Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Duggan

When half the streetlights in Detroit were dark and the city led America in homicide, poverty, and unemployment, Mike Duggan stepped up to lead its transformation. Now, after 12 years of progress as Detroit's mayor, he's taking aim at Michigan's partisan gridlock with an independent run for governor."Every time the Republicans and Democrats switch control in Lansing, they change the rules," Duggan explains, describing how Michigan's education system has suffered through constant policy whiplash. The result? A state that has plummeted from 19th to 44th nationally in fourth-grade reading proficiency. This pattern repeats across critical issues from infrastructure to economic development, with each party undoing the other's work rather than building sustainable solutions.Duggan's approach stands apart from the typical campaign playbook. Rather than targeting the opposing party, he's drawing crowds of voters fed up with partisan battles. At his events, Republicans and Democrats find themselves in the same room, often surprised to discover common ground with neighbors they'd previously seen only through a political lens. "You've got the only political group in the country where there are smiles at the meetings," one reporter observed.The Detroit mayor brings substantial credentials to his gubernatorial bid. Under his leadership, the city emerged from bankruptcy to become a model of urban renewal, with rejuvenated neighborhoods, reduced crime, and even population growth after decades of decline. His administration has invested $1.5 billion in affordable housing while attracting manufacturing and technology companies back to the city. Most importantly, he's achieved these results by building consensus rather than exploiting division.Looking toward Michigan's future, Duggan envisions a government focused on practical solutions to shared challenges: rebuilding the energy grid, improving education, addressing the housing affordability crisis, and creating an economy that keeps young talent in Michigan. His campaign represents not just a bid for office, but a test of whether voters are ready for leadership that transcends partisan lines and delivers meaningful results.Want to hear more conversations that cut through partisan noise? Subscribe to the Common Bridge on Substack or wherever you get your podcasts.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

June 16, 2025 ~ Detroit News Editorial Page Editor Nolan Finley talks with Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie about the latest op-eds about rioting becoming a percieved tactic on the far left, small buisnesses facing ongoing challenges and needing support from policymakers, potential endorsement of Mike Duggan by No Labels, and much more.

June 13, 2025 ~ Mayor Mike Duggan joins Dave Trott to check in on how things are going in Detroit.

June 13, 2025 ~ Full Show: Dave Trott Fills in for Kevin. He takes a look at the latest with Israel and Iran. Ray LaHood, former Secretary of Transportation, joins Dave to discuss the latest with the Air India crash. Mayor Mike Duggan joins the show. Edsel B. Ford II celebrates Ford's 122th anniversary.

James unloads on Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's decision to run for Michigan governor as an independent, calling it a cowardly, self-serving strategy wrapped in faux centrism. He argues that Duggan didn't leave the Democratic Party to offer something new—he fled it to avoid facing Jocelyn Benson in a primary. He exposes Duggan's contradictory campaign moves, like hoisting the Pride flag while claiming to be a moderate, and draws comparisons to Bill Clinton's “Sister Souljah” moment, which Duggan avoided.Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow GUEST NAME on X:Follow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

June 3, 2025 ~ Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan joins Chris and Jamie to discuss his platform of focusing on education reform through legislative action and highlights his new historic endorsement as he runs for Governor as an Independent

June 2, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee talks with Chris and Jamie about Mike Duggan's proposed plan to improve Michigan schools, a Nomad hotel planning to take up the top five floors of Michigan Central Station, a Grand Rapids distillery's peculiar new gin flavor, and much more!

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

May 27, 2025 ~ Detroit News Editorial Page Editor Nolan Finley joins Lloyd and Chris to discuss Mike Duggan's independent run for governor that may draw more votes from Democrats than Republicans, themes to expect from the Mackinac Policy Conference, and much more!

Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One —   Florida has become the second state in the country to ban local governments from adding fluoride to their public water systems. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill on Thursday. The law is set to go into effect on July 1. Utah also has a ban in place.   Two --- The FAA's hotline between the Department of Defense and Reagan National Airport in D.C. has been out of service for three years.  The agency's deputy chief operating officer confirmed the information during a Senate hearing Wednesday. The official said the FAA takes safety responsibilities very seriously and is insisting the line be fixed before resuming any operations out of the Pentagon.   And number three —  The U.S. Census Bureau says Detroit's population grew for the second year in a row.  The data shows that the city gained almost seven-thousand residents between 2023 and 2024.  Mayor Mike Duggan says for the first time since the 1950s, the mayor of Detroit can say the city is leading the state in population growth.  Detroit ranks the 26th largest city in the country.

Hey Detroit! We are back in our TechTown studio for your Daily Detroit, and on this Thursday, May 15th, 2025, the city is absolutely buzzing with news – from delicious new spots, to political shifts, to the city growing population for a second year in a row.  On today's show: Corktown Coffee & Bagel in Core City First up, Devon brought in a treat from the brand new Haraz Coffee in Corktown, which just had its soft opening. Located at 1501 Church Street (right off Michigan & Trumbull in a new parking deck), this Yemeni coffee shop is already impressing. Not to be outdone on the new-eats front, I shared my excitement about Bev's Bagels, the latest venture from James Beard-nominated Max Sussman. Tucked into a space on Grand River (south of Warren), Bev's offers an old-school diner counter feel but with amazing bagels.  Detroit's Growing Population & Development News The big headline? Detroit's population has grown for the second consecutive year, according to new U.S. Census estimates. This is the first time since 1957 the city has seen two straight years of growth, adding 7,000 residents and becoming the 26th largest city proper in America. Mayor Duggan credits reduced crime, more jobs, and new housing.  While positive news, there's much more work to do. We discuss the big pluses and what's ahead.  Speaking of development, the groundbreaking for Lee Plaza on West Grand Boulevard (in the Northwest Goldberg neighborhood) is a monumental step. This 100-year-old, long-vacant iconic eyesore is being transformed into 117 units of affordable senior housing, with rents capped at 30% of income. It's a complex project with 7-8 layers of financing, but it's a "jewel" being added outside of downtown. Political Tremors: 2026 Governor's Race Polls New polling for the 2026 Governor's race is turning heads. A Target Insyght poll shows Mayor Mike Duggan, running as an independent, with 48% overall support among Detroit voters (up 9 points since February). He's even leading 51-28 among Black voters in the city.  Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has slipped to 32%, and Republican Congressman John James is at just 3% with Detroit voters.  Although it's early, we get into it because it shows the former Mayor has more juice than some expected. Though it's kind of in line with what we predicted. What Do You Think? What are your favorite new spots in the city? Are you feeling the growth? And what's your take on these early political polls? Let us know!  Email us at dailydetroit@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 313-789-3211. Thanks for tuning in, and remember — you are somebody.  Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Meet Mike Duggan, the three-term Mayor of Detroit now running as an Independent for Michigan Governor. From transforming a failing hospital to revitalizing Detroit through data-driven, inclusive leadership, Duggan's journey is a masterclass in results over partisanship. As faith in both major parties crumbles, his campaign offers a hopeful, pragmatic path forward. Could an Independent win in Michigan ignite a new era of independent leadership in America? ⁠Watch the episode on YouTube⁠ Ask Andrew anything by sending us your text and voice memos to mailbag@andrewyang.com! ---- Follow Andrew Yang: ⁠Blue Sky⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ | ⁠Website⁠⁠ | ⁠X⁠ Follow Mike Duggan: Website | X⁠ ---- Get 50% off Factor at ⁠Factor Meals⁠ Get an extra 3 months free at ⁠Express VPN⁠ Get 20% off + 2 free pillows at ⁠Helix Sleep⁠ | Use code: helixpartner20 ---- Subscribe to the Andrew Yang Podcast: ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James reunites with Anna Hoffman for a no-holds-barred takedown of Michigan's girlboss political era. They trace how the Democratic Party's fixation on identity politics—especially promoting women as symbols of progress—has backfired, leaving voters disillusioned and real issues ignored. From Gretchen Whitmer's curated brand to Jocelyn Benson's backroom rise, the duo contrasts style with substance and digs into why Mike Duggan may have fled his own party. They argue that abortion, once the Democrats' emotional anchor, is now politically exhausted—and without it, the party's hollow messaging is crumbling. Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow Anna on X: @shoesonpleaseFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

