Friday Morning Podcast

30/10/2020

tate Rep. Matt Kolesazr talks about his district, education, free tuition for the kids of fallen police and fire fighters, and his rescue pets. Partners with Deadline Detroit Detroit! https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/interview-with-state-rep-matt-koleszar/s-8muwCUUcMrd

10/30/20 State Rep. Matt Kolesazr talks about his district, education, free tuition for the kids of fallen police and fire fighters, and his rescue pets. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

23/10/2020

Discussion with state Representative Tyrone Carter about COVID, education, policing, and education. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

10/22/20 Discussion with state Representative Tyrone Carter about COVID, education, policing, and education. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

16/10/2020

Discussion with Katelyn Kivel about politics, education, LGBT issues, and Michigan blueberries too. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

10/16/20 Discussion with Katelyn Kivel about politics, education, LGBT issues, and Michigan blueberries too. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

09/10/2020

FMP interviews House Democratic candidate Samantha Steckoff, who is running in the 37th district, which includes the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

10/9/20 The FMP interviews House Democratic candidate Samantha Steckoff, who is running in the 37th district, which includes the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills. Partners with www.DeadlineD

02/10/2020

The FMP talks with Helena Scott about unions, one fair wage, education, her 7th House District, and more. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

10/2/20 The FMP talks with Helena Scott about unions, one fair wage, education, her 7th House District, and more. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

22/09/2020

Friday Morning Podcast has an exclusive interview with former Democratic state Senator Virgil Smith, where he talks about his time in the Senate and in prison, and also talks education and insurance policy. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

9/22/20 Friday Morning Podcast has an exclusive interview with former Democratic state Senator Virgil Smith, where he talks about his time in the Senate and in prison, and also talks education and ins

18/09/2020

Interview with Kelly Connell, who is an elementary school special education para-educator, and leader with Macomb for Kids. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

September 18 2020 The FMP interviews Kelly Connell, who is an elementary school special education para-educator, and leader with “Macomb for Kids. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

11/09/2020

What do ESPs do in a school district and why are they so important? Interview with Roy Freeman, the Michigan Education Association ESP Caucus Executive Board President. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

9/11/2020 What do ESPs do in a school district and why are they so important? Interview with Roy Freeman, the Michigan Education Association ESP Caucus Executive Board President. Partners with www.Dea

04/09/2020

9/4/20 Former goober candidate Shri Thanedar is most likely going to be the next state Representative from the 3rd House District. What are his goals and what does his future Detroit look like? Partners with Deadline Detroit.

9/4/20 Former goober candidate Shri Thanedar is most likely going to be the next state Representative from the 3rd House District. What are his goals and what does his future Detroit look like? Partn

25/08/2020

Interview with Ellen Cogen Lipton, running for State Board of Education.

https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/mi-dem-convention-this-weekend-education-update

8/25/20 Interview with Ellen Cogen Lipton, running for State Board of Education. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

19/08/2020

Interview with Dr. Jimmy Womack regarding what to watch for at the DNC Convention, what it was like to have a PGA tournament in his backyard, his experience helping in the prison community, and his Republican grandmother who was present when LBJ signed the Voting Rights Act. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

8/19/20 Interview with Dr. Jimmy Womack regarding what to watch for at the DNC Convention, what it was like to have a PGA tournament in his backyard, his experience helping in the prison community, an

12/08/2020

State Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Chair of the Detroit Caucus, gives her thoughts on Kamala Harris as V.P., education, and a potential campaign for Detroit Mayor. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

8/12/20 State Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Chair of the Detroit Caucus, gives her thoughts on Kamala Harris as V.P., education, and a potential campaign for Detroit Mayor. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroi

07/08/2020

Interview with Kim Eberhard, an amazing teacher in the East China school district. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

8/7/20 Interview with Kim Eberhard, an amazing teacher in the East China school district. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

31/07/2020

Mark Grebner, pundit, pollster, and list provider, predicts a general election disaster and also offers other political insight. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

7/31/20 Mark Grebner, pundit, pollster, and list provider, predicts a general election disaster and also offers other political insight. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

24/07/2020

Interview w/MSU Trustee Brian Mosallam. He talks about MSU’s culture, his re-election prospects, and whether we will have college football this fall. Partners w/ Deadline Detroit.

