Flashpoint 1/3/21: Revisiting conversation on grief with poet, undertaker and philosopher Thomas Lynch
DETROIT โ 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.
Flashpoint 11/1/20: As Election Day stands on the horizon, are our systems ready?
DETROIT โ Election Day stands on the horizon. Are our systems ready or will this year keep its reputation for chaos intact? Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discussed the possibility of Election Day results today. The move highlights challenges for the press in the most volatile election of our time. Guests in segment two discussed the newspaperโs decision not to endorse a candidate and the role of the press this election.
Flashpoint 5/31/20: What is the way forward with so much anger boiling up in US cities
DETROIT With the black community already under such threatening pressure in the pandemic, ugly eruptions of racism intensify a very hot fire. On Sundays episode of Flashpoint, there was a discussion with Detroits top cop about the way forward for law enforcement and the people they are meant to protect. Segment One:Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon and Detroit Police Chief James Craig. Segment Two:Detroit journalist Chastity Pratt and Stephen Henderson, host of WDETs Detroit Today.
Flashpoint 9/8/19: US-China Trade War; Michigan governor's budget deal; MSU fined $4.5 million
DETROIT - 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 8/25/19: A sit down with new Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter
But up first, a little more than a week after L. Brooks Patterson was laid to rest, Oakland County has a new county executive for the first time in more than two decades. But to many, the race to fill the seat was very poorly managed and in a number of different ways. Dave Coulter, the former mayor of Ferndale, is here to discuss his position as the new face of Oakland County. Segment One:Oakland County Executive, Dave Coulter. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week's episode.
Flashpoint 7/14/19: Considering reparations for slavery; upcoming presidential debate in Detroit
DETROIT - Here is what you missed on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint:With the Democrats closing in on their debate date in Detroit, a topic that has long struggled to reach the center of the table keeps drawing more discussion. Segment One:Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of The Detroit News; Stephen Henderson, host of Detroit Today on WDET; Portia Roberson, CEO, Focus: Hope and Chastity Pratt, reporter, Bridge Magazine. Wendell Anthony, president of the Detroit branch of the NAACP. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week's episode with Rev. Wendell Anthony, president of the Detroit branch of the NAACPCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Flashpoint 7/7/19: Rooting out corruption in Michigan; civility in a heated political climate
DETROIT - 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 9/28/19: Lansing budget crisis; UAW strike against General Motors
DETROIT Here is what was on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint:As we close in on the budget deadline in Lansing, are we headed for a shutdown? Next, it's now day 14 of strike signs and picket lines in the UAW strike against General Motors. Segment One:Dennis Darnoi, Densar Consulting; Stephen Henderson, host, WDET's Detroit Today; Zoe Clark, program director, Michigan Radio. Segment Two:John McElroy, host, "Autoline Detroit." Segment Three:Eleanor's March for HOPE with Focus Hope CEO Portia Roberson
Flashpoint 9/8/19: US-China Trade War; Michigan governor's budget deal; MSU fined $4.5 million
DETROIT 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 8/25/19: A sit down with new Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter
But up first, a little more than a week after L. Brooks Patterson was laid to rest, Oakland County has a new county executive for the first time in more than two decades. But to many, the race to fill the seat was very poorly managed and in a number of different ways. Dave Coulter, the former mayor of Ferndale, is here to discuss his position as the new face of Oakland County. Segment One:Oakland County Executive, Dave Coulter. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week's episode.
Flashpoint 8/25/19: A sit down with new Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter
But up first, a little more than a week after L. Brooks Patterson was laid to rest, Oakland County has a new county executive for the first time in more than two decades. But to many, the race to fill the seat was very poorly managed and in a number of different ways. Dave Coulter, the former mayor of Ferndale, is here to discuss his position as the new face of Oakland County. Segment One:Oakland County Executive, Dave Coulter. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week's episode.
Flashpoint 8/4/19: A discussion on the Democratic presidential debates in Detroit
This Flashpoint web special features a discussion on the two night Democratic presidential debates in Detroit. Guests include Michigan Democratic congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Democratic strategist Jill Alper, WDETs Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson, and Focus: Hope CEO Portia Roberson.
Flashpoint 7/14/19: Considering reparations for slavery; upcoming presidential debate in Detroit
DETROIT Here is what you missed on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint:With the Democrats closing in on their debate date in Detroit, a topic that has long struggled to reach the center of the table keeps drawing more discussion. Segment One:Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of The Detroit News; Stephen Henderson, host of Detroit Today on WDET; Portia Roberson, CEO, Focus: Hope and Chastity Pratt, reporter, Bridge Magazine. Wendell Anthony, president of the Detroit branch of the NAACP. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week's episode with Rev. Wendell Anthony, president of the Detroit branch of the NAACP
Flashpoint 7/7/19: Rooting out corruption in Michigan; civility in a heated political climate
DETROIT 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 6/30/19: Bill Schuette weighs in on decision to drop charges in Flint Water Crisis
The next round of Democratic debates comes our way as the 2020 presidential campaign show moves north from Miami. 2 -- and if Google has anything to say about it, Tulsi Gabbard was the most-searched term the night of debate No. Former Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette made an appearance on Flashpoint Sunday to discuss the state's current attorney general, Dana Nessel's decision to completely scrap his $23 million effort to prosecute the Flint Water Crisis. Segment One:Dennis Darnoi, Densar Consulting; Stephen Henderson, host of WDET's "Detroit Today"; Jill Alper, Alper Strategies, and Steve Mitchell, Mitchell Research and Communications. Segment Two:Former Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette.
Flashpoint 7/2/17: Struggle between media and White House; talking 'Detroit 67'
President Donald Trump continues to tweet while Republicans disapprove and a White House press conference was held without cameras. Stephen Henderson, Editorial Page Director for the Detroit Free Press, Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Director of The Detroit News, Christy McDonald, host of MiWeek, and Dennis Darnoi, founder of Densar Consulting, joing Devin Scillian to discuss the media's role in covering the White House. And Bob Bury, Executive Director of the Detroit Historical Society, and Marlowe Stoudamire, Project Director of Detroit 1967," discuss the anniversary of the historic riots. Flashpoint is hosted by WDIV Local 4 anchor Devin Scillian. Watch Flashpoint on WDIV at 10 a.m. on Sundays