The Week That Was on Deadline Detroit
Every week, the crew from Deadline Detroit breaks down the critical news stories of the week. It's solid analysis mixed with a healthy dose of humor, plus weekly nominees for "Schmuck of the Week."
Episodes
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The Week That Was: 'The Week That Was:' What Abdul El-Sayed Needs to Do To Win Over Stevens' Voters
Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, pollster Ed Sarpolus, seasoned 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.<...
Detroit in Black and White: Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed and the Black Voters
Hosts Adolph Mongo and Allan Lengel talk about the U.S. Senate race and whether candidate Abdul El-Sayed can win over Black voters who overwhelmingly supported Congress member Haley Stevens in the Aug. 4 primary.Mongo also addresses what...
The Week That Was: Are the Polls Accurate? We'll Find Out Soon.
Host Saeed Khan is joined by attorney Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer, and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.The panel discusses:The hostility Dr. Anthony Fauci...
Detroit in Black and White: Elections and a Candid Conversation About Black Detroit Voters and Arab Candidates
Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the upcoming election, the polls and Detroit Black voters' attitudes about Arab candidates
'Detroit in Black and White:' Prosecutor Eli Savit Tells Why He Wants to Be Michigan's Next Attorney General
Democratic Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit tells the co-hosts of Detroit in Black and White why he wants to be Michigan's next attorney general.He talks about cracking down on employers who cheat workers out of wages, consumer prot...
'Detroit in Black and White:' Voter Fraud and Trump's Proposed Save America Act
Hosts Vanessa Moss and Jim Nardone talk about voting fraud and President Trump's proposed Save America Act, which would overhaul federal elections by requiring voter ID at the polls and proof of citizenship to register to vote. Congress to date...
'The Week That Was:' J.D. Vance's Fear of Eating Corn Dogs in Public; Schmucks of the Week Include Sen. Gary Peters.
Host Saeed Khan talks with seasoned attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, and Joel Sklar; union and community activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They discuss: Sen. Lin...
'Detroit in Black and White:' Reparations, the Filibuster in the Senate and Mitch McConnell
Hosts Adolph Mongo and Jim Nardone discuss reparations, the Senate filibuster, and the mystery man, Sen. Mitch McConnell.
'The Week That Was: A Bounty of Hilarity -- The Reflecting Pool and Great American State Fair
Host Nancy Derringer talks with seasoned lawyers Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. (Regular host Saeed Khan is on the road.)They talk abo...
'Detroit In Black and White:' Birthright Citizenship, Our Constitution, Guns and Justices Alito and Thomas
Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, and Jim Nardone talk about the Constitution on July 4, birthright citizenship, Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, and carrying guns.
'The Week That Was:' Will the Democratic U.S. Senate Race in Michigan Be More Telling Than the NY Primaries?
The New York Congressional Democrats who were endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani did well last Tuesday night. Is that a good indicator of where the Democrats are headed? Or will the Democratic Party's U.S. Senate race in Michigan with progressive...
'Detroit in Black and White:' Rats in Detroit and Landlord Obligations
Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about rats and cockroaches and landlords who fail to keep rental properties up to standards.The panel's advice for renters with issues like rats: Notify the landlord in writing immedi...
The Week That Was: Trump's Embarrassing Reflecting Pool. Aric Nesbitt's Disgraceful Ad.
Host Saeed Khan talks with guests: Detroit Police Commissioner and public relations specialist Beverly Watts; seasoned attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; community and labor activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Dea...
Detroit in Black and White: Wayne County Executive Warren Evan's Big Push for Improved Public Transportation
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans says he's lobbying community leaders to help pass a countywide public transportation millage that will fund and expand the SMART bus service. "The transit system is so important to Wayne County — ...
'The Week That Was:' Will Trump Get Involved in The Michigan Governor's Race?
Host Saeed Khan talks with veteran attorneys Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Trump storms off interview on Meet the Press; Michigan GOP guber...
'Detroit in Black and White:' Does Mary Sheffield Bear Any Responsibility While Sitting on Boards?
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk about pressing issues of the week including whether Mayor Mary Sheffield should take any responsibility while sitting on boards.The Detroit News reported this week as council member ...
Detroit in Black and White: The Clubbish Mackinac Policy Conference Bans Journalist Charlie LeDuff
Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, and Jim Nardone talk about the clubby Mackinac Policy Conference, its exclusivity, and how it barred journalist Charlie LeDuff. They also discuss a judge's order to remove President Trump's name from the Kenned...
The Week That Was: The Spicy U.S. Senate Race in Michigan
Hosts Saeed Khan talks with guests, veteran lawyers 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: Gov. Gretchen Wh...
Ex-Detroit Chief James Craig Talks About Cracking Down on Teen Takeovers
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanesa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with former Detroit Police Chief James Craig about Teen Takeovers and about his run for mayor.
Detroit in Black and White: Justin Onwenu, a Fourth-Generation Detroiter, Talks About His Run for State Senate
Detroit in Black and White hosts Adolph Mongo and Jim Nardone talk about the pressing issues of the week.Mongo rails against "so-called progressives," saying they're hurting the future of the Democratic party.They also talk with J...
The Week That Was: Duggan Drops in Polls. Did Trump Get Played in China?
Host Saeed Khan talks with former Fox 2 anchor Huel Perkins; veteran attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Len...
Detroit in Black And White: What Happened to All the Talk About Reparations in Detroit
Hosts Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with Detroit community activist Nicole Small, who talks about reparations and what's happening, and not happening in Detroit.
Detroit in Black and White: Mallory McMorrow Makes Her Case For Being a U.S. Senator
Hosts Adolph Mongo and Allan Lengel talk to Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, who explains why she thinks she's the best choice for U.S. Senate in Michigan.She talks about a host of issues, including data centers, cars, Israel, rep...
'Detroit In Black and White: Politicians Looking Down On Less-Educated Voters. And Pit Bulls As Pets.
Hosts Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about politicians looking down on less educated voters; the Trump administration sometimes ignoring more educated people in certain fields like health care, and owning a pit bull.
The Week That Was: DOJ's Ridiculous Indictment of James Comey; Trump Wants Kimmel Fired Again
Host Saeed Khan talks with guests: veteran 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...
