Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson Podcast
1) Introducing Created Equal with Stephen Henderson
Created Equal is about the promise of opportunity and the challenge of inequality from the city that built America — Detroit. Exploring the strings of inequality that run through the American experien...Show More
2) Best of: How New Orleans prioritized people over pavement
Much like I-375 in Detroit, cities around the US are undergoing highway removal projects. But what can we learn from how they engage with the communities who will be affected by the plans? Asali DeVan...Show More
3) Best of: MDOT explains why it's replacing I-375 with a boulevard
Continuing our Reckoning 375 series, Jonathan Loree from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) joins Stephen to explain why the department plans to build a road where I-375 currently exists...Show More
4) Best Of: The impact of I-375's construction on two historic Black neighborhoods
On this re-aired conversation, we continue our mini-series "Reckoning 375" with a look at the history of Black Bottom and Paradise Valley. Stephen Henderson is joined by Detroit historian Jamon Jordan...Show More
Best Of: The impact of I-375's construction on two historic Black neighborhoods
50:59 | Jan 30th, 2024
5) Best Of: Will the state reckon with the construction and rebuild of I-375?
Beginning with the voices of people who lived in or were connected to Black Bottom and were forced to move due to the construction of I-375, Stephen Henderson and Nick Austin re-air this Detroit Today...Show More
Best Of: Will the state reckon with the construction and rebuild of I-375?
51:59 | Jan 26th, 2024
6) Breaking down Whitmer's State of the State address
From policy proposals to 80s music references, a lot happened at Gov. Whitmer's 2024 State of the State address. Zach Gorchow of Gongwer News Service, longtime political consultant Greg Bowens, and La...Show More
7) How Whitmer's proposed caregiver tax credit could help Michigan families
A new proposed tax credit from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would provide up to $5,000 in relief to caregivers in the state. Advocates suggest the relief would be especially helpful for members of the 'sandw...Show More
8) What’s going on with Detroit’s Reparations Task Force?
Detroit’s Reparations Task Force has had a bumpy road of late, with three vacancies and inconsistent meetings. So, what’s next with the task force? And, what are they doing to get back on track. Repar...Show More
9) The case for small dollar mortgages in Detroit
Half of Detroit’s residents are renters. On this re-aired episode of Detroit Today, Anika Goss, CEO of Detroit Future City says to increase homeownership in the city, we need banks to support lending ...Show More
10) Are sports teams worth the public money we give them?
Sports stadiums and teams get millions and even billions of dollars of tax breaks and that begs the question: Should Detroit and other cities be luring sports teams if they have to give up a lot of mo...Show More