April 29, 2025 ~ Detroit's mayoral race is wide open, with nine candidates vying to replace Mike Duggan. Mario Morrow, president of Mario Morrow & Associates, joins Lloyd, Jamie, and Chris Renwick to look at front runners in the race and the qualities necessary to continue the success of Detroit.

April 29, 2025 ~ Mayor Mike Duggan secured a significant endorsement from over 150 Michigan pastors and community leaders for his run as an Independent for governor. Duggan joins Lloyd, Jamie, and Chris Renwick to discuss the endorsement and his strive to connect with voters all across Michigan.

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.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU ending affirmative action in employment to comply with Trump order. For our second story focused on campus-related news, 'good people on both sides': Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan pushes for unity at MSU forum. For our final story focusing on graduation, eco-friendly tradition: MSU's graduation gowns made from recycled plastic.

James drops a scorcher on the Left's political identity crisis. He unpacks why Mayor Mike Duggan bailed on the Democrats—not over policy, but because he's the wrong demographic for a party now run by the girlboss industrial complex. Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com

Fletcher and Jer talk Detroit stuff: 02:06 - Fletcher and Jer discuss Mayor Mike Duggan's recent comment about courting Tesla at the auto show. More: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/columnists/carol-cain/2025/04/19/mike-duggan-auto-show-wishes-breakfast-club-takeaways/83131734007/ 07:14 - DDOT bus service to see expansion after city increases budget by $20 million. More: https://www.dailydetroit.com/detroit-announces-city-bus-service-expansions/ 09:12 - Councilwoman Santiago Romero has an issue with fees that might mean she's not on the ballot (she's confident she'll be on). More: https://www.detroitonemillion.com/p/southwest-detroit-council-member 12:08 - Should the Detroit Lions trade Jameson Williams? More: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/five-teams-that-could-trade-for-lions-jameson-williams-2025 Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot com and 313-789-3211, leave us a voicemail for the podcast Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day.  Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Originally uploaded March 11th, re-edited April 4th. Chris Holman welcomes back the Honorable Sandy K. Baruah, president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber. Welcome back Sandy, we value our periodic discussions for you, one last look at 2024 what was its big highlight? You recently hosted your Detroit Policy Conference, can you review what came out of it? How has the Chamber been dealing with the business issues like ESTA, Corporate Transparency and other talent/human resource topics? Anything we can share with the business community about the Mackinac Policy Conference in just under 3 months from now? Thursday, Jan. 23, the Detroit Policy Conference: Driving the Innovation Economy focused on how to capitalize on recent momentum to secure our competitive position as the world innovates and develops new technologies with increasing speed. The Conference feature keynote addresses from Song Foundation's Dug Song, Oakland County Executive David Coulter, and the City of Detroit‘s Mayor Mike Duggan. It will also include Power Perspectives from leaders like the Detroit Economic Growth Corp.'s Kevin Johnson and JustAir's Darren Riley; panels with business leaders like Assembly Ventures' Jessica Robinson and education leaders like Wayne State University's Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy; conversations with innovators like Michigan Central's Mary Culler and Josh Sirefman and Union Heritage's Nia Batts; and a reception featuring the Detroit City Council, including its President Mary Sheffield, President Pro Tem James Tate, Member Scott Benson, Member Fred Durhal III, and Member At-Large Coleman A. Young II. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

