The Week That Was on Deadline Detroit
Every week, the crew from Deadline Detroit breaks down the critical news stories of the week. It's solid analysis mixed with a healthy dose of humor, plus weekly nominees for "Schmuck of the Week."
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 759
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Freep Auto Writer Mark Phelan on the Important Launch of the New Ford Electric F-150
Craig's guest is Mark Phelan, auto critic for the Detroit Free Press. The two talk about the recent launch of Ford's new all electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning. Ford's move to offer an electric v…
The Week That Was - 06/04/2021
Join Host Craig Fahle and his panel as they discuss the big stories of the week. On the agenda this week: Joe Biden tries to strike a deal on infrastructure; the Governor and her team answer quest…
Sarah E. Ray: Detroit's "other Rosa Parks" - A Talk with filmmakers Desiree Cooper and Aaron Schillinger
Craig talks to Desiree Cooper and Aaron Schillinger, the team behind the documentary project "Detroit's Other Rosa Parks". The film tells the story of Sarah E. Ray. According to the filmmakers, "S…
The Week That Was 05/28/2021
Join Craig and his panel of curious and knowledgeable people as they try and pick through the news stories of the week. On the agenda...will the Republicans back an actual investigation into the Ja…
Restaurants Are Preparing to Reopen Fully Soon - What Lessons Did They Take Away From COVID?
Craig speaks with two restauranteurs, Stephanie Byrd of The Block in Midtown Detroit, and Godwin Ihentuge of Yum Village in Detroit's New Center neighborhood. The two discuss the difficulties of th…
The Week That Was - 05/21/2021 - Another Bizarre Week
Join Craig and his panel as they discuss the big stories in the news this week. On the agenda: will there be a commission to look into the January 6th attack on the Capitol; Michigan's schedule for …
The "F" in FOIA is Supposed to Stand for Freedom, not F***!
Craig's guest is longtime Michigan Capitol reporter and former publisher of the Gongwer News Service, John Lindstrom. This week, they discuss Michigan's Freedom of Information Act laws, and the fla…
Rocket Community Fund Partners with Local Non-Profits to Create One-Stop Shop For Residents with Housing Problems
Craig's guest is Laura Grannemann, Vice President of the Rocket Community Fund.
The City of Detroit, Rocket Community Fund and CHN Housing Partners announced recently a $2.2 million in investment …
The Week That Was - 05/14/2021 - James Craig, Republican Infighting, Masks, and Schmucks!
Join Craig and his panel as they discuss the big news stories of the week! Some of the stories n the agenda for the week of May 14th: Liz Cheney is ousted from Republican leadership, while the party …
Barb McQuade on "The Community Policing Innovations Initiative" - Grants to Help Local Police Departments Reform How They Police
Craig's guest is former U.S. Prosecutor, Michigan Law Professor, and MSNBC contributor Barb McQuade. She has been named chair of the Community Policing Innovations Initiative, a new grant program f…
Big Proposed Changes to the Mental Health System in Michigan - Is It Necessary, or a Cash Grab for Insurance Companies?
Craig's guest is Tom Watkins, former Director of the Michigan Department of Mental Healh under former Governor Jim Blanchard. He also served as the director of the Detroit-Wayne County Community Men…
A Conversation with Vickie Thomas, the New Director of Communications for the City of Detroit
Craig's guest is Vickie Thomas, who worked for WWJ Newsradio 950 for 30 years, and was a Detroit media fixture until last week. She chronicled the changes in the city, and saw generations of reporter…
The Week That Was - 05/07/2021 - Republicans Gone Wild!
Join host Craig Fahle and his panel as they discuss the news of the week. This week, we'll dive into the inner workings of the Republican Party, as they work to purge Liz Cheney from leadership; Mit…
What Are NFT's, and Why Are They So Popular?
Craig's guest is Bill Shea, reporter for The Athletic. Bill has covered the business side of sports for many years, previously with Crain's Detroit Business, and now with The Athletic. Recently, h…
The Week That Was - 04/30/2021 - Biden's Speech To Congress, The Republican Response, Rudy G and the FBI, and our Schmuck Nominees!
Join Craig and his panel as they break down the big stories of the week, including President Biden's address to Congress, and the Republican response; Rudy Giuliani's visit from the FBI; fights over …
Michigan's Constitution Needs Some Updates...The Referendum Process is Broken
Craig's guest is longtime Michigan Capitol journalist John Lindstrom, former publisher of Gongwer News Service. They discuss Michigan's referendum law, and how it allows a small percentage of voters…
A Conversation with Darci McConnell of the Grosse Pointe Park City Council
Craig's guest is Darci McConnell, longtime communications professional and journalist, who was appointed to the Grosse Pointe Park City Council in November of 2020. She is now seeking a full term on…
The Week That Was - 04/23/2021 - The Chauvin Verdict, Covid, Whitmer's Travels, Detroit Politics and Schmucks
Join Craig and his pundits of the round table as they break down the big stories of the week. This week, they discuss the aftermath of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, and other recent cases …
April is Stress Awareness Month - How to Cope in These Bizarre Times
Craig's guest is Dr. Charlie Bloom, Chief Medical Officer for Health Alliance Plan of Michigan. The two discuss the elevated stress levels many of us are feeling in the wake of the Pandemic, and str…
The Week That Was 04/16/2021 - Guns, Cops, Covid, and Schmucks.
Craig and his panel will break down the big stories of the week, including the ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin, accused of murdering George Floyd; another police shooting in Minnesota has the communit…