Conversation of the Day
One Detroit offers exclusive daily interviews and updates on how the community is responding and how to keep your family safe during the COVID-19 crisis.
NEW: Hydrate Detroit’s Demeeko Williams
One Detroit’s Bill Kubota talks with Hydrate Detroit’s Demeeko Williams about water shutoffs.
NEW: COVID-19 Roundtable
Christy, Nolan and Stephen talk about the many changes brought on by COVID-19 and the impact on Detroit, considered a hotspot for the virus.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI 12th District) talks with Nolan Finley, about what her constituents are telling her in the midst of the pandemic.
Kevin Leeser with Operation Face Shield
Christy McDonald speaks with Kevin Leeser, an RN with Operation Face Shield Ann Arbor that’s using 3D printing to make face shields for healthcare workers.
Dana Nessel, Michigan Attorney General
One Detroit’s Christy McDonald talks with Michigan Attorney General, Dana Nessel, about the latest scams people need to watch out for.
Attorney Terry Bonnette on Paid Leave
Bill Kubota interviews attorney Terry Bonnette with Nemeth Law on the changes in paid leave laws because of COVID-19.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on the current Michigan COVID-19 crisis
One Detroit’s Christy McDonald talks with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer about the current Michigan COVID-19 crisis.
Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District
Christy McDonald interviews Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools, about what it has been like to lead the district during the COVID-19 crisis.
Kirk Mayes, CEO of Forgotten Harvest
Kirk Mayes, CEO of Forgotten Harvest, speaks with One Detroit’s Christy McDonald about the food insecurities facing the Metro Detroit area.
Dr. Howard Markel on the historical context of pandemics
Christy McDonald speaks with Dr. Howard Markel, Director of the Center for the History of Medicine at the University of Michigan, about the historical context of pandemics.
A Detroit community coalition holds its first COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
This week a coalition of Detroit area agencies came together to hold a town hall meeting via the internet update the status of public services and public schools.
Pastor Barry Randolph of Detroit’s Church of the Messiah
Stephen Henderson has a frank conversation with Pastor Barry Randolph of Detroit’s Church of the Messiah on how the outbreak is impacting residents in city neighborhoods.
Ron Bartell, owner of Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles
Christy talks with Ron Bartell, owner of Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles on Livernois Avenue, about how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting his business.
Carla Bailo, President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research
Nolan Finley speaks with President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research, Carla Bailo, about the impact COVID-19 has had on Michigan’s automotive industry.
Sandy Baruah, CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber
Sandy Baruah, CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, talks with One Detroit’s Nolan Finley about the impact of the shelter-in-place order.
COVID-19 pandemic & Xenophobia
Instances of hate crimes and anti-Asian sentiment are on the rise in the U.S., as repercussions of the coronavirus outbreak escalate. One Detroit’s Christy McDonald speaks with Roland Hwang, and Richard Mui to learn more.
Nolan Finley with Matt Cullen, CEO of Bedrock Detroit
One Detroit’s Nolan Finley and Matt Cullen, CEO of Bedrock Detroit, discuss supporting small businesses and the impact on Detroit, and the eventual recovery.
Dr. Erin Hunter, Clinical Psychologist Interview
Christy McDonald interviews Dr. Erin Hunter, Clinical Psychologist and Interim-Director for the Center for the Child and Family, the University of Michigan about how families are handling the COVID pandemic.
Ned Staebler, CEO of TechTown Detroit
Christy McDonald talked to Ned Staebler today, CEO of TechTown Detroit.
Gov. Whitmer talks with Christy McDonald on the Coronavirus crisis
Governor Whitmer talks with One Detroit’s Christy McDonald about COVID-19.
Old School Deli Update
One Detroit’s Bill Kubota talked to Steve Morse, owner of the Old School Deli in Roseville, for an update on the business during the pandemic.
Nancy Kaffer talks with Christy McDonald on how life has changed with COVID-19
Christy McDonald talks to Nancy Kaffer, Detroit Free Press about how quickly life has changed in one week.
