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Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, former Fox 2 anchor Huel Perkins, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Trump orders the California National Guard dispatched and Marines on standby to quell Los Angeles ICE protests;  RFK Jr. dismisses entire Vaccine Committee, after testifying at nomination hearing that he wouldn't;  University of Michigan cuts ties with undercover security firms that spied on pro-Palestinian students;  ABC News suspends reporter after he posts criticism of Trump Advisor Stephen Miller; Federal judge ruling paves way for college athletes to be paid millions;  Remembering Sly Stone (1943-2025), Brian Wilson (1942 – 2025) and Frederick Forsyth (1938 – 2025);  Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, attorneys Mike Rataj and Joel Sklar, Free Press investigative columnist M.L. Elrick, public relations specialist Beverly Watts, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: University of Florida Board of Governors rejects Santa Ono's bid for president; Honeymoon Over. Elon Musk blasts his good buddy President Trump; Ukraine drone strike destroys one-third of Russia's strategic bomber fleet; GOP State Rep introduces articles of impeachment against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson; U-M Chinese scholar charged with smuggling biohazard through Metro Airport; New poll shows clear frontrunner in Detroit mayoral race; Tulsa announces reparations for 1921 Black Wall Street Race Massacre;  and Schmuck of the Week

Host Nancy Derringer talks with PR specialist and former Free Press reporter Darci McConnell; attorneys Joel Sklar, Steve Fishman, and Bill Seikaly; community and labor activist Barb Ingalls; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They discuss:Mackinac Conference 2025: Takeaways and trendsA Governor's poll showing a tie between Jocelyn Benson and John James, with Mike Duggan trailing bothPresident Trump's classless commencement speech at West PointTrump's pledge to review the Whitmer kidnapping plot convictions — despite previously assuring Governor Whitmer he wouldn'tThe Hamtramck City Council suspending the city managerSchmuck of the Week

Host Saeed Khan talks with pollster Ed Sarpolus, public relations specialist Beverly Watts, lawyers Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, and Joel Sklar; community and labor activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They discuss: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her comments about habeas corpus; why Joe Biden did not have a PSA test for his prostate; the cruelty of the proposed U.S. budget and its impact on the poor; and the many nominations for Schmuck of the Week. 

Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Steve Fishman, Joel Sklar and Bill Seikaly, public relations specialist Beverly Watts, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: U.S. and China agree to slash most tariffs… for Now;  Trump set to receive luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar as Air Force one replacement/gift;  Trump's Middle East visit; India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire after dangerous military exchanges;  U-M regent ties to Blue Cross-Blue Shield raises concerns about potential conflict of interest;  Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson cleared to be considered for Major League Baseball Hall of Fame and Schmuck of the Week. 

