The Week That Was on Deadline Detroit

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk to prominent Republicans Jason Roe, a political consultant, and attorney Terry Johnson. They talk about President Joe Biden and Donald Trump and their chances of winning Michigan and the U.S. Senate race.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with Stacey "Hotwaxx" Hale, the "Godmother of House Music," and Curtis Chin, author of "Everything I Learned, I learned in a Chinese Restaurant." His parents owned Chung's restaurant in Detroit's Cass Corridor. They also talk with Rebecca Szetela, a commissioner on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, which is working on reshaping voter districts.

Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Joel Sklar, Bill Seikaly and Steve Fishman, Beverly Watts, president of BME Consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Services Department, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about the shameless questions Justice Sam Alito asked during hearing on presidential immunity; Trump's ongoing hush money trial; Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick attends Michigan Trump rally; Michael Moore warns Biden could lose; Campus protests continue, with some police action and violence; Detroit Congressman Shri Thanadar challenges opponent’s campaign signatures; NFL Draft Shatters attendance records; UAW calls for strike authorization vote at Stellantis plant for safety and health concerns; Mel Tucker’s wife files for divorce and Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Jim Nardone and Allan Lengel talk on Thursday's special edition of "Detroit in Black and White" with attorney Vanessa Moss about why she's running for a judgeship in Detroit's 36th District Court. They also talk with Trenton Police Chief Mike Hawkins who provides an update on a cold murder case. For full disclosure, Moss is a regular host on the Saturday's "Detroit in Black and White" videocast/podcast.

Grace Keros, owner of American Coney Island on Lafayette Blvd. in downtown Detroit, talks about her booming business during the NFL Draft last week and credits the city of Detroit and NFL for things going smoothly. She said there were meetings with the NFL and city before the event to make sure all went well.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, author and Detroit radio personality Peter Werbe, Detroit Free Press investigative columnist M.L. Elrick, attorney Joel Sklar, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about the ban of TikTok and regulating social media, University of Michigan protests over the Gaza war; the Supreme Court hears arguments on presidential immunity; the NFL draft and Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with Detroit Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison about the NFL Draft and how pleased the NFL has been. They also talk with Detroit Superfan Marty Greenberg, who evaluates the Detroit Lions' draft picks and what they still need to make it to the Super Bowl. The group also talks with Ahmed Ghanim, a Democrat running against incumbent Congress member Haley Stevens. Ghanim is campaigning on issues including the war in Gaza, health care and immigration.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Jim Nardone and Allan Lengel talk about the NFL Draft, the upcoming presidential race and Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses in a special edition of "Detroit in Black and White."

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with Debbie Kolacki, a retired teacher whose husband Ed died about five years ago from pancreatic cancer. Since then she's been involved with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the Michigan PurpleStride walk which raises money for treatment and research. That event is Saturday, April 27 at the Troy Community Center. The hosts also talk about Donald Trump whining about his trial; the Crumbley case and whether the Renaissance Center should be torn down.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, attorneys Joel Sklar, Steve Fishman and Bill Seikaly; Beverly Watts, president of BME Consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Services Department, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about the latest between Iran and Israel; Will Trump have a meltdown? Will he testify?; Michigan AG Dana essel charges ex-House Speaker Lee Chatfield with theft and corruption; GM's move to the Hudson's Detroit development, what's that about? Leaked New York Times memo directs reporters to avoid list of words in Gaza coverage; and the many Schmucks of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with guests: Kayla DeSnyderDetroiter James CastonguayTravis Wilson II,

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, pollster Ed Sarpolus, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: OJ Simpson and his impact on America and race; Donald Trump and Kari Lake go ambiguous on abortion stance; Could Trump get a hung jury in New York? Was the Crumbley parents' sentence appropriate and did the judge bow to public pressure? Arizona Supreme Court Holds 1864 Near-Total Ban on Abortion Enforceable; Requiem for a Curmudgeon: Reflections on the end of Curb Your Enthusiasm; Schmuck of the Week.

