Best Schmucks On A Podcast 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 SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 117 51:18

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Send us a text Topics: dry fasting, Edward's wife update, Mark's new residence, AI technology, sluts & pricks, Trump vs. Biden administration, sports business Song: Still D.R.E. featuring Snoop Dogg by Dr. Dre Support the showBy Mark & Edward

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

6d ago1:06:54

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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

7d ago1:08:05

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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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THE SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 116 37:26

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Send us a text Topics: Trump & middle east, U.S. Sup. Ct. rules against Trump (Alien Enemies Act), the new Pope, sports business Song: Peace Train by Cat Stevens Support the showBy Mark & Edward

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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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THE SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 115 44:14

23d ago44:14

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Send us a text Topics: Trump investigates NY Attorney General Letitia James, woke generation, Trump trade war, Trump dresses up like the Pope, India attacks Pakistan, sports business Song: Kashmir by Led Zeppelin Support the showBy Mark & Edward

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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 SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 114 1:03:21

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Send us a text Topics: a life experience (Edward's wife hospital and long-term care update), respect of authority (Judges & police), Trump arrests Judge (Hannah Dugan), Oklahoma City unconstitutional search, ICE, U.S. Sup. Ct. religious federal funding, sports business Song: Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne Support the show…

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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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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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THE SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 113 1:16:08

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Send us a text Guest: co-host Mark's brother Paul who is well-spoken on various issues and owns and operates a company called "Strong Lighting": "Strong Lighting products have been used by some of the most discerning lighting designers to illuminate and provide visual effects that support musical acts around the world. Our systems have been used on…

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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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THE SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 112 1:06:09

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Send us a text Topics: Mark's trip to Iceland, Edward's spouse still in hospital update, U.S. Sup. Ct. on immigration, American rights, Harvard University: tuition/taxes/Trump, Sweden, international student visas, sports business Song: Human Behavior by Bjork Support the showBy Mark & Edward

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THE SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 111 1:02:50

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Send us a text Topics: a life experience (Edward's wife hospital update, blowjob), Bill Cosby lifestyle, U.S. Sup Ct. immigration/American rights, Trump: tariffs, stock market, China, Department of Government Efficiency illegal, sports business Songs: Chad Gadya sung by Jack Black, America by Simon & Garfunkel Support the show…

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

2M ago57:14

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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 SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 110 56:39

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Send us a text Topics: "Jacob Clare Project" Edward's music project, a life experience (Edward's wife remains in hospital), the Italian way, U.S. Senator Booker 25-hour long speech, Trump administration: tariffs affect world economy, firings, loyalty, sports business Song: Psycho Killer by Talking Heads Support the show…

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

2M ago1:13:54

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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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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: 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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NTTFGPOD S6 Ep.126 w/Jon Fitch 48:21

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Send us a text We’re pumped to have Jon Fitch, MMA legend and former UFC title contender, joining us on the podcast! 🥊🔥 From dominating the welterweight division to his deep dives into the UFC lawsuit, GFL, and his podcast, Jon Fitch Knows Nothing. https://www.youtube.com/@UCO7j26tJN0Zkc7pqSDAOWjw https://jonfitch.net/ ** SUBSCRIBE TO HEAR MORE NON…

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THE SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 109 53:54

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Send us a text Topics: a life experience (Edward's wife still in hospital with delirium, may die), Trump administration's defense secretary, interception of the signal, sports business Song: Digital Man by Rush Support the showBy Mark & Edward

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

2M ago1:05:51

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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 SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 108 44:00

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Send us a text Topics: a life experience (tattoos are a turn off, Edward's spouse back in hospital), Trump administration: deportation, social security exploitation, gutting the department of education, the unemployed), sports business Song: Ink by Coldplay Support the showBy Mark & Edward

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

3M ago1:13:36

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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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NTTFGPOD S6 Ep.125 w/Sonny Sandoval 50:08

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Send us a text Sonny Sandoval, the legendary frontman of P.O.D.! Sonny is sharing his incredible story in his new book, Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds. From faith to fame and everything in between — you don’t want to miss this one! 👊🔥 His book is amazing, click the link to find out how to get it: https://www.sonnysandoval.com/ ** SUBS…

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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

3M ago1:02:38

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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 SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 107 53:42

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Send us a text Topic: a life experience (Edward's wife contracts covid so remains in hospital), Trump: tariffs/U.S. Dept. Education/Environmental Protection Agency/job cuts, U.S. Sup. Court: green card political protester imprisoned, moral v. legal rights, sports business Song: Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen Support the show…

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

3M ago1:12:00

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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

3M ago1:04:23

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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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NTTFGPOD S6 Ep.124 w/Alan Belcher 52:39

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Send us a text This week, we’re joined by the legendary Alan "The Talent" Belcher! 🥊💭 Not only has he dominated in MMA and bare-knuckle boxing, but he’s also mastered the mental game—training his mind just as hard as his body. Give him a follow: https://www.instagram.com/jonfitchsmash/?hl=en ** SUBSCRIBE TO HEAR MORE NONSENSE** Not These Two Fuckin…

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THE SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 106 1:14:02

3M ago1:14:02

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Send us a text Topics: a life experience (Edward's wife stroke discharge plan, Edward's indifference), Donald John Trump/James David Vance/Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy heated ordeal, Trump: tariffs/state of the union/fed job reduction/rancher & farmer plights, the Oscars, sports business Song: Jump by Van Halen Support the show…

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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

3M ago1:15:39

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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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THE SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 105 50:53

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Send us a text Topics: what happens in heaven, a life experience (update on Edward's spouse), United States President Donald John Trump administration, Oklahoma affected by United States Department of Government Efficiency, Tulsa Public Schools internal audit, hypocrisy of government, sports business, Gene Hackman's death Song: This is the New Shit…

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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: 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 SCHMUCK & SCHMUCK TALK SHOW EP. 104 52:18

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Send us a text Topics: show subscription service, a life experience (Edward's wife in stroke rehab), Trump as king, New York City (vehicle fees, immigration, Mayor Adams corruption), Trump against Zelensky, Oscar animated shorts, sports business Song: Money by Pink Floyd Support the showBy Mark & Edward

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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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