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, public relations specialist and former Detroit Free Press reporter Darci McConnell, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: President Trump says he's unsure he needs to uphold the Constitution; Canadian prime minister stands up to Trump; Kwame Kilpatrick agreed to campaign for President Trump, hoping to get a pardon in exchange; Mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins employes former Kwame Kilpatrick chief of staff Christine Beatty, who hasn't paid any of her court penalty to the city of Detroit in 10 years;  Court of Appeals rejects Oxford High shooter's request for resentencing;  Santa Ono steps down from U-M. Will his replacement have the backbone to stand up to Trump? Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, former Fox 2 anchor Huel Perkins, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Donald Trump helps Canadian liberal prime minister win; Trump's first 100 Days, Oy!  Amazon posts tariff cost on items until White House objects; DOD Secretary ends Ivanka Trump's signature “Women, Peace, Security Program” for being too woke; Shri Thanedar to face primary opponent; Two Hamtramck City Councilmen living outside the city; Office vacancy rates in Detroit jump. Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Pope Francis, a Pope for far more than just Catholics; Late night deportations;  Mike Duggan “welcomes” opposition's quest to dig up dirt;  Local doctor behind winning bid for RenCen Tower 600; and Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, pollster Ed Sarpolus, public relations specialist  Beverly Watts, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about:  White House ignores Supreme Court Order to facilitate return of wrongly deported man;  U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens expected to jump into Senate race; Gov. Whitmer's White House visit -- duty or dupe? Pennsylvania Governor's mansion targeted by arsonist;  Harvard risks federal funding by defying administration demands; Adam Hollier and Mike Rogers throw hats into election races;  Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Jalal Abdallah,  Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; public relations specialist Beverly Watts of BME Consulting, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: President Trump defense chief's war plans discussions on Signal app;  The removal of pro-Palestinian protesters;  Duggan delivers his last state of the city address as Detroit mayor; Major faw firms decline cases by Trump opponents as they capitulate to White House pressure; Anti-Defamation League urges Trump to retract ambassadorship nomination of Hamtramck mayor; Oscar Winning Palestinian director Assaulted by Israeli settlers, then arrested by Israeli Military; Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with entrepreneur Myles Wilson, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar;  labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: President Trump cuts Department of Education;  Trump Cuts $400 million in funding to  Columbia University, claiming failure to combat Anti-Semitism; Trump selects Hamtramck mayor to be U.S. ambassador to Kuwait; Will Mayor Mike Duggan be the spoiler in the governor'sl race? and Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with regular guests, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Mr. Zelensky Comes to Washington;  President  Trump's address to Congress; Trump's executive order to eliminate Deptartment of Education; The ups and downs of implementing tariffs and the cost of living; Jennifer Crumbley's attorney goes after the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office;  and Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan chats with guests, former WDIV anchor Devin Scillian, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, public relations specialist Beverly Watts, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Trump fires chairman of joint chiefs; New FBI Director Kash Patel making his mark, and not necessarily in a good one;  Republicans reject President Trump's pick for chair of the Michigan GOP;  German far-right party comes in second in country's elections;  Ukraine president says he'll resign if nation gets NATO membership;  Schmuck of the Week

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, pr specialist and former Detroit Free Press reporter Darci McConnell, attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about President Zelensky rejecting President Trump's proposal for half its mineral resources; Trump's tariffs. Trump's cuts of federal worker; the wimpy GOP fearful of standing up to Trump;  Trump posts that no laws are Broken if he's “saving” the country;   Louisiana Health Department to stop mass vaccination; Schmuck of the Week.

SNL 50 is star-studded, WATP's Karl brings us Bill Maher & Corey Feldman, DOGE divides and confuses, the Gabby Petito doc, a Boston deep-dive, and the exoneration of AIDS ‘patient zero'. Deadline Detroit lists us as a podcast you MUST listen to. Some people are saying we could have been mentioned a bit earlier… but we're not complaining. Is rock and roll dead or what? SNL 50 went down and it was full of great bits and celebrity cameos. Tom Hanks pissed a few people off. Ryan Reynolds was awkward. Local 4 dumped out of the show 13 minutes early. Adam Sandler killed it. The Digital Short kinda sucked. D.O.G.E. is dividing the country and makes zero sense to the layman. Another plane goes down… upside down. Britney Spears spent a romantic Valentine's Day with her deadbeat boyfriend, Paul Soliz. Mexico's Got Talent has a fart extraordinaire. Karl from WATP drops by to analyze the latest Club Random with Bill Maher, Corey Feldman's appearance on On with Mario Lopez and more. A major water break in Detroit wreaks havoc. There is a new Gabby Petito documentary on Netflix. Brian Laundrie's parents are the worst. RIP Brad Delp again. Drew did a deep dive on Boston. Is Anthony Kiedis uncancelable? Gaëtan Dugas was irresistible. Turns out he wasn't ‘patient zero'. Rick Beato is getting awesome interviews and killing it on YouTube. 60 Minutes is really bumming Drew out lately. Lorraine Lewis in on OnlyFans now! Even you can join and retire by 29. Bhad Bhabie vs Alabama Barker. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, Republican strategist Jason Roe, former Detroit Free Press reporter and pr specialist Darci McConnell, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Trump calls for Gazans to be permanently displaced and for the U.S. to take over the territory;  Trump tries closing USAID;  Gilchrist for governor; El-Sayed for Senate?   Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with former Fox 2 anchor Huel Perkins,  attorneys Bill Seikaly, Joel Sklar and Steve Fishman, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: ABC's and Meta's huge lawsuit settlements amount to nothing more than bribes to President Trump; Gary Peters announces he won't run in 2026, leaving open the question: Who will run? RFK Jr.'s rough confirmation hearings, while cousin Caroline issues scathing statement about him;  Gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan doubles down on calling migrants “illegal”;  Should Gov. Whitmer have endorsed Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II?  American Airlines jet and military helicopter collide over the Potomac;  American Coney Island owner throws shade at neighbor Lafayette Coney Island; Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with public relations specialist and former Detroit Free Press reporter Darci McConnell, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: the Trump Inauguration and his executive orders; Joe Biden's last minute preemptive pardons; the Bishop who stood up to Trump;  the Gaza ceasefire, can it last? Jocelyn Benson announces bid for governor;  Lions' season ends;  Schmuck of the Week

