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Am I Right?
With weekly episodes taped in the studios of Detroit Public Television, Am I Right? examines issues such as public school funding, taxes, crime, politics and business development. Am I Right? has been replaced by MiWeek.
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Episode 910 Air Date: 3/16/2012
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: The big topic in local news this week is the consent agreement that Governor Rick Snyder presented to the city of Detroit. Mayor Dave Bing and the City Council could be looking at their last chance to avoid a complete takeover.
Topic 2: It’s another week, and another twist in the Republican Presidential Primary. Rick Santorum swept the South on Tuesday, and that could make him a contender for Mitt Romney’s frontrunner status.
Topic 3: President Barack Obama’s approval rating has gone down this week, as gas prices continue to go up. Obama’s opponents think that those rising prices will cost the President support among money-conscious voters.
Watch Weekly Discussion.
Newsmaker Interview:
Tupac Hunter, State Senator from Detroit’s 5th District, is a vocal opponent of Governor Rick Snyder’s proposed consent agreement with the city. He joins Nolan and Debbie to discuss the proposed agreement, and why Democratic State Senators are opposed to it. Watch Interview Segment.
This is the final episode of Am I Right? In this special final segment:
Nolan and Debbie say goodbye to Am I Right?, say thank you to all of our viewers, and tell you what is coming next: a new public affairs program called MiWeek, premiering next week in the same time slot. MiWeek will be hosted by veteran Detroit news anchor Christy McDonald, and will feature Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson, as well as frequent guest segments with Debbie Dingell.
Watch Nolan and Debbie say Goodby!.
Episode 909 Air Date: 3/9/2012
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: Mayor Dave Bing wants $150 million from Governor Snyder. But the city likely will not get any funds from the state without a credible deficit reduction plan.
Topic 2: On the same day the Mayor gave his State of the City speech, we learned that the city is still having trouble spending federal grant money. $20 million for home demolition is in danger of being lost because the city has not put it to use.
Topic 3: Gas prices seem to be going higher by the day, and are dangerously close to $4 a gallon locally. The time is over for playing the political blame game, and the discussions should instead be about real solutions.
Topic 4: Tensions continue to build in the Middle East, with Israel and Iran seemingly headed for a showdown and Syria ready to explode. Meanwhile, President Obama is warning Republican presidential candidates not to beat the drums of war for political gain. Watch Weekly Discussion.
Newsmaker Interview:
Bob Ficano, Wayne County Executive, gave his State of the County address last week amid much talk and investigation into the state of his leadership. Ficano joins Nolan and Debbie to discuss how Wayne County and its policies will be affected by recent events. Watch Interview Segment.
Episode 908 Air Date: 3/2/2012
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano used his State of the County speech to apologize to county residents. But he wasn’t very clear exactly what he was apologizing for.
Topic 2: Federal Prosecutor Barbara McQuade has pledged her help in getting illegal guns off of Detroit’s streets. Perhaps at last we are beginning to see a comprehensive response to Detroit’s wave of violence.
Watch Weekly Discussion.
Newsmaker Interview:
Tim Kiska, pollster, MiVote blogger, and University of Michigan Dearborn professor, joins Nolan and Debbie to discuss the results of Tuesday’s Michigan primary, and the delegate drama between the two frontrunners which has followed. Watch Interview Segment.
Newsmaker Interview:
Bert Johnson, State Senator from Highland Park, joins Nolan and Debbie to discuss his work to find an alternative to the state takeover of Highland Park schools. Governor Rick Snyder appointed an emergency manager to the school district earlier this year, but then the emergency manager was de-activated. Johnson fills us in on how the district is doing, and what the future might bring for the district and the emergency manager process. Watch Interview Segment.
Episode 907 Air Date: 2/24/2012
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: The Michigan Republican Primary is approaching fast, and the winner is still anybody’s guess. The highly competitive nature of this race could put Michigan in the primary spotlight for the first time in decades.
Topic 2: Gasoline prices are predicted to go as high as $5 a gallon by Memorial Day. If gas prices keep climbing, they could seriously hurt the economic recovery, and will be a problem for both Democrats and Republicans in the upcoming election.
