Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

The Don Was Motor City Playlist; Burnout Is A Work Problem And Fixing It Starts With Your Boss Apr 02, 2021

In this hour Stephen Henderson talks with WDET's own Ann Delisi about the new show The Don Was Motor City Playlist which is coming to WDET April 16th. Plus, Olga Khazan of The Atlantic on her recent piece about coping with burnout and how alleviating burnout needs to start with your work environment.

Senator Debbie Stabenow; A Look At Dan Gilbert's $500M Investment in Detroit Neighborhoods; COVID Update Apr 01, 2021

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Senator Debbie Stabenow about her work to support behavioral health clinics, Louis Aguilar of Bridge Detroit talks about Dan Gilbert's massive new investment plan for Detroit neighborhoods and Dr. Paul KIlgore stops by for an update on COVID-19, which is back on the rise in Michigan.

Teacher Turnover In MI Schools; Detroit Promise Coming Up Short For Some of City's Students Mar 31, 2021

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Chalkbeat reporter Koby Levin and Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono about the high turnover rate of Michigan teachers. Then, Detroit News higher education reporter Kim Kozlowski joins the show to talk about the impact of the Detroit Promise program and why it's coming up short for some students.

Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin; Gun Law Reform Reignited After Two Mass Shootings Mar 30, 2021

In this hour Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin joins Stephen Henderson to discuss her thoughts on confronting and combatting domestic terrorism. Plus, Giffords Law Center Executive Director Robyn Thomas and Emily Durbin of the Michigan Chapter of Moms Demand Action talk about how the recent shootings in Atlanta and Boulder have reignited the collective conversation around meaningful gun law reform legislation.

State Senator Stephanie Chang; ACLU of Michigan on Voter Suppression Mar 29, 2021

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with State Senator Stephanie Chang about two big issues: the rise in violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic, and the growing sentiment toward voter suppression that is happening in Lansing. Plus, ACLU lawyer Merissa Kovach on voter suppression in Michigan.

Author Heather McGhee on "The Sum of Us" Mar 26, 2021

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Heather McGhee whose new book "The Sum of Us" examines the ways that systemic racism holds all Americans back from economic growth and prosperity.

Walter Isaacson on new book “The Code Breaker” Mar 25, 2021

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Walter Isaacson about his new book “The Code Breaker."

Former Senator Carl Levin Recounts Storied Career In New Book; Congressman Dan Kildee Mar 24, 2021

In this hour, Stephen Henderson speaks with former Senator Carl Levin about his new memoir “Getting to the Heart of the Matter: My 36 Years in the Senate." Plus, Congressman Dan Kildee joins to discuss the latest news from Washington.

Law Professor and Author Amanda Tyler On New Book About Ruth Bader Ginsburg Mar 23, 2021

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Amanda L. Tyler, Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, co-author of the new book “Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue” with late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

NPR's Don Gonyea and Washington Post Columnist EJ Dionne Mar 22, 2021

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with WDET alum and NPR Political reporter Don Gonyea and EJ Dionne of the Brookings Institution and the Washington Post about Biden era politics.

Harvey Ovshinsky; WDET's Chris Campbell Mar 19, 2021

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Harvey Ovshinsky about his new book "Scratching the Surface," and then WDET's Chris Campbell joins for a conversation about Detroit's historical musical legacy.

Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson; Governor Gretchen Whitmer Mar 18, 2021

In this hour, Stephen Henderson speaks with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson about sunshine laws and government transparency in Michigan, plus Governor Whitmer on COVID cases, nursing homes and vaccine distribution.

Senator Gary Peters; What the Pope’s Visit to Iraq Means for Metro Detroiters Mar 17, 2021

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Senator Gary Peters and then Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi, spiritual leader of the Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights and Rev. Fawaz Kako, pastor of St. George’s Chaldean Catholic Church in Shelby Township, vicar general of the Eparchy of St. Thomas, the Chaldean diocese based in Southfield that covers the eastern half of the United States. They discuss the impact of the Pope's visit to Iraq last week.

