Best Allan Lengel Deadline Detroit Podcasts (2025)

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The Week That Was: Why Would Whitmer Be Surprised that Trump Broke His Word About Considering Pardons for Kidnap Plotters? 1:07:45

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Host Nancy Derringer talks with PR specialist and former Free Press reporter Darci McConnell; attorneys Joel Sklar, Steve Fishman, and Bill Seikaly; community and labor activist Barb Ingalls; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They discuss: Mackinac Conference 2025: Takeaways and trends A Governor’s poll showing a tie between Jocelyn Ben…

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Detroit in Black and White: A Conversation with Wayne County Sheriff Ray Washington and 2 City Candidates 1:09:45

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with Wayne County Sheriff Ray Washington about the latest with the department. His chief of staff Kevin Tolbert joins in the conversation. The panel also talks with Detroit City Council candidate Whitney Clarke and mayoral candidate John Barlow. They talk about campaign issues including housing…

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The Week That Was: The War on the Poor and Biden's Prostate 1:06:54

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Host Saeed Khan talks with pollster Ed Sarpolus, public relations specialist Beverly Watts, lawyers Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, and Joel Sklar; community and labor activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They discuss: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her comments about hab…

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Detroit in Black and White: Council Candidate James Harris and Mayoral Candidate Saunteel Jenkins Talk About the Races 1:08:05

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, and Eric Brown talk with mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins and city council candidate James Harris Jr. Jenkins discusses key issues and shares the story of her 14-year-old brother, who was murdered in Detroit in 1991. Editor’s note: Due to Internet issues, portions of Jenkins' interview were distorte…

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Detroit in Black and White: Candidate Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. Makes His Case For Being Mayor 1:01:30

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Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr., who heads Triumph Church, appeared Friday night on the videocast Detroit in Black and White to discuss his bid for mayor of Detroit. He was asked whether, if elected, he would continue to run his megachurch full time. "I will be a full-time mayor of the city of Detroit, undisputed," he told the show's co-hosts, Adolph Mong…

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Detroit in Black and White: Ex-Police Chief James Craig Talks About His Bid for Mayor 1:04:14

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Jim Nardone talk with former Detroit Police Chief James Craig about why he wants to be mayor. "Coming home to Detroit was a dream come true," he said of becoming chief in Detroit after working in other departments around the country. "But that dream needs to continue, and that's why I'm running for mayor. I'm pa…

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The Week That Was: Is Pete Rose Deserving of the Hall of Fame? 1:09:49

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Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Steve Fishman, Joel Sklar and Bill Seikaly, public relations specialist Beverly Watts, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: U.S. and China agree to slash most tariffs… for Now; Trump set to receive luxury Boei…

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Two Police Investigators Talk About the Grand Rapids Police Shooting 1:25:37

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the pressing issues of the week. They also talk with: ►Retired Detroit Police investigator Ira Todd and Highland Park Police investigator Everett Monroe II about police methods and their feelings about the hung jury in the trial of the Grand Rapids cop accused of murdering a …

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The Week That Was: Will U-M's New President Stand Up to Trump? 1:08:55

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Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, public relations specialist and former Detroit Free Press reporter Darci McConnell, attorneys Steve Fishman, 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: President Trump says he’s unsure he …

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Detroit in Black and White: How Children's Protective Services Failed an Abused Baby. He's Now Dead. 1:03:44

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the pressing issues of the week including a report by WXYZ's Ross Jones about Children's Protective Services failure to protect Kassius Lofton of Flint, who was nearly three years old. He had Down Syndrome and was being physically abused at home. He died. The mother and the b…

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The Week that Was: Huel Perkins Weighs In. Fishman Gets New Flip Phone. Trump's First 100 Days (Oy!) 1:18:49

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Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, former Fox 2 anchor Huel Perkins, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: Donald Trump helps Canadian liberal prime minister win; Trump's first 100 Days, Oy! Am…

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The Week That Was: The Pope's Far Reach Around the World 1:17:22

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Host Saeed Khan talks with 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: Pope Francis, a Pope for far more than just Catholics; Late night deportations; Mike Duggan “welcomes” opposition’s quest to dig up dirt; Local…

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Detroit in Black and White: Detroit City Council Candidate Chantel Watkins Tells Why She Should Get Your Vote 1:01:16

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Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with Chantel Watkins, a Detroit City Council candidate for District 5.By Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

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Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison Says Technology is Making It Tough to Get Away With Crimes Outdoors 30:14

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With the help of security cameras, license plate readers, and other technology, "it's almost impossible to commit a crime on the streets of Detroit and really get away with it," says new Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison. "As far as being able to bring justice to crime victims, we're in a much better position to do it," Bettison says in an intervi…

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Detroit in Black and White: Citizen Journalist Marc D'Andre and 7Mile Radio 1:05:18

