The Friday Morning Podcast

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, and his Republican grandmother who was present when LBJ signed the Voting Rights Act. Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.    

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.DeadlineDetroit.com.

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

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.

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 fall.   Partners with www.deadlinedetroit.com.

7/17/20 Great interview with Casandra Ulbrich, President of the MI State Board of Education.  Will schools reopen, why is AG Nessel suing the Trump administration, and how you and your dog can become a volunteer search and rescue team.  Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com. Sorry for the poor sound quality of the interview.    

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 upcoming college football season. Partners with www.deadlinedetroit.com.  

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 necessary? What’s the latest at WSU? Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

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 did that work out for them?  Interview with Deanna Barash, Assistant Superintendent of West Bloomfield Public Schools.  Partners with www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

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 www.DeadlineDetroit.com.