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 Orlando P. Bailey.
Produced by Sarah Johnson and Engineered by Griffin Hutchings.
Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @AuthenticallyDetroit!
Episodes
274 episodes
Civic Stats, Soul Food, and Sound Waves: Preserving Detroit’s Culture with Alex B. Hill, Chef Keisha, and Robin Kinnie
This week, Donna and Orlando spoke about everything from fresh collard greens, vital city statistics, to innovative educational partnerships all of which celebrate Detroit's cultural legacy and future potential.They began with a brand-ne...
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Youth Voices in Detroit Politics with Kenneth Russell
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Don...
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Reimagining Detroit: Capital Access, Housing Justice & Safer Communities with Donald Rencher
This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with the President and CEO of the Hudson Webber Foundation, Donald Rencher to discuss the election, Detroit’s housing market, public safety beyond policing, and expanding access to capital for small busines...
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Balancing Power in the Detroit Mayoral Race
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Don...
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: When Old Politics Meet New Challenges with Bryce Huffman
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Don...
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Candidate Series: The Healer in Politics with Abdul El-Sayed
Last week, Abdul El-Sayed sat down with Donna to discuss his candidacy for the U.S. Senate!Abdul is running for the U.S. Senate because he believes life in Michigan shouldn’t be this hard — or this expensive. After a successful career of...
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Endorsements, Divisions, and Democracy in Detroit Politics
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Don...
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Candidate Series: An Engineer’s Vision for Michigan’s Future with Garlin Gilchrist II
On this episode, Donna and Orlando sat down with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II to discuss his vision for Michigan’s future. This episode is part of a series of interviews with candidates in various political races throughout the state...
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Candidate Series: From Party Stores to City Hall with Joel Haashiim
This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Joel Haashiim to discuss his vision for Detroit’s future. This episode is the ninth in a series of interviews with candidates in the race to become Detroit’s 76th mayor.Joel Haashiim believes th...
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2025 Mayoral Candidate Debate
Last weekend Authentically Detroit teamed up with Daily Detroit, Outlier Media, and Eastside Community Network to bring together some of the top polling candidates in the running to become Detroit’s 76th Mayor!Candidates in Attendance:
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: The Battle for Detroit’s Future
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Don...
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Beyond Hudson’s and Trickle-Down Economics with Antwan Hart and Sedrick Huff Jr.
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Don...
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Detroit’s Mayoral Crossroads with Daily Detroit
Last week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Jer Staes and Norris Howard of Daily Detroit teamed up to discuss the upcoming debate featuring some of the top polling candidates in the running to become Detroit’s next mayor!Together, they di...
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Candidate Series: Equal Opportunities with Chief James Craig
On this episode, Donna and Orlando sat down with the Former Police Chief of Detroit James Craig to discuss his vision for Detroit’s future. This episode is the eighth and final interview in a series of interviews with candidates in the ra...
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Candidate Series: Annexation and Expansion with Rogelio Landin
On this episode, Donna sat down with write-in candidate Rogelio Landin to discuss his vision for Detroit’s future. This episode is the seventh in a series of interviews with candidates in the race to become Detroit’s 76th mayor.Rogelio L...
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Confronting Homophobia in Black Politics with A. Nzere Kwabena
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Don...
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Candidate Series: Branded for Prosperity with Jonathan Barlow
This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Jonathan Barlow to discuss his vision for Detroit’s future. This episode is the sixth in a series of interviews with candidates in the race to become Detroit’s 76th mayor.Jonathan Barlow is a De...
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: The Future of Detroit’s Leadership
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Don...
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Candidate Series: Championing the Little Guys with Todd Perkins
This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Todd Perkins to discuss his vision for Detroit’s future. This episode is the fifth in a series of interviews with candidates in the race for Detroit’s 76th mayor.Todd Perkins grew up in the Nort...
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Democracy Beyond Elections with Arlyssa Heard
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit one million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donn...
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Fighting for Justice in Detroit with Reverend Larry Simmons
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit one million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donn...
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Candidate Series: Progressing with Mary Sheffield
Last week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Mary Sheffield to discuss her vision for Detroit’s future. This episode is the fourth in a series of interviews with candidates in the race for Detroit’s 76th mayor.Mary Sheffield is a native De...
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Passing the Political Torch with Edythe Ford
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit one million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donn...
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Candidate Series: Passion, Development, and Legacy with Fred Durhal
This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Fred Durhal III to discuss his vision for Detroit’s future. This episode is the third in a series of interviews with candidates in the race for Detroit’s 76th mayor.Fred Durhal III is a Detroit ...
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The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Empowering the Next Generation through Debate with Jerjuan Howard
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit one million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together,...
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