Nobel Laureate and NYT Economics Columnist Paul Krugman Mar 16, 2021

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Paul Krugman Nobel Laureate, op-ed columnist for the New York Times where he covers macroeconomics, trade, health care, social policy and politics. He’s also the author of more than 20 books including “Arguing with Zombies” which is now available in paperback.

The Impact of COVID Relief Package on Childhood Poverty in Michigan Mar 15, 2021

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Michigan League for Public Policy President & CEO Gilda Jacobs talk about the impact of the new COVID relief package on childhood poverty in Michigan.

Gender Parity in Biden Cabinet Mar 12, 2021

In this hour Jake Neher speaks with Karen Beckwith and Meghanlata Gupta about the historic nature of female representation within the Biden cabinet.

Dr. Khaldun on COVID in MI; State Senator Jeremy Moss on LGBTQ+ Protections Mar 11, 2021

In this hour Jake Neher speaks with Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan Chief Medical Executive, about one year of COVID in Michigan. Plus, State Sen. Jeremy Moss, a Democrat from Southfield representing Michigan’s 11th Senate district, on the legislation he is sponsoring to expand the state’s Civil rights law to include LGBTQ protections.

One Year Since First COVID Cases Confirmed in MI; What You Can Do Once You're Fully Vaccinated Mar 10, 2021

In this hour Jake Neher speaks with Dustin Walsh of Crain's Detroit Business about the last year of pandemic life in Michigan. Plus, Lena Sun of the Washington Post on the CDC's new guidelines about what is permissible once you're fully vaccinated.

MI SOS Jocelyn Benson on Election Audit; Detroit Mayor Duggan Passes On First Shipment of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Mar 09, 2021

In this hour Jake Neher speaks with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson about the results of the 250 audits performed around the state regarding the November election results and then Chad Livengood of Crain's Detroit Business on his latest story which looks at why Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan decided to forgo the first shipment of Johnson & Johnson vaccines for the city of Detroit.

RIP Michigan's Eternal General Frank Kelley; Author Mikki Kendall on Creating Inclusive Feminism Mar 08, 2021

In this hour Stephen Henderson remembers Frank Kelley, Michigan’s journeyman attorney general, with current attorney general Dana Nessel and Rick Pluta of the Michigan Public Radio Network. Plus, author Mikki Kendall on how women’s history often misses the contributions and experiences of women of color.

Detroit Community Schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti; NYT's Jessica Bennett on Reappraising Women in New Era of Nuance Mar 05, 2021

Detroit Schools superintendent Nikolai Vitti joins Stephen Henderson to talk about managing schools during the pandemic, and then New York Times Editor at large Jessica Bennett joins to talk about why now is the right time to reconsider the way media treat female pop stars like Britney Spears. Have we learned the right lessons?

What We Get Wrong About Poverty Mar 04, 2021

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Mark Rank, professor of social welfare at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis and co-author of the new book “Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty."

Kids and Vaccines; Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Mar 03, 2021

In this hour, Stephen Henderson speaks with Veronica McNally, a Michigander and member of the CDC committee that voted on the emergency use approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, about the future of vaccinating our young people. Plus, Andre Perry of Brookings on his new paper which takes a critical look at student loan forgiveness policy proposals and what many fail to take into consideration.

Rep. Andy Levin; Dr. Sam Mossallam on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Mar 02, 2021

Congressman Andy Levin joins Stephen Henderson to talk about the COVID relief bill in Washington, the idea of a $15 minimum wage and whether the Senate should still require supermajorities to pass major legislation. Then, Dr. Sam Mossallam of Henry Ford Health System joins Henderson to talk about the arrival of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and how it will help his efforts reaching those in underserved communities.

2020 Election Conspiracy Theories Echo Centuries-Old Resistance to Black Voting Feb 20, 2021

Staff writer Vann R. Newkirk II talks about his piece in the Atlantic's "Inheritance" project titled “American Democracy Is Only 55 Years Old—And Hanging by a Thread.”

