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#podcast #progressive #politics #GretchenWhitmer #Whitmer #Michigan #MichiganPolitics #MAGA #Trump #Musk  #leftoflansing Here's the Left Of Lansing "Monday Musing" for February 24, 2025. This week, Pat Johnston wonders what happened to the Big Gretch of old? Governor Gretchen Whitmer appears to be journeying towards the nebulous political "center" at a time when the Democratic and progressive base is in need of true leaders to defend against the autocratic takeover caused by co-Presidents Elon Musk and Donald Trump.  In her first term, Whitmer touted being, "That woman from Michigan." Now, she's touting on finding common ground with Dear Leader Trump. And this illustrates why Democratic Party leaders are failing to lead.  Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com "Gretchen Whitmer: I want to find ‘common ground' with Donald Trump." By Simon D. Schuster of Bridge Magazine

Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for September 13, 2024! There's an important U.S. Senate race in Lansing between Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and MAGA Republican "Florida" Mike Rogers.  The winner of the race takes the seat of retiring Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow. There's a slew of reasons as to why Florida Mike is the wrong choice for Michigan, and the rest of the country. But a recent expose by Bridge Magazine detailing how Rogers played a role in the nation's opioid crisis, while raking-in tons of campaign cash from the pharmaceutical industry, provides further illustration on the kind of person Rogers truly is. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com

Here's Episode 81 of Michigan's premier progressive podcast! On this week's episode, Pat talks about "Florida" Mike Rogers' audacity to run for Michigan's open Senate seat this Fall even though he hasn't lived in this state for years (because he wanted to make lobbying cash), and he's registered to vote in both Florida and Michigan! How can a guy, who didn't even know about the abortion rights proposal, which passed in 2022, portray himself as a true Michigander? Pat would like to know. Pat also congratulates friend of the podcast, Democratic State Rep. Betsy Coffia, on her hard work passing a law which allows Michiganders ages 16-to-17-and-a-half years old to pre-register to vote. That law is in effect, and now, those Michiganders can pre-register by going online using a driver's license or state ID, or they can pre-register in-person by visiting their local clerk's office. Again, Democrats work to engage more people to take part in our democracy, and to make voting more accessible.  Then, Pat talks with Bridge Michigan business editor Paula Gardner on how corporate subsidies aren't working as promised here in the state. Ms. Gardner's fantastic investigative work into the state's corporate subsidy programs, and how these programs are leading to low-paying jobs, is a must-read. It's proving what many of us worry about when it comes to these "incentives." They aren't giving us the best results.  In the "Last Call," Pat once again says the Arizona State Supreme Court's decision to rule a near-complete abortion ban law from 1864 as constitutional shows how abortion will remain a top issue in this Fall's election. Many "Very Serious People" in Lansing, and in D.C., keep telling us that abortion is so 2022, but you know better! Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com leftoflansing.com

