Authentically Detroit

Authentically Detroit is the leading podcast in the city for candid conversations, exchanging progressive ideas, and centering resident perspectives on current events.

Hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson.

Produced by Sarah Johnson and Engineered by Griffin Hutchings.

Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @AuthenticallyDetroit!

Podcasting since 2019 • 324 episodes

Authentically Detroit

Latest Episodes

Plowshares and Power with Gary Anderson and Cándido Tirado

In this episode, Donna and Sam welcomed director and the founder of Plowshares Theatre Gary Anderson plus playwright Cándido Tirado to discuss the world premiere of “Roberto Clemente: A Diamond Within,” an original play written by Tirado.

June 10, 2026 • 1:23:41

Rooted Wonder & Duggan’s Dirt with Kamaria Gray

In this episode, Donna and Sam welcomed the latest member of the Authentically Detroit Podcast Network, Kamaria Gray, to discuss her newly released podcast “Roots & Wonder.” Roots & Wonder Podcast is a storytime space where ...

June 03, 2026 • 1:12:55

Divining Freedom with Sarah Johnson and JerJuan Howard

In this special live episode, Donna and Sam sat down with the producer of Authentically Detroit, Sarah Johnson and Jerjuan Howard, the owner of the newly opened Howard Family Bookstore for a powerful evening rooted in storytelling, reflection, ...

May 13, 2026 • 58:21

Containing Black Utopia: A Conversation with Aaron Robertson and Michelle Adams

In this special live episode, Donna and Orlando reunite for a book talk at the Charles H. Wright Museum in collaboration with Next Chapter Books. This compelling book talk featured two exceptional Detroit authors: Aaron Robertson, a...

May 08, 2026 • 1:13:36

Pathways Out of Poverty with Veronika Scott and Cheryl P. Johnson

In this episode, Donna and Sam welcomed Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Empowerment Plan, Veronika Scott, plus Chief Executive Officer of COTS Detroit, Cheryl P. Johnson, to discuss their 16-year partnership - centering a shared mission ...

May 05, 2026 • 1:25:33