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."
The Week That Was on Deadline Detroit
The Week That Was: Trump's Embarrassing Reflecting Pool. Aric Nesbitt's Disgraceful Ad.
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Host Saeed Khan talks with guests: Detroit Police Commissioner and public relations specialist Beverly Watts; seasoned attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; community and labor activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.
They talk about: President Donald Trump's questionable truce with Iran; the cursed reflecting pool; Michigan GOP governor’s race tightening with Mike Cox and John James statistically tied; state Sen. Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt is running an embarrassing, fictitious campaign ad generated by artificial intelligence; New York Times reporters gaining access to audio recordings from the White House Situation Room; wife of ex-GOP state House speaker pleads guilty to embezzlement charge; Hamtramck mayor sues city council after it fires city manager; Adopt-A-Road controversy surfaces over "Voices for Palestinians" sign; and Schmuck of the Week.