Election law ... and the courts ... dominate politics as we begin 2024: Michigan's redistricting re-do - what, why, and how! The Supreme Court's challenge from conflicting decisions on Trump's ballot access A separate Supreme Court challenge on whether the President is above the law … or, as Nixon famously told David Frost decades ago "but when the President does it, that means that it's not illegal" Also this week: Another candidate steps up to succeed Dan Kildee in Congress, and immediately becomes the Democratic frontrunner Kristina Karamo's days as Michigan Republican Party chair may be numbered And a new report illustrates how Donald Trump and his family used the U.S. government to rake in millions for their businesses. John Bebow (Bridge Michigan photo) We're joined by award-winning journalist John Bebow. Bebow began his journalism career on a bike delivering newspapers and ended it playing an instrumental role in shaping Michigan's modern media industry. Bebow, 56, stepped down at the end of 2023 from his role as publisher of Bridge Michigan, a publication that under his leadership won more than 200 state and national awards and was lauded as a national model for economic viability in nonprofit news. He will remain as an executive adviser through 2025. He had crucial roles in some of the biggest changes in Michigan media over the past 25 years, from uncovering corruption in Detroit as a reporter and helping launch the MLive online news site to launching and growing Bridge Michigan and its sister publication, BridgeDetroit. In 2006, Bebow was the first employee of The Center for Michigan, that launched what was then Bridge Magazine in 2011. When the latest round of expansion concludes this month, Bridge and the Center will have more than two dozen full-time employees, with offices in Ypsilanti and Lansing and a more than $4 million annual budget. “It is exponentially more rewarding than any story that ever appeared under my byline,” Bebow said of Bridge's growth. “It's so far beyond my wildest dreams, it would have taken me two bottles of Jack Daniel's to have dreamed up the ridiculous success that has happened.” Bebow has had ink in his blood since middle school, when he delivered the Lansing State Journal on a route in his Ingham County hometown of Mason. After graduating from Western Michigan University, he worked at the Lansing State Journal, Traverse City Record-Eagle and Ann Arbor News before joining The Detroit News. There, he covered the mob, corruption in casino development and troubles in the city water department. He deployed to Iraq to cover the war for the News in 2003, and was injured in a military truck mishap. After a stint at the Chicago Tribune, John returned to his home state, where, for the Detroit Free Press, he investigated Baker College. Bebow was part of the launch of MLive, which served as an early model for publications moving stories online. There, he rose to become editor in chief. “Without John Bebow, there is no Bridge Michigan,” said David Egner, CEO of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. (Bridge photo by Brayan Gutierrez) At Bridge, the former investigative reporter became a prolific fundraiser, a shrewd accountant, and a boss that demanded the best of his employees while sticking to a mantra of “family first,” giving staffers generous time off to deal with family issues. “I have tremendous admiration and respect for my colleagues,” he said. “I lit a lot of fires, (but) I think a lot of that was needed at various points to get to where we are today. It was the product and the impact that were first and foremost.” By almost any measure, those efforts worked. The initial goal of Bridge in 2011 was to reach 10,000 Michigan residents. By 2022, annual readership had swelled to 7.8 million. In 2024, there will be about 20 journalists putting out at least six online editions and five newsletters every we...

June 29, 2023 ~ Guy and Lloyd are joined by special guest co-host Renee Vitale. Cliff Henderson, Managing Editor of the Points Guy discusses the recent airline travel issues. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell on the public forum she and Attorney General Dana Nessel hosted on toxic clean up of Gelman plume in Ann Arbor. Lloyd Jackson with a report on Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's plan to turn vacant land into solar farms to power city buildings. Dr. Steve Craig joins us for therapy Thursday. Tom Emmerich, Chief Operating Officer for Schupan and President of Schupan Recycling on the decrease of people depositing empty bottles and cans since the pandemic. Senior Sports Analyst Steve Courtney recaps last night's NHL draft. Jonathan Oosting, Politics Reporter for Bridge Magazine breaks down the newly passed state budget, biggest one in history and Dr. Frank McGeorge tells us what kind of effects the Canadian wild fire smoke is having on our health.

April 13, 2023 ~ Jonathan Oosting, Politics Reporter for Bridge Magazine, State Senate introduces new legislation which aims to make utilities 100% carbon free by 2035.

April 13, 2023 ~ Full Show. Jonathan Oosting, Politics Reporter for Bridge Magazine discusses the State Senate's effort to make utilities 100% carbon free by 2035. Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor of the Detroit News talks about peoples' reluctance to get rid of their guns in the wake of recent mass shootings. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson gives us an update on Red Flag Laws. Mike Alaimo, Director of Environmental and Energy Affairs at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce reacts to the State Senate's effort to cut carbon from utilities by 2035. Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army reacts to news that the Pentagon document leaker has been identified and Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses delay in autism diagnoses due to COVID 19 and gives an update on Mifepristone.

