The Week That Was on Deadline Detroit

Host Saeed Khan talks with pollster Ed Sarpolus, seasoned attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

They talk about: Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers square off in second and final debate; what the polls are telling us in this race and others, including the governor's contest and the Senate race in Texas; the controversial ad Vivek Ramaswamy is running in Ohio; press secretary out after only five days; Albertans vote to stay in Canada; Sign of the Beefcarver closing after 70...

Host Adolph Mongo, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about good, bad and ugly political ads. Mongo talks about the days he worked as a political consultant and was involved in some controversial ads -- some that worked and others that did not.

They also discuss Ohio's Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's ugly political attack ad against Democratic opponent Amy Action.

Loyal viewer Kenneth Reed also joins the cast at McShane's Irish Pub in Corktown.

Anthony Scaramucci lasted 11 days in 2017 as President Donald Trump's communications director. On Friday, the president's press secretary, Katie Zacharia, topped that by getting fired after just five days.

Veteran journalist Nancy Derringer, appearing Friday on the weekly podcast "The Week That Was," predicted an even shorter tenure for Zacharia just hours before Trump gave her the boot.

Derringer appeared on the show with host Saeed Khan, seasoned attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

They also talked about Abdul El-Sayed barking back at Vice President J...

Host Saeed Khan talks with seasoned attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

They talk about:  The El-Sayed/Mike Rogers debate? Too much playground put downs and not enough substance? Michigan absentee ballot returns up 30% from 2022 midterm election; Trump stumps for GOP candidates,  Death row inmate survives execution, what's next for her?  Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo and Allan Lengel talk with Wayne County Treasure Eric Sabree who talks about his programs to prevent foreclosures and deed fraud. 

Host Saeed Khan talks with pollster Ed Sarpolus, seasoned attorneys Bill Seikaly, Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

They talk about: GOP's shameful attack on former Special Counsel Jack Smith at a Senate hearing; investigation reopened into frat gang-rape allegations after two years; federal prosecutors charge Detroit Fire Lt. Stephanie Steen with lying to the FBI; pro-Trump Detroit pastor says don't vote absentee because of "cheating"; A's left fielder sues Tigers for injury sustained by fencing along the third-base line; Schmuck of...

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone ask why politicians, particularly candidates running for office, have not spoken up about motorist Susan Smith, a Black Detroit woman who was involved in a car crash with an Arab American woman on Sept. 12 on Detroit's west side in the Warrendale neighborhood.

Smith's attorneys this week held a press conference pushing for Detroit police to dig deeper into what they say was a racially motivated hate crime.

Smith said at a press conference last Tuesday that as many as 80 men of Arab descent gathered in the vicinity...

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about how the homeless situation in Detroit appears to be getting worse.

The podcast also sends a big farewell to co-host Vanessa Moss, who appeared for the last time as a co-host on the show.

Moss is running for a Wayne County Probate Court judge position and is expected to automatically win because there are three people running for three positions on the bench.

Host Saeed Khan talks with former Fox 2 anchor Huel Perkins, seasoned attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

They talk about: President Trump addresses the United Nations; Republican candidates running from Trump; Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, saying they're a threat to national security; Russian national charged with illegal voting in Michigan in the 2024 election; Michigan Supreme Court sends Ethan Crumbley case back to Appeals Court to review life sentence; Schmuck of the Week.<...

Hosts Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the tight U.S. Senate race in Michigan and the factor of minority voters.  

Detroit attorney Todd Perkins, a former mayoral candidate, explains why, as a Black voter, he's skeptical of U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, but will probably vote for him — although reluctantly.

Appearing Friday as a panelist on the podcast "The Week That Was," Perkins said one of the issues that bothers him was when El-Sayed was part of the "uncommitted" voters' movement in Michigan in the February 2024 presidential primary, when President Joe Biden was the candidate. A key issue was U.S. support of Israel. There were 101,623 "uncommitted" votes in the Michigan primary.

In the ge...

Republican Congressman John James makes his case for being governor of Michigan on the podcast, "Detroit in Black and White."

He talks with co-hosts Adolph Mongo and Allan Lengel about the economy, his Democratic opponent Jocelyn Benson, Black voters, education, Michigan under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Medicaid, abortion, car insurance in Detroit, tariffs and whether President Trump will campaign for him in Michigan.

