The Week That Was on Deadline Detroit

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Allan Lengel, and Jim Nardone talk with attorney Todd Perkins about his bid to become Detroit's next mayor. Perkins spoke Saturday at Thomas Magee's bar in Eastern Market about a range of topics, including policing, crime, development, mental health issues, reparations, and the field of mayoral candidates—among them Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield, whom he has criticized for her comments regarding her role on the board of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, attorneys Mike Rataj and Joel Sklar, Free Press investigative columnist M.L. Elrick, public relations specialist Beverly Watts, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: University of Florida Board of Governors rejects Santa Ono's bid for president; Honeymoon Over. Elon Musk blasts his good buddy President Trump; Ukraine drone strike destroys one-third of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet; GOP State Rep introduces articles of impeachment against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson; U-M Chinese scholar charged with smuggling biohazard through Metro Airport; New poll shows clear frontrunner in Detroit mayoral race; Tulsa announces reparations for 1921 Black Wall Street Race Massacre; and Schmuck of the Week

Host Nancy Derringer talks with PR specialist and former Free Press reporter Darci McConnell; attorneys Joel Sklar, Steve Fishman, and Bill Seikaly; community and labor activist Barb Ingalls; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They discuss:

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with Wayne County Sheriff Ray Washington about the latest with the department. His chief of staff Kevin Tolbert joins in the conversation. The panel also talks with Detroit City Council candidate Whitney Clarke and mayoral candidate John Barlow. They talk about campaign issues including housing and income and the safety of going to a Detroit gas station.

Host Saeed Khan talks with pollster Ed Sarpolus, public relations specialist Beverly Watts, lawyers Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, and Joel Sklar; community and labor activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They discuss: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her comments about habeas corpus; why Joe Biden did not have a PSA test for his prostate; the cruelty of the proposed U.S. budget and its impact on the poor; and the many nominations for Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, and Eric Brown talk with mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins and city council candidate James Harris Jr. Jenkins discusses key issues and shares the story of her 14-year-old brother, who was murdered in Detroit in 1991. Editor’s note: Due to Internet issues, portions of Jenkins' interview were distorted and difficult to hear. We apologize.

Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr., who heads Triumph Church, appeared Friday night on the videocast Detroit in Black and White to discuss his bid for mayor of Detroit. He was asked whether, if elected, he would continue to run his megachurch full time. "I will be a full-time mayor of the city of Detroit, undisputed," he told the show's co-hosts, Adolph Mongo and Allan Lengel. "I will be a mayor 2.0. We have people, as we do now, who handle the day-to-day operations of the church." "But on weekends, as my calendar permits, I will go to church, and if I’m there, I will preach." He also spoke about what motivated him to run for mayor and shared his plans to improve the city.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Jim Nardone talk with former Detroit Police Chief James Craig about why he wants to be mayor. "Coming home to Detroit was a dream come true," he said of becoming chief in Detroit after working in other departments around the country. "But that dream needs to continue, and that's why I'm running for mayor. I'm passionate about public service and I'm excited about the future of this city."

Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Steve Fishman, Joel Sklar and Bill Seikaly, public relations specialist Beverly Watts, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: U.S. and China agree to slash most tariffs… for Now; Trump set to receive luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar as Air Force one replacement/gift; Trump's Middle East visit; India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire after dangerous military exchanges; U-M regent ties to Blue Cross-Blue Shield raises concerns about potential conflict of interest; Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson cleared to be considered for Major League Baseball Hall of Fame and Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the pressing issues of the week. They also talk with: ►Retired Detroit Police investigator Ira Todd and Highland Park Police investigator Everett Monroe II about police methods and their feelings about the hung jury in the trial of the Grand Rapids cop accused of murdering a motorist during a traffic stop. ►Massage therapist Keisha Brooks, owner of The Peace and Harmony Center ►Marc De'Andre of 7Mile Radio

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, public relations specialist and former Detroit Free Press reporter Darci McConnell, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: President Trump says he’s unsure he needs to uphold the Constitution; Canadian prime minister stands up to Trump; Kwame Kilpatrick agreed to campaign for President Trump, hoping to get a pardon in exchange; Mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins employes former Kwame Kilpatrick chief of staff Christine Beatty, who hasn’t paid any of her court penalty to the city of Detroit in 10 years; Court of Appeals rejects Oxford High shooter’s request for resentencing; Santa Ono steps down from U-M. Will his replacement have the backbone to stand up to Trump? Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the pressing issues of the week including a report by WXYZ's Ross Jones about Children's Protective Services failure to protect Kassius Lofton of Flint, who was nearly three years old. He had Down Syndrome and was being physically abused at home. He died. The mother and the boyfriend are charged with murder. They also talk with Detroit City Council candidate Whitney Clarke.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, former Fox 2 anchor Huel Perkins, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: Donald Trump helps Canadian liberal prime minister win; Trump's first 100 Days, Oy! Amazon posts tariff cost on items until White House objects; DOD Secretary ends Ivanka Trump’s signature “Women, Peace, Security Program” for being too woke; Shri Thanedar to face primary opponent; Two Hamtramck City Councilmen living outside the city; Office vacancy rates in Detroit jump. Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: Pope Francis, a Pope for far more than just Catholics; Late night deportations; Mike Duggan “welcomes” opposition’s quest to dig up dirt; Local doctor behind winning bid for RenCen Tower 600; and Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with Chantel Watkins, a Detroit City Council candidate for District 5.

With the help of security cameras, license plate readers, and other technology, "it's almost impossible to commit a crime on the streets of Detroit and really get away with it," says new Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison. "As far as being able to bring justice to crime victims, we're in a much better position to do it," Bettison says in an interview on Face to Face With Adolph Mongo, a special edition of the podcast Detroit in Black and White. Bettison said new technology has helped bring the homicide clearance rate to just short of 100 percent, and about 90 percent for non-fatal shootings.

Marc D'Andre, a citizen journalist and founder of 7Mile Radio, talks about his program and the stories he works on in the city and beyond with "Detroit in Black and White" hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Eric Brown.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, pollster Ed Sarpolus, public relations specialist Beverly Watts, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: White House ignores Supreme Court Order to facilitate return of wrongly deported man; U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens expected to jump into Senate race; Gov. Whitmer's White House visit -- duty or dupe? Pennsylvania Governor’s mansion targeted by arsonist; Harvard risks federal funding by defying administration demands; Adam Hollier and Mike Rogers throw hats into election races; Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, and Eric Brown talk with Detroit City Council candidate Whitney Clarke, who is running for the 5th District. Clarke addresses some pressing issues in the city. The panel also discusses politics in Michigan and D.C.

Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Jalal Abdallah, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; public relations specialist Beverly Watts of BME Consulting, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: President Trump defense chief's war plans discussions on Signal app; The removal of pro-Palestinian protesters; Duggan delivers his last state of the city address as Detroit mayor; Major faw firms decline cases by Trump opponents as they capitulate to White House pressure; Anti-Defamation League urges Trump to retract ambassadorship nomination of Hamtramck mayor; Oscar Winning Palestinian director Assaulted by Israeli settlers, then arrested by Israeli Military; Schmuck of the Week.