December 6, 2022 ~ Full Show. Congresswoman Lisa McLain discusses calls for colleges and universities to be more transparent about their financial aid packages. Craig Mauger from the Detroit News looks ahead at the state legislature's lame duck session. Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick reports on Ford Motor Co. charging dealerships to prepare for EVs sales and service. Sports Analyst Steve Courtney breaks down the four Heisman finalists. Robin Erb, Health Reporter for Bridge Magazine discusses staffing shortages facing hospitals. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson with the latest on a Dearborn man charged in an anti-Semitic attack at a synagogue in Bloomfield Township. Peter Kurdock, General Counsel of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety is our guest for Mobility Makers. Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MICHauto and Vice President of Automotive and Mobility Initiatives for the Detroit Regional Chamber previews their event later this week and Aishah Hasnie, Fox News Congressional Correspondent and WJR Contributor gives us an update on the run off Senate race in Georgia between Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock.

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, conversations with two people working on initiatives to protect those who build our state's roads and bridges.Michigan House Bill 5750 would allow the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Michigan State Police (MSP) to set up automated speed enforcement systems in segments of state roads where work is being performed. First, John Osika, a veteran of Operating Engineers 324, representing heavy equipment operators, talks about the need for this legislation and other measures to protect workers. He recently penned an op-ed for Bridge Magazine laying out the reasons he and his colleagues support HB 5750.He also discusses close calls he observed first-hand while working on projects.Later, Lindsey Renner, MDOT construction operations engineer who is transitioning from her role as work zone manager, talks about the potential benefits of automated speed enforcement. These benefits have been measured in other states, including Maryland where a 2016 report documented a 10 percent reduction in speeds in Montgomery County.The House Fiscal Agency analysis says the bill would limit use of automated speed enforcement system to streets and highways under MDOT jurisdiction (state trunkline highways) and only in work zones when workers are present. The bill would have no impact on local road agencies.The bill earmarks civil fine revenue from violations of section 627c first to MDOT, by implication for the cost of installing and using automated speed enforcement systems. The bill directs MDOT to deposit civil fine revenue from violations of section 627c in excess of the costs of installing and using automated speed enforcement systems into the Work Zone Safety Fund, established in the bill as a restricted fund for the purpose of improving work zone safety. 

May 12, 2022 ~ Full Show. Scott Benson, Detroit City Councilman and Justin Winslow, President and CEO of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association discusses a proposed order that would require restaurants to post signs to show if they're up to city food safety codes. Jonathan Oosting, Politics Reporter for Bridge Magazine on James Craig responding to claims some signatures on his petition to appear on the ballot are fraudulent. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson with the latest on the search for missing 17 year old Zion Foster. Senior News Analyst Renwick reports on legislation that seeks to formally establish the state borderline between Indiana and Michigan and Wendy Zdeb, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals on the momentum e-sports are gaining in Michigan high schools.

May 9, 2022 ~ Full Show. Senator Mitch McConnell said a nationwide abortion ban was possible over the weekend. Patrick DeHaan from gas buddy discusses record high gas prices. Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick with the latest Patrick Lyoya toxicology results. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson recaps his conversation with Hilton Napoleon. Daniel Howes from the Detroit News on Michigan being left behind by EV manufacturers. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne has a story about a local doctor helping Ukraine and Isabel Lohman, Education Reporter for Bridge Magazine on a proposal to make higher education more affordable.

February 8, 2022 ~ Full Episode. Erick Kaardal, Thomas More Society Special Counsel discusses the letter Walled Lake parents sent the school district demanding to end the mask mandate. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne and traffic reporter Ken Rogulski on the trucker demonstration that closed the Ambassador Bridge. Ted Roelofs, Reporter for Bridge Magazine looks back on one year of legalized online gambling. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson reports on the US Department of Labor issuing a directive to the Michigan Unemployment Agency to expand waivers for people who unknowingly collected benefits they were not entitled to. Jessica Cicchino, Vice President of Research for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety joins us for Mobility Makers and Attorney Todd Flood breaks down the Crumbley's court hearing.