No BS Newshour Episode #361White Devil in Chocolate CityThe Lord giveth; and the Mayor taketh away.(0:04) After being shot and left for dead, Pastor Charles E. Brooks Jr received instruction from the Almighty.The Lord said: Build and the people would return to Detroit.So the pastor built it.And they returned.And now Mayor Mike Duggan is threatening to take the property.(5:47)   NBN to host the only Detroit Mayoral Debate(13:11) The resurrection of Pastor Brooks(41:11) The Henry Kissinger of the midwest.How Congressman Tom Barrett negotiated the release of two Michigan citizens from a Mexican maximum security prison.⁠Subscribe to NBN on YouTube⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@NoBSNewshour⁠⁠Subscribe to NBN on iTunes⁠⁠: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-bs-newshour-with-charlie-leduff/id1754976617⁠⁠Subscribe to NBN on Spotify⁠⁠: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qMLWg6goiLQCRom8QNndC⁠⁠Like NBN on Facebook⁠⁠:  https://www.facebook.com/LeDuffCharlie⁠⁠Follow to NBN on Twitter : https://x.com/charlieleduff Sponsored by American Coney Island, Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, XG Service Group, and Archangel Senior Management

April 8, 2025 ~ Michigan lawmakers are proposing a legislative package to fund local law enforcement and community violence prevention, and Speaker Matt Hall along with House representatives sat down with Mayor Mike Duggan for a roundtable discussion on the matter. Rep. Mike Harris joins Lloyd and Jamie to discuss leading this initiative and the inspiration being drawn from similar initiatives implemented in Detroit.

April 8, 2025 ~ Yesterday, Speaker Matt Hall, Mayor Mike Duggan, Police Chief Todd Bettison and other officials held a roundtable to discuss regional public safety needs and new plans for state investments. Speaker Hall joins Kevin to share how the roundtable went.

James David Dickson, independent journalist in Michigan and the host of The Enjoyer Podcast. Duggan Picked a Bad Time to Go Rogue. Whitmer's DC speech later this week.

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield, who is running for mayor, talked on Saturday about her accomplishments on city council, her goals, her gripes about the city and her relationship with Mayor Mike Duggan on the podcast/videocast of "Detroit in Black and White." "I am most the qualified, the most caple, able and willing and ready, day one, to deliver (for) Detroit," she said.quoteThe co-hosts also talk with George Jackson, former CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corp., who thinks Mayor Mike Duggan took too much credit for developing the riverfront in the State of the City address. Co-hosts include Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown.

March 26, 2025 ~ Mayor Mike Duggan talks to Paul W Smith about his final state of the city speech.

March 26, 2025 ~ Last night, Mayor Mike Duggan gave his final State of the City address. Councilwoman Mary Sheffield recaps the speech with Kevin.

