Election 2020: Macomb County
One Detroit kicks off Detroit Public Television’s Election 2020 coverage with a special report from our first community conversation in the city of Warren. Plus, Christy, Stephen and Nolan talk about the significance of Macomb County in next year’s election and what we can expect to happen in Michigan leading up to the March primary.
12/5/19: One Detroit – Election 2020 / State of the Region Report / Better Made potato Chips
One Detroit kicks off Detroit Public Television’s Election 2020 coverage with a special report from our first community conversation in the city of Warren. Plus, Christy, Stephen and Nolan talk about the significance of Macomb County in next year’s election and what we can expect to happen in Michigan leading up to the March primary.
12/8/19: American Black Journal – Detroit Youth Choir / DAPCEP
Stephen talks with Detroit Youth Choir Manager LaVell Nero, Theater Coach Kyle Sammy, and DYC member Imari Carl about the group’s sudden rise to fame as runners up on “America’s Got Talent.” We’ll hear what’s next for the choir. Plus, we’ll learn what’s new for students enrolled in the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program — or DAPCEP — as they explore the STEM careers of the future.
“My Girl” 55th Anniversary
The song that first put Motown’s Temptations at the top of the charts turns 55 years old. Cheryl Ruffin Robinson, David Ruffin‘s Daughter and LaMont Robinson, Founder & CEO, National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame are here to talk about the anniversary celebration for “My Girl.”
Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles
Stephen talks with former Detroit Lions cornerback Ron Bartell, owner of the popular Detroit restaurant Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles, about the growing restaurant scene in the city and the challenges in the industry of finding and keeping good staff.
11/26/19: One Detroit – Places of One Detroit
This episode takes a special look at some of the venues One Detroit has visited over the past year of production. Christy talks with the owners/general managers.
12/1/19: American Black Journal – “My Girl” 55th Anniversary / Detroit Restaurant Business
The song that first put Motown’s Temptations at the top of the charts turns 55 years old. Two of the original group members’ children and the founder of the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame are here to talk about the anniversary celebration for “My Girl.”
Web Exclusive: Interview with TechTown President & CEO, Ned Staebler
TechTown President & CEO Ned Staebler talks with Christy McDonald in this One Detroit Web Exclusive.
Meals on Wheels
Ronald Taylor, CEO of the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, fills Stephen in on the agency’s Holiday Meals on Wheels program and their many other services for seniors.
Detroit Public Schools Community District Changes
Christy talks with Chalkbeat Detroit Bureau Chief Lori Higgins about her report on proposed changes in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
2019 Detroit Reinvestment Index
The non-profit organization Detroit Future City releases its 2019 Detroit Reinvestment Index, showing how national business leaders, Detroiters and suburbanites perceive the city. DFC Executive Director Anika Goss talks about the findings.
The Regional Transit Debate
Nolan and Stephen debate the pros and cons of a new regional transit plan that could make it on next year’s ballot.