October 14, 2021 ~ Full Show. Chris Renwick in for Guy. Dawn Crandall, Executive Vice President of Government Relations at the Michigan Home Builders Association and John LaMacchia, Assistant Director of State and Federal Affairs for the Michigan Municipal League are part of a statewide coalition giving input on what the state should do with American Rescue Funds. Ronnie Cyrus, Vice President of the Michigan Heroes Museum and State of Michigan Transition Assistance Advisor discusses the spike in the active duty suicide rate. Jonathan Oosting with Bridge Magazine on the door to door initiative to talk to voters about their 2020 ballots. Imran, Syed, Clinical Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Michigan and Co-Director of the Michigan Innocence Clinic talks taking up the case of Temujin Kensu who was been in prison for 34 years for a crime he did not commit and Dave Lorenz, Vice President of Travel Michigan reacts to the border reopening in November.

October 11, 2021 ~ Full Show. Guy catches up on all the stories he missed while off. Sergio Martinez Beltran from Bridge Magazine discusses proposed new voting district boundaries. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson reports on Southwest Airlines cancelling over 1,000 flights this weekend. Economist Patrick Anderson reacts to Goldman Sachs cutting it's economic growth forecast. Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick on Facebook's new children safety controls and Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne updates us on two acts of vandalism over the weekend; one on a local mosque and one at a veteran's memorial in Oakland Township.

September 8, 2021 ~ Full Show. Josiah Neely, Resident Senior Fellow on Energy at the R Street Institute discusses President Biden's climate change narrative. Katie Deck, Organizer of the Mask Up Livingston County Schools Facebook Page makes the case for a mask mandate in the school district. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne reports on new COVID guidances for students. Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick has poll results saying 80% of parents are satisfied with their child's education. Mike Wilkinson with Bridge Magazine talks about data saying that COVID 19 cases have largely plateaued for the time being in Michigan an Former MSU basketball player to pay all football and men's basketball players $500 a month.

June 9, 2021 ~ Full Show. Kevin Dietz in for Guy. David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora takes a look at Jeff Bezos's taxes. Allan Lengal from Deadline Detroit discusses the article he wrote that helped free Kwame Kilpatrick. US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Saima Mohsin joins the show, four members of the Bloods Gang were sentenced to federal prison for assaulting a 15 year old boy. Heather Catallo, Investigative Reporter at WXYZ recaps her investigation into McLaren Health. Patty McMurry, co-founder of 100% fed up gives us the inside scoop on Mike Lindell and his election fraud claims and Olivia Tucker from Bridge Magazine discusses what kind of gross things await Michigan residents as summer arrives.

May 26, 2021 ~ Full Episode. Kevin Dietz in for Guy. Dearborn Police Chief Ron Haddad discusses protests on the one year anniversary of George Floyd's death. Attorney Todd Flood talks about the lawsuit he filed against Eastern Michigan University over sexual assault coverup allegations. Detroit Deputy Mayor Conrad Mallet tells us what Mayor Duggan plans to do with money the city received from the American Rescue Plan. Ron French from Bridge Magazine on Michigan's 3rd grade or flunk law. Cinnamon Plonka, Attorney for Piston Automotive joins the show, Piston Automotive is suing the regain minority status and James Tolbert, former Flint Police Chief discusses police reform in America.

May 20, 2021 ~ Full Episode. Kevin Dietz in for Guy Gordon. Jonathan Oosting from Bridge Magazine talks about GOP proposals to cut voter fraud. Kevin recaps Governor Whitmer's press conference today where she announced easing of more restrictions. Koby Levin, Reporter for Chalkbeat Detroit discusses his report on how Michigan schools can help students recover from the pandemic. Ken Morgan with Pursuit Alert explains their app that warns people of high speed police pursuits in their area. Financial expert David Sowerby helps us make sense of what's going on with cryptocurrency. The "Friends" reunion is set, which TV cast would you like to see reunited and Jessie Corey, Owner of Detroit Light tells us about their exciting new east side venue.