The Election That Could Break America Oct 15, 2020

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Bart Gellman of The Atlantic about what could happen in November depending on the outcome of the election.

Michigan Militia Plot: The Roots Of Rightwing Terror in America Oct 09, 2020

After 13 people were charged by federal and state authorities for plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, attack law enforcement and the Capitol in Lansing; guest host Russ McNamara speaks with a reporter on the raid that led to the arrests, an author who has documented the rise of militias in Michigan and the president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, which has sued to stop the enforcement of Whitmer's COVID-19 related executive orders.

Portland Protests and History of Facism Jul 28, 2020

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with independent Portland journalist Tuck Woodstock about the protests in that city and how federal troops are increasing in force numbers, Detroit News crime reporter George Hunter weighs in on how things could look in Detroit if federal troops come here and Yale Professor Jason Stanley talks about the roots of fascism in Europe and what fascism looks like in America 2020.

Mourning Those We've Lost May 04, 2020

A special hour of Detroit Today where Stephen Henderson invites callers to participate in an hour of commemorating the lives lost in and around Detroit by telling the stories of those who have died. Local therapist Rebecca DeRaud joins Stephen for the hour.

Proposed Airline Bailout; Plan to Send Americans Stimulus Checks Mar 23, 2020

Stephen Henderson speaks with Reuters aviation, autos, and transportation reporter David Shepardson about the proposed airline bailout. Derek Thompson of The Atlantic joins Stephen Henderson to talk about the idea of sending most Americans stimulus checks.

DIA Director on Millage Renewal; Previewing Michigan's Primary Election Mar 09, 2020

DIA Director Salvador Salort-Pons joins Stephen Henderson to talk about the museum's request to renew its ten-year millage. And a panel of Metro Detroiters talks about how different groups of voters around Southeast Michigan are viewing the presidential election a day before Michigan's primary.

State House Speaker Lee Chatfield; Dan Gilbert's Stroke Recovery Feb 17, 2020

Stephen Henderson speaks with Speaker Chatfield about roads, the budget, transit, and more. And Crain's Detroit Business Senior Editor Chad Livengood got the first interview with Gilbert after his stroke -- we hear parts of that conversation and Livengood talks about what we learned.

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell; Property Tax Assessments Lawsuit Feb 14, 2020

Rep. Dingell discusses the dismal mood in Washington D.C. post-impeachment, the controversy surrounding President Trump and the DOJ, her effort to stop allowing Iowa and New Hampshire to hold the first-in-the-nation nominating contests, and more. And Stephen Henderson speaks with the attorneys who are suing the city over property tax assessments in the years following the Great Recession.

Oscars Wins and Snubs and Update on Michigan Auto No Fault Overhaul Feb 10, 2020

In this hour, Stephen Henderson speaks with Detroit News Film Critic Adam Graham about the Detroit moments of the Academy Awards and the night's big winners and snubs. Plus, Crain's Detroit Business Senior Editor Chad Livengood on when Michigan's auto insurance overhaul is rolling out.

Post House Impeachment Vote Recap Dec 19, 2019

In this hour Stephen talks about the impeachment vote in the House last night, and what's next in the impeachment proceedings. He is joined by Senator Debbie Stabenow and conservative political consultant Matt Resch.

Ron Fournier and "The Perfect Human" Nicklas Lidstrom Dec 16, 2019

In this hour, Ron Fournier, president of the Truscott Rossman PR firm and former publisher of Crain’s Detroit Business; and legendary NHL defenceman Nicklas Lindstrom.

Five Years Since Detroit Emerged From Bankruptcy Dec 11, 2019

In this hour, a conversation with former Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr, Detroit Chief Financial Officer Dave Massaron, Wayne State University Law Professor and Director of the Damon J Keith Center for Civil Rights Peter Hammer and former Detroit Retired City Employees Association Shirley Lightsey.

Barb McQuade on Articles of Impeachment Dec 10, 2019

In this hour, a special announcement from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on articles of impeachment, and then University of Michigan Law Professor and Former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Barb McQuade joins Stephen to unpack the implications of the announcement by Congress.