Topic 3: Mitt Romney detailed his tax plan at the Detroit Economic Club today. He is trying to contrast his plan with President Obama’s, but there is much debate over which plan will truly be better for the country’s economic growth.
Topic 4: Two weeks ago, Nolan and Debbie talked about the wave of violence sweeping over Detroit. Now this week, another child was murdered in a senseless shooting: a nine-month-old baby. Shocked Detroiters hope that this will finally be the spark which causes the community to mobilize against this violence. Watch Weekly Discussion.
Newsmaker Interview:
Paul Welday, Republican Strategist, joins Nolan and Debbie to discuss the upcoming Michigan Republican Primary. The latest polls show that Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are still in a dead heat in the build-up to the primary, and Welday analyzes what it all means – for both the candidates and Michigan. Watch Interview Segment.
Episode 906 Air Date: 2/17/2012
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson discuss:
Topic 1: Recently, Mitt Romney appears self-confident and assured in news interviews, but nervous and defensive on the campaign trail. This contrast in persona and attitude may reflect on the state of his campaign, particularly as he struggles with Rick Santorum over his home turf in Michigan.
Topic 2: Yesterday the Detroit City Council approved boundaries for the new council districts, going with Option 3. Some say that the current Council dragged their feet when it came to putting options before the community, and say that a much better process is required before they have to draw new districts in 2021.
Topic 3: President Obama compromised on his mandate that religious institutions provide health care plans that cover contraceptives. While many feel that the new plan meets everyone’s needs, his opponents say that this solution is no better (and perhaps worse) than the original mandate.
Topic 4: This week, the U.S. Attorney’s Office disclosed the extortion, fraud, and obstruction of justice charges against Kahir Kazmi, Wayne County’s Chief Information Officer. Then, two more County officials resigned. After all this, Ficano’s credibility, and ability to stay in office, is severely weakened. Watch Weekly Discussion.
Newsmaker Interview:
Doug Rothwell, President and CEO of the Business Leaders for Michigan, joins Nolan and Stephen to discuss their new turnaround plan for the state. This group of the most powerful business minds in Michigan have set a concrete goal and made a plan to make Michigan a top-ten state for jobs, economic, and personal income growth. Watch Interview Segment.
Episode 905 Air Date: 2/10/2012
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: Governor Rick Snyder unveiled his budget Thursday, and revealed that he is keeping most of the surplus to pay off long-term debts. His supporters say this is the most responsible path the Governor can take.
Topic 2: Rick Santorum is the latest non-Romney candidate to emerge in the Republican presidential race. Romney’s continued inability to seal a victory causes some to doubt how well he will hold up in November.
Topic 3: President Obama finds himself at odds with a formerly reliable supporter – the Catholic bishops – over a health care mandate that certain Church-affiliated institutions provide employees with coverage for contraceptives. Obama’s supporters say the issue is about providing good health care for women; his opponents say it is an assault on religious freedom.
Topic 4: Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano is issuing new ethics rules for county officials. After the events of the last few months, it would appear these new rules are direly needed.
Watch Weekly Discussion.
Newsmaker Interview:
Angelo Henderson is a minister, journalist, radio host, and Detroit activist, who has founded the group Detroit 300. Henderson and Detroit 300 are trying to build a bridge between the neighborhoods and law enforcement to stop the violence in the city and catch those who have no respect for human life. He speaks to Nolan and Debbie about the state of Detroit and its communities, and what can be done – both by public safety officials and the communities themselves – to improve the situation. Watch Interview Segment.
Episode 904 Air Date: 2/3/2012
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: Mayor Dave Bing says he has a tentative deal with half of the city’s unions. But there is fear that, unless police and firefighters come on board, this deal may not be enough to solve the city’s financial crisis.
Topic 2: The Republican presidential campaign is coming soon to Michigan, with native son Mitt Romney in the lead. But his position on the auto bailout may get him into trouble with the people of Michigan.