April 13, 2021 ~ Full Episode. An emergency pause has been put on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine due to risk of blood clots, Dr. Arnold Monto, Professor of Epidemiology at The University of Michigan gives his analysis. Mike Wilkinson from Bridge Magazine examines why demand for the COVID vaccine is falling while cases rise. Bloomberg Business reporter Keith Naughton joins us for Mobility Makers to talk about what The President and auto industry plan on doing about the microchip shortage. Chad Livengood from Crain's Detroit discusses a statement Michigan business leaders have released on election law and a federal judge is releasing a convicted killer and rapist early due to COVID although he is vaccinated.

Tune in as Jennifer interviews and chats with Halle Castille an emerging pop artist from metro Atlanta. Halle's work is often interdisciplinary including sculpture, 3D printing, painting, and printmaking. She founded her studio Halle's Comet Designs in 2017. Since then her work has been featured in VoyageATL and Under the Bridge Magazine. Recently,  established the Atlanta Art Alliance which promotes and connects working artists in the area. As a recent college graduate from the University of North Georgia, she is excited about new opportunities!Connect and support Halle on Instagram here.And don't forget to follow the Modern Frida's & Jennifer!

March 4, 2021 ~ Full Episode. Kevin Dietz in for Guy. Rich Studley, President and CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce talks about their goal to reopen Michigan's economy. Michigan extends COVID vaccine eligibility to ages 50 and above, Mike Wilkinson from Bridge Magazine joins the show. The Detroit News's Nolan Finley on his op-ed about Whitmer paying hush money to state officials who have recently left their positions and Jessica Mathiak and Nick Shelton from the Huron Valley Schools Parent Advocates preview their rally at the Capitol to push for face to face education.

Michigan Policast for Monday, February 8, 2021   In this episode: COVID-19 numbers, sports, vaccinations COVID-19 and partisan games Mike Wilkinson of Bridge Magazine on fact-checking left vs right claims on COVID-19 Michigan Republican Party...

Michigan Policast for Monday, October 12, 2020   In this episode:   Michigan terrorists' plot to kill Governor Whitmer Riley Beggin of Bridge Magazine on safety in Lansing, voter suppression Christine Greig on the threat...

On today's show: 1:02 An update on where we stand on the Coronavirus statewide 6:05 The City of Detroit is greatly expanding testing, finding out some trends and will offer testing to barber shops, salons and dentists when they open 11:05 A protest is planned in the Capitol - again - and this time there would be arrests if people brandish weapons 14:05 The Coronavirus is decimating Michigan's budget, and one of the worst-hit areas could be our schools. Ron French from Bridge Magazine joins us to talk about the possibility of up to a 25% cut which would mean teacher layoffs, increased class sizes, and even possible district closures. Here's his piece: https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/gop-leader-25-percent-cuts-michigan-schools-coronavirus 24:25 We update you on some reopenings like Supino and Avalon 26:30 A pair of Detroit non-profits are giving away 10,000 facemasks Thanks for listening to your Daily Detroit! We're people-powered media. Join us as a member at http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit 

Joel Kurth is a veteran journalist who worked at the Detroit News for over 17 years and has spent the past three years as managing editor at Bridge Magazine, a publication focused on Michigan’s diverse people, politics and economy. Joel recently joined Mike and Kevin Dietz on Open Mike to discuss Governor Whitmer's response to Coronavirus, how the pandemic has impacted the newspaper industry, and why he believes racial disparities played a role in the state being hit so hard. He also shares his view on how this crisis will change society moving forward, particularly for schools.

