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
688 episodes
Detroit in Black and White: Taylor's Towing Scandal
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with Martin Drouillard, host of the 'Taylor Uncovered Podcast," who discusses the tow truck scandals in Taylor and the political landscape there.They also ta...
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Detroit in Black and White: A Historian Talks About His Archaeology Digs in Egypt
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with Anthony Browder, author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and an educational consultant, who has been to Egypt 68 times.He talks about that country's history and the archeo...
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1:04:49
The Week That Was: Top Picks for Schmuck of the Year
Hosts Saeed Khan talks with guests, Detroit Free Press investigative columnist M.L. Elrick, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline D...
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1:05:29
George Jackson on Detroit Development and the Major Heist at the Riverfront Conservancy
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with George Jackson, the former President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, and board member of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. He talks about development...
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1:02:51
Detroit in Black and White: Should a Police Chief Be a Good Politician?
Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone discuss the issues of the week on our Friday night podcast.
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The Week That Was: Social Media Remains the Wild West. Is that President-Elect Elon Musk?
Host Saeed Khan talks with Sam Robinson, a former Axios reporter and author of Substack's "Detroit one million;" attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Dead...
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1:10:16
Detroit in Black and White: Clerk Shoots at Suspected Shoplifter at Gas Station in Detroit
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Allan Lengel, Vanessa Moss and Jim Nardone talk about the media in Madison, Wisconsin and a shooting at a Detroit gas station.
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Detroit in Black and White: Will Duggan Open the Door for More Independent Candidates?
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the gubernatorial and mayoral races and how Mayor Mike Duggan's decision to run as an Independent could change the landscape of Michigan politics.
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1:02:24
The Week That Was: The Last Stand for WDIV's Devin Scillian. America's Fascination with the NY Shooter.
Host Saeed Khan talks with entrepreneur Myles Wilson, attorneys 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...
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1:11:33
Detroit in Black and White: A Pollster Talks About What Duggan is Already Doing to Get Support Around the State
Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with pollster Ed Sarpolus about what comes next for the Democrats and Republicans in the state and what Mayor Mike Duggan is doing to generate support around Michigan.They also talk a...
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1:01:51
The Week That Was: Mayor Duggan's Impact on the Republican Race for Governor
Host Saeed Khan talks with former Axios reporter Sam Robinson, who is author of Substack's "Detroit one million;" attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne Coun...
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1:05:30
Detroit in Black And White: Detroit Police Chief Says Not Department's Job to Enforce Immigration Laws
Interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison made it clear Saturday his department won't be involved in the mass deportation of immigrants President elect-Donald Trump has been advocating. "The Detroit Police Department has a job to d...
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1:00:37
Detroit in Black and White: Michigan AG Nessel Goes After Trump Appointees
Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone discuss the latest news.
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The Week That Was: Our Panel Talks About What They're Grateful For in This Crazy Year
Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Steve Fishman, Joel Sklar and Bill Seikaly; community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about the ceasefire between Israe...
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1:14:40
Detroit in Black and White: Are Some College Athletes Getting Paid Too Much?
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about what the Dems need to do to get their mojo back; are college athletes making too much? And holiday activities at Michigan Central Station.
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1:01:03
Detroit in Black in White: Changes Coming to Washington. Will They Be for the Good?
Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the change in Washington and if it's good thing. They also talk about education.
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The Week That Was: Should Dems Stop Bringing a Knife to a Gun Fight?
Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Na...
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1:01:37
Detroit in Black and White: Newly Elected Detroit School Board Member Talks About Improvements
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with newly elected school board member Monique Bryant.
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Detroit in Black and White: Should the Detroit Mayor Be Running the School System?
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown discuss the city's school system and the mayor's race.
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The Week That Was: Detroit Mayor Duggan Not Running Again; Trump's Scary Appointments
Host Saeed Khan talks with Republican strategist Jason Roe, entrepreneur Myles Wilson, attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Al...
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1:08:12
Detroit in Black and White: GOP Strategist Explains Why Republican Mike Rogers Lost Senate Race
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with Republican political strategists Jason Roe about the presidential race in Michigan and why Republican Mike Rogers lost out to Elissa Slotkin in the Senate race.
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1:00:24
The Week That Was: A Chat About Trump Word, 'Liberal Tears,' With Guests Including former Anchor Huel Perkins
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1:09:28
Democratic Candidate Carl Marlinga Wants to Add Thousands of Temporary Immigration Judges
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with Democratic Congressional candidate Carl Marlinga, who discusses the negative ads against him, how he'd deal with the backlog of immigrant cases and the question over his opponent's act...
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1:02:28
Detroit in Black and White: We Are Tired of the Campaign Ads
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the endless political ads. They can't wait for them to end.They also predict who will win the presidential race. They also see the possibility of mainstream Republicans forming...
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The Week That Was: The Arab Vote in Michigan and the Legal Troubles of Jameson Williams
As we enter the final countdown, Host Saeed Khan talks with pollster Ed Sarpolus, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar; community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founde...
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