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by: Pat BatchellerStudents will play in pre-inaugural ceremony before witnessing swearing-in.
Will Americans rise to the challenges we face as a nation? Listeners lend their views on President Obama's Second Inaugural Speech.
Students will play in pre-inaugural ceremony before witnessing swearing-in.
Arab-Americans turned out in large numbers for President Obama in 2008 and returned to support him in this week’s election. Ismael Ahmed is the founder of ACCESS, the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services. He’s also the host of “This Island Earth” on WDET. Ahmed spoke with WDET’s Pat Batcheller about why he thinks the Arab-American community came out to support the President.
Listen to what it sounded like when Obama-supporters at the MGM Grand Casino in Detroit found out that the President had been re-elected.
Bankole Thompson joins the conversation about what issues women will consider when voting
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Bankole Thompson of The Michigan Chronicle joins Craig to recap Tuesday night's presidential debate in Hempstead, New York.
The Republican chair of the U.S. House Oversight Committee and members of the Romney campaign say this week’s bankruptcy filing by advanced battery maker A123 Systems shows the Obama Administration is making a poor choice investing taxpayer funds in clean energy technology.
Last night was the second Presidential debate of this election season. Craig recaps the big moments from the debate with Vanessa Denha Garmo, publisher of The Chaldean News, Henry Payne, Political Cartoonist for the Detroit News, Robert Laurie, political writer and blogger and Lori Lamerand; board chair of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Craig previews Tuesday night's presidential debate between Barack Obama and Paul Ryan. Listeners called in to express their opinions and expectations.
Craig Ruff of Public Sector Consultants breaks down Tuesday's town-hall debate.
Craig recaps last night's VP debate with Willow Run Tea Party Caucus Co-Director Dan Benefiel, the Michigan Chronicle's Bankole Thompson and listeners.
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Republican Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan is scheduled to hold a rally in Toledo today.
Last night was the first Presidential debate of the election season. Craig recaps the debate, speaks with Michigan Chronicle senior editor Bankole Thompson, PBS Detroit anchor Christy McDonald, Detroit Free Press editorial page director Stephen Henderson and former Michigan Governor James Blanchard about their feelings on the performances of President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney and takes calls from listeners.
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Craig takes calls from listeners and asks, what questions are you hoping will be answered at tonight's debate? What could Mitt Romney do to change people's opinions of him?
Craig speaks with Republican Strategist Saul Anuzis about what Republicans are hoping to hear during this evening's Presidential Debate and what Mitt Romney needs to do to change the tide in the polls.
Tomorrow night is the first Presidential Debate of this election season and Craig wants you to play moderator. What questions would you ask Governor Romney and President Obama? Craig discusses and takes calls from listeners.
Looking for rational, accurate and inclusive debate coverage? You've found it.
President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney are campaigning in Ohio Wednesday. Polls show the president leading Romney in the Buckeye State, but not by a wide margin. WDET's Pat Batcheller spoke with Jim Heath, political correspondent for WBNS television in Columbus.
Craig speaks with Herman Cain about his new organization, Job Creators Solutions. Herman partnered with Home Depot founder Bernie Marcus to create the new organization which aims to provide employers with the necessary tools to educate employees about policies that can effect profitability and success.
Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney was videotaped at a closed-door fundraiser saying that "47 percent of people will vote for the president no matter what" and that this 47 percent, who Romney says don't pay income tax,"believe the government has a responsibility to care for them," and that they "believe they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it." Craig discusses what this video means for the Romney campaign going forward, the effect it may have on voters and takes calls from listeners.
The Obama Administration is filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization that China is unfairly subsidizing exports of its cars and auto parts.
Craig speaks with Republican, Saul Anuzis about the DNC.
When President Obama makes his case for re-election tonight at the Democratic National Convention – one of those scheduled to lead-up to his speech is former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, host of “The War Room” on Current TV.
Political analysts and some GOP leaders such as former Florida Governor Jeb Bush say, to be successful in November, the party needs to attract more minority voters.
The Republican National Convention is scheduled to get into full-swing today. And despite being penalized for holding an early primary, Michigan’s delegation is being given a prominent place in the convention hall.
A tropical storm is changing the face of this week’s Republican National Convention, and is also changing the lone star-turn by a representative from Michigan.
Rep. Dan Benishek (R-MI) to address GOP convention in Tampa on Tuesday afternoon.
WDET's Travis Wright and Laura Weber Davis recap Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's appearance in Commerce Twp., and his controversial comments about birth certificates.