In a special Thursday edition of "Detroit in Black and White," hosts Adolph Mongo and Allan Lengel talk with Reggie Reg Davis, a former Detroit radio personality and ex-Wayne County Commissioner who is working on ways to fight youth violence in the city. Davis lost his 19-year-old brother years ago to gun violence.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk to Kristina Karamo, who was recently removed as chair of the Michigan Republican Party. Karamo says top Republican lawmakers refused to talk to her after becoming the chair, alleging that they were corrupt. She also says:

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Jim Nardone and Allan Lengel talk with Adam Hollier, Democratic candidate for the 13th Congressional District, who argues that Democratic incumbent Congressman Shri Thanedar spends more of his budget on mailings, robocalls and billboards than on staff to serve constituents. Hollier, who appeared Thursday on the videocast/podcast of "Detroit in Black and White" (see show below), says most Michigan Congress members have a staff of 20 or so to serve constituents, but Thanedar only has a few dedicated to constituent services. He accuses Thanedar of being more committed to getting re-elected and spending money promoting himself than on doing his job. Thanedar responded Friday afternoon via email: "Our office is typically staffed with 20 team members including 11 full-time staff, 1 part-time staff, 6 interns and 2 fellows. This staffing level has allowed us to address over 1400 constituent cases with 88% completion rate, and a response time of 24 to 48 hours. "On the legislative front, 17 bills were sponsored in the first 15 months, two of which passed in the house and one signed by President Biden into law, over 300 bills co-sponsored, and we communicated to over hundred thousand constituents on a regular basis. "Additionally, following the 2020 redistricting in Michigan, (My) current district now includes areas previously served by Brenda Lawrence (40%), Debbie Dingell (26%), and Rashida Tlaib (34%). This restructuring led to considerable confusion among constituents, both within and outside our new boundaries. As a result, my office received calls from constituents of neighboring congresswomen and vice versa. To address this, we significantly ramped up our outreach efforts through various media. Which resulted in a quadrupling of constituent calls from January 2023 to January 2024."

Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, Beverly Watts, president of BME Consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Services Department, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: Is it time for a judge to put Trump in jail for violating gag rule? Florida Supreme Court Okays six-week abortion ban, but allows voters final say in November; The truth About Truth Social: big valuation; Israeli strikes kill food aid relief workers; Michigan to lift nation's only ban on paid surrogacy agreements; Israeli parliament seeks to shut down Al Jazeera reporting in Israel; Saying goodbye to John Sinclair: Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with Detroit Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison and former state Sen. Marshall Bullock about anti-crime initiatives; Dr. Jonella Mongo, an educator who talks about books for children including some on Michelle Obama; Congressional candidate Carl Marlinga and Itasha Dotson, owner of Dream Alerts Convenience Store on Gratiot in Detroit.

Hosts Nancy Derringer talks with pollster Ed Sarpolus, lawyers Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: NBC dumps Ronna McDaniel; Poll shows Biden might be improving in swing states; Bridge collapse after ship collision in Baltimore Harbor; Detroit's lame public transportation; State forgives $3.5M loan for Detroit's QLine; Gets ad rights on streetcars in exchange; Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with public relations specialist Karen Dumas about working in the Kwame Kilpatrick and Dave Bing administrations and her thoughts on the Mike Duggan era. They also talk with Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington, who is running for re-election this year, and LaRon Evans, executive director for Metro Youth YMCA and all the programs the program offers for youth including college tours for students.

Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Joel Sklar and Steve Fishman, Beverly Watts, president of BME Consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Services Department, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: Trump warns of bloodbaths; Pence not endorsing Trump; The Donald can’t get surety companies to back his bond in NY; Upcoming vacancy on Michigan Supreme Court as David Viviano won’t seek reelection; Trump suing ABC; Pro-Trump Attorney arrested after thousands of “confidential” Dominion emails released; Schmuck of the Week.