Listeners weigh in on a range of news topics, from Edward Snowden's intelligence leak to the role of the IRS.

Today’s Listener’s Choice Call-in might be called the Scandal of Choice call-in. Discuss what’s going on in Washington DC: Journalists Phone Records, Benghazi, the IRS scrutinizing right-leaning applications for tax exempt status.

Monday, April 29th NBA player Jason Collins explained to Sports Illustrated why he decided to come out to the public, making him the first openly gay athlete in American professional team sports. David Garcia, Executive Director of Affirmations in Ferndale, discusses what Collins' coming out publicly means for the gay community. Then, Sports Illustrated writer Michael Rosenberg weighs in with what Collins' going public may mean in terms of the pro sports business and to his own career.

Should online purchases from other states be taxed? Should doctors be able to determine whether or not elderly patients are fit to drive? Should the state decide what animals can and can't be hunted? Craig wants to hear from you! Today we take calls from listeners and let them choose the topics they wish to talk about.

The capture of Boston Marathon Bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has sparked new interest in his homeland near the tumultuous Republic of Chechnya. Fiona Hill, Brookings Institution Foreign Policy Senior Fellow and director of the Center on the United States and Europe, details Chechnya's history, its struggle for independence from Russia, and its predominant Muslim population.

Andy Arena; Executive of Director Detroit Crime Commission and former FBI-Special Agent in Charge, stops by the studio to discuss the Boston bombings and any potential trials facing the remaining suspect.

Wayne State University Professor of History Aaron Retish is an expert on Modern Russian History. He weighs in on Chechnya and the regions complicated history.

Philip Potter, Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at the University of Michigan and expert on terrorism, offers his analysis of the Boston bombings.

Christy McDonald of MiWeek, Nolan Finley of Detroit News and Nancy Kaffer of the Detroit Free Press join Craig to discuss the recent developments in the Boston Marathon bombings.

Saeed Kahn, WSU Lecturer and expert on Middle Eastern and Muslim studies, discusses the potential Chechnyan connection to the Boston bombing suspects.

Andrew Arena, Executive Director of Detroit Crime Commission and former FBI Special Agent in Charge, talks with Craig about the Boston Marathon bombings and the developing news surrounding the topic.

Though polls show that the majority of Americans support background checks on people who want to purchase guns, the senate defeated the bill yesterday.

President Barack Obama's update from the White House. Then Craig sits down with Wayne State University dean of the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts and a professor of communication? Matt Seeeger about communication during a crisis like the one in Boston and how different organizations respond. They also take calls from listeners.

Craig recaps last nights State of the Union address and speaks with Rep. Dan Kildee(D-Flint), Dennis Moore, Founder and Director of the Willow Run Tea Party Caucus, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, and Dan Calabrese of the Detroit News to get their reactions to the President's speech.

The USPS will no longer deliver mail on Saturdays, a confidential Justice Department memo revealed that high-level administration officials may order the killing of “senior operational leaders” of al Qaeda and State Sen. Jim Tracy filed an ultrasound before abortion bill. Craig takes calls from listeners and they choose the topic they want to discuss on The Craig Fahle Show.

Craig is joined by Lyke Thompson, Director of the Center for Urban Studies at Wayne State University, William Volz, Professor of Accounting at Wayne State University, and labor historian Mike Smith about the upcoming "fiscal cliff" and how going over it could affect Michigan and the nation.

Craig speaks with Ozzie Rivera, Community School Coordinator for Southwest Solutions, and Rep. Harvey Santana, State Representative for Michigan's 10th District, about the cultural and political implications of the possible Puerto Rican statehood.

What is the "fiscal cliff"? What could happen if we go over it? Craig speaks with Professor Luke Shaefer, Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Michigan, Chris Ruth, Economist and Chief Investment Officer at Comerica Bank, and Brian O'Connor, Personal Finance Editor at The Detroit News, about how the cliff could impact people in Michigan and around the country.

