Craig speaks with former Marine Dan Fink and Hiring our Heroes' Director of Small Business Engagement Jennifer Giering about an upcoming job fair at Selfridge ANGB for veterans and military spouses.

Paying employees generous wages and providing them with benefits has shown to be beneficial for businesses. Catherine Ruetschlin, Policy Analyst at Demos and author of "Retail's Hidden Potential," shares how America's 15 million retail workers affect the nation's economy. Then Wayne Cascio, Professor of Management in the Business School of the University of Colorado Denver, discusses his research regarding employee wages and what paying employees minimum wage and offering little or no benefits ultimately does for businesses.

A report released by the Workforce Intelligence Network of Southeast Michigan identifies Southeast Michigan's largest growth sectors and makes recommendations for how the educational and corporate sectors can collaborate to prepare the workers of today and tomorrow. Craig speaks with Lisa Katz, Executive Director of the Workforce Intelligence Network of Southeast Michigan, about the report and what it means for Southeast Michigan's workforce and economy.

Craig speaks with Butzel Long Labor and Employment Law Attorney's Gary Klotz and Robert Boonin about how the right-to-work law could affect Michigan employers.

Chad Halcom of Crain's Detroit Business talks with Craig about WARN act data that shows employment layoffs are down around the state.

Craig talks with David Pasch, Director of Communications at Generation Opportunity, a national, non-partisan organization advocating for Millennials ages 18-29, and Chris Stark, Vice President of Kelly Services southeast Michigan territory, about the bleak job market for Millennials.

Craig speaks with Jane Zehnder-Merrell, Kids Count in Michigan Project Director at the Michigan League for Public Policy, about their recent report that shows the impact of the economic decline on young people. He also speaks with WDET Interns Nick Andersen and Matt Walters about their experience trying to find a job after college and takes calls from listeners.

Craig is joined by Pat Batcheller and Quinn Klinefelter for a WDET News Roundtable Update to discuss the new national unemployment numbers, Kwame Kilpatrick's ongoing trial and the weekend in sports.

A demand for Machinists across the region has Focus Hope geared up to offer free training for anyone with a GED. Craig speaks with Development and External Relations Officer at Focus Hope, Steve Ragan.

State Representative Kurt Heise, who represents the state's 20th District and Detroit News reporter Christine MacDonald join Craig to discuss new long-term plans that could potentially lead to massive job cuts at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. If the plan is adopted, more than 80 percent of the Department's staff could be cut within the next five years.

Alexandra Levit joins Craig to talk about her new book Blind Spots: 10 Business Myths you Can't afford to Believe in Your New Path to Success.

Jeff Meyers talks with Metromode Editor Jon Zemke and a Founding Partner at Curve Detroit, a Pontiac startup, Charlie Wollborg, about the new economy and whether startups can thrive in this economic and business climate.

Ed McNeil, Spokesman for AFSCME Local 25 and President of local AFL-CIO, Chris Michalakis join Craig to discuss the new city contracts and the new fiscal year.

It turns out that the adage, "location, location, location" extends to areas beyond real estate. Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley and Fulbright Fellow Enrico Moretti argues that where you live is beginning to matter more than ever when it comes to finding and keeping a job.

A panel of alternative media editors from around the country join Craig to discuss what they are learning in Detroit.

Craig talks with Tel Ganesan, President and CEO of Kyyba, a Detroit area IT staffing company and Loren Schwiebert, Associate Professor at the Wayne State University Department of Computer Science, about what it takes to get an education and job in the IT field and the future of the growing industry.

Detroit discusses the need to to make cuts on city jobs.

Craig is joined by a couple of professional women, Barbara Williams and Conny Coon, who share their experience of job loss and job searching in a down economy.

There is a major difference in the work protocols under which the Millennial or Gen Y generation and the Baby Boomer generation prefer to work. Not only the day-to-day office protocols, but also the physical work environment. Craig speaks with two people about just how different the approach to work is for the two generations.

Interfaith Worker Justice Executive Director and Founder Kim Bobo has the nation’s largest network of people of faith. She joins Craig to discuss the upcoming Michigan Coalition for Rights Annual Dinner and Reception, where she will deliver the keynote address.

A recent news story highlighted a lawsuit by a company against a former employee over ownership of his twitter feed because it contained thousands of contacts & customers.

What kind of work rules are imposed on your social media feeds?

WDET needs your insight to help tell this story.

It's common knowledge that employers have been known to troll the internet for websites and social media feeds created by job candidates. Also, in one recent story, a candidate says they were asked to open up their facebook page for view during a job interview. Other job hunters have gone so far as changing their names to conceal their identities during job hunting.

Are you one of them?

WDET wants to know about your experiences.

Thousands of Michiganders lost their jobs during the economic downturn. Were you one of them?

WDET wants to know about your experiences have affected you and your family.

Economic Analyst for the Michigan State Department of Technology, Bruce Weaver, joins Craig to talk about the subtle changes in employment statistics for Michigan and Metro-Detroit.

Njia Kai stops-by to talk with Amy about the 2012 Performers Music Expo at Wayne County Community College District's new performing arts center.

"Social Media is a Party!" holds its next event about how to use social media to find your next job or hire your next employee.

For many college students, getting a summer internship is a great way to gain professional work experience. 'Intern in Michigan' is an organization that pairs prospective interns with businesses--such as Quicken Loans--looking to fill internships. Craig speaks with Executive Director of 'Intern in Michigan', Wendy Pittman, and Director of Recruiting at Quicken Loans, Michelle Salvatore, about the hundreds of opportunities for internships this summer.

