Host Nancy Derringer talks with guests, former WXYZ investigative reporter Jim Kiertzner, attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, Joe Sklar and Todd Perkins; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: Trump nominee confirmation hearings; The Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal; Attorney General Merrick Garland simply messed up by moving so slow. Crumbley attorney claim...
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo and Allan Lengel talk to Richard Wershe Jr., aka, "White Boy Rick," about his cannabis distribution business, "The 8th by White Boy Rick," more than three years after he launched it. Wershe, 55, started the business after he was released from prison in July 2020. The hosts also talk with Brianna Simpson, who runs a Detroit nonprofit, The Mothercraft Institute, which trains 'doulas," birth professional who help families have safe, healthy and posit...
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Marc D’Andre, a community reporter who operates “7 Mile Radio," and Detroit Ombudsman Bruce Simpson talk about Michigan politics, children going missing and more.
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk about the legacy of the late President Jimmy Carter.
Jan 09, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with Martin Drouillard, host of the 'Taylor Uncovered Podcast," who discusses the tow truck scandals in Taylor and the political landscape there. They also talk with Marc D'Andre, a community reporter who operates "7 Mile Radio."
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with Anthony Browder, author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and an educational consultant, who has been to Egypt 68 times. He talks about that country's history and the archeological digs he's been involved with. The hosts also talk about the most important events of 2024. Browder will be speaking Sunday at Detroit Unity Temple at 17505 2nd Ave. in Detroit at 10 a.m. At noon, he'll be doing a workshop and a book signin...
Dec 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Saeed Khan talks with guests, Detroit Free Press investigative columnist M.L. Elrick, attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about the Top Schmucks of 2024 (Besides Donald Trump); House Ethics Report exposes Matt Gaetz for alleged state law violations involving minors; Biden commutes 37 of 40 Federal Death Row sentences; Honda and Nissan Annou...
Dec 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with George Jackson, the former President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, and board member of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. He talks about development in Detroit under his watch and why he doesn't get the credit he deserves. He also talks about the FBI's search to determine if more than William Smith, the CFO, was involved in the theft of $40 million from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. Th...
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone discuss the issues of the week on our Friday night podcast.
Dec 21, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Saeed Khan talks with Sam Robinson, a former Axios reporter and author of Substack's "Detroit one million;" attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They'll talk about: Ukraine assassinates top Russian general; Disney/ABC News Settles Defamation case with Donald Trump; Trump and Elon Musk objections threaten government shutdown before Christmas; BBC R...
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Allan Lengel, Vanessa Moss and Jim Nardone talk about the media in Madison, Wisconsin and a shooting at a Detroit gas station.
Dec 19, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the gubernatorial and mayoral races and how Mayor Mike Duggan's decision to run as an Independent could change the landscape of Michigan politics.
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Saeed Khan talks with entrepreneur Myles Wilson, 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 : Syrian rebels oust Assad; Civil suit accuses Jay-Z of underage sex as Diddy scandal grows; United Healthcare CEO’s murder suspect arrested; Michigan Democratic leaders criticize Mike Duggan for running as Independent for Governor; Detroit City Council President Mar...
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with pollster Ed Sarpolus about what comes next for the Democrats and Republicans in the state and what Mayor Mike Duggan is doing to generate support around Michigan. They also talk about the Detroit mayoral race in 2025.
Dec 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Saeed Khan talks with former Axios reporter Sam Robinson, who is author of Substack's "Detroit one million;" attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: President Biden's pardon of son Hunter; Mayor Mike Duggan announc...
Dec 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison made it clear Saturday his department won't be involved in the mass deportation of immigrants President elect-Donald Trump has been advocating. "The Detroit Police Department has a job to do, and our job is not immigration, and so we're not doing immigration enforcement," Bettison said during an appearance Saturday morning on the podcast, "Detroit in Black and White. Bettison also talks about other pressing issues with hosts Ado...
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone discuss the latest news.
Nov 30, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Saeed Khan talks with attorneys Steve Fishman, Joel Sklar and Bill Seikaly; community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah; Trump announces tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Imports; Judge consider Ethan Crumbley’s request for new sentence; Monroe County Commissioner will begin new term in prison; Walmart dumps DEI programs and LGBTQ+ products after conservative backla...
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about what the Dems need to do to get their mojo back; are college athletes making too much? And holiday activities at Michigan Central Station.
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the change in Washington and if it's good thing. They also talk about education.
Nov 22, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; Beverly Watts, president of BME consulting and former director of Wayne County Public Service Department, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about: Do Democrats need to start playing rougher to compete and win? Biden sends U.S. missiles to Ukraine, escalating the war; ICC issues arrest warrants for Bibi Netanyahu and Yoav Gal...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with newly elected school board member Monique Bryant.
Nov 16, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown discuss the city's school system and the mayor's race.
Nov 16, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Saeed Khan talks with Republican strategist Jason Roe, entrepreneur Myles Wilson, 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 Donald Trump's crazy appointments; is he trying to scare us? Trump's plans to purge generals; Replacing Mayor Mike Duggan; Tough act to follow? Some Dearborn residents show remorse after Trump Win; Racist messages target Bla...
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with Republican political strategists Jason Roe about the presidential race in Michigan and why Republican Mike Rogers lost out to Elissa Slotkin in the Senate race.
Nov 09, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with Democratic Congressional candidate Carl Marlinga, who discusses the negative ads against him, how he'd deal with the backlog of immigrant cases and the question over his opponent's actual residence. They also talk with Detroit School Board candidate Monique Bryant. Eric Brown, an advocacy for literacy, joins in that interview.
Nov 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the endless political ads. They can't wait for them to end. They also predict who will win the presidential race. They also see the possibility of mainstream Republicans forming a third party if Donald Trump wins.
Nov 02, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast As we enter the final countdown, Host Saeed Khan talks with pollster Ed Sarpolus, 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'll talk about: Homestretch for the elections: Trump's controversial MAGA rally at Madison Square Garden; Arab and Muslim leaders endorse Trump at Novi Event; U.P. election officials removed over plan to hand-count votes. Mayo...
Nov 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Gardens, and whether Trump really wants to win.
Oct 31, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