U.S. Ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens was killed along with three of his staff members Tuesday night during an attack by an armed mob on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. The mob was protesting an American-made film which mocks the prophet Mohammed, Islam's founding prophet. Craig speaks with Saeed Khan, Lecturer on Islam and Islamic History at Wayne State University, about the tragedy and takes calls from listeners.

Craig discusses Rep. Akin's decision to keep running and takes calls from listeners.

Craig speaks with Wisconsin Public Radio Assistant News Director Noah Ovshinsky about the tragedy at a Sikh temple in suburban Milwaukee and whether it's time to have a serious gun-control debate in this country. They also take calls from listeners.

Guest Host, Jay Scott Smith, speaks with WDET's Martina Guzman, Pat Batcheller and Deadline Detroit's Jeff Watrick for a look back at the weeks news.

Craig takes listener's calls and is joined in studio by a variety of guests to discuss the Supreme Court's healthcare decision.

Cayla Roberts is one of approximately 800,000 young people who could be affected by the Obama Administration's announcement last week to stop the deportation of young people. Craig sits down with Roberts to talk about her experiences. Roberts came to America from China when she was 14 years old, after being sold to a human trafficker by her father. Nadia Tanova, the director for the National Network for Arab American Communities, also joins in the conversation.

Conservative writer Robert Laurie kicks off a call-in about Presidential Candidates Romney and Obama and their indiscretions as high school students.

Craig Fahle Show listeners weigh in on America's future involvement in Afghanistan

Michigan Chronicle Senior Editor Bankole Thompson joins Craig to talk about an upcoming Civil Rights conference and the Trayvon Martin case.

George Zimmerman is being arraignment today on charges of 2nd-degree murder.

Rick Santorum steps down from the presidential platform Tuesday.

Law Professor Lance Gable talks with Craig about the Affordable Healthcare Act and the hearings that wrapped up yesterday.

Craig is joined by distinguished Law Professor Bob Sedler to talk about the Affordable Care Act to update listeners on the latest news from the hearings.

Wayne State Law Professor Peter Henning joins to discuss the controversy surrounding Florida man George Zimmerman's alleged murder of teenager Trayvon Martin.

In light of recent reports, alleging that a United States Army Sergeant stalked and killed at least 16 Afghan civilians, Craig discusses the timetable of withdrawing U.S. troops from the region and asks listeners to call-in.

Over 400 delegates in ten states turned in their ballots on the biggest day of the Presidential primary.

After Rush Limbaugh's inflammatory remarks about Georgetown Law student Sandra Fluke, Craig consults Wayne State Law Professor Bob Sedler about whether or not the law student could win a slander lawsuit against Limbaugh for his comments.

Amy Miller discusses Google's new privacy policy that will track users' surfing histories.

WDET's Rob St. Mary joins Craig in-studio to discuss last night's Academy Awards.

Craig speaks with Public Campaign President and CEO Nick Nyhart about the United States' current campaign finance system and his nonprofit's efforts to change it.

The Boston Globe Staff Writer Scott Helman joins Craig to discuss the recent book he co-authored, "The Real Romney."

Yesterday's win by the Red Wings set a National Hockey League record for consecutive home wins. Fox Sports Blogger Art Regner talks to Craig about the teams' historic 21-game-long streak.

Craig discusses the recent court appeal to allow voters the chance to decriminalize marijuana with Chairman for the Coalition for a Safer Detroit, Tim Beck.

MetroTimes Movie Critic Jeff Meyers joins Craig to discuss Star Wars 3-D and other re-releases of popular movies in the 3-D format. Craig takes listener calls on whether or not you're excited to see Star Wars again in 3-D.

Wayne State University Lecturer and Professor Dr. Saeed Khan joins the Craig Fahle Show to discuss the latest developments in the U.S. sanctions against Iran.

