Michigan Matters: Politics around the Region Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain checks in with Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, Westland Mayor William Wild and Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett as each discusses happenings in their neck of the wood, and thoughts about the region.
7 days ago Michigan Matters: Evolving Jobs Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Peter Quigley, of Kelly, which is adjusting as the blue chip firm helps companies with employees and talent issues , as Kelly’s own imprint evolves. John Smith talks about getting around in new ways. And Shawn H. Wilson talks about rapper Big Sean and others joining BGCSM to help young people.
14 days ago Michigan Matters: Organ Donors and Keeping Healthy Organ donation is a pressing issue with so many Michiganders waiting for organ transplants as Dorrie Dils, CEO of Gift Of Life Michigan, and Dr. Terra DeFoe, a donor of her late son’s organs, discuss. Then Linda Smith-Wheelock, President /CEO of National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, and Dr. Silas P. Norman, Transplant Nephrologist, talk about keeping your kidneys & other organs healthier.
21 days ago Michigan Matters: Topical News and Huntington Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain checks in with Peter Bhatia, Editor & Vice President of the Detroit Free Press, to discuss the mayor and governor’s races, Biden and Afghan crisis, the pandemic. Then Randy Richardville, former Senate Majority Leader, discuss Afghan crisis, the governor’s race. Sandy Pierce, chair of Michigan/Huntington Bank, talks about its merger with TCF and Huntington growing imprint.
28 days ago Michigan Matters: Art and Business Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Albert Scaglione, former NASA scientist who came to Detroit to open Park West Gallery. His company is growing as he opened locations in Hawaii and Las Vegas. He started a foundation to help young women who are homeless. Tim Yanke, an artist who works for Park West, talks about 3-D art and other trends. Then Edward Deeb, longtime community champion who worked with Coleman Young to stem violence after ’67 civil uprising, started Metro Detroit Youth Day . He talks about Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation and his life of helping businesses grow across the state in his new book.
1 month ago Michigan Matters: Toyota and Regional Issues Toyota is gaining headlines with new vehicles and the company is also helping Detroiters partnering with the Salvation Army as Toyota’s Curt McAllister and Maj. Timothy Meyer of Salvation Army East Michigan Division discuss. Then Cong. Debbie Dingell and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel appear to discuss pressing issues in the region.
1 month ago Michigan Matters: Entrepreneurs and Business A conversation with two entrepreneurs going national as we check in