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Marc D'Andre, a citizen journalist and founder of 7Mile Radio, talks about his program and the stories he works on in the city and beyond with "Detroit in Black and White" hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Eric Brown.By Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

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The Week In Review: U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens Expected to Jump Into Senate Race 1:14:36

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Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, pollster Ed Sarpolus, public relations specialist Beverly Watts, attorneys Steve Fishman, 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: White House ignores Supreme Court Order to facilitate r…

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Detroit in Black and White: A Chat With Detroit City Council Candidate Whitney Clarke 57:14

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, and Eric Brown talk with Detroit City Council candidate Whitney Clarke, who is running for the 5th District. Clarke addresses some pressing issues in the city. The panel also discusses politics in Michigan and D.C.By Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

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The Week That Was: Yes Mr. Hegseth, Those Are Really 'War Plans' 1:13:54

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Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Jalal Abdallah, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; public relations specialist Beverly Watts of BME Consulting, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: President Trump defense chief's war plans discussions on Signal ap…

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Detroit in Black and White: Council President Tells Why She Should be Detroit Next Mayor 1:08:19

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Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield, who is running for mayor, talked on Saturday about her accomplishments on city council, her goals, her gripes about the city and her relationship with Mayor Mike Duggan on the podcast/videocast of "Detroit in Black and White." "I am most the qualified, the most caple, able and willing and ready, day on…

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Face to Face With Adolph Mongo: Mayoral Candidate James Craig -- 'I Established a Strong Reputation Here as the Detroit Police Chief' 35:51

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Ex-Detroit Police Chief James Craig, who is running for mayor, hopes to capitalize on his years as police chief. He served as chief from 2013 to 2021. "I established a strong reputation here as the Detroit police chief," Craig told Adolph Mongo in a special edition of Detroit in Black and White on Friday. "People know me. They understood and watche…

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Detroit in Black and White: The CEO of Detroit's Urban Info Network TV 1:05:51

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with Tim Moore, CEO of Detroit's Urban Info Network, an Internet TV platform that specializes in Black-centric news. Viewers can see his content on Detroitiptiv.com. Due to a technical difficulties, the second half of the show only included Allan Lengel and Eric Brown, …

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The Week That Was: The Democrats Need a New Leader 1:02:30

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Host Allan Lengel talks with former WXYZ investigative reporter Jim Kiertzner, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar and community and labor activist Barb Ingalls. They talk about: the Democratic Party's favorability drops to a record low in CNN poll and the need for a new Democratic leader; the Pentagon restores webpage of Jackie Ro…

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The Week That Was: Will Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Be the Spoiler? 1:13:36

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Host Saeed Khan talks with entrepreneur Myles Wilson, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: President Trump cuts Department of Education; Trump Cuts $400 million in funding to Columbia Universi…

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Detroit in Black and White: Is Michigan Gov. Whitmer Presidential Material? 1:01:12

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the rights of foreign students with visas, and particularly about Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate student who was arrested and faces deportation for his role in pro-Palestinian protests on campus. They also talk about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's presidential ambi…

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Detroit in Black and White: Will Ex-Chief James Craig's Ties to Trump Help His Bid for Mayor? 1:02:38

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Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig on Wednesday announced he was running for mayor, and said "it's important any city in America have a direct link to the White House." Co-hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown discuss whether his GOP ties to President Donald Trump will help him in his bid for mayor. They al…

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The Week That Was: Where's the Tipping Point for the Public in Trump Administration? 1:12:00

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Host Saeed Khan talks with regular guests, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: Mr. Zelensky Comes to Washington; President Trump's address to Congress; Trump's executive order to eliminate De…

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Untitled Episode: The High Cost of Dental Bills Forcing Some to Get Work Done in Turkey, Mexico 1:04:23

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Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about President Trump's on-and-off tariffs that are fueling resentment in Canada; the high cost of groceries and the costly dental bills that have forced some folks to go to other countries like Mexico and Turkey to get work done.By Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

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Detroit in Black and White: Should Detroit Mayoral Race Include More Talk about Education? 1:03:36

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk about education in Detroit, President Trump's speech and the Dems reaction and more.By Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

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The Week That Was: Ex-WDIV Anchor Devin Scillian Joins the Conversation About the Week's Pressing News 1:15:39

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Host Saeed Khan chats with guests, former WDIV anchor Devin Scillian, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, public relations specialist Beverly Watts, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: Trump fires chairman of joint chiefs; New …

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Detroit in Black and White: Councilman Fred Durhal III Makes His Case for Being Detroit Mayor 1:01:34

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with Detroit Councilman Fred Durhal III about why he thinks he should be the next mayor of Detroit. He talks about housing, crime and managing a big city.By Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

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Detroit in Black and White: Why Do Detroit Developers Ignore the Need for Schools? 1:03:44

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk about voting rights, what the Dems and the Republicans need to do in Michigan to improve their parties; and why don't Detroit developments include a clause about improving schools.By Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

