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Flashpoint recap: Energy secretary Jennifer Granholm, county leaders weigh in on crucial issues
Read full article: Flashpoint recap: Energy secretary Jennifer Granholm, county leaders weigh in on crucial issuesDETROIT โ From vaccine distribution to reopening the economy and fixing worn-out infrastructure, many major projects are county responsibilities. Sundayโs episode of Flashpoint included a conversation with the county executives from Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. The leaders are Oakland County Executive, David Coulter; Wayne County Executive, Warren Evans and Macomb County Executive, Mark Hackel. Jennifer Granholm who currently serves on President Joe Bidenโs cabinet as secretary of energy made an appearance. Segment OneOakland County Executive, David Coulter; Wayne County Executive, Warren Evans and Macomb County Executive, Mark HackelSegment TwoSecretary of Energy and former Michigan governor, Jennifer Granholm
Flashpoint 3/7/21: Reflecting on change 1 year after first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Michigan
Read full article: Flashpoint 3/7/21: Reflecting on change 1 year after first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in MichiganDETROIT โ It has been a whole year since the first two cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Michigan. On Sundayโs episode of Flashpoint we took a look at what the country and world has learned throughout the year in addition to how to move forward from this point. A new study this week found the likely reason the United States leads the world in COVID-19 deaths is because the country has the worldโs most overweight population. There was also a discussion on how stakeholders in the education crisis feel about in-person learning resuming. Related: Nearly 1 year since first cases of coronavirus confirmed in MichiganSegment OneLori Higgins, Bureau Chief for Chalkboard Detroit and Chastity Pratt, Education Bureau Chief for the Wall Street Journal.
Flashpoint 2/28/21: Democrat Brenda Lawrence and Republican Lisa McClain debate pandemic relief bill
Read full article: Flashpoint 2/28/21: Democrat Brenda Lawrence and Republican Lisa McClain debate pandemic relief billDETROIT โ Everyone agrees that Americans need relief from the pandemic, but what kind of relief is right or might be too much? We talked about it Sunday on Flashpoint with Democratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence of Michiganโs 14th congressional district and Republican Rep. Lisa McClain of Michiganโs 10th congressional district. The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Both Lawrence and McClain talked about that and more. Segment OneDemocratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence of Michiganโs 14th congressional district and Republican Rep. Lisa McClain of Michiganโs 10th congressional district.
Flashpoint 2/21/21: Detroit mayor steers city through pandemic; toll of COVID-19 on mental health of teens
Read full article: Flashpoint 2/21/21: Detroit mayor steers city through pandemic; toll of COVID-19 on mental health of teensDETROIT โ After giving his two cents at the White House, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan returned to the city to continue steering it through the pandemic. Then the โotherโ pandemic -- the mental health struggles of young people after a year of COVID-19. From pretty much the beginning, weโve wondered about the toll the pandemic has been taking on all of us from a mental health standpoint. Segment OneDetroit Mayor Mike Duggan. AdSegment TwoDr. Lynn Smitherman from Wayne State University and Mary Beth Garvey, a family therapist from Grosse Pointe.
Flashpoint 2/14/21: What comes next for Donald Trump after former president is acquitted in historic second impeachment trial
Read full article: Flashpoint 2/14/21: What comes next for Donald Trump after former president is acquitted in historic second impeachment trialDETROIT โ Sundayโs episode of Flashpoint was live and included a roundtable discussion on the historic second impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump. On Saturday, Trump was acquitted in the impeachment trial. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, author of Medicare for All: A citizenโs guide, also made an appearance and discussed the Medicare for All movement. Segment OneA roundtable discussion with Zoe Clark, co-host of Itโs Just Politics on Michigan Radio; Guy Gordon, host of The Guy Gordon Show on WJR; Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of The Detroit News and Stephen Henderson, host of WDETโs Detroit Today show, on the impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump. AdSegment TwoDr. Abdul El-Sayed, author of Medicare for All: A citizenโs guideSegment ThreeHost Devin Scillian wraps up this weekโs episode remembering prominent self-defense attorney, Cliff Woodards.
Flashpoint 2/7/21: SOS puts forth her prescription for strengthening Michiganโs elections
Read full article: Flashpoint 2/7/21: SOS puts forth her prescription for strengthening Michiganโs electionsDETROIT โ A million vaccines have been distributed in Michigan, which sounds like a lot, until you realize it isnโt nearly enough. On Sundayโs episode we turned to one of the leading authorities on vaccines. Dr. Arnold Monto, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health spoke about where we stand on vaccine distribution. And Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson puts forth her prescription for strengthening Michiganโs elections. The state leader spoke about the issue more on Sunday.
Flashpoint 1/31/21: Sen. Debbie Stabenow talks 2nd Trump impeachment trial; new Washtenaw County prosecutor shaking things up
Read full article: Flashpoint 1/31/21: Sen. Debbie Stabenow talks 2nd Trump impeachment trial; new Washtenaw County prosecutor shaking things upDETROIT โ The United States Senate is preparing for the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. Several Republican lawmakers say the proceedings are at odds with now-President Joe Bidenโs articulated desire to bring the nation back together. On Sunday, we discussed the impeachment trial with U.S. We also heard from Washtenaw Countyโs new prosecutor Eli Savit, who has decided it will not be business as usual in the prosecutorโs office. AdSegment OneInterview with U.S. Sen. Debbie StabenowSegment TwoInterview with Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli SavitSegment ThreeHost Devin Scillian wraps up this weekโs episode with a round of โ3 and OutโWatch Flashpoint live every Sunday at 10 a.m.