7/24/20 Interview with Michigan State University (MSU) Board of Trustee member Brian Mosallam. He talks about MSU’s culture, his re-election prospects, and whether we will have college football this

17/07/2020

Great interview with Casandra Ulbrich, President of the MI State Board of Education. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

10/07/2020

Interview with Jason Strayhorn, who is attempting to earn the Democratic nomination for the State Board of Education. Jason is a radio analyst for MSU football and gives his take on an upcoming college football season. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

7/10/20-Interview with Jason Strayhorn, who is attempting to earn the Democratic nomination for the State Board of Education. Jason is a radio analyst for MSU football and gives his take on an upcomi

02/07/2020

Discussion with Mark Gaffney, a member of the Wayne State University (WSU) Board of Governors and former MI AFL-CIO Prez. Are labor unions helping Black Lives Matter? Are police unions necessary? What’s that latest at WSU? Partners with Deadline Detroit.

7/1/20 Discussion with Mark Gaffney, a member of the Wayne State University (WSU) Board of Governors and former MI AFL-CIO Prez. Are labor unions helping Black Lives Matter? Are police unions necessa

26/06/2020

How will the governor’s school task force announcement affect education this fall? How are suburban schools dealing with COVID-19? One school changed their Indian mascot to a bird mascot—how did that work out for them? Interview with Deanna Barash, Assistant Superintendent of West Bloomfield Public Schools. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

6/25/20 How will the governor’s school task force announcement affect education this fall? How are suburban schools dealing with COVID-19? One school changed their Indian mascot to a bird mascot—how d

19/06/2020

How will cuts to schools affect kids, teachers, and support staff? How are schools planning for the Fall? What are parents concerned about? Interview with Jeff Beal, Superintendent of Jackson County Public Schools. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

How will cuts to schools affect kids, teachers, and support staff? How are schools planning for the Fall? What are parents concerned about? Interview with Jeff Beal, Superintendent of Jackson County

12/06/2020

How are schools preparing for a fall opening and how do schools talk about Black Lives Matter?

6/12/20 How are schools preparing for a fall opening and how do schools talk about Black Lives Matter? A discussion with Ingham County Intermediate School District Superintendent Jason Mellema. Partne

05/06/2020

A Conversation About Race, Education, and Politics in America Partners with Deadline Detroit.

June 4, 2020 Dennis Denno interviews LaMar Lemmons, who is a former MI state Representative, former Chair of the Detroit Public School Board, and current Chief of Staff for State Senator Betty Jean Al

29/05/2020

What is the future of public education in Michigan? Should parents be comfortable to sending their kids to school in the fall? Chris Wigent, the Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA), answers these questions and more. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

May 28, 2020 What is the future of public education in Michigan? Should parents be comfortable to sending their kids to school in the fall? Will school sports be eliminated? Chris Wigent, the Executiv

22/05/2020

Will MI universities open this fall, and what should parents look for from colleges in a COVID-19 world? What is the status of college football? Interview with Jim Cotter, former ED of Admissions and Recruitment at MSU and currently a Director at MSU Athletics. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

5/22/20 Will MI universities open this fall, and what should parents look for from colleges in a COVID-19 world? What is the status of college football? Interview with Jim Cotter, former ED of Admiss

15/05/2020

Bill Ballenger gives his wrap-up of events in Michigan government, and Dennis Denno interviews experts in education and special needs children during the lockdown. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

Bill Ballenger gives his wrap-up of events in Michigan government, and Dennis Denno interviews experts in education and special needs children during the lockdown. Partner with www.DeadlineDetroit.com

08/05/2020

Bill Ballenger gives an update on another week crammed with political news. Dennis Denno interviews Flint educator Ralph Arellano Jr. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

08/05/2020

Bill Ballenger gives an update on another week crammed with political news. Dennis Denno interviews Flint educator Ralph Arellano Jr. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

5/8/20 Bill Ballenger gives an update on another week crammed with political news. Dennis Denno interviews Flint educator Ralph Arellano Jr. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

01/05/2020

Bill Ballenger expounds on the governor's powers and what the next steps will be. Third grade teacher Andy Frankel talks about teaching during COVID19. Partners w/ Deadline Detroit.