Proposition 8, the voter-approved state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in California, was struck down as unconstitutional by a 2-1 vote in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In this segment, Craig takes a deeper look at this issue and the court's decision with American Civil Liberties Union LGBT Project Staff Attorney Jay Kaplan. Later in the segment, Craig answers listener calls.

In this segment from BLAC Magazine, Trevor W. Coleman joins Craig to discuss his recent cover story Arab Spring Dreams.

The Super Bowl was this past weekend. Did you catch the plays? Discover a new favorite commercial? Join the conversation by calling-in as Craig and WDET's Pat Batcheller recap the best and worst parts of Super Bowl 2012. Dial 313.577.1019 to share your comments!

Craig speaks with Farmington Hills Harrison Football Coach John Herrington. Herrington is one of three high school football coaches from around the country who have been named as finalists for the Don Shula NFL Coach of the Year Award.

Craig previews Super Bowl XLVI along with Scorecasting author, Tobais Moskowitz.

The Susan G. Komen Foundation made it public this week that it would be stopping all funding to Planned Parenthood. Craig welcomes Lori Lamerand, Michigan Planned Parenthood President and CEO. Craig takes listeners' calls about the decision. Join the conversation at 313.577.1019.

Craig takes calls from listeners reacting to what Mayor Dave Bing talked about with Tell Me More's Michel Martin yesterday on her show. During Martin's visit to Detroit, she hosted Tell Me More from the studios of The Craig Fahle Show.

Craig speaks with former Michigan Republican Party Chair, Saul Anuzis, about last night's GOP Primary in Florida and what the results mean for the party, the candidates and potentially the general election. Craig also has listeners call 313.577.1019 to share their opinions on the outcome.

National Public Radio's host of Tell Me More, Michel Martin, joins Craig to discuss her upcoming visit to Detroit and WDET... tomorrow!

The 22nd annual KIDS COUNT Data Book profiles the status of children on a national and state-by-state basis and ranks states on 10 measures of well-being. In this special segment, available only via web, Craig talks with Jane Zehnder Merrell of the Michigan League of Human Services about the state of children in Michigan.

President Obama gave a speech at the University of Michigan about the rising cost of college tuition and what he wants to do to keep those costs down. Craig will be taking your calls at 313.577.1019.

The Wayne Law Review is hosting a symposium, “National and State Marijuana Reform: The Social, Economic, Health and Legal Implications,” on Friday, January 27th, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in Wayne State University Law School’s Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium. Craig hosts two of the symposium's keynote speakers, former Michigan attorney general Mike Cox and director of state policies for the Marijuana Policy Project Karen O’Keefe.

WDET's Pat Batcheller joins Craig to discuss the announcement that Brewer's Prince Fielder will join the Tigers.

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

Craig speaks with former White House Council of Economic Advisors Senior Economist Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji about what he expects from President Obama's 2012 State of the Union address. Craig and Chatterji also take a special look at Detroit's economy.

University of Michigan Professor of Communications and Political Science Michael Traugott and Wayne State University Journalism Program Director Ben Burns join Craig for a discussion on the South Carolina Primary.

The South Carolina Primary week is off to a great start after a heated CNN debate last night. Craig takes listeners' calls about what they thought of the candidates. Give us a call at 313.577.1019 to join the conversation.

Craig welcomes the Metro Times for their weekly segment. This week, Detroitblogger John with his takeaway from the North American International Auto Show.

Andrew McDiarmid, Policy Analyst for the Center for Democracy and Technology, joins Craig to discuss the SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) & PIPA (Protect IP Act) being debated in Congress today.

Director of Clean Energy Program for the Pew Environment Group Phyllis Cuttino joins Craig to discuss the new fuel economy standards.

Craig is joined by Greg Norwood, a Wildlife Biologist with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The historic delivery of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech as it was given in Detroit, in June of 1963. Dr. King stands not before the Lincoln Memorial, addressing an audience of 200 thousand, but in Detroit two months before, addressing a crowd of 500 thousand...

