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On today's show, Two of Michigan's leading voices on Muslim and Islamic communities weigh in on the recent violence and protests in the Middle East and Africa. Wayne State University Lecturer Saeed Khan and Executive Director of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Dawud Walid speak with Craig about the recent issues in the Middle East and the impact it is having on American Muslims. Craig speaks with Brian Dickerson, Jocelyn Benson and Marc Kruman about Wayne State University's upcoming panel discussion on if Democracy can survive Campaign Finance. Governor Rick Snyder recently proposed that health care provider Blue Cross Blue Shield(BCBS) lose it's tax-exempt status, which could mean a $100-million boost in tax dollars for the state. The Affordable Care Act would cause BCBS to lose it's competitive edge as Michigan's "carrier of last resort." Craig speaks with Rick Pluta, Managing Editor at Michigan Public Radio, about Gov. Snyder's proposal and how it could affect BCBS and other health care providers throughout the state. Craig speaks with Andy Hetzel, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Lance Gable, health care law expert and Professor of Law at Wayne State University, about the proposed changes to BCBS and what it could mean for health care in Michigan. Craig speaks with Writer Michael Grunwald about his new book, The New New Deal, which takes a close look at President Obama's stimulus bill. Powered by Design in Detroit and presented by the Detroit Creative Corridor Center (DC3), the Detroit Design Festival is an opportunity to highlight some of the top creative minds and innovators across Southeast Michigan. The event will take place Sept. 19-23 at a variety of locations and venues. Craig speaks with DC3 Director Matt Clayson, Interior Designer Kiana German and Brook Middlecott, the artist behind the 1st Annual Middlecott Sketchbattle Detroit. Craig speaks with Comedian Wanda Sykes about her career in comedy and her work in the LGBT community. Also, The Metro Times stops by for their weekly segment.
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