Michigan Matters
Michigan Matters focuses on controversial issues concerning the metro Detroit area. The program is hosted by CBS 62 Senior Producer and Detroit Free Press Columnist Carol Cain who has shared her perspective on local and national radio and TV shows for over a decade. In addition to one-on-one interviews, a high-profile panel of metro Detroit political, business and community leaders will join her for roundtable discussions. Regular panelists will include L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive; and Denise Ilitch, President of Ilitch Enterprises.
Watch Michigan Matters Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
Like Carol on Facebook. Have an idea for a show topic? Email Michigan Matters
Michigan Matters Preview: Detroit’s Illiteracy Problem
Illiteracy is a huge problem in our state, but there are many organizations working to address the crisis.
2013/05/24
Michigan Matters: The Big Four
Highlights from this week’s Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes and Politics event at the Townsend Hotel with Bing, Patterson, Ficano, and Hackel.
2013/05/15
Michigan Matters: Patterson On Bolger, ‘I Don’t Want To Talk To That B***ard’
This week on Michigan Matters, Detroit PAL has been helping thousands of children playing in sports leagues across our region for years but things have been changing for the organization.
CBS 62–2013/05/10
Michigan Matters: Black Auto Suppliers & NAWBO
Carol Cain talks with Jeanette Abraham, President & CEO of JMA Logistics, and Linda Linda Ware, Supplier Diversity Manager at General Motors, about their efforts to encourage more African Americans to become auto suppliers.
2013/05/03
Michigan Matters Recap Of Pancakes & Politics Forum: Gilbert, Jackson, Mosey
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain and the crew travel to the Detroit Athletic Club for another edition of the Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes and Politics Breakfast Forum.
CBS 62–2013/04/26
‘Michigan Matters’ 2013: We’re Only Warming Up
The crew got off to another red-hot year in 2013 including NAIAS, The Big Four leaders forum, Pancakes & Politics with Gov. Snyder, Detroit’s Archbishop Vigneron. There’s a lot to be said and headlines still to be made in 2013.
CBS 62–2013/04/25
Michigan Matters: Roads, Bridges & The Boston Marathon Bombing
This week on Michigan Matters, the all-star roundtable discusses Gov. Rick Snyder’s outlined budget to raise taxes to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads and the effort to build a second bridge from Detroit to Canada and tackle the tough question of our nation’s safety in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.
CBS 62–2013/04/19
Growing Ties Between Michigan And China
As China leapfrogs over Germany for third place among countries where Michigan products are exported to, the effort to build two-way bridges between the huge Asian nation and the Great Lakes State continues to flourish.
2013/04/15
Pulte’s Blight Busting Plan Cleaning Up Motor City
It was reading about a teenage girl in Detroit who feared for her safety on the walk to school that inspired Bill Pulte.
CBS 62–2013/04/12
Michigan Matters: Archbishop of Detroit
This week on Michigan Matters, with Pope Francis’ recent election, many wondered if his appointment might inspire change in the church. Host Carol Cain will sits down with Archbishop Allen Vigneron from the Archdiocese of [...]
CBS 62–2013/04/04
MICHIGAN MATTERS
CBS 62 Features

