Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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