Michele Norris spoke at Inforum's November 2011 luncheon is speaking in Ann Arbor today in honor of MLK Day, Craig revisits the luncheon interview with Norris, in which they discuss her project, "The Race Card."

Craig takes listeners' calls about the announcement that Manuel "Matty" Moroun and Dan Stemper were both sentenced to jail for not complying with court orders to finish ramps to the Ambassador Bridge.

In this segment, Craig recaps the New Hampshire Primary and its results as well as takes listener calls, specifically asking how Ron Paul Supporters feel today.

Craig speaks with Megan Owens of Transportation Riders United about the announcement of a potential $25 Million grant to fund the Light Rail Project.

Vanity Fair Contributing Writer Brett Berk blogs on car and LGBT-related topics, among others. He joins Craig from inside the 2012 North American International Auto Show to give an update and his perspective on the event's offerings.

Craig meets up with The Detroit Bureau Publisher Paul Eisenstein at Cobo for an update on day one of the 2012 North American International Auto Show.

Craig discusses the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan's lawsuit for equal health care rights for domestic partners.

Craig discusses hydraulic fracturing--or 'fracking'--and its impact here in Michigan with geologist, Hal Fitch, and Clean Water Program Director for The Sierra Club of Michigan, Rita Chapman.

The United States completed its military withdrawal from Iraq last month, followed by reports of increased violence within the country. Saeed Khan, a Wayne State University expert and lecturer on Political Islam and the Muslim diaspora, joins Craig to discuss the issues now facing Iraq, as well as its current direction.

Yemen formed a new government just this past month. Craig speaks with Mujahed Elhady, a leader in Metro Detroit's local Yemeni community, about the direction the country has been taking of late. Among other topics, they discuss the people's disbelief in promises made by President Ali Abdullah Saleh because of his past actions, as well as other significant topics arising from and affecting the Middle East at present.

Former Michigan Congressman Pete Hoekstra speaks with Craig about everything from Michigan Politics to North Korea.

Julia Elliott Stops by The Craig Fahle Show for our regular segment with Metro Parent Magazine. There's a lot of buzz about the Entertainment Software Rating Board targeting the smart phone companies to have universal ratings for apps. That will be part of the discussion as well as the other ratings for movies, games, music. Plus, when is it time for your child to have their own facebook page?

WDET news reporters, Noah Ovshinsky, Martina Guzman, and Rob St. Mary--as well as Michigan Radio Lansing Reporter Rick Pluta--join Craig to review the 2011 year in news.

It's the end of the year, and 2011 was definitely one for the books. So, what really stood out for you? Today, Craig asks listeners for some of their nods for the year's "best of". Who's Metro Detroit's "person of the year"? What was the biggest story of 2011? The best movie? Call 313-577-1019 and voice your end-of-the-year review!

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.

Craig is joined by The Detroit Bureau Publisher Paul Eisenstein to discuss the impact of the SAAB bankruptcy, as well as 2011's vehicle-related contributions, on the automotive world.

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.

Natasha Mozgovaya is the Chief U.S. Correspondent for the Israeli newspaper, Haaretz. She joins Craig in-studio to discuss to her speaking engagement today at the Jewish Community Relations Council luncheon, where she will lead a segment called, "Israel and the Impact of the Arab Spring."

Craig talks to listeners about Lowe's decision to drop its advertising during TLC's reality show, 'All American Muslim.' The chain store withdrew its support from the program after recent outcry from members of a Florida-based Christian group.

After much national coverage on the Waldorf School approach to learning, Craig talks about the possible benefits and draw-backs of a computer-free primary education with local education-instruction experts from Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University.

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.

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.

The Huffington Post's Huffpost Detroit Editor, Simone Landon, joins Craig to talk about the opening of the newspaper's new local bureau.

Craig speaks with retired four-star general, Wesley Clark. Clark recently made headlines when he turned his guns on Mitt Romney, calling him a serial flip-flopper. Clark also has issues with Romney's machinations for veterans' healthcare.

