State Senator Peter Lucido (R-St. Clair Shores) in hot water; an...

Craig speaks with local attorney / author / historian Steve Lehto about his book examining the legacy of Douglas Houghton, and his plans to recreate Houghton's canoe journey around the Great Lakes.  It is quite an ambitious plan...some might even call it crazy.  But it does sound fun! 

On today's show, Craig talks about a ballot initiative backed by large corporations that seeks to expand protections for LGBTQ individuals under Michigan's Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act , and then has some thoughts on those that seek to make light of the military service of others in the age of an all-voluntary military.   A recent Wall Street Journal op-ed spurred some conversation. 

Craig is joined by regular Deadline Detroit contributors Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer, and also by special guest, former Michigan Legislator, now political consultant Coleman Young II.   Topics this week include the continuing conflict with Iran, the looming impeachment trial for President Trump, over taxation on Detroit properties, rule changes for the EPA, and of course, long lines at Chick-...

Today, Craig is joined by Paul Eisenstein, publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com  about the latest automotive tech on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.   Also, they discuss the strange legal saga of former Renault / Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn.  He recently escaped Japan as he was awaiting trial.  

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are nearing an all time high after recent Iranian provocations which ultimately led to a U.S. drone strike of Iran's second highest ranking government official on Iraqi soil.  The international community is scrambling to adjust to the heightened tensions, while Iran's leadership, as well as President Trump continue to taunt each other via official state...

Today, Craig speaks with Peter Ripmaster, 2018 Iditarod Trail International foot race champion.  Think about running over 30 miles per day, in winter, in Alaska, for nearly 30 days straight...all the way from Anchorage to Nome; 1000 miles, by yourself, pulling your equipment behind you.  Peter has a remarkable story to tell, which he does now as a motivational speaker.   

Craig speaks with Bailey Sisoy Isgro of Detroit History Tours  about her recent experience with a social media "influencer" that threatened her with a bad review if she didn't give a bunch of free stuff.  They also discussed the company's growth, and the increasing interest in touring around Detroit's past.  

In this "best of 2019" podcast, I spoke with the Reverend Faith Fowler of Cass Community Social Services about best practices for helping those that are homeless.  The discussion came on the heels of President Trump saying it may be time for the Federal Government to "intercede" on the issue.  Reverend Fowler has been doing amazing work in this city for decades.  I am always ha...

Craig is joined by regular Deadline Detroit contributors Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel, and special guest, investigative reporter M.L. Elrick.   Topics this week: impeachment (duh), The Democratic debate, corruption allegations in Taylor, and a really strange story involving Grinder and Arby's.   

Craig sat down with Isaac Lymon of Raxplay, a TechTown Detroit based company that connects artists, music, and fans through virtual and augmented reality technology.  Imagine hearing, seeing, and feeling music in ways we haven't thought of yet.

On today's podcast, we begin looking back on the best interviews and shows from the past year.   Today, I revisit my first show for Deadline Detroit, from January 3rd of 2019.   In it, I discussed the first days of the Whitmer administration, the "outrage" over Rashida Tlaib's use of profanity in describing President Trump, and the need for real action on auto insurance reform...

Craig sits down with Marlo Rencher, Director of Technology-Based Programs for Techtown Detroit.   They discuss "radical inclusion", and how to get more women and people of color to enter the technology space, especially through entrepreneurship.  They also preview Wednesday night's "Start Studio" Showcase event happening at Techtown.  

Craig is joined by regular co-hosts Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, and by special guest, attorney Todd Perkins to discuss the week's bit stories.  Impeachment, Time's "Person of the Year", brexit, and even 140 year old fruitcake.  

Today, Craig has some thoughts on the impeachment proceedings.

Craig is joined by regular contributors Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel to discuss the big stories of the week.  Impeachment, Kid Rock's break up with his hometown, the notorious fatberg from Macomb County, and more.   

Craig's guest is former Michigan Legislator and Detroit Mayoral Candidate Coleman Young II.  They discuss everything from blight to gerrymandering, to housing and inclusion.  

WDIV's Steve Garagiola joins Craig to discuss the newest season of their podcast "Shattered".  Season four focuses on the life, legacy, and the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.  His disappearance in 1975 has captured our attention for decades...and now includes a new feature film.  But Hoffa's story is so much more than just his disappearance.  

Craig is joined by regular Monday football friend Pat Batcheller of WDET to discuss the sad state of affairs for the Wolverine, Lions and Spartans...but also to talk about the bit of good news that does exist for our gridiron heroes.  

Craig is joined by George Hunter, longtime Detroit News crime reporter, about his new podcast "Sins of Detroit."  Season one focuses on people who were wrongfully convicted in Detroit, and explores the roots on why it happens more often than we'd like.  

Craig is joined by Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, along with defense attorney Steve Fishman to break down the news of the week.  Not surprisingly, the impeachment proceedings are front and center.  Other topics include problems at the UAW, partisan sniping in Lansing, and recreational pot in Michigan.  

Craig sits down with Chantá Parker of Neighborhood Defender Service and James Heath, Corp Counsel for Wayne County to discuss a new partnership between the County and NDS that looks to improve the quality of representation for indigent defendants in the criminal justice system.   

Craig is joined by Photographer and storyteller Kenny Karpov to discuss his upcoming exhibition "Despite it All We Never Learn".  The book and photo / audio exhibit is an in depth look at his four years spent working with NGOs that help asylum seekers as they try to cross the Mediterranean Sea.  Fascinating stuff.