The work to cleanup and repair dozens of homes that flooded after a major water line break in southwest Detroit is going to keep some families in hotels until April. Mayor Mike Duggan toured the area this afternoon. WWJ's Jon Hewett reports, while Luke Sloan covers the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: © David Rodriguez Muno / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Anne Telnaes Edward "Big Balls" Coristine, State Department Senior Adviser “Big Balls” is 19-year-old high school graduate Edward Coristine, who now works as a “senior adviser” in the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Technology. That pretty much sums up President Elon Musk's reign of terror running through the federal government, even as Trump's Clown Cabinet gets virtually unanimous support from a spineless U.S. Senate. This week we talk with a veteran of federal departments that are being gutted by the Musk administration. In Michigan, we have our first polling on how the race for Governor might be impacted by third-party candidate Mike Duggan. We get the detailed findings from veteran pollster Bernie Porn, CEO of EPIC-MRA. Also on our radar:  Governor Whitmer and the Legislature are in last-minute 3-way negotiations over Michigan's minimum wage and paid medical leave;  The CEO of Ford warns that Trump's economic agenda could cripple the auto industry which means crippling Michigan's economy; And the Governor is looking at weed and big corporations to fund more fixing of the damn roads. Also joining us on the podcast: University of Michigan law professor Sam Bagenstos, who was a senior staffer at what it now Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services, the Project 2025-driven office of Management and Budget, and the probably-soon-to-be shuttered Department of Justice Office of Civil Rights. Sam Bagenstos — Frank G. Millard Professor of Law, University of Michigan Bagenstos took an extended leave from U. of M. to serve in multiple roles in the Biden administration, with senior positions in HHS, the Federal Budget Office and Department of Justice. From June 2022 to December 2024, he was general counsel to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), where he played a key role in advancing and implementing policies across the department, including: pursuing several initiatives on abortion and reproductive rights; crafting and defending the first-ever Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program; drafting and issuing major rules on civil rights, health privacy, Medicare and Medicaid, drug advertising, the regulation of “lab-developed” medical tests and food safety, the treatment of unaccompanied migrant children in HHS care, the treatment of LGBTQ+ kids in the foster care system, and many other issues; advancing marijuana rescheduling, and advising and defending the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco enforcement program; and working with the Department of Justice on litigation involving HHS, including significant abortion rights, free speech, and tobacco regulation cases in the US Supreme Court. From Inauguration Day 2021 to June 2022, he served as general counsel to the Office of Management and Budget. There, he worked on President Biden's Day One executive orders; helped respond to COVID-19, including implementing several crucial aid programs; responded to regulations adopted by the prior administration just before the inauguration and helped advance the new administration's regulations on labor, health, the environment, and much else; helped craft and implement the American Rescue Plan, the bipartisan infrastructure law, and what became the Inflation Reduction Act; and assisted in developing two annual budgets, along with advising the entire Executive Branch on issues of appropriations law and administrative law. In an earlier stint on leave from the Law School, from 2009 to 2011, Bagenstos was an appointee in the US Department of Justice, where he served as the principal deputy assistant attorney general for civil rights, the No. 2 official in the Civil Rights Division. There, he helped promulgate the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations—the first comprehensive update of those regulations since they were first issued in 1991—and led the reinvigoration of the Civil Rights Division's enforcement of the US Supreme Court's deci...

February 6, 2025 ~ The Detroit Regional Chamber commissioned a poll of 600 Michigan voters on the economy, inflation, Canadian tariffs, democracy, and openness to independent political candidates for governor. Guy and Lloyd talk with the chamber CEO Sandy Baruah about the results of the poll, and how Mike Duggan should feel about his independent campaign.

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.

January 27, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses some of the push back Mike Duggan is getting for running as an independent for Governor.

January 27, 2025 ~ Columbia accepts migrant planes after threat of tariffs. Paul W passes his golf outing off to Lomas Brown. Mike Duggan embraces backlash for running as independent. Latest on the Israeli hostage deal. Ford helping victims of the LA wildfires and the day's biggest headlines.

A day after a Detroit city councilwoman said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were knocking on doors, Mayor Mike Duggan said he hasn't heard about any deportation raids -- and that the city will cooperate with the federal government. That's our top story as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson bring you the top local news to know for your Friday morning. (Photo: Getty Images)

January 22, 2025 ~ Jocelyn Benson announces her run for governor. Michigan joins list of states suing Trump administration over birthright citizenship. Variety, The Children's Charity of Detroit previews their big "Cocktails and Cuisine on February 6th. Mayor Mike Duggan discusses his panel with Paul W Smith tomorrow during the Detroit Policy Conference as well as home values in Detroit increasing for 9th straight year. Big AI investment coming to the United States and the day's biggest headlines.

January 22, 2025 ~ Mayor Mike Duggan previews his panel with Paul W Smith at tomorrow's Detroit Policy Conference and discusses home values in the city increasing for the 9th year in a row.

On today's all-local podcast: An update on the proposal to cover  I-75 in downtown Detroit with parks, including funding and what's next New Center's potential sparks optimisim with a listener Another listener says that the Mayor's Race Open, but asks if anyone will match Mike Duggan's Influence? And a third listeners asks Devon about Dearborn's development potential, and he shares his predictions  Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. You can listen to their podcast and read their newsletter. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

January 13, 2025 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Crain's Detroit Business managing editor Mike Lee about the top headlines of the weekend, including Mayor Mike Duggan's chat with top Stellantis executives, a longtime tenant leaving the Renaissance Center, and more!

