The Week That Was on Deadline Detroit

Craig, Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer discuss the big stories of the week, including the response so far to the shootings in El Paso and Dayton; the fight for L.Brooks Patterson's seat in Oakland County, and a lot more.  

Craig speaks with Biggby Coffee Co-CEO Michael McFall about his new book, and life in the coffee business.   

Craig speaks with Wayne State University Law Professor John Mogk about the split ruling at the Michigan Court of Appeals on a case that could majorly change how much money cities get from the State.   

Craig discusses the mass violence in Dayton and the domestic terror incident in El Paso, and our responses to it so far.   Also, some thoughts on the passing of L. Brooks Patterson, longtime leader of Oakland County.  

Craig is joined by Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel for their regular Friday roundup of the weeks news.   

Craig is joined by Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer of Deadline Detroit to discuss the second night of debates here in Detroit.  

Yes, that show title is tongue in cheek.  We talk about the format, and what we learned (or didn't) about the candidates in last night's Democratic debate at the Fox Theater.  

Craig is joined by regular contributors Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer to discuss the happenings of the week.  

Craig discusses the secret deal hashed out between California and four companies; Ford,VW,Honda and BMW, to bypass Trump on mileage standards.  Also, we actually did hear important things in the Mueller hearings yesterday...the media shouldn't treat it like a cage match.  

Craig discusses the testimony of Robert Mueller, the announcement by Congressman Paul Mitchell (R-10) that he will not seek reelection, the NAACP convention and the Democratic Presidential Candidates who have gathered to speak, and how it all fits together.  

Craig talks with Deadline Detroit's Allan Lengel about his latest piece on his recent visit to the touring Auschwitz exhibit currently on display in New York.  

Craig and Nancy Derringer break down the news of the week.  Topics include the upcoming Democratic debates in Detroit, reaction to the President's recent comments about "The Squad", and apparently, its safe to go back in the water, at least for residents in one Macomb County subdivision.

Craig speaks with Julie Beamer of Gleaners Community Food Bank about their "My Neighborhood Mobile Grocery" program, and how it's helping those with food security and transportation issues eat healthier, and for less money.  

Craig is joined by Wayne State Senior Lecturer Saeed Khan to discuss what's going on with Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and more.  He also reacts to President Trump's tweet telling four members of Congress to "go back where they came from."  It's something he knows about.  

Craig speaks with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau.com  to talk about Ford's troubles surrounding bad transmissions on Focus and Fiesta models, the next generation Corvette, and a a new circuit for high speed electric cars that seems to be catching on.  

Craig discusses the latest tweets from the President that target four minoritywomen members of Congress, and suggests that its time for the Republicans to figure out what they stand for...and clean up their own house rather than wait on the Democrats to come to them with an alternative to Trump.   

Craig is joined by regulars Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer from Deadline Detroit, and by special guest, attorney Joel Sklar.  Topics this week include a special "Trump vs Democrat" survey, the resignation of Labor Secretary Alex Acosta over the Epstein prosecution scandal, corruption in Macomb County and much more.  

Craig talks with environmental law expert Nick Schroek of the University of Detroit Mercy about a number of issues important to the Great Lakes, including Line 5, Asian Carp, water diversions for Foxconn, and the high water levels in the lakes.  He updates us on all of it.  

Craig is joined by former State Superintendent Tom Watkins to discuss the ongoing fiscal problems faced by school districts all across the state.   

Craig is joined by Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit to discuss the big stories of the week. Topics include twitter fun with the President; Congressman Justin Amash decides to leave the GOP; fun on the Lodge freeway, and some say less fun on Belle Isle.  

Craig has some thoughts on what he believes we should focus on as we celebrate the 4th of July.  It's always about the work we still have to do.  

Craig is joined by Bill Shea, formerly of Crain's Detroit Business, now with The Athletic talking about the inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic, the first regular PGA tour event in Michigan since 2009.  The event went off pretty well, but what will it need to make it to year 2?   

Craig is joined by Deadline Detroit's Allan Lengel to discuss the big news of the week.  Topics include the Democratic debates, the latest on President Trump, and the gridlock in Lansing on the budget.  

Craig sits down with Anthony Minghine of the Michigan Municipal League to talk about their SaveMiCity initiative.  They are advocating for major changes in how we fund our cities, villages and townships, many of which are still not recovered from the great recession.  

Craig discusses the Democratic party debates scheduled over the next two nights, and gives his thoughts on the news that Robert Mueller will testify in open session on Capitol Hill next month.  It's a big deal.