Host Nancy Derringer talks with guests, former WXYZ investigative reporter Jim Kiertzner, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, Joe Sklar and Todd Perkins; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Trump nominee confirmation hearings;  The Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal;  Attorney General Merrick Garland simply messed up by moving so slow. Crumbley attorney claims Oakland County Prosecutor paid PR firms to smear client in the media; and Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Saeed Khan talks with guests, Detroit Free Press investigative columnist M.L. Elrick, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar,  labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about the Top Schmucks of 2024 (Besides Donald Trump); House Ethics Report exposes Matt Gaetz for alleged state law violations involving minors; Biden commutes 37 of 40 Federal Death Row sentences; Honda and Nissan Announce merger; Oakland County Sheriff seeks Trump's help in fighting South American burglary gangs.

Host Saeed Khan talks with Sam Robinson, a former Axios reporter and author of Substack's "Detroit one million;" attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar;  labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They'll talk about:  Ukraine assassinates top Russian general; Disney/ABC News Settles Defamation case with Donald Trump; Trump and Elon Musk objections threaten government shutdown before Christmas; BBC Report reveals Meta restricts Palestine content; Wayne County erases $27 million in medical debt for 46,000 residents; House Ethics Committee Votes to release Matt Gaetz report; Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with entrepreneur Myles Wilson, attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar;  labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about : Syrian rebels oust Assad; Civil suit accuses Jay-Z of underage sex as Diddy scandal grows;  United Healthcare CEO's murder suspect arrested;  Michigan Democratic leaders criticize Mike Duggan for running as Independent for Governor;  Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield announces run for Mayor; James Craig ponders bid;  End of an Era: Devin Scillian signs off as anchor at WDIV;  Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with former Axios reporter Sam Robinson, who is author of Substack's "Detroit one million;" attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: President Biden's pardon of son Hunter; Mayor Mike Duggan announces he'll run as an Independent for governor; Will that split the Democratic vote and help Republicans? Stellantis CEO Tavares Resigns, how will that impact unions?  Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Steve Fishman, Joel Sklar and Bill Seikaly; community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah;  Trump announces tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Imports; Judge consider Ethan Crumbley's request for new sentence;  Monroe County Commissioner will begin new term in prison; Walmart dumps DEI programs and LGBTQ+ products after conservative backlash; Dan Gilbert and GM Seek State funds to revamp RenCen; Texas committee won't examine maternal deaths since Dobbs SCOTUS decision; Tesla cars reported with highest auto fatality rate;  Round the horn with gratitude and thanks. Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Do Democrats need to start playing rougher to compete and win? Biden sends U.S. missiles to Ukraine, escalating the war; ICC issues arrest warrants for Bibi Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant;  Trump names Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid; Matt Gaetz is out;  Detroit Receiving and Sinai-Grace get failing grades for patient Safety; Corewell nurses vote to unionize, join Teamsters;  Elon Musk linked to ads targeting Muslims in Michigan that praised Kamala Harris as Pro-Israel/Jewish; and Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with Republican strategist Jason Roe, entrepreneur Myles Wilson, attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar;  labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about Donald Trump's crazy appointments; is he trying to scare us? Trump's plans to purge generals; Replacing Mayor Mike Duggan; Tough act to follow? Some Dearborn residents show remorse after Trump Win;  Racist messages target Black students in Michigan and nationwide;  Schmuck of the Week.