On today's show, Alexandra Schmidt from Bridge Magazine joins us to talk about a new report they released today, "No Substitute: The Public's Agenda To Reduce Michigan's Reliance On Uncertified, Long-Term Substitute Teachers." We run through the data and the responses with Schmidt, including: 50,000 kids are served by long-term, uncertified substitute teachers Enrollment in teaching prep programs in the state is down 70 percent in eight years Average pay is dropping for Michigan teachers This impacts districts across the state, but even more so those that serve people of color as 18 percent of students are minorities but 92 percent of teachers are white Polling shows that Michigan parents are very concerned about all of this. Many people may not know that Michigan does not require any sort of teacher certification for long-term subs. Bridge's polling shows 9 in 10 Michiganders want that to change. So what are some of the solutions? We discuss it all. We also round up some stories you should know around town: Macomb County is looking at becoming a Second Amendment Sanctuary City, with the aim of protecting the ownership of AR-15s and the like Recreational Marijuana sales surpass $10 million in the first six weeks Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseville will be demolished for a self-storage place and retail strip Though Livonia is getting a Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries site, it won't be a homeless shelter (read more on Hometownlife) Beyond Juicery opens in New Center Mister Dips, a Brooklyn burger and soft serve joint, is coming to downtown Detroit behind the Shinola Hotel (more on Eater) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9 Although the show will always be free, our members help make it available for everyone else. Become a member on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

From our state’s major teacher shortage to large numbers of long-term substitutes, to students not making it to school (let alone the political challenges in Lansing). Michigan’s education system is in real trouble. Students are falling farther and farther behind, and this issue is one of the most important to talk about as it’s literally the future of our region and state. We do a deep with Ron French from Bridge Magazine as to why. The main pieces we talk about, if you’re following along, are here: Why do Detroit kids miss so much school? Hint: Don’t just blame the schools: https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/why-do-detroit-kids-miss-so-much-school-hint-dont-just-blame-schools After 3 years of substitute teachers, this Michigan girl may flunk 3rd grade: https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/after-3-years-substitute-teachers-michigan-girl-may-flunk-3rd-grade Also, Bridge Magazine is a non-partisan, non-profit outlet that covers issues across the state. We’re glad to be able to highlight their work. You can support them here: https://www.bridgemi.com/donate?campaign=7011U000000kzkzQAA&location=slidein Of course, we do this every day on Daily Detroit. You can get our podcast wherever fine podcasts are found, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9

On today's show: - Sven helps us understand the UAW/GM Tentative Agreement nearly 50,000 striking GM workers are reviewing - It looks like by 2024 I-375 in downtown Detroit will become a boulevard. It's the focus of our most recent piece on Detroit Public Television's One Detroit, and we break down our thoughts. Here's the DPTV piece: http://www.dailydetroit.com/2019/10/18/i-375-in-detroit-planned-to-become-a-boulevard-by-2024/ - The streetscape project on Detroit's Avenue of Fashion - Livernois - has suffered delays and now won't be completed until the spring. What does that mean? Here's an interesting piece in Bridge Magazine: https://www.bridgemi.com/detroit/can-detroit-businesses-survive-citys-push-walkable-neighborhoods - 7,000 pounds of apples were stolen up in Linden. A caper that is rotten to the core (sorry couldn't help the pun). - And Shianne talks about the winner of the Hatch Detroit contest. A book store and podcast/sound studio is coming to Detroit's far east side near the Grosse Pointe border.  Like the show? Be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! We're on Apple Podcasts and wherever fine shows are found. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Love the show? Become a member on Patreon. It really does help. https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk with Bridge Magazine's Riley Begin, who says wait times are getting longer.

Cheyna Roth and Jake Neher talk with Bridge Magazine’s Riley Begin, who says wait times are getting longer.