State of the Region, Attorney Ben Crump and Director of a College Documentary Dec 06, 2019

In this hour, Stephen Henderson speaks with Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah about the state of the region and regional transit, plus WDET's Jake Neher speaks with attorney Ben Crump about his work to address environmental racism and documentary filmmaker Jaye Fenderson talks about her newest work called "Unlikely."

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, Impeachment Update and Why Sen Kamala Harris Dropped Out Dec 05, 2019

In this hour, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel joins Stephen to recap his County address last night, Michigan State University Constitutional Law Professor Brian Kalt weighs in on the impeachment hearings and Gen Senior Writer Andrea Gonzalez-Ramirez talks about the implications of Senator Kamala Harris dropping out of the presidential 2020 race.

Richard Primus on Impeachment and Author David Kirp on College Dropouts Dec 04, 2019

In this hour, Stephen Henderson speaks with University of Michigan Law Professor Richard Primus ahead of the House Judiciary Impeachment Hearings. Plus, UC Berkeley Professor and Author David Kirp joins Stephen to talk about his new book "The College Dropout Scandal."

News Organizations Going Nonprofit; News Cycle is Making Us Sick Dec 03, 2019

Stephen Henderson speaks with Fraser Nelson, VP of Business Innovation at the Salt Lake Tribune, which recently decided to become nonprofit. And experts talk about the ways the news cycle affects our mental and physical health.

Answering Questions About Michigan's New Marijuana Market Dec 02, 2019

Stephen Henderson speaks with Crain's Detroit Business reporter Dustin Walsh and cannabis attorney and activist Matt Abel about the launch of retail marijuana sales in Michigan and what happens next.

Gratitude for Differences Nov 27, 2019

In this hour, Stephen Henderson is joined by Satori Shakoor, host of WDET's Twisted Storytellers podcast, Dave Garcia, Executive Director of Affirmations and Osama Siblani, publisher of Arab American News.

Center Line and Community Spaces Nov 26, 2019

In this hour, Stephen Henderson speaks with Center Line Downtown Development Authority member Jan Ornsten and Mayor Bob Binson about the role of community spaces in Center Line. After that, CityLab Executive Director David Dudley joins Stephen for a conversation about the role of community gathering spaces in cities throughout the nation.

The State of Organized Labor and State Sen. Mallory McMorrow Nov 25, 2019

In this hour, Stephen Henderson speaks with longtime labor and political activist Frank Joyce about the recent UAW corruption scandal. Plus, State Senator Mallory McMorrow on recent name-calling in Lansing and tax incentives.

UAW, Impeachment and A Gallery Opening Nov 22, 2019

In this hour, WDET's Jake Neher fills in for Stephen Henderson. Neher speaks with Reuters Reporter David Shepardson about the UAW and public testimony in Washington DC. Plus, photographer Kenny Karpov stops by WDET to talk about his upcoming exhibition.

Impeachment Through A Historical Lens and New Mayors in Eastpointe and Livonia Nov 18, 2019

In this hour, Jake Neher speaks with Jeffrey Engel, author and director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University about impeachment. Plus, conversations with Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens and Livonia Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan.

Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell and John Truscott and Ron Fournier Nov 14, 2019

In this hour, Stephen Henderson speaks with Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell about their thoughts on the first day of public testimony in the impeachment inquiry. Plus, John Truscott and Ron Fournier weigh in on the topic as well.

Congressman Dan Kildee and University of Michigan Education Dean Elizabeth Moje Nov 13, 2019

In this hour, Stephen Henderson speaks with Congressman Dan Kildee about the public testimony planned for this week. Plus, University of Michigan Education Dean Elizabeth Moje stops by the WDET studio.

Healthcare: Open Enrollment and Proposals To Overhaul ACA Nov 12, 2019

In this hour, Stephen Henderson speaks with Washington Chief Correspondent with Kaiser Health News Julie Rovner and creator of ACAsignups.net Charles Gaba about open enrollment and what it would mean to overhaul Obamacare.

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