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 • 337 episodes

Authentically Detroit

Latest Episodes

2026 Sustainability Summit and the Fate of the RenCen with Joseph Middlebrooks

In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Joseph Middlebrooks, the Economic Growth Manager at Eastside Community Network (ECN) to discuss the upcoming Sustainability Summit, where environmental wellness meets local entrepreneurship and commu...

September 22, 2026 • 1:00:27

Black Voters and the 2026 Battle for Michigan with Donna and Sam

In this episode, Donna and Sam discuss whether Black voters in Detroit are actually moving toward Republicans in the 2026 cycle, or if the story has been overstated by headlines and echo chambers. They also weigh in on what Abdul El...

September 15, 2026 • 1:26:17

A New Era of Politics and Journalism with Jamila Martin

In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Jamila Martin from the Movement Voter Project to discuss the political environment on the left - generational divides, growth of a multi-cultural coalition,...

September 03, 2026 • 1:17:14

The Vision Behind Black Beautiful & Brilliant with Tiara Jones

In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Tiara Jones, founder of Black Beautiful and Brilliant to discuss how their brand is centering identity, legacy, resilience, and empowering our community.Black Beautiful & Brilliant was cre...

August 13, 2026 • 1:29:19

2026 Michigan Primary Election Recap With Branden Snyder

In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with the State Director of the Working Families Party to discuss the results of Michigan’s 2026 primary election.Michigan’s 2026 primary election gained significant national attention as Abdul El-S...

August 06, 2026 • 1:19:14