Bridge Magazine has a fascinating new story out that finds that while mortgage activity in Detroit is steadily increasing after bottoming out during the Great Recession, the recovery isn’t mirroring Detroit’s population demographics. What’s more, there are still vast tracts of the city where mortgage activity is virtually nonexistent. Despite making up just 10% of the city’s overall population, white people got almost half of all mortgages in Detroit in 2017, while black people, who comprise 80% of all Detroit residents, got 48% of all home loans. By comparison, black homeowners got three-quarters of all mortgages in the city in 2007. Interestingly, the data show that black people are getting mortgages, just not in the city. They’re increasingly moving to suburbs like Southfield, Farmington, Warren and Eastpointe. On today’s show, we speak with Mike Wilkinson, the Bridge Magazine reporter who wrote the story. We go deep on what the data tells us about what’s driving the trend, how some black people appear to be giving up on Detroit and whether the trend of rising numbers of white homeowners is sustainable, given the city’s many endemic problems. It’s a fascinating story with lots of different narratives to untangle, and you should go read it. Then, listen to this episode in the player above. Thanks for listening to Daily Detroit. If you like what you’re hearing, tell a friend about us, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or support us by becoming a Patreon member.

Just in time for the Mackinac Policy Conference, the Center for Michigan and its Bridge Magazine have a new report out all about Michigan’s abysmal roads. It’s titled Fixing Michigan’s Road Mess: The Unclear Path Ahead. The report is the result of convening more than 3,200 residents across the state to talk about the state of our roads. It found broad agreement, unsurprisingly, that our roads are in terrible shape. But it found no consensus whatsoever on the issue of how to pay for repairing them — or how much we should spend repairing them. On this episode, we spoke with Bridge Magazine’s public engagement reporter, Allie Schmidt, about the report and some of its findings. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made “fixing the damn roads” a centerpiece of her successful election campaign last year, and with auto insurance reform edging closer to completion, the issue figures to loom over the Mackinac Policy Conference this week on Mackinac Island. Thanks for listening to Daily Detroit. If you like what you’re hearing, tell a friend about us, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or support us by becoming a Patreon member.

Michigan’s wavering spring weather was in our favor this week as Issues & Ale took the discussion outside for the first time this year. Our panelists and listeners joined us on the patio of J.B.’s Smokehouse in Canton for a discussion on the state of child care in Michigan. Michigan Radio’s Doug Tribou hosted the discussion, bringing his own experience as a father of two young girls who has encountered these issues firsthand. Doug was joined by fellow parents and experts in children’s education and care in Michigan: Annette Sobocinski - Executive Director at Child Care Network – a non-profit organization that supports children, families, and child care providers in Southeast Michigan. Jennifer Crutchfield - Associate teacher at the University of Michigan’s North Campus Children’s Center or NCCC. Ron French - Senior Writer for Bridge Magazine, frequently covering education, politics and public policy issues, including issues related to child care in the state. The audience that

Well, it’s cold out. Anyone noticed? If you’re like us, you no doubt noticed the emergency push alert sent to your mobile device Wednesday night, asking you to dial back your thermostats as the temperatures outside were heading to record subzero lows. On today’s show, we talk about what happened to precipitate that push alert — a fire at a Consumers Energy natural gas storage and compression plant in Macomb County, its largest — and how it illustrates how vulnerable our infrastructure is to climate change. We suspect things will only get worse, if the forecasts for a big thaw by this weekend prove true. Staying with infrastructure, because we’re nerds like that, we run down a new proposal from a bipartisan group of former politicians to raise Michigan’s gas tax to help fund road repairs. Our interview today is with Alexandra Schmidt, public engagement director with the Center for Michigan and a reporter at Bridge Magazine. She tells us about the “think-and-do” tank’s new report, “Michigan’s Moment of Truth.” It reflects the recommendations gleaned from more than 170 meetings across the state with residents about what they want to see out of our new crop of elected leaders (hint: roads are a big topic). Thanks for listening, tell a friend about us, and have a pleasant weekend. Of course, if you have comments, tips or questions, email us at dailydetroit@gmail.com 

Reporters Emily Lawler, with MLive, and Ron French, with Bridge Magazine, sit down with Martin Waymire to discuss public relations tactics... what works, and what doesn't.

