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

Today: Garbage and Art. Actually, two separate conversations on the incinerator and the Knight Arts Challenge! 28.03.2019 43:43

Craig speaks with Nick Schroek of the University of Detroit Mercy about the abrupt shuttering of the Detroit incinerator, and also talks with Priya Sircar and Adam Ganuza of the Knight Foundation about this year's Knight Arts Challenge .

A busy day in Washington: Betsy DeVos gets roasted over funding for the Special Olympics; the Supremes talk gerrymandering, and the President decides to again touch the third rail. 27.03.2019 31:19

Craig speaks with Robin Bravender of Michigan Advance about the Supreme Court oral arguments on gerrymandering, Betsy DeVos' appearance before a house subcommittee, and President Trump's decision to again jump into the health care debate.

We haven't seen the Mueller report. We have seen the Barr report. What's next? 25.03.2019 28:52

Craig talks with Allan Lengel, Editor of Deadline Detroit about the Meuller report, the Attorney General's memo, and when, or if the public may get more information any time soon. Is it too soon for anyone to either be declaring victory, or crying in their beer?

Not getting into an Ivy League school won't kill you, even if your folks think it might kill them. 22.03.2019 29:47

Craig talks with two guidance counselors about the best practices happening in the college world in the wake of the admissions scandal. Guests are Holly Bennetts, School Counselor at Mercy High School and also the current President of the Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling; and Patrick O’Connor - Associate Dean of College Counseling at Cranbrook Schools.

Engler steps in it (again); Lansing leans towards transparency (kind of); and Spring arrives (March Madness)! 20.03.2019 24:45

Craig speaks with Matt Friedman of Tanner Friedman to discuss the latest PR gaffe by former Governor and interim MSU president John Engler, and how MSU needs to respond. Also, the Michigan House votes to make government more transparent, well, maybe translucent, anyway. Lastly, a little spring in our step, as March Madness is upon us.

Sheesh...is it 2020 already? Also,be ready for perhaps THE Facebook election (ugh.) 19.03.2019 30:26

Craig speaks with Susan Demas of Michigan Advance about the attention that Michigan is already getting in the 2020 presidential campaign. Also, Craig discusses the potential pitfalls of what is shaping up to be an election increasingly run on social media, Facebook in particular.

The Monday Fahles! President Trump's airing of grievances, Beto-Mania comes to Michigan, College cheaters and more! 18.03.2019 33:42

Craig, Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit , and Ed Kelly discuss Trump's very busy twitter weekend, Beto O'Rourke's arrival in Michigan, and the college admissions scandal, plus a lot more.

Thoughts on New Zealand. This has to stop. WE together can stop it. 15.03.2019 16:17

Connecticut's Supreme Court cracks the door on suing gun companies; and the Democrat's presidential field keeps growing. 14.03.2019 23:48

Craig gives an update on a lawsuit brought by the Sandy Hook parents against Remington, and has some questions for you on this massive field of candidates that is seeking the right to take on Donald Trump in 2020.

A funny thing happened on the way to the show today; plus, a conversation with an organization that is doing a lot more than people realize. 13.03.2019 22:06

Craig talks about how a well planned segment can quickly turn into dust...and a conversation with Louis Piszker, CEO of Wayne Metro Community Action Agency

It's a ranting Tuesday. Tucker Carlson, Judge Jeanine Pirro, and indicted helicopter parents are on my mind. 12.03.2019 24:22

Craig discusses the latest controversial comments from various Fox News hosts, and also takes people to task for being willing to do just about anything to ensure their kids go to the "right school." Cheating your way in is NEVER acceptable.

The Monday Fahles! Florida plays a prominent role in this week's fun. 11.03.2019 32:28

Craig is joined by Deadline Detroit Editor Allan Lengel, and frequent guest Chato Hill to discuss the funnier stories of the week...including President Trump's golf tournament "championship" from last year.

Should the Great Lakes have individual rights? Toledo voters think so! Also...let the kids play! It's actually good for them. 08.03.2019 33:23

Craig speaks with UDM environmental law expert Nick Schroek about the "Lake Erie Bill of Rights" recently passed by voters in Toledo. And, we talk to Angela Roguenses of Play Works Michigan about the importance of letting kids have time to actually play!

The importance of teaching history...ALL of it. And, what impact is the opioid crisis having on children? 07.03.2019 20:45

Craig speaks with Neil Barclay, CEO of the Charles H. Wright museum , and also with Kevin Roach of Methodist Children's Home Society about child abuse and neglect, and the impact the opioid crisis is having on organizations like theirs. Is the state funding there to meet the increasing need?

Did you really think it wouldn't cost anything to fix the darn roads? Plus, a conversation with Focus: Hope CEO Portia Roberson 06.03.2019 29:42

Craig talks with Susan Demas of Michigan Advance about Governor Gretchen Whitmer's budget proposal that was outlined Tuesday. Also, Focus: HOPE CEO Portia Roberson discusses the ever morphing role that her organization is playing in our community, as they are now over 50 years old.

It's speech night for Mayor Duggan. What is the state of the city? A conversation with Sheila Cockrel of Citizen Detroit about what we need to do to make Detroiters a part of the process. 05.03.2019 25:22

Former Detroit City Council member Sheila Cockrel continues her service to the city with her organization Citizen Detroit, where she is the CEO. For those interested in getting more engaged, head to McShane's Irish Pub in Corktown for at State of the City address watch party. https://citizendetroit.org/

The MONDAY Fahles???? 04.03.2019 35:59

We figured that everybody is already happy when it's Friday...why not add some laughs to a Monday instead? Guests this week include Luna Alexander of the Slipstream Theater Initiative, and returning Fahles participant Nick Rowley. This week we talk Cohen, North Korea, and the strange dietary habits of Theresa May.

While we are all watching Cohen today, who's watching the Ilitches? 27.02.2019 25:04

HUGE news for Detroit and Fiat Chrysler...and just how are we supposed to pay to "fix the damn roads?" 26.02.2019 27:21

The Judges will judge on gerrymandering, the Republicans promise a huge brawl in 2020, and Shinola gets punched in the eye for being mentioned at the Oscars. Just another day in Detroit. 25.02.2019 28:07

It's the Friday Fahles! Guests are Nancy Kaffer of the Detroit Free Press, and local PR/Media relations guru Greg Bowens! 22.02.2019 34:06

Can we still be friends in Lansing? Also...community engagement can be tricky, even if you are spending money there. 21.02.2019 28:40

The auto companies are freaking out...because Trump. 20.02.2019 25:42

Are you "feelin' the Bern" this time around? 19.02.2019 22:47

Whitmer says no to a private detention center for immigrants; teachers will be in short supply soon; and what New York's hair proposal shows us about where Michigan really is when it comes to equal rights. 18.02.2019 24:04