1/21/21: One Detroit – Post-Inauguration / Dr. Amy Cooter / Brenda Lawrence / Student Reporting Labs

Jan 21, 2021

Post-Inauguration Roundtable Yesterday, we saw a peaceful transition of power as Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46^th President of the United States. Christy, Stephen, and Nolan talk about the expectations for the new administration and the increasing turmoil in the Republican party. Also discussed: former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s commutation by former President Trump.

Prognosis on Extremism One Detroit’s Will Glover follows up with Dr. Amy Cooter at Vanderbilt University who studies domestic militias and their motives. She talks with him about ongoing concerns about violence from fringe groups over the election results.

Impeachment and Security Concerns in D.C. Featured on American Black Journal, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence joined BridgeDetroit’s Orlando Bailey to talk about the next steps when it comes to the impeachment process.

Students’ Messages to the New Administration Michigan students from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs have been sharing their school experiences and stories that are important to them. This week, they share which important issues they want President Biden to take on for the next 4 years.

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