What's in the water? The big story about PFAS chemical contamination. Jim Malewitz, environmental reporter for Bridge Magazine (http://bridgemi.com) speaks with J. Carl Ganter, managing editor at Circle of Blue.

Ron French, reporter for Michigan's award-winning Bridge Magazine joins MASB for this episode to discuss possibilities to why Michigan didn't make it to the final round of Amazon's second world headquarters and how improved education attainment and workforce retention could have possibly yielded different results. Also in this episode, we cover college access, letter grading and student growth. This and more!

An interview with David Zeman (dzeman@bridgemi.com) from Bridge Magazine in Michigan about the Michigan Truth Squad, and how citizens can contribute. Music by Evan Schaeffer

Featured GuestCarolyn Kelley is a licensed psychotherapist and author who’s been a practicing since 1992. She has experience in treating individuals, couples and families struggling with a variety of issues including: relationship conflicts, parenting dilemmas, depression, body image, stress and anxiety. Carolyn is a graduate of the nationally ranked MSW program at Virginia Commonwealth University; she received her BA from The University of Iowa and has been clinically licensed therapist since 2995. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.Carolyn has worked with families in suburban Washington,DC before relocating to south Florida and is currently in private practice in Boca Raton and Lighthouse Point. Ms. Kelley North has been a featured writer in Today’s Teen Magazine, singleedition.com, The Bridge Magazine, and was cited in the Wall Street Journal for her expertise in treating families. She is the author of “How to Win Dates and Influence Relationships.” And “The Savvy Shrink’s Guide to Dating…in your 30’s.” She currently lives with her husband and two children in south Florida.

Featured GuestCarolyn Kelley is a licensed psychotherapist and author who’s been a practicing since 1992. She has experience in treating individuals, couples and families struggling with a variety of issues including: relationship conflicts, parenting dilemmas, depression, body image, stress and anxiety. Carolyn is a graduate of the nationally ranked MSW program at Virginia Commonwealth University; she received her BA from The University of Iowa and has been clinically licensed therapist since 2995. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.Carolyn has worked with families in suburban Washington,DC before relocating to south Florida and is currently in private practice in Boca Raton and Lighthouse Point. Ms. Kelley North has been a featured writer in Today’s Teen Magazine, singleedition.com, The Bridge Magazine, and was cited in the Wall Street Journal for her expertise in treating families. She is the author of “How to Win Dates and Influence Relationships.” And “The Savvy Shrink’s Guide to Dating…in your 30’s.” She currently lives with her husband and two children in south Florida.

THIS WEEK: The always controversial and busy Michael Workman--New City art critic, NOVA front man, Bridge Magazine editor in chief, Art Fair impresario, freelance writer and 92 other things-- talks about the art biz, why he pisses people off, why the youth cult is bullshit, and the state of the Chicago art scene. Amanda is hopping mad about the role of teaching in the art community. Duncan, Richard, and Amanda talk about "Maximum Wage" from Illbilly.com! Our second New York Bureau member, Nate Rogers-Madsen, reviews Egon Schiele at Neue Galerie and Ed Ruscha at the Whitney. Name-dropped this episode: Rapper Jelly Donut, Egon Schiele, Ed Ruscha, Thomas Cole, Thomas Blackman, Sterling Ruby, Heather Hubb, MC Paul Barman, Donald Young Gallery, Kavi Gupta Gallery, Bodybuilder & Sportsman Gallery, 65 Grand, Dan Peterman (who can't see fit to write back to us), Kerry James Marshall, Tony Tasset, Tony Fitzpatrick, Paul Klein, Duncan's mom, Amanda's mom. NEXT WEEK: Part 2 of our discussion with Michelle Grabner! Richard asks if art criticism is simply written for eggheads who also write art criticism.