January 13, 2025 ~ Ford Motor Company executive chair Bill Ford Jr. and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan join Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie at the Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview to talk about the incredible year in Detroit, the opening of Michigan Central Station, the national attention to the Detroit Lions, and Ford's phone call with President-elect Donald Trump.

Mike Duggan and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer take some friendly fire when a couple of jackasses join ML and Marc – […]

The next few years will be big ones for Detroit. In the last ten years, there’s been a national reawakening to Detroit’s possibilities. The incumbent mayor, Mike Duggan is moving on, and the city will have a very public conversation about the way forward, as his successor is chosen. And leadership will come in other forms, as well. One of the city’s non-profits, the Institute for AfroUrbanism, has come up with a series of grants supporting research into the infinite possibilities of Black futures. Today, a look at how the institute is empowering visionary leaders with innovative ideas for equity, opportunity, and transformation in the city. GUEST: Lauren Hood, founder and executive director of the Insitute for AfroUrbanism Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our agenda this week... Another Trump cabinet nominee is barely hanging on, with alleged sexual offender and alleged alcoholic Pete Hegseth on the ropes for Defense Secretary – ironically, on the 91st anniversary of the repeal of prohibition. Trump reportedly is talking to Meatball Ron De-Sanctimonious as his backup choice for DOD … possibly in a deal where the Florida Governor first names Lara Trump to fill out the term of Senator Marco Rubio. More criminals and Fox News personalities have been named to the Trump Parade of Cabinet Clowns. The latest: onetime Fox Business reporter and ex-con Peter Navarro, and Fox talking head Monica Crowley. In case you missed, there's another Trump grift: the official Trump Golf Video Game, just $9.99 or $99 for the super deluxe autographed digital game. It never ends. State House Speaker Joe Tate takes the first step to run for Detroit Mayor. But the huge story this week: Detroit's highly successful Mayor, Mike Duggan, is running for Governor … as an independent. No independent has ever won statewide partisan office in our state's history. Can Duggan be the first? Joining us is Michigan two-term Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. She literally wrote the book on the job: “State Secretaries of State (Election Law, Politics, and Theory)”. She has been a champion for election and ethics reforms during his 6 years on the job. Previously she was the dean Wayne State University's Law School. At the time she was the youngest woman in U.S. history to lead a top-100 law school. She's widely considered a first-tier possible candidate to succeed Gretchen Whitmer as Governor. Welcome bacl to the podcast Jocelyn. =========================== This episode is sponsored in part by EPIC ▪ MRA, a full service survey research firm with expertise in • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management Anne Telnaes - Washington Post

Bombshell news in the local and Michigan political world as Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit, is running for Governor as an independent. It's a curveball and a bold play - could it pan out for him? What are the implications? How might it hurt and help Democrats and Republican candidates? What about funding? Jer and Devon scrapped their regular planned rundown to talk about the announcement, walk through the announcement video and the positioning, as well as think about what this means overall. It's still early, but it does get the mind spinning with questions.  Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.  Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. You can listen to their podcast and read their newsletter. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

A full house as Jer, Norris and Devon are all in. First, Detroit mayor Mike Duggan is not seeking another term. We break down what it means for the city and the kinds of candidates we'd like to see to push Detroit forward (and two of us are current city residents, one is a former one but works every day in the city). Some of the considerations include - do they have the competency to handle a two-billion dollar plus budget? Although Mayor Duggan has made a lot of progress, there's still a lot more work to do. Then, we get into talking about the new FanDuel offer of individual Pistons and Red Wings games for $6.99. Should local sports be free to watch to reach the most people and compete with the NFL? You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/CzSQKaksUTM Daily Detroit posts every weekday sharing what to know and where to go in southeast Michigan. we've been doing it for more than 1500 episodes.  We are supported by our members on Patreon and local supporters. Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Support our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit