Flashpoint Oct. 19, 2025: Mary Sheffield on gun violence, poverty, housing, and Detroit’s future

In a one-on-one interview, Mary Sheffield addresses key issues facing the city of Detroit, including gun violence involving children, poverty reduction, education challenges, public transportation improvements, and healthier food access. Sheffield also responds to controversy over accepting free concert tickets, shares her plans to prevent abuse of power, and discusses how her approach as Mayor would differ from Mike Duggan’s.