As we enter the final countdown, Host Saeed Khan talks with pollster Ed Sarpolus, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar; community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They'll talk about: Homestretch for the elections: Trump's controversial MAGA rally at Madison Square Garden; Arab and Muslim leaders endorse Trump at Novi Event;  U.P. election officials removed over plan to hand-count votes. Mayor Mike Duggan raises no money for fourth term...mmmm, what could that possibly mean?What to do about Jameson Williams? Will he get off? Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with pollster Ed Sarpolus, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about former chief of staff John Kelly's statements that Donald Trump's admired Hitler; does it matter to voters?  Former GOP Michigan Congressman Fred Upton endorses Vice President Kamala Harris; Arab-American former Congress candidate removed from Harris Royal Oak event;  Former baseball phenom Fernando Valenzuela Dies at 63;  Schmuck of the Week

Host Nancy Derringer talks with special guest, former Fox 2 anchor Huel Perkins, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; community and labor activist Barb Ingalls and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.The group talks about the prospects for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris winning the election; Trump's odd behavior; Harris's performance on Fox News and Charlamagne tha God radio show;  the departure of WDIV's Devin Scillian and the ongoing battle in the Middle East. 

Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They  talk about: Donald Trump's appearance in Detroit and his political goof;  Bob Woodward's latest book on Trump: Number of antisemitic incidents locally for Oct. 7 anniversary of Hamas attacks in Israel; Where Does Mike Rogers Live?  Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with pollster Ed Sarpolus, attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department,  labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about remarks by world leaders at opening of UN General Assembly Session by President Biden and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu;  Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib endorses Donald Trump; What was he thinking?  Conflict between Stellantis and UAW grows; New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted; Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Second assassination attempt on Trump thwarted; J.D. Vance says he and Trump are right to “create” false stories about migrants;  Israeli intelligence services behind exploding electronics in Lebanon, killing dozens; Music mogul P Diddy Combs charged with sex trafficking, racketeering;  Lions lose at home to Tampa Bay… Is that necessarily a bad thing? Schmuck of the Week

Host Saeed Khan talks with public relations specialist and former Free Press reporter Darci McConnell, attorneys Steve Fishman, Joel Sklar and Bill Seikaly, Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about the Trump-Harris debate; the Michigan Supreme Court says RFK Jr. and Cornell West will be on the November ballot; Former U-M football players sue NCAA, Big Ten Network for wrongful NIL (name, image and likeness) use;  Remembering James Earl Jones, a true one-off; Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with pollster Ed Sarpolus,  attorneys Joel Sklar and Bill Seikaly, community and labor activists Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: the presidential race in Michigan and RFK Jr.'s impact; Liz Cheney throws support for Harris; Detroit media was slow to the draw to see similarities between the Oakland County Crumbley case and the parent charged in the Georgia school shooting;  Poll shows Michigan voters find Walz helps Harris more than JD Vance helps Trump; Lawsuit alleges DMC ignored unsafe conditions that enabled psychiatric patients to b raped; Schmuck of the Week .

Host Saeed Khan talks with pollster Ed Sarpolus, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about the Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Interview on CNN;  Special prosecutor modifies indictment in Trump election interference case;  former Detroit Council President Saunteel Jenkins considers run for mayor;  court determines company former Piston Vinnie Johnson owns wrongly stripped of minority certification;  Ford, Deere, Harley Davidson and Lowe's among companies scaling cack on DEI Programs;  and Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, pollster Ed Sarpolus, attorneys Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, Rev. W.J. Rideout of All God's People Church and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about:  Assessing the DNC convention and speeches;  Teen sues Detroit judge for mistreatment during field rrip to court;  Phil Donahue dies at 88; Sen. Bob Menendez quits Senate; Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, Detroit Free Press investigative columnist M.L. Elrick, attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, pollster Ed Sarpolus, attorney Bill Seikaly,  Beverly Watts, Beverly  president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: The choices for a Democratic vice president; Israel kills Hamas and Hezbollah political leaders and the chances for a ceasefire in Gaza; Paris Olympics opening ceremonies cause ire for Christian viewers; Michigan Supreme Court ruling on minimum wage and paid sick leave;  The Tigers bring us another minor league season;  Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, public relations specialist Darci McConnell, attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department;  community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Biden withdraws from race and Harris bringing in $250 Million+ in contributions;  Director of Secret Service resigns; Crooked Sen. Bob Menendez to resign;  China  brokers unity government agreement among Palestinian factions; Delta under investigation; Duke Fakir, last original ,member of the Four Tops dies at  88; Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with Detroit Free Press investigative columnist M.L. Elrick,  attorneys Joel Sklar and Bill Seikaly, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about about the Republican National Convention and Donald Trump's pandering with speakers like Hulk Hogan; Trump Names JD Vance as running mate; Jury's mixed verdict in Samantha Woll Murder Case; and Schmuck of the Week.