Recently elected Chairmain of the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Louis James joins Craig in studio along with Executive Director of the DWCPA John Jamian to talk about the new appointment and how the DWCPA is looking to become a key source of job growth in Metro Detroit.

Challenge Detroit is accepting applications country-wide to select 30 innovative leaders for its 2012 program. Craig speaks with Challenge Detroit Executive Director Deirdre Greene Groves, as well as with Vince Thomas, CEO of partnering company, Billhighway.

Craig takes listeners' reactions to President Barack Obama's 2012 State of the Union address.

John Pridnia, Board Chair of The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, joins Craig to discuss results of this year's Michigan CPA employment survey, and what they mean for employment and business growth in 2012.

Lyke Thompson is the director of Wayne State University's Center for Urban Studies. He joins Craig to offer his perspective on the topics discussed in Governor Snyder's State of the State address on the direction of Michigan in the 2012 year.

Governor Rick Snyder has given his State of the State address, in which he told Michiganians how he sees the state's progression and what people can expect for its direction in 2012. The Michigan Municipal League's Anthony Minghine joins Craig to react to what the governor had to say.

Rick Pluta, of the Michigan Public Radio Network, joins Craig for an in-depth preview of Governor Rick Snyder's State of the State address.

Governor Rick Snyder will give his State of the State address tonight. Craig takes listeners' calls in a preview to the event.

Southeast Michigan's 'Big Four,' Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, recently met for an hour-long televised discussion on the region at the North American International Auto Show. Craig and WDET's Quinn Klinefelter touch on topics the local leaders discussed and what it means for area residents and businesses.

Chairman & CEO of Vistage Michigan, Dr. Robert Holland, gives listeners an overview of Michigan's economic progress in 2011, and forecasts an improving state economy for 2012, and even 2013.

Vistage Michigan, which includes chapters in southeast and northern Michigan, is part of the world’s leading chief executive organization. It provides male and female chief executives with the tools to become better leaders who generate better results for themselves and their companies.

Yesterday, Congressman Sander Levin was on The Craig Fahle Show, responding to the House of Representatives' rejection of a bill that would have extended a payroll tax break and unemployment benefits. United States Congressman Fred Upton joins Craig today, offering a Republican perspective on why the G.O.P.-controlled House refused to go in a bipartisan-supported direction, and what the current climate is in the Capitol.

The G.O.P.-controlled United States House of Representatives rejected a bi-partisan Senate proposal that would extend both a payroll tax break and unemployment benefits. Congressman Sander Levin shares his response to these recent events with WDET's Noah Ovshinsky.

Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh talks to Craig about the need for a cohesive regional transit system, as well as the current economic and employment issues facing the city.

Each night, President Obama makes a point of reading ten letters he has received from citizens to remind him of what matters most to the American People. On today's show, Craig is joined by Eli Saslow, author of Ten Letters, and stay-at-home, Woodhaven-based mother, Jen Cline, who penned one of the selected letters.

Craig is joined in-studio by Russanne Bucci, a Social Studies teacher who's been at AAW since its founding, as well as by English teacher, Phil Cerrasco, and AFT-Michigan's Nate Walker.

Metro Times News Editor Curt Guyette joins The Craig Fahle Show for a discussion on the Occupy Detroit movement. What is it? Who is it? What are their goals, and what have they achieved? The answers to these questions as well as the great conversations you've come to expect, here on the Craig Fahle Show.

Craig welcomes Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) to the show. The two discuss a wide variety of local and national issues, including the failure of the 'super committee'. Stabenow has seen success with getting bipartisan support for other issues. One such issue she talks about with Craig is the current move to hold MF Global accountable.

Craig talks to Intern in Michigan Executive Director Wendy Pittman and Communications Director Mike Gentile about new strategies and resources for matching student interns and employers through their site.

Governor Snyder delivered his workforce development speech this week. In it he states, Michigan must develop the talent of its people according to the needs of our new economy. Craig is joined by the director of the Detroit Regional Workforce Fund, Karen Tyler-Ruiz, to discuss directives given in the speech, as well as their expected impact on the area.

MSNBC host of "The Ed Show," Ed Schultz, will be the keynote speaker at the 7th Annual Peace and Justice Banquet presented by Central United Methodist Church on Sunday, December 4th.

Craig talks to Crain's Detroit Business reporter Nathan Skid about the Business Owners Survey.

CommunityNEXT has opened its application process for the Live Detroit Fund, an initiative to provide rent subsidies for up to 25 young adult leaders to live in the city of Detroit. Craig speaks with Allie Shipper, Director of Outreach for CommunityNEXT.

Craig speaks with William Jones, CEO of Focus Hope, about the organization's loss of funding now causing a suspension of its jobs programs.

Chris Rutherford and James Willer of the WARM Training Center in Southwest Detroit talk with Nichole Christian, on The Craig Fahle Show, about the economic and social returns of choosing deconstruction over demolition. Rutherford and Willer say Detroit has 60,000 reasons to give their idea a listen.

Craig takes listener-calls on the Las Vegas GOP debate.

WDET's Noah Ovshinsky talks to Craig about the Chrysler and the UAW's latest tentative agreement.

Craig talks with Author Bill Vlasic about his book, “Once Upon a Car: The Fall and Resurrection of America’s Big Three Automakers--G.M., Ford and Chrysler.”

Are the unemployed being discriminated against based on their "unemployed" status? Should the president get involved? Callers give their opinions.

Former Wayne State University President and current WSU Director of the Forum on Contemporary Issues in Society (FOCIS)Irvin D. Reid joins Craig to discuss an up-coming conference on retirement and the changing American work cycle.

Tune in tomorrow at 10:00AM when Craig will be taking calls to get your opinion on the jobs speech President Obama gave in Detroit.