Topic 3: The murder of Jane Bashara in Grosse Pointe Park has captured our attention for nearly two weeks. Meanwhile, Detroiters are being slain at the rate of nearly one a day, and there are those who feel that the region is becoming numb to the carnage in Detroit.
Topic 4: Indiana’s passage of a right-to-work law is catching the attention of Republicans in the legislature. But if the Michigan GOP pushes the issue, it may wake up the sleeping labor giant here in time for the fall elections.
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Newsmaker Interview:
Saunteel Jenkins, Detroit City Council member, joins Nolan and Debbie to discuss what sorts of cuts the Mayor and City Council may need to make to avoid a state takeover, with the clock ticking louder every day.
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Episode 903 Air Date: 1/27/2012
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson discuss:
Topic 1: Barack Obama gave his State of the Union address this week. His critics wonder if the speech was aimed more at campaigning for reelection votes than fixing the economy.
Topic 2: Republicans keep saying that Barack Obama is a failure, and weak, but their presidential candidates all come up short in the polls. Only time will tell if any of them are strong enough candidates to have a chance at the Presidency in November.
Topic 3: Governor Rick Snyder said he doesn’t want to see a Right to Work Bill. But it looks as though the Legislature might not give him much choice.
Topic 4: Business Leaders for Michigan outlined plans for the state to capitalize on its assets last week. It appears that the Governor faces a tough sell on the kind of investments that will be needed to accomplish that.
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Newsmaker Interview:
Stu Sandler, Republican strategist and CEO of Decider Strategies, and Dave Woodward, State Director of Progressive Majority, join Nolan and Stephen to talk about what might happen in the Republican nomination battle during the month before the Michigan Republican Primary, and how it will affect Michigan as a battleground state. Watch Interview Segment.
Episode 902 Air Date: 1/13/2012
During this special episode filmed at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell interview:
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood. Secretary LaHood talks about how the invigorated U.S. auto industry will help jobs and the economy, what might be in the future for public transportation in Detroit, the controversies about distracted driving, and the push for better fuel economy and stronger transportation infrastructure. Segment not available.
UAW President Bob King. President King talks about the new optimism of the auto industry, the growth in the industry and the ways the UAW have worked to help it, the increasingly global nature of the industry and what it means for America, and the issues of bringing unionization to “right to work” states. They wrap up by talking about what sorts of concessions, and what type of teamwork, will be required for Detroit to solve its financial problems.
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Episode 901 Air Date: 1/6/2012
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: The 2012 Auto Show in Detroit looks more optimistic than it has in recent years. This could be proof that American car companies are more in-tune with what consumers want.
Topic 2: The Auto Show is in the newly renovated Cobo Center. This could be proof of better Detroit leadership.
Topic 3: President Obama makes recess appointments while the Senate is stalled. Debate ensues on whether this is a constitutional move.
Topic 4: Republican candidate Mitt Romney won the Iowa caucus. Debate ensues on whether he is a candidate other GOP members would like to support and whether his victory shows a weakness in the party. Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview:
Michelle Krebs, Senior Editor at edmunds.com and Scott Burgess, auto columnist from The Detroit News discuss what novelties carmakers across the globe have to offer. They discuss fuel-efficient cars and the trend of “going green.” Segment not available.
Episode 850 Air Date: 12/30/2011
Year End Wrap Up Edition - 2011
Episode 850. Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and attorney and civic leader Reggie Turner. All of this week’s Am I Right? is dedicated to an uninterrupted 24-minute round-table discussion with these guests, as they discuss how 2011 will be remembered in the history books, and what 2012 will bring.
In segment 1, they discuss whether the financial crisis in Detroit can be solved without an emergency manager, the possibility of the city going into bankruptcy, the risks that the emergency financial manager system entails, and the recent scandal in Wayne County. Segment not available.
In segment 2, they discuss whether Governor Rick Snyder has stayed true to his “relentlessly positive agenda” in the past year, the uncertain status of the bridge project, the cuts to education budgets and what they mean for Michigan schools, and the upcoming Presidential and Congressional election races. Segment not available.