Craig speaks with WDET's Quinn Klinefelter about Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Detroit.
Radio talk show host Brian Lehrer of New York City's public radio station WNYC joins Craig to discuss the upcoming Republican National Convention, taking place in Tampa, Fl. Lehrer will be going to Tampa next week to cover the convention.
Vice President Joe Biden stopped at Detroit’s Renaissance High School as he completed a two-day campaign swing through Michigan and Minnesota.
Craig opens the phones to ask listeners what they think of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's pick for VP candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan.
Craig speaks with Author and Washington Post Associate Editor David Maraniss about his new book, Barack Obama: The Story.
Vice President Joe Biden is expected in Detroit this week to address a national convention of teachers. Biden will address the American Federation of Teachers convention at Cobo Center – the second largest teacher’s union in the country.
Mitt Romney and President Obama visit the battleground state of Ohio this week.
Michigan’s senior U.S. Senator – Carl Levin – says Republicans in Congress should not stage another debate over health care reform.
Republicans in the U.S. House are vowing to hold a new debate next month over repealing the Affordable Care Act -- despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling the law is constitutional.
The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to rule on whether President Obama’s signature legislative achievement – the Affordable Care Act reforming the nation’s health care system – is constitutional. As the High Court ruling looms ever closer, its shadow is falling over the presidential campaign across the nation – and here in Michigan.
Conservative writer Robert Laurie kicks off a call-in about Presidential Candidates Romney and Obama and their indiscretions as high school students.
The Obama campaign is countering claims by presumed Republican nominee Mitt Romney that he helped save the U.S. auto industry.
Stephen Henderson and Craig discuss Gay Marriage and its role as an issue in the Presidential campaign.
Linda Killian, Author of “The Swing Vote”
Craig discusses the anniversary of the killing of Osama Bin Laden
Dante Chinni, author of Patchwork Nation, speaks about the GOP Primaries in New York, Pennsylvania, and other states.
President Obama says the economic change he promised in 2008 is taking place – but at a slower pace than he’d hoped for. The President made the remarks at a fund raising event in Dearborn.
Rick Santorum steps down from the presidential platform Tuesday.
Romney, Santorum win most of the contests and delegates.
Over 400 delegates in ten states turned in their ballots on the biggest day of the Presidential primary.
Michigan-born Republican fights to win that was once considered a lock.
Craig discusses the results of the Michigan Presidential Primary with Dante Chinni, of Patchwork Nation;Rob Laurie, Freelance Political Columnist; Laura Weber, of Michigan Public Radio; and Bankole Thompson of The Michigan Chronicle. Craig will also take listeners' calls and check-in with members of the Public Insight Network.
Mitt Romney earned a narrow victory in Michigan’s Republican presidential primary.
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum finished second in the Michigan’s Republican Primary Tuesday night.
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Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romeny and Rick Santorum are stumping across Michigan a day before the state’s primary. And WDET’s Quinn Klinefelter found that another GOP contender is ramping-up HIS campaign with stops in Detroit and elsewhere in the state.
With Arizona and Michigan's GOP primaries just a day away, Craig compares and contrasts the campaigns launched in each respective state with Howard Fischer, Chief Correspondent of Capitol Media Services and State Capitol Reporter for NPR Member Station, KNAU, in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Mitt Romney told a crowd of business leaders in Detroit today (Fri.) that he is the only Republican candidate who can defeat President Obama.
Internet nominating effort qualifies for ballot in 16 states, including Michigan.
Rick Santorum's lead in the polls over Mitt Romney has dwindled. Craig takes listener calls on Michigan's primary and our state's role in choosing a candidate for the Republican party.
Craig takes an deeper look at GOP Presidential Candidate Senator Rick Santorum with a profile from Philadelphia Inquirer Politics columnist Tom Fitzgerald.
WDET went to Oakland county to hear potential voters' thoughts on the Republican candidates running in the presidential primary. Only two people knew who they were going to vote for... but that doesn't mean that only two people had an opinion on the candidates.
The Boston Globe Staff Writer Scott Helman joins Craig to discuss the recent book he co-authored, "The Real Romney."
Republican presidential hopefuls Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney are continuing their battle for the Michigan primary this week.
How well do you know the 2012 Presidential candidates? Craig challenges listeners to a quiz.
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum told a crowd of business leaders in Detroit he has a plan that will revitalize the nation’s manufacturing base.
The road to Michigan’s Republican presidential primary stopped in Washington, D.C. today where most of the major candidates spoke before the powerful Conservative Political Action Conference – commonly known as C-PAC.