Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

The Week That Was on Deadline Detroit

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Every week, the crew from Deadline Detroit breaks down the critical news stories of the week. It's solid analysis mixed with a healthy dose of humor, plus weekly nominees for "Schmuck of the Week."

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Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

Episodes

The Monday Fahles! Trump wants a do-over, and says too much political correctness caused the controversy at the "Kentuky" Derby. Okay then. 06.05.2019 41:24

It's the Monday Follies! Or Fahles, whichever you prefer. Guests this week include Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, and Saeed Khan of Wayne State University

"The Week That Was" political dysfunction in Detroit, Macomb County's former clerk, foreclosures and more. 03.05.2019 29:49

Craig sits down with Nancy Derringer and Violet Ikanomova of Deadline Detroit to talk about the stories that our readers cared about this week.

Distrust, anger, and screaming arguments? Yep...you made it to the Charter Commission meeting. 01.05.2019 20:30

Craig speaks with Deadline Detroit reporter Violet Ikanomova about the fractured Detroit Charter commission.

What happens next in the Gerrymandering case? And...we discuss some serious political sleaze. 30.04.2019 27:17

Craig talks with Susan Demas, editor of The Michigan Advance about what happens now that the Courts have ruled that Michigan was illegally gerrymandered after the 2010 elections. Plus, Craig has some thoughts on the latest political sleaze from right wing activist Jacob Wohl.

The Monday Fahles! Trump hits a milestone, and people do odd things when they are in love... 29.04.2019 40:44

Craig is joined by Greg Bowens and Joel Sklar discuss the news of the week with a satirical slant. Topics this week include President Trump reaching a new milestone...in the number of falsehoods spoken.

The Week That Was: the courts whack Republicans on gerrymandering, Warren continues to be weird, and for some reason, we talk about Marion Barry. 26.04.2019 33:16

Craig sits down with Deadline Detroit staffers Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer to discuss the big stories this week from Deadline Detroit.com

Franklin Graham says Mayor Pete needs to repent for being gay. Maybe it's time for people like Graham to repent for trying to suggest morality belongs to one side of the political equation. 25.04.2019 27:12

Craig speaks with Methodist Minister and author Jerry Herships about the intersection of faith and politics, and what gets lost when the two mix.

Why exactly are we tight with Saudi Arabia? A discussion on what's happening in foreign affairs. 24.04.2019 30:25

Craig speaks with Wayne State Lecturer and frequent guest Saeed Khan about the latest developments in global affairs...

We talk about gentrification...but is that the real issue neighborhoods are facing? A new study says we might be focused on the wrong problem. 23.04.2019 25:43

Craig speaks with William Stancil of the University of Minnesota about his new study that suggests the real problem in America's neighborhoods is not gentrification, but rather a concentration of poverty in both city and suburb. A summary of the study can be found here:

Are we on the same page when it comes to fixing the roads? I don't think we are even reading the same book. 22.04.2019 21:07

Craig talks road funding, and whether the Legislature in Lansing can figure it out.

"The Week That Was" - Mueller, Yzerman, and more! Big stuff. 19.04.2019 36:19

Craig talks with fellow Deadline Detroiters Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel about the week in news, which of course included the drop of the Mueller report, and news that Steve Yzerman is headed back to Detroit and the Red Wings.

The Mueller report is out...and it's pretty messy. My initial thoughts. 18.04.2019 21:09

Craig discusses the fist read through of the redacted Mueller report.

Fox News: feelin' the Bern? Plus, Winter is coming...well, at least the Mueller Report, anyway. 16.04.2019 26:28

Craig talks about Bernie Sander's appearance on Fox News, about the ACLU lawsuit against 36th district court, and the anticipation of Thursday's release of the most awaited political document in decades, the Mueller report.

Grand Rapids is growing...and so is the number of people exposed to lead. Also, Tiger's win at Augusta was big, no matter how you feel about him. 15.04.2019 22:30

Craig speaks with Nick Manes of Michigan Advance about his story discussing Grand Rapids and what could be a costly fix for an uptick in lead exposure. Also, Craig has some thoughts on Tiger Wood's amazing performance at the Masters golf tournament. There is hope for us older people yet!.

Deadline's "Week That Was": one investigation closes, another one opens. 12.04.2019 33:42

Craig, Allan Lengel, and Nancy Derringer talk about the big stories that were featured this week on Deadline Detroit.

A crummy weather day, coupled with a visit to the SOS office makes for a somewhat cranky show...but I still think its worth a listen. 11.04.2019 26:52

Craig discusses the media's reaction to the news that no elected officials or appointees will be charged in the demolition investigation...plus, the Secretary of State is vowing to reduce wait times at their offices...let's hope.

I think I can talk about demolition now. It's about time. 10.04.2019 16:52

Craig discusses the winding down of the Federal investigation into the city's demolition program, the toll it takes, and what he has learned from the experience.

What's really going on with your recycling program? Also...can we finally admit that teachers are underpaid? 09.04.2019 26:43

Craig talks with Lester Graham of Michigan Radio's Environment Report about what's going on with municipal recycling programs. How much is actually going to the landfill? Plus, education site Chalkbeat,org shows us what we all know...teachers are underpaid...and its getting worse.

It's the Monday Fahles, lucky episode #13! Trump, Biden and so much more. 08.04.2019 28:56

Craig is joined by Dave Frassetto and Vaughn Derderian to break down the week's news...with some fun tossed in.

A new segment! The Week That Was at Deadline Detroit! 05.04.2019 33:32

Craig speaks with fellow Deadliners Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer about the stories that got your attention this week on Deadline Detroit!

A conversation about what makes good PR...probably the opposite of what happened yesterday for a reporter here at Deadline. 04.04.2019 16:41

Craig talks with Deadline Detroit's Violet Ikanomova about an interesting interaction with the Detroit Police Department on Wednesday. Plus...you knew it was just a matter of time before Meuller's team started chiming in on the Barr memo.

Hiya Hiya Hiya! A remembrance of the Ghoul. Plus, Opening day is coming. Please behave. 03.04.2019 25:41

Craig speaks with author/podcaster/filmmaker Rob St. Mary about his friend Ron Sweed, better known to many of us as "The Ghoul." The legendary horror host passed away yesterday at the age of 70.

Trump says "trust me" on health care until after the next election. Seriously? 02.04.2019 26:17

It's the MONDAY Follies! These are the jokes, people. 01.04.2019 38:47

Craig's guests include civil rights attorney Joel Sklar, and publicist, pr guy, music promoter Spencer Hayes.

The President visits the Great Lakes State...did his remarks have "record deepness?" 29.03.2019 19:28

Craig speaks with Nick Manes of Michigan Advance about President Trump's campaign rally at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids last night, and has some thoughts on his decision to NOT cut funding to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.