He also answers questions from viewers.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, seasoned attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly
and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

They talk about pro athletes returning to college to play; Mike Rogers pitch as a fake Wolverine and his push for some key issues his opponent has been advocating for; The incompetent Pete Hegseth; What's up with Mayor Mary Sheffield and the her ex-boyfriend's allegations about kickbacks? Michigan poll says 37 percent likely not to vote for a Muslim candidate;  Two Wayne County judges recuse themselves in Grosse Pointe lawsuit o...

Republican strategist Jason Roe says it was "stupid" for ex-Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan to drop out of the gubernatorial race as an independent, insisting "there was definitely a lane for him to win."

"I do not accept on its surface his arguments as to why" he dropped out, Roe said during an appearance Saturday on the podcast "Detroit in Black and White."

"I have told this to him, to face," he said. "I went to the Tigers game with his son Tuesday; that would be the third time that, you know, I've argued with him...

Host Saeed Khan talks with special guests, Detroit Free Press columnist M.L. Elrick; seasoned attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

They talk about: Trump's controversial aide Natalie Harp; Why did Black pastor Lorenzo Sewell show up at the Dearborn City Council meeting on a night far-right-wingers were rallying against Muslims; the never-ending war in Iran; anti-Muslim activist brings Christian crusade and rally to Dearborn; Fox 2 News responds to accusations in suit by fired anchor Taryn Asher with allegations...

Hosts Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about Lorenzo Sewell, the Black pastor of Detroit's 180 Church, who joined white right-wing agitators and spoke last Tuesday before the Dearborn City Council, railing against Muslims and accusing the city of operating under Sharia law.

The hosts and viewers criticize his appearance and wonder how he could possibly appear that night.

The pastor, who is a big supporter of President Donald Trump, also expressed concerns to the council about Jake Lang, the anti-Muslim, right-wing agitator who was physically attacked recently while appearing in Dearborn.

The pastor...

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, seasoned lawyers Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, and labor and community activists Barb Ingalls and Nancy Derringer.

They talk about the confirmation of Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Trump's expanded powers, problems with the Navy, Trump's escape on the catering truck, Trump's endless war in Iran, some U-M students getting no grades the first semester, and Schmuck of the Week.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, pollster Ed Sarpolus, seasoned attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

They talk about Tuesday’s election and the U.S. Senate race, including what winner Abdul El-Sayed needs to do to win over Haley Stevens’ voters.

Hosts Adolph Mongo and Allan Lengel talk about the U.S. Senate race and whether candidate Abdul El-Sayed can win over Black voters who overwhelmingly supported Congress member Haley Stevens in the Aug. 4 primary.

Mongo also addresses what Black voters are thinking.

Host Saeed Khan is joined by attorney Joel Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer, and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

The panel discusses:

Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about the upcoming election, the polls and Detroit Black voters' attitudes about Arab candidates

Democratic Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit tells the co-hosts of Detroit in Black and White why he wants to be Michigan's next attorney general.

He talks about cracking down on employers who cheat workers out of wages, consumer protection, price gouging, voting rights, and the need to unite the Democratic Party.

He says he was motivated to run for attorney general after reading the Republicans' Project 2025 report, which he saw as a blueprint for dismantling democracy.

He will square off against Republican Doug Lloyd and Libertarian Jason Dye in the Nov. 3 election.

Hosts Vanessa Moss and Jim Nardone talk about voting fraud and President Trump's proposed Save America Act, which would overhaul federal elections by requiring voter ID at the polls and proof of citizenship to register to vote. Congress to date has refused to pass the legislation.

Host Saeed Khan talks with seasoned attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, and Joel Sklar; union and community activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

They discuss: Sen. Lindsey Graham's death at 71; a judge voiding Trump's IRS immunity; the DOJ launching a grand jury investigation of UAW President Shawn Fain; Attorney General Todd Blanche's hearing; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's desire for the military to conduct testosterone tests; a Wayne County judge representing a defendant in an East Lansing courtroom; and Vice President J.D. Vance telling podcaster Joe Rogan that he's concerned...

Hosts Adolph Mongo and Jim Nardone discuss reparations, the Senate filibuster, and the mystery man, Sen. Mitch McConnell.

Host Nancy Derringer talks with seasoned lawyers Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. (Regular host Saeed Khan is on the road.)

They talk about: the end of the U.S. Supreme Court term, with major decisions on birthright citizenship, executive power, and transgender rights; a bounty of hilarity—the reflecting pool and the Great American State Fair; Sen. Slotkin's call for new Democratic leadership, which draws criticism; University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker's apology after a university investigation confirms the lewd messages were real; an...

Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, and Jim Nardone talk about the Constitution on July 4, birthright citizenship, Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, and carrying guns.

The New York Congressional Democrats who were endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani did well last Tuesday night. Is that a good indicator of where the Democrats are headed? Or will the Democratic Party's U.S. Senate race in Michigan with progressive Abdul El-Sayed be a better measure of where the country is headed?

The Week That Was host Saeed Khan discusses the matter with guests: freelancer and former Detroit News feature writer Jim McFarlin; seasoned attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.<...

Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about rats and cockroaches and landlords who fail to keep rental properties up to standards.

The panel's advice for renters with issues like rats: Notify the landlord in writing immediately, document evidence, and report the violation to BSEED (Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department) to initiate a formal, free property inspection. 

Renters can call the city's Property Maintenance at (313) 224-2733 or (313) 628-2451. Or submit a residential rental complaint through the City of Detroit BSEED Rental Property Page.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests: Detroit Police Commissioner and public relations specialist Beverly Watts; seasoned attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; community and labor activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

They talk about: President Donald Trump's questionable truce with Iran; the cursed reflecting pool; Michigan GOP governor’s race tightening with Mike Cox and John James statistically tied; state Sen. Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt is running an embarrassing, fictitious campaign ad generated by artificial intelligence; New York Times reporters gaining access to audio recordings from the White House Situation Ro...

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans says he's lobbying community leaders to help pass a countywide public transportation millage that will fund and expand the SMART bus service. 

"The transit system is so important to Wayne County — to have a good, solid transit system," Evans said during an interview Saturday on the videocast/podcast Detroit in Black and White. "Macomb's overcome their obstacles. Oakland's overcome their obstacles, and we're still the ones sitting here trying to decide whether we should be in or whether we should be out."

Evans said even if some people choose not to...

Host Saeed Khan talks with veteran attorneys Steve Fishman and Joel Sklar; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

They talk about: Trump storms off interview on Meet the Press; Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidates court one vote: Trump’s. Will he endorse anyone and, if so, when? Primaries in Maine, South Carolina and Los Angeles show Trump still on the ballot; Trump nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General; former Fox 2 News anchor Taryn Asher files sex discrimination suit; and Schmuck of the Week.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk about pressing issues of the week including whether Mayor Mary Sheffield should take any responsibility while sitting on boards.

The Detroit News reported this week as council member president, Sheffield sat on the People Mover board but never attended a meeting from 2023 to 2025 while an official for the agency was involved in a $300,000 kickback scheme. Sheffield also sat on the board of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy when CFO William A. Smith was busted for stealing more than $40 million.

They also talk about President Trump's name being...

Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, and Jim Nardone talk about the clubby Mackinac Policy Conference, its exclusivity, and how it barred journalist Charlie LeDuff. They also discuss a judge's order to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Grand Prix.

Hosts Saeed Khan talks with guests, veteran lawyers Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

They talk about: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028; could she and Mike Duggan end up being university presidents in Michigan? The Democratic U.S. Senate race; will establishment Democrats back Abdul El-Sayed if he wins the primary? Why does Congresswoman Haley Stevens fudge answers about Israel and AIPAC? State Sen. Mallory McMorrow said her Jewish husband was the target of an antisemitic slur...

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanesa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with former Detroit Police Chief James Craig about Teen Takeovers and about his run for mayor. 

Detroit in Black and White hosts Adolph Mongo and Jim Nardone talk about the pressing issues of the week.

Mongo rails against "so-called progressives," saying they're hurting the future of the Democratic party.

They also talk with Justin Onwenu, a fourth-generation Detroiter, organizer, and attorney who is running for state senate.

Host Saeed Khan talks with former Fox 2 anchor Huel Perkins; veteran attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.

They discuss: Did President Trump accomplish anything in China? Acting AG Todd Blanche warns reporters who receive classified information about potential investigations; the FCC warns Disney that the agency is monitoring censorship; former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan slips in the latest poll for the governor's race; John James and Perry Johnson go at it; and Schmuck of the Week.

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Hosts Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with Detroit community activist Nicole Small, who talks about reparations and what's happening, and not happening in Detroit. 

Hosts Adolph Mongo and Allan Lengel talk to Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, who explains why she thinks she's the best choice for U.S. Senate in Michigan.

She talks about a host of issues, including data centers, cars, Israel, reparations, roads and differences on issues within the Democratic Party.