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
"The Week That Was" political dysfunction in Detroit, Macomb County's former clerk, foreclosures and more.
Craig sits down with Nancy Derringer and Violet Ikanomova of Deadline Detroit to talk about the stories that our readers cared about this week.
Distrust, anger, and screaming arguments? Yep...you made it to the Charter Commission meeting.
Craig speaks with Deadline Detroit reporter Violet Ikanomova about the fractured Detroit Charter commission.
What happens next in the Gerrymandering case? And...we discuss some serious political sleaze.
Craig talks with Susan Demas, editor of The Michigan Advance about what happens now that the Courts have ruled that Michigan was illegally gerrymandered after the 2010 elections. Plus, Craig has som…
The Monday Fahles! Trump hits a milestone, and people do odd things when they are in love...
Craig is joined by Greg Bowens and Joel Sklar discuss the news of the week with a satirical slant. Topics this week include President Trump reaching a new milestone...in the number of falsehoods spo…
The Week That Was: the courts whack Republicans on gerrymandering, Warren continues to be weird, and for some reason, we talk about Marion Barry.
Craig sits down with Deadline Detroit staffers Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer to discuss the big stories this week from Deadline Detroit.com
Franklin Graham says Mayor Pete needs to repent for being gay. Maybe it's time for people like Graham to repent for trying to suggest morality belongs to one side of the political equation.
Craig speaks with Methodist Minister and author Jerry Herships about the intersection of faith and politics, and what gets lost when the two mix.
Why exactly are we tight with Saudi Arabia? A discussion on what's happening in foreign affairs.
Craig speaks with Wayne State Lecturer and frequent guest Saeed Khan about the latest developments in global affairs...
We talk about gentrification...but is that the real issue neighborhoods are facing? A new study says we might be focused on the wrong problem.
Craig speaks with William Stancil of the University of Minnesota about his new study that suggests the real problem in America's neighborhoods is not gentrification, but rather a concentration of pov…
Are we on the same page when it comes to fixing the roads? I don't think we are even reading the same book.
Craig talks road funding, and whether the Legislature in Lansing can figure it out.
"The Week That Was" - Mueller, Yzerman, and more! Big stuff.
Craig talks with fellow Deadline Detroiters Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel about the week in news, which of course included the drop of the Mueller report, and news that Steve Yzerman is headed bac…
The Mueller report is out...and it's pretty messy. My initial thoughts.
Craig discusses the fist read through of the redacted Mueller report.
Fox News: feelin' the Bern? Plus, Winter is coming...well, at least the Mueller Report, anyway.
Craig talks about Bernie Sander's appearance on Fox News, about the ACLU lawsuit against 36th district court, and the anticipation of Thursday's release of the most awaited political document in deca…
Grand Rapids is growing...and so is the number of people exposed to lead. Also, Tiger's win at Augusta was big, no matter how you feel about him.
Craig speaks with Nick Manes of Michigan Advance about his story discussing Grand Rapids and what could be a costly fix for an uptick in lead exposure. Also, Craig has some thoughts on Tiger Wood's…
Deadline's "Week That Was": one investigation closes, another one opens.
Craig, Allan Lengel, and Nancy Derringer talk about the big stories that were featured this week on Deadline Detroit.
A crummy weather day, coupled with a visit to the SOS office makes for a somewhat cranky show...but I still think its worth a listen.
Craig discusses the media's reaction to the news that no elected officials or appointees will be charged in the demolition investigation...plus, the Secretary of State is vowing to reduce wait times …
I think I can talk about demolition now. It's about time.
Craig discusses the winding down of the Federal investigation into the city's demolition program, the toll it takes, and what he has learned from the experience.
What's really going on with your recycling program? Also...can we finally admit that teachers are underpaid?
Craig talks with Lester Graham of Michigan Radio's Environment Report about what's going on with municipal recycling programs. How much is actually going to the landfill? Plus, education site Chal…
It's the Monday Fahles, lucky episode #13! Trump, Biden and so much more.
Craig is joined by Dave Frassetto and Vaughn Derderian to break down the week's news...with some fun tossed in.
A new segment! The Week That Was at Deadline Detroit!
Craig speaks with fellow Deadliners Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer about the stories that got your attention this week on Deadline Detroit!
A conversation about what makes good PR...probably the opposite of what happened yesterday for a reporter here at Deadline.
Craig talks with Deadline Detroit's Violet Ikanomova about an interesting interaction with the Detroit Police Department on Wednesday. Plus...you knew it was just a matter of time before Meuller's t…