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The Week That Was: Why is the GOP so Wimpy When it Comes to Confronting Trump? 1:03:42

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Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, pr specialist and former Detroit Free Press reporter Darci McConnell, 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 and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk ab…

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Detroit in Black and White: Was There Bias in the Media When Reporting on the Pontiac and Detroit Kids' Cases? 59:38

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown discuss the children that were abandoned in the house in Pontiac and the two children who froze to death in a van in a Greektown casino garage. Did the media treat the two cases differently? Did the media display a bias against Detroit?…

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'Detroit in Black and White:' You've Got to Make the RenCen 'Part of the City Instead of a Fortress' 1:07:10

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk about the week's events. They also talk with special guest George Jackson, former President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, about the best uses for the RenCen. "In terms of functionality, it really missed the mark...this is a real opportunity here to…

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Detroit in Black and White: Will the Frozen Deaths of 2 Kids Become a Campaign Issue in the Detroit Mayor's Race 31:50

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk about the two children who froze to death Monday in a van on the 9th floor of the parking garage for the Hollywood Casino at Greektown in downtown Detroit. They also discuss whether the deaths have brought up issues that will be raised throughout the mayoral campaign th…

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The Week That Was: The Presidency Is Supposed to Age the President, Not the People 1:12:42

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Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, Republican strategist Jason Roe, former Detroit Free Press reporter and pr specialist Darci McConnell, attorneys Steve Fishman, 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: Trump calls for G…

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Detroit in Black and White: Time for the Mayor to Take Over the Detroit Schools 1:01:02

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Eric Brown talk about the Detroit Public Schools and the need for the Detroit mayor to take over the schools.By Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

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Detroit in Black and White: Detroit Police Chief Cracking Down on Gas Stations That Sell Tobacco Products To Minors 1:30:59

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Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison and Trenton Police Chief Mike Hawkins about crime, recruiting officers and other issues. Bettison talks about cracking down on gas stations illegally selling tobacco products to minors. The hosts also talk with pollster Ed Sarpolus abou…

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The Week That Was: The Debate Over Whether Whitmer Should Have Endorsed Gilchrist 1:08:36

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Host Saeed Khan talks with former Fox 2 anchor Huel Perkins, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Joel Sklar and Steve Fishman, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: ABC's and Meta's huge lawsuit settlements amount to nothing more than bribes to President Trum…

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Detroit in Black and White: Candidate Saunteel Jenkins Talks About Her Bid 1:21:47

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Host Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with George Jackson, the former President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, about the RenCen; mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins tells why she thinks she should be Detroit's next mayor, and University of Michigan Law Professor Michelle Adams talks about…

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The Week That Was: The Bishop Crowns the King -- Donald Trump 1:07:33

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Host Saeed Khan talks with public relations specialist and former Detroit Free Press reporter Darci McConnell, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: the Trump Inauguration and his executive ord…

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Detroit in Black and White: What Should Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II Run for? 37:18

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown discuss Donald Trump's deportations, his ending security details on people like Dr. Fauci and the governor's and mayoral races and Lt. Garlin Gilcrhrist II.By Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

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The Week That Was: Oakland County Prosecutor Hired PR Firms in Crumbley Case. Did She Go too Far? 1:14:59

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Host Nancy Derringer talks with guests, former WXYZ investigative reporter Jim Kiertzner, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, Joe Sklar and Todd Perkins; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: Trump nominee confirmati…

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'White Boy Rick' Talks About the Cannabis Business 1:01:21

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Hosts Adolph Mongo and Allan Lengel talk to Richard Wershe Jr., aka, "White Boy Rick," about his cannabis distribution business, "The 8th by White Boy Rick," more than three years after he launched it. Wershe, 55, started the business after he was released from prison in July 2020. The hosts also talk with Brianna Simpson, who runs a Detroit nonpro…

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Detroit in Black and White: Why Do So Many Kids Go Missing in Detroit? 1:00:03

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Marc D’Andre, a community reporter who operates “7 Mile Radio," and Detroit Ombudsman Bruce Simpson talk about Michigan politics, children going missing and more.By Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

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Detroit in Black and White: The Jimmy Carter Legacy 33:10

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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk about the legacy of the late President Jimmy Carter.By Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

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Detroit in Black and White: Taylor's Towing Scandal 1:01:55

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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 talk with Marc D'Andre, a community reporter who operates "7 Mile Radio."…

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Detroit in Black and White: A Historian Talks About His Archaeology Digs in Egypt 1:04:49

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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 archeological digs he's been involved with. The hosts also talk about the most important events of 2024. Browder will …

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The Week That Was: Top Picks for Schmuck of the Year 1:05:29

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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 Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about the Top Schmucks of 2024 (Besides Donald Trump); House Ethics Re…

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George Jackson on Detroit Development and the Major Heist at the Riverfront Conservancy 1:02:51

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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 in Detroit under his watch and why he doesn't get the credit he deserves. He also talks about the FBI's s…