10/26/17: Detroit Mayoral Debate Analysis
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The first and only Detroit Mayoral Debate is over. Will it sway Detroiters to vote for Mayor Mike Duggan or for challenger State Senator Coleman Young II? The MiWeek team sizes up the debate and whether there was a clear winner. Episode 626.
Read MoreDecision 2017: Detroit Mayoral Debate
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WDIV-Local 4, The Detroit News and Detroit Public Television hosted Decision 2017: Detroit Mayoral Debate with candidates for mayor of Detroit at 8pm ET on Wednesday, October 25.
Read More10/19/17: Detroit Amazon Bid / Detroit Mayoral Race
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The deadline is Thursday, October 19 for cities to submit their proposals to land Amazon's new second headquarters. The MiWeek roundtable debates Detroit's chances for winning the bid. Episode 625.
Read More10/12/17: Detroit Mayoral Race / Washington Inaction / Lansing Action
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The Detroit Mayoral election is just a few weeks away, and a national news column is singing the praises of Mayor Duggan's accomplishments. The MiWeek team debates if this will have any impact on the election. Episode 624.
Read More9/28/17: Dr. Nikolai Vitti / Maria's Story
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Detroit Schools Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti, discusses the start of the school year, his concerns and the new things he is trying in the district. Episode 622.
Read More9/21/17: Michigan GOP / State Budget Report / Cass Tech Drama Students
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Michigan Republicans are gathering for their leadership conference on Mackinac Island over the weekend. The MiWeek team debates the future of the state GOP party. Episode 621.
Read More9/14/17: Politics in Michigan / MiWeek Headlines / Immigrant Photographer
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There were major announcements from two Michigan politicians this week - U.S. Rep. Dave Trott and Attorney General Bill Schuette. One was a surprise, the other not so much. The MiWeek team looks at the impact on state and national politics. Episode 620.
Read More9/7/17: DACA Decision / Little Caesars Arena Opens
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President Trump says he is phasing out the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program, which protects undocumented immigrants who came to the U. S. as children. We'll have a special One Detroit report on a local rally protesting the president's decision, and the MiWeek team debates the impact on Michigan. Episode 619.
Read More8/31/17: Education in Michigan
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The MiWeek team takes an in-depth look at the state of education in Michigan, from student achievement to teacher improvement and standardized testing. Episode 618.
Read More8/24/17: Iraqi Deportations / Detroit Teachers
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In two special One Detroit reports, we look at the plight of two local Iraqi nationals who are facing possible deportation. Episode 617.
Read MoreVirginia Violence / John Dingell & Detroit River
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The MiWeek team takes an in-depth look at the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend, the fallout from President Trump's response, the protests in Michigan and across the country, and why the anger exists. Episode 616.
Read More8/10/17: Detroit Primary / Trump Supporters / Asian Carp
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Detroit's primary resulted in at least one surprise -- in the City Council race. The MiWeek team takes a look at the results. Plus, MiWeek plays a clip from a recent WDET-FM "Detroit Today" program where Stephen and Nolan talked about respectfully disagreeing with each other on issues and their own unlikely friendship. Episode 615.
Read More8/3/17: Detroit Primary / Wayne County Jail / Water Shut-offs
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Detroit's primary is next Tuesday and key races include the Mayor, City Council and City Clerk. The MiWeek team debates who will be the top vote getters. Wayne County Executive Evans says he will move ahead with negotiations on Rock Ventures' proposal to develop a new justice complex in exchange for the land where the unfinished County jail now sits. The MiWeek team discusses what this means.
Read MoreIraqi Deportation / Governor's Race / Michigan Business Incentives
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A federal judge in Detroit issues a preliminary injunction that gives Iraqi nationals picked up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement more time to appeal impending deportations. In a special One Detroit report, we'll hear from one of the men detained in an Ohio facility and visit with his family in Warren, Michigan. Episode 613.
Read More7/20/17: Regional Transit Plan / Media Credibility
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Christy talks with SEMCOG Executive Director Kathleen Lomako about the push to get input from residents on a long range regional transportation plan. The MiWeek team discusses these latest efforts to improve regional transit in Southeast Michigan. Episode 612.
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