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
284 episodes
Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: From Congressional Race to Secretary of State with Adam Hollier
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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AntiDemocratic: The 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections with David Daley
This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with David Daley, investigative journalist and author of Anti-Democratic: Inside the Far Right's 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections.In 1981, a young lawyer, fresh out of Harvard law ...
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Power, Money, and Representation 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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The Resilient Heart of Detroit's Neighborhoods with Tammara Howard, Chandra McMillion and Quincy Jones
This week, Donna sat down with the Founder and Executive Director of What About Us Inc., Tammara Howard, and two of the leaders behind Detroit's Inaugural CDO Expo, Chandra McMillion and Quincy Jones. Tammara Howard, founder of
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Taxing the Rich for Better Schools with Imani Foster
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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Breaking the Silence: Supporting Black Survivors of Sexual Assault with Kalimah Johnson
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains sensitive, potentially triggering themes and language related to sexual assault. Listener discretion advised. This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Kalimah Johnson, Founder and CEO ...
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The Free Clinic Revolution: Transforming Michigan's Healthcare System with Mary Lewis
This week, Orlando sat down with Mary Lewis, CEO of the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic (GBCHC), to discuss how Michigan's largest volunteer-led free clinic is filling the healthcare gap in Michigan.The mission of the Gary Burnste...
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Detroit’s 2025 Primary Election Results
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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Building Detroit's Future: The Quest for Quality City Appointments with Maurice Weeks
This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Maurice Weeks of Detroit City Appointments Project (DCAP) to discuss their collaborative effort to scout, vet, and recommend effective and diverse candidates for service in Detroit's city governm...
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Black Detroit Democracy Podcast: Detroit’s Mayoral Showdown
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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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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1:16:31
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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