MichMash Elections Special: Breaking Down the Three Statewide Ballot Proposals
Nov. 5, 2018
Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk with business owners, law enforcement officials — even action stars — about the ballot questions.
Topic
Jobs & the Economy
Battle for Michigan’s U.S. Senate Seat Becoming Political Minefield
Oct. 31, 2018
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) defends seat against GOP rival John James, who says he puts people over party. Surrogates including Trump and Obama are coming to their aid. But third-party hopefuls say only they can bridge the current political divide.
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2018 Voter Guide: Local Races
Oct. 31, 2018
Learn more about the candidates for Macomb and Wayne County Executive, Detroit Public School Board and more.
Bill Schuette Detroit Journalism Cooperative Interview [VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT]
Oct. 31, 2018
Watch and read the full interview with Michigan gubernatorial candidate Bill Scheutte.
Michigan’s 5th State Senate District Race Has Some Dems Considering Voting Red
Oct. 30, 2018
Democrat Betty Jean Alexander’s lack of detail in her policy goals has Republican DeShawn Wilkins eager to compare their experience and ideas.
National Urban Policy Expert Amy Liu Reflects on Detroit’s Revival
Oct. 30, 2018 on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
Liu is in Detroit for the 2018 CityLab conference, an international urban policy forum.
Republican Nominee for Governor Bill Schuette Joins Detroit Today
Oct. 25, 2018 on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
Schuette talks about his plans to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads, health care, education, and takes listeners’ calls.
Race for Congress in Michigan’s 11th Tests Millennial Candidates, Trust in Trump
Oct. 24, 2018
The battle for an open U.S. House seat in Michigan’s 11th district is a millennial microcosm of national races. The major political party candidates are women who’ve never held public office. Many voters in the reliably red district seem unhappy with Trump.
Democratic Nominee for Governor Gretchen Whitmer Joins Detroit Today
Oct. 24, 2018 on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
Whitmer addresses her plans to fix roads, address climate change, and improve education, among other things.
Top Trump Econ Adviser says U.S. will Outlast China in Trade War, should Trim Welfare Funding
Oct. 19, 2018
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow says China will blink first in the ongoing trade war with the U.S. He says U.S. economy is booming while China struggles. Kudlow adds federal spending on food stamps, welfare and the disabled should be trimmed.
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