Episode 849 Air Date: 12/23/2011
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: The state has completed the preliminary review of Detroit’s finances and says a deeper dive is needed. This raises concern about the inevitability of an emergency manager.
Topic 2: The nation’s taxpayers are waiting for House Republicans to blink and approve a bipartisan Senate compromise to extend the payroll tax cut. There are growing feelings that if the Republicans cause an increase in taxes in an election year, their chances in November will be significantly hurt.
Topic 3: The Newt Gingrich surge seems to be fading, and the number of days until the Iowa Caucuses dwindles. Each time an opponent makes a run and then falls back, it seems to make Mitt Romney stronger.
Topic 4: Governor Rick Snyder has signed a number of bills that critics say are too extreme for Michigan, including one banning domestic partner benefits and another redrawing Oakland County’s commission districts. If he continues to let his party push him to the right, it threatens to jeopardize his “relentlessly positive” agenda. Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview:
Shanelle Jackson is State Representative from Detroit’s 9th District. Vince Keenan is the Executive Director of publius.org. They discuss the young, positive, political and social energy that has been trying to help Detroit bounce back from the political scandal and financial free-fall of recent years. This movement has been making an impact, but as the city is running out of money and progressive plans are stalling out, will it continue to play a part in the city’s future? Segment not available.
Episode 848 Air Date: 12/16/2011
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1:Washington is down to the wire again on another spending deal. Faith in the ability of Congress and the President to govern comes into question.
Topic 2: Michigan lawmakers have sent Gov. Rick Snyder a bill lifting the cap on charter schools. Quality of charter schools and more choice for parents may come into conflict.
Topic 3: The federal government has ended Detroit’s dreams of a Woodward Ave light rail line, opting instead to fund a regional system of high-speed buses.
Topic 4: This week’s decision by Lowes to withdraw its advertising from the show All-American Muslim as a result of pressure from an evangelical Christian group is very disheartening and short-sighted. In doing so, Lowes violates what our nation is supposed to represent and feeds fear-mongering as well as discrimination against Arab Americans. Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview:
Kirk Lewis, Chief of Staff for Mayor Dave Bing spoke about Detroit’s financial crisis. The Mayor’s office and City Council have been forced to act quickly to try and avoid a looming state takeover. While the Council negotiates labor contracts with the 48 unions, Mayor Bing has mounting issues affecting the city’s bottom line and its solvency. Segment not available.
Episode 847 Air Date: 12/9/2011
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: Detroit is racing toward state intervention, if its leaders can’t come together on a plan to slash the cost of government. If Mayor Dave Bing and City Council fail to do their jobs, Governor Snyder may have to intervene.
Topic 2: Fired airport director Turkia Mullin is suing the airport authority, claiming the board violated the open meetings act at the session in which she was dismissed. The airport may end up having to pay her the $750,000 in severance she was denied.
Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview: Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive, discusses his first state of the county address where he heralded Macomb County’s Population Growth and achievements in manufacturing. He vowed to make the county an economic hub for the region. Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview: Bettie Buss, Citizens Research Council member, explains the recently released report about the legacy costs and indebtedness of the city of Detroit. Segment not available.
Episode 846 Air Date: 12/2/2011
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: Dave Bing stood with labor leaders and council members on Thursday to declare solidarity against state intervention in Detroit’s fiscal mess.
Topic 2: President Barack Obama says Republicans can’t have it both ways. They can’t block the Super Committee’s deficit reduction mission, and then block the spending cuts to defense and other departments that are triggered by the failure to reach a consensus.
Topic 3: With Herman Cain’s Campaign in free-fall, the GOP race finally seems to be narrowing to a two-man race between Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney. It’s possible that our state could be the number one focus in next year’s presidential campaign if the nominee is Michigan native, Mitt Romney.
Topic 4: Governor Rick Snyder outlined an ambitious plan Thursday to get Michigan’s work force ready for 21st century jobs. Investing in job training and education may be vital for Michigan’s economic recovery.