Bill Ballenger expounds on the governor's powers and what the next steps will be. Third grade teacher Andy Frankel talks about teaching during COVID19. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

24/04/2020

Operation Gridlock-Freedom or Just Dumb? Interview with Ellen Offen is a former teacher and Advisory Member of Protect Our Public Schools. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

Interview with Ellen Offen is a former teacher and Advisory Member of Protect Our Public Schools. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

27/03/2020

we cast aside the clouds of Coronavirus for a retrospective on the spectacular long distance racing career of someone who just completed her 50th marathon in all 50 U.S. States. Partners with Deadline Detroit https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/march-27-2020

The Friday Morning Podcast casts aside the clouds of Coronavirus for a retrospective on the spectacular long distance racing career of someone who just completed her 50th marathon in all 50 U.S. State

20/03/2020

Interview with state Rep. Jon Hoadley (D-Kalamazoo), Minority Vice Chair of the House Appropriations and House Fiscal Governing Committees who is a candidate for the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI 6). Partners with Deadline Detroit. https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/hope-for-hoadleyupsetting-uptongas-tax-gastronomy/s-xTxEaGmYqXX

3/20/20 Interview with state Rep. Jon Hoadley (D-Kalamazoo), Minority Vice Chair of the House Appropriations and House Fiscal Governing Committees who is a candidate for the Democratic nomination to c

11/03/2020

Discussion about the Michigan Prez Primary and what happens next. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

3/10/20 Discussion about the Michigan Prez Primary and what happens next. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

06/03/2020

Despite all the drop-outs in the past 72 hours, will we actually be the state that decides whether it's Bernie or Joe? MI House Speaker Chatfield (R-Levering) pulls plug on bill that would place a tax proposal to support mass transit in Wayne, Washtenaw and Oakland counties. Interview with Buzz Thomas about Prez Primary in Detroit and Wayne County. Partners with Deadline Detroit. https://soundcloud.com/user-595768561/prez-primary-prestidigitationwork-requirement-repulsedmass-transit-meltdown

3/6/20 Whiplash for political junkies trying to keep track of what MI Prez Primary will really be about. Despite all the drop-outs in the past 72 hours, will we actually be the state that decides whet

28/02/2020

Whitmer pushed fed. judge to rule quickly that work requirement for Medicaid recipients is illegal. Pure MI may be rescued by Legislature. Sen. Ananich’s bill to allow betting on “Historic Horse Races” ekes way out of committee. Senate axes second Whitmer appointment to Natural Resources Commission. CNN-TV hires Abdul El-Sayed as commentator on MI prez primary. Sponsored by Deadline Detroit!

2/28/19 Gov. Whitmer pushed fed. judge to rule quickly that work requirement for Medicaid recipients is illegal. Pure MI may be rescued by Legislature. Sen. Ananich’s bill to allow betting on “Histori

21/02/2020

2/21/20 Prez Debates and MI primary. Potential absentee ballot fiasco. House Dem Leader is accused of being racist and discussion of future House Dem leader. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

2/21/20 Prez Debates and MI primary. Potential absentee ballot fiasco. House Dem Leader is accused of being racist and discussion of future House Dem leader. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

14/02/2020

Huge surge in absentee voting could be a big factor in Michigan’s March 10 prez primary election. Most of state gov. shuts down on Wednesday because of cogeneration plant failure. Mike Bloomberg saturates MI with staff and millions of $$$ in TV ads. Interview with political reporter Beth LeBlanc of The Detroit News. Partners with Deadline Detroit.

Feb 14, 2020 Huge surge in absentee voting could be a big factor in Michigan’s March 10 prez primary election. Most of state gov. shuts down on Wednesday because of cogeneration plant failure. Mike Bl

07/02/2020

Iowa Dem Party prez nomination caucuses a debacle. Trump turns SOTU into a campaign rally, Speaker Pelosi tears up his speech, but Gov. Whitmer restrains herself in her party's response to the prez. Republicans are not up-to-speed in their efforts to unseat U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI 8). Interview with Census 2020 Executive Director Kerry Ebersole. Partners with Deadline Detroit

2/7/20 Iowa Dem Party prez nomination caucuses a debacle. What will happen in New Hampshire Tuesday? Trump turns SOTU into a campaign rally, Speaker Pelosi tears up his speech, but Gov. Whitmer says:

30/01/2020

We discussed Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State speech with Zoe Clark, Program Director at MI Radio. Partners with Deadline Detroit!

1/29/20 We discussed Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State speech with Zoe Clark, Program Director at MI Radio. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

24/01/2020

Anticipation about what Whitmer will say about 'Fix the Damn Roads' in her SoS. First-ever formal legislator-against-legislator sexual harassment complaint filed against Senator Lucido (R-Shelby Twp). Interview with 2018 Dem. goober candidate Shri Thanedar, who is now running for House of Reps in Detroit. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

1/24/20 Anticipation about what Gov. Whitmer will say about 'Fix the Damn Roads' in her State of the State address. First-ever formal legislator-against-legislator sexual harassment complaint filed ag