On Monday, the 12-Member "Super" Committee on debt and deficit formally announced its failure to compromise on the nation's debt situation. Earlier in the week, Craig addressed the questions of "What now?" and "What's next?" but now we ask, "What if we do nothing?" Today, Craig is joined by Executive Director of the Concord Commission, Bob Bixby, to discuss what doing nothing would accomplish. An article in the Off the Charts Blog says taking this passive route could reduce deficits by as much as $7.1 trillion.

Craig takes listener calls on the failure of the Super-committee on Debts and Deficit. What's next? What did the President have to say? What do YOU have to say? The number is 313-577-1019.

Craig is joined by Michigan Chronicle Senior Editor Bankole Thompson to discuss his new book, "Obama and Christian Loyalty," and expound on the President's relationship with Christian constituents.

Join WDET's The Craig Fahle Show as a panel of Michigan Republicans review the GOP debate that took place November 9th, at Oakland University.

Jim Hightower joins The Craig Fahle Show to discuss the Occupy movement and corporate citizenship. Hightower recently published an essay for AAN titled, "Occupy Democracy."

The Social Security Administration's Rufus Gaston talks to Craig about the upcoming 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) expected to affect nearly 55 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2012.

PBS News Anchor and long-time presidential debate moderator, Jim Lehrer, joins Craig to discuss his new book, "Tension City: Inside the Presidential Debates, From Kennedy-Nixon to Obama-McCain."

Mark Kantrowitz, Publisher of the FinAid and Fastweb web sites, joins Craig to discuss President Obama's new plan to ease the student loan burden for graduates throughout the country. Craig takes listeners' calls to get community opinions and views.

Political Science and International Affairs Associate Professor Henry Farrell joins Craig from George Washington University to discuss how Europe's debt crisis is affecting the United States.

Craig is joined by WDET's Noah Ovshinsky and MLive' Jeff Wattrick to discuss Occupy Detroit.

Craig takes calls from listeners in the second part of the segment.

Craig speaks with Cleve Jones, the creator of the AIDS quilt.

Craig takes calls about the Federal budget and how cuts are affecting everything from social programs to law enforcement.

Craig speaks with Brian Deese, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, about the President's visit to Lake Orion.

Wayne State University Political Islam instructor, Saeed Khan, discusses the alleged foiled assasination of the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the US, involving Iranians and Mexican drug Lords.

With Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsmans' religion becoming a hot-button topic of the upcoming presidential election, Craig offers listeners a primer on Mormonism.

Detroit Police Officer and blogger, John Bennett, joins Craig to discuss the effects that charging a police officer--in the shooting-case of Aiyana Jones--is having on department morale.

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.”

In an expansion of Tuesday's protest segment on the anti-Wall Street Movement, Craig speaks with WSU Political Science Professor Frederic Pearson and takes listener-calls on comparison of the movement in New York to social unrest around the world.

Steve Jobs, Apple Founder and Computer Technology Pioneer, passed away yesterday at the age of 56 from pancreatic cancer. Craig will be taking your calls to talk about how Jobs changed the way we live.

Craig takes listener-calls, responding to the Occupy Wall Street Movement going-on in New York, and its growth into a wave of protests breaking-out around the world.

Local Yemeni community activist Haroon Mihtar joins Craig.

Activist Larry Gibson talks with Craig on the threat of mountain top removal.

Craig talks with Wayne State University Lecturer Saeed Khan about Middle East-related topics of the United Nations General Assembly session taking place in NYC.

Craig is joined by Dr. Herbert Smitherman--Assistant Dean of Community and Urban Health at Wayne State Medical School--to discuss how proposed budget cuts could affect Medicare & Medicaid social services.

Meredith Kerekes, Chief of Staff for Techtown, speaks with Craig about being one of three Detroit organizations--including MOCAD and Midtown Detroit, Inc.--to receive funds from Art Place.