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Newsmaker Interview:, Karen Dumas, Mayor Bing’s former Communication Director and State Senator Bert Johnson who represents the Northeast part of Detroit, discuss the press conference held by Mayor Dave Bing on Thursday. The Mayor stood in visual solidarity with City Council, union leaders, and the business elite to say that the cash strapped city does not need or want the state intervention. Segment not available.
Episode 845 Air Date: 11/25/2011
Topic 1: In just a few weeks, the first votes will be cast in the 2012 Presidential election cycle. As the Republican candidates gear up for the Iowa vote, this GOP race is still very much up for grabs.
Topic 2: President Barack Obama is signaling that the United States won't tolerate any more trade shenanigans from China, and is also moving to counter the growing Chinese military build-up in the Pacific.
Topic 3: President Barack Obama bowed to environmentalists and said "no" to up to 20,000 construction trades jobs that would have been created by the Keystone XL pipeline project.
Topic 4: GM's Dan Akerson told the Detroit Economic Club this week that 2012 will be challenging for the automaker and the country because of the instability in Europe's economy.
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Newsmaker Interview: Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman & Pres., Export-Import Bank of U.S., The U.S. Export-Import Bank is the principal government agency responsible for aiding the export of American goods and services. Its chairman joined Governor Rick Snyder today to announce new opportunities for small businesses and to update progress of the state's Pure Michigan Business Connect program. Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview: Stephen Henderson, Editorial Page Editor, Detroit Free Press
A couple weeks back the Detroit Free Press’s Suzette Hackney lead a series of reports on murder in Detroit. It was a year of investigating that painted a pretty vivid picture of many of those who live with murder.
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Episode 844 Air Date: 11/18/2011
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: Mayor Bing must take action before Detroit running out of money.
Topic 2: The Super Committee must find a way to reduce the deficit by $1.2 billion. Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview: Gary Brown, President Pro Tem, Detroit City Council, discusses what the Mayor Bing should do to bring in more revenue. Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview: Steven Henderson, Editorial Page Editor, Detroit Free Press. Nancy Kaffer, Columnist, Crain’s Detroit Business, continue discussing the Mayor’s speech. Segment not available.
Episode 843 Air Date: 11/11/2011
Newsmaker Interview: Bobby Schostak, Chair, Michigan Republican Party, discusses the Republican points of view on the auto bailout and Michigan’s economy. Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chair, Democratic National Committee, discusses the differences between the Republican and Democratic points of view on how to turn the economy around and what President Obama has accomplished since taking office. Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview: Chuck Todd, Host, MSNBC’s “The Rundown” / Chief White House Correspondent, NBC News, Looks at how the debates helps the republican candidates introduce themselves to the country and see how the candidates respond to issues. Segment not available.
Episode 842 Air Date: 11/4/2011
Topic 1: Wayne County Executive, Robert Ficano’s recent dismissal of Azzam Elder.
Topic 2: Dave Bing’s expressed interest in becoming Detroit’s Financial Manager.
Topic 3: The Deficit Super Committee’s struggles to solve the debt Ceiling debate.
Topic 4: The upcoming Republican Presidential debate in Detroit and the potential candidates. Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview: Gary Woronchak, Chair, Wayne County Commissioners, discusses the Robert Ficano scandal. Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview: Tim Richey, COO and Interim CEO, ThinkDetroit PAL, discusses ThinkDetroit’s efforts to develop well rounded youth through sports and leadership training. Segment not available.
Episode 841 Air Date: 10/28/2011
Topic 1: The scandal keeps escalating in Bob Ficano's office, yet the Wayne County Executive isn't answering many questions.
Topic 2: Gov. Snyder is finally asking Michiganders to face up to transit and infrastructure realities. His biggest problems may be with his own party.
Topic 3: President Barack Obama is bypassing Congress and using executive order to put in place new mortgage refinancing and student loan payback programs.
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Newsmaker Interview:: Charles Pugh, Detroit City Council President and Vince Keenan, Director, publius.org discuss the pros and cons of the Detroit City charter. Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview: Nasser Beydoun, former economic hostage, has now returned to his home in Dearborn nearly two years after he left for the Persian Gulf to open American restaurants. He talks about how he found himself embroiled in a legal battle that would keep him from leaving the small country of Qatar when his relationship with his employers soured in 2009.