Host Nancy Derringer talks with special guests, former WXYZ investigative reporter Jim Kiertzner, public relations specialist David Rudolph, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Will pressure make Joe Biden step down or dig his heels in more? Dan Gilbert has option to buy Renaissance Center; Gun violence and block parties in Detroit; The fate of the defendant in the Samantha Woll Murder trial; abd Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, Adolph Mongo, host of the podcast "Detroit in Black and White," attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: President Biden gives legal status for 500,000 migrant spouses of U.S. Citizens;  Trump comes to Detroit to court the Black vote; Will mother be charged in Rochester Hills Splash Pad shooting; the challenges Sam Woll trial; Gordie Howe International Bridge Span Now Connected; Goodbye to the 'Say Hey Kid,' Willie Mays Dead, 93;. Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, labor and union activist Barb Ingalls, Beverly Watts, president of BME Consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Services Department, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about the Hunter Biden conviction; SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito in secret recording questions whether political compromise is possible; Supreme Court ruling on abortion pill;  Sam Woll Murder trial Starts;  Former GOP AG nominee Matt DePerno to run for Michigan Supreme Court;  Free Press endorses Slotkin for Senate, while rebuking opponent Hill Harper; Schmuck of the Week

Host Saeed Khan talks with Detroit Free Press investigative columnist M.L. Elrick, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about the possible sentence for Donald Trump, with some lawyers on the panel predicting the judge will order some form of custody, possibly even jail; Michigan poll shows voters losing faith in democracy, education and the economy; Mark Hackel for governor? Why did  Mayor Mike Duggan endorse Mary Waters in the 13th Congressional District race?  Justice Alito refuses to recuse himself from Jan. 6 case; Hilary Clinton in her new book blames women for her 2016 loss; and Schmuck of the Week.

WDIV's Rod Meloni, who has been at the station for nearly 30 years, is taking a buyout, effective July 1, along with some other on-air talent including Bernie Smilovitz, Mara MacDonald and Paula Tutman.The New England native, 65,  talked with Deadline Detroit's Allan Lengel Tuesday night about his humble beginnings in the industry, why Detroit was such a great news town, his love for the city, getting greeted by strangers who recognized him, his career here, the future of TV news, current and former people in the business he most admires and what's next in life.  

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, pollster Ed Sarpolus, attorneys Joel Sklar and Steve Fishman, Beverly Watts, president of BME Consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Services Department, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Nikki Haley will voting for Trump; Defense rests in Trump hush money trial; Donald stays off the stand; International criminal court seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leader Sinwar;  comes to town for NAACP annual banquet; Giuliani served papers in Arizona election fraud case at His 80th birthday party in Florida; Crumbley parents refuse to waive privilege to confidential [re-sentencing reports; Adam Hollier knocked off Ballot; Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guest, former-Fox 2 anchor Huel Perkins, attorneys Steve Fishman, Joel Sklar and Bill Seikaly, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about the latest round of buyouts at WDIV: The cross exam of fixer Michael Cohen; Biden-Trump debate and the rules;  Inflation Hits 20 percent; Political Consequences; Biden Imposes 100% tariff on Chinese EV's; Kwame Kilpatrick requests restitution hearing, claims he doesn't owe money to the government;  Lions give QB Jared Goff four-year extension at more than $200 Million; Schmuck of the Week

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, lawyers Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Storm Clouds at Trump's Hush Money Trial; Trump-Appointed Florida Judge Postpones Classified Documents Case Indefinitely;  Israel Invades Rafah;  The Question of Petition forgeries in Detroit Congressional race;  RFK Jr. Admits to Parasitic Brain Worm and Memory Loss;  Gaps in Monroe Doctrine? and Schmuck of the Week.

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Tom Gores promised changes were coming at the of December for the Detroit Pistons, and despite it looking like it would potentially be a quiet deadline for Detroit, it turned out to be possibly the most hectic deadline in Pistons history. The Pistons got rid of six players and added six players, when including the Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari trade from January 14th the Pistons have added eight new players to the team in the last three weeks! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nissan Our friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com.   LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your best bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices