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Flashpoint 9/12/21: Family of detained journalist and Metro Detroit native Danny Fenster open up about their hopes and fears
Read full article: Flashpoint 9/12/21: Family of detained journalist and Metro Detroit native Danny Fenster open up about their hopes and fearsWatch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News.
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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 – Sunday’s 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 citizen’s guide, also made an appearance and discussed the Medicare for All movement. Segment OneA roundtable discussion with Zoe Clark, co-host of It’s 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 WDET’s Detroit Today show, on the impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump. AdSegment TwoDr. Abdul El-Sayed, author of Medicare for All: A citizen’s guideSegment ThreeHost Devin Scillian wraps up this week’s episode remembering prominent self-defense attorney, Cliff Woodards.
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Flashpoint 1/3/21: Revisiting conversation on grief with poet, undertaker and philosopher Thomas Lynch
Read full article: Flashpoint 1/3/21: Revisiting conversation on grief with poet, undertaker and philosopher Thomas LynchDETROIT – The year 2021 is here and for many it could not come soon enough. Still, does change on the calendar and in the White House mean a change of fortunes for so many struggling Americans? There was a roundtable discussion on the topic Sunday with guests. And with so much loss and heartache compounding every day we revisited a conversation with poet, essayist, undertaker and philosopher Thomas Lynch on processing grief in isolation. Segment OneMichigan Democratic Congresswoman, Debbie Dingell; Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of the Detroit News; Detroit journalist, Stephen Henderson; Sandy K. Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional ChamberSegment TwoPoet, essayist, undertaker and philosopher Thomas Lynch.
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Flashpoint 11/22/20: Michigan Congressional delegation weighs in on state vote battle
Read full article: Flashpoint 11/22/20: Michigan Congressional delegation weighs in on state vote battleDETROIT – A new round of shutdowns goes into effect in Michigan and all over the country as America faces a COVID shrouded Thanksgiving. And the fight over the Michigan vote makes a controversial and volatile stop in Detroit. A Congressional delegation in addition to other guests weighed in on both issues during Sunday’s episode of Flashpoint. Segment OneMichigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Michigan Democratic Congressman Andy Levin and Republican Michigan Congresswoman Lisa McClainSegment TwoStephen Henderson, host of WDET’s Detroit Today show and Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of the Detroit NewsSegment ThreeFlashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week’s episode.
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Flashpoint 9/13/20: Reflecting on the latest hot political week in Michigan
Read full article: Flashpoint 9/13/20: Reflecting on the latest hot political week in MichiganAll rights reserved)DETROIT – It has been a very hot political week in Michigan. Both President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate for president, Joe Biden, campaigned in the state. And Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is turning to voters to keep clearing out dilapidated houses in Detroit because the federal money for it has run out. Watch preview of episodeSegment OnePollster from the Glengarrif Group, Richard Czuba; Detroit News columnist Nolan Finley and host of WDET’s show Detroit Today, Stephen Henderson. Segment ThreeFlashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week’s episode.
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Flashpoint 7/19/20: Michigan governor discusses statewide response to pandemic
Read full article: Flashpoint 7/19/20: Michigan governor discusses statewide response to pandemicDETROIT With coronavirus cases on the rise, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has extended the State of Emergency until Aug. 11. Whitmer will make an appearance this Sunday on Flashpoint to discuss her administrations statewide response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gretchen Whitmer discusses her administrations response to the coronavirus pandemic. Segment TwoNolan Finley, editorial page editor of The Detroit News and Stephen Henderson, host of WDETs show, Detroit Today.
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Flashpoint 1/12/20: New poll shows Michigan voters divided on president
Read full article: Flashpoint 1/12/20: New poll shows Michigan voters divided on presidentDETROIT – The president and the vice president make a campaign stop in Toledo -- testimony to where the prime real estate is located in Election 2020. A new poll gives us the lay of the land as Michigan voters remain very divided on the president. What will make the difference? We talked about all this and more on Sunday’s episode of Flashpoint. Segments one and two:Richard Czuba, CEO of Glengariff Group, Jill Alper of Alper Strategies, Mario Morrow of Mario Morrow and Associates, Tori Sachs, executive director of Michigan Rising Action and Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of the Detroit News

Flashpoint 9/8/19: US-China Trade War; Michigan governor's budget deal; MSU fined $4.5 million
Read full article: Flashpoint 9/8/19: US-China Trade War; Michigan governor's budget deal; MSU fined $4.5 millionDETROIT - Here is what you missed on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint:The Department of Education throws a haymaker at Michigan State University. The department fined the university $4.5 million as part of the Lassy Nassar sexual abuse scandal. Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin discussed all of this on SundayAnd after the early budget deals of the Rick Snyder years, the Whitmer era is a throwback. Segment One:Democratic Michigan Congressman Elissa Slotkin. Segment Two:Steve Mitchell, Mitchell Research and Communications; Stephen Henderson, host, Detroit Today; Nolan Finley, editorial page editor, The Detroit News; Jill Alper, Alper Strategies.

Flashpoint 7/7/19: Rooting out corruption in Michigan; civility in a heated political climate
Read full article: Flashpoint 7/7/19: Rooting out corruption in Michigan; civility in a heated political climateDETROIT - Here is what you missed on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint:Rooting out corruption means more cases in Michigan than anywhere else. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Matthew Schneider discussed the issue Sunday. The second segment of Flashpoint featured Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of The Detroit News and Stephen Henderson, host of Detroit Today on WDET. Both discussed how to maintain civility in today's heated political climate. Segment One:U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Matthew SchneiderSegment Two:Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of The Detroit News and Stephen Henderson, host of Detroit Today on WDET.

Flashpoint 5/19/19: Debating the future of Detroit's Eastern Market
Read full article: Flashpoint 5/19/19: Debating the future of Detroit's Eastern MarketDETROIT - Here is what you missed on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint:An iconic lunch spot in an even more iconic neighborhood is sparking a debate about the future and soul of the Eastern Market. And is the promise of District Detroit being fulfilled or falling short? These topics were discussed on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint. Flashpoint is hosted by WDIV Local 4 anchor Devin Scillian. Watch Flashpoint on WDIV at 10 a.m. on Sundays.

Flashpoint 12/2/18: Impact of GM layoffs on Detroit; battle over minimum wage in Lansing
Read full article: Flashpoint 12/2/18: Impact of GM layoffs on Detroit; battle over minimum wage in LansingThis edition of Flashpoint focused on the GM layoffs and the battle over minimum wage in Lansing between republicans and democrats. The layoffs and plant closures could have major implications on the economy in Metro Detroit. On this edition of Flashpoint we also took a look at Ford Motor Company's recent announcements, which will impact the auto industry as well. Segment 2:Nancy Kaffer, columnist, Detroit Free Press; Nolan Finley, editorial page editor, The Detroit News; and Dustin Walsh, senior reporter, Crain's Detroit Business. Segment 3:Nancy Kaffer, columnist, Detroit Free Press; Nolan Finley, editorial page editor, The Detroit News; and Dustin Walsh, senior reporter, Crain's Detroit Business.
Flashpoint 9/8/19: US-China Trade War; Michigan governor's budget deal; MSU fined $4.5 million
Read full article: Flashpoint 9/8/19: US-China Trade War; Michigan governor's budget deal; MSU fined $4.5 millionDETROIT Here is what you missed on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint:The Department of Education throws a haymaker at Michigan State University. The department fined the university $4.5 million as part of the Lassy Nassar sexual abuse scandal. Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin discussed all of this on SundayAnd after the early budget deals of the Rick Snyder years, the Whitmer era is a throwback. Segment Two:Steve Mitchell, Mitchell Research and Communications; Stephen Henderson, host, Detroit Today; Nolan Finley, editorial page editor, The Detroit News; Jill Alper, Alper Strategies. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week's episode.
Flashpoint 7/7/19: Rooting out corruption in Michigan; civility in a heated political climate
Read full article: Flashpoint 7/7/19: Rooting out corruption in Michigan; civility in a heated political climateDETROIT Here is what you missed on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint:Rooting out corruption means more cases in Michigan than anywhere else. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Matthew Schneider discussed the issue Sunday. The second segment of Flashpoint featured Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of The Detroit News and Stephen Henderson, host of Detroit Today on WDET. Both discussed how to maintain civility in today's heated political climate. Segment One:U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Matthew SchneiderSegment Two:Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of The Detroit News and Stephen Henderson, host of Detroit Today on WDET.
Flashpoint 12/2/18: Impact of GM layoffs on Detroit; battle over minimum wage in Lansing
Read full article: Flashpoint 12/2/18: Impact of GM layoffs on Detroit; battle over minimum wage in LansingDETROIT Here is what you missed on Sunday's edition of Flashpoint:We spend a lot of time focusing on the worrisome signs in the auto industry. The layoffs and plant closures could have major implications on the economy in Metro Detroit. On this edition of Flashpoint we also took a look at Ford Motor Company's recent announcements, which will impact the auto industry as well. Segment 2:Nancy Kaffer, columnist, Detroit Free Press; Nolan Finley, editorial page editor, The Detroit News; and Dustin Walsh, senior reporter, Crain's Detroit Business. Segment 3:Nancy Kaffer, columnist, Detroit Free Press; Nolan Finley, editorial page editor, The Detroit News; and Dustin Walsh, senior reporter, Crain's Detroit Business.
Flashpoint 6/18/2017: Flint charges, mayoral race in Detroit
Read full article: Flashpoint 6/18/2017: Flint charges, mayoral race in DetroitThis week on Flashpoint, Devin Scillian sits down at the roundtable to discuss the charges handed down in connection with the Flint water crisis and the upcoming mayoral race in Detroit. This weeks guests include:Peter Henning, law professor at Wayne State UniversityNancy Kaffer, columnist at the Detroit Free PressNolan Finley, editorial page director at The Detroit NewsChastity Pratt Dawsey, reporter at Bridge MagazineAnd Dr. David Dichiera talks to Devin about leaving the Michigan Opera after 46 years as the artistic director.
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Detroit News endorses Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson for president
Read full article: Detroit News endorses Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson for presidentDETROIT – For the first time in the 143-year history of the Detroit News, the newspaper is not endorsing the Republican candidate for president. In a surprise move, the Detroit News is endorsing Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson. The paper admits Johnson is an extreme long shot, but says he is the candidate who most closely reflects the paper's core values, especially on the issue of trade. The Detroit News editorial staff calls Trump and Clinton quote "distasteful." Detroit News editorial page editor Nolan Finley was on Local 4 News Today at 6:30 a.m. to further explain the paper's decision.