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Episode 840 Air Date: 10/21/2011
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: FBI agents raided the offices of Wayne County government in connection with the Turkia Mullin severance pay scandal.
Topic 2: Detroit Mayor Bing is promising to get the city’s buses back on the road.
Topic 3: Does the Occupy Detroit movement represent America’s economic frustration, or is it just anarchy?
Topic 4: Given the Republicans’ rejection of his jobs bill, President Obama is now pushing for a smaller package to support first responders and teachers.
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Newsmaker Interview: Saunteel Jenkins, Detroit City Council Member, discusses the future of regional public transportation in Southeastern Michigan.
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In the second set of topics, Nolan and Debbie discuss:
Topic 5: Should Ray LaHood’s visit to Michigan for transportation projects count as an Obama campaign expense?
Topic 6: The new Detroit-Windsor bridge deal was delayed by an effort to add more funds for the local community. Segment not available.
Episode 839 Air Date: 10/7/2011
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: A judge has stayed Michigan’s decision to end welfare for 41,000 recipients. The two hosts debate about whether or not the state has no choice but to get its exploding welfare costs under control.
Topic 2: Sarah Palin and Chris Christie say they’re not in the G.O.P Presidential race. They discuss republicans’ dissatisfaction with their field and how that may not bode well for their chances in 2012.
Topic 3: The severance scandal continues in Wayne County. They discuss Bob Ficano’s involvement in the issue.
Topic 4: Senate democrats want to get tough with China over its currency manipulation. They discuss whether it is necessary or not to demand fair trade from the Chinese. Segment not available.
In the second set of topics, Nolan and Debbie discuss:
Topic 5: President Obama goes state hopping for support of his jobs bill while G.O.P favorites still say “no” to presidential bids.
Topic 6: Michigan Republicans push a Vote for Right to Work Legislation.
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Newsmaker Interview:
Maureen Taylor, the State Chair of the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization, discusses the role welfare plays in assisting Michigan residents.
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Episode 838 Air Date: 9/30/2011
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: Wayne County Executive, Robert Ficano hands $200,000 in severance pay to a crony who voluntarily quit the county to take another political appointment running metro airport.
Topic 2: Michigan Republicans attack a woman’s right to choose, trying to push through the legislature a partial birth abortion ban.
Topic 3: Ford Motor Company pulls an ad allegedly under pressure from the white house that had a customer saying he bought a ford truck because the automaker didn’t take a government bail-out.
Topic 4: The Supreme Court is being urged to quickly decide whether the federal government has the right to require Americans to purchase health insurance. Segment not available.
Newsmaker Interview:
Hansen Clarke, (D) Michigan - 13th District Representative, discusses his decision to run in the redistricted 14th District. Segment not available.
Episode 837. Air Date: 9/23/2011
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Topic 1: General Motors and the autoworkers’ recently signed contract.
Topic 2: The deal that allowed Solyndra, a California solar panel maker to squander $535 million of taxpayer money.
Topic 3: President Barack Obama has challenged Republicans to attack the deficit by passing higher taxes on Millionaires.
Topic 4: The Michigan Chamber of Commerce gives Governor, Snyder a big boost by supporting the new public bridge to Canada.
Newsmaker Interview:
Steve Mitchell, Chairman, Mitchell Research & Communications.
Henry Payne, Editor, The Michigan View.
They discuss their views on the election. Presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Perry take their campaigns to Mackinac Island for the Michigan Republican Leadership Conference. The main topic they discussed was employment in Michigan as well as across the country. Segment not available.
Episode 836. Air Date: 9/16/2011
During this segment, Nolan Finley and Debbie Dingell discuss:
Newsmaker Interview:
Todd Mendell, Attorney, Barris Sott Denn & Driker PLLC.
Terry Ahwal, The American Task Force on Palestine.
They discuss how diplomats are pushing for a U.N. vote to recognize a Palestinian state while White House officials say that they will try to block the vote because it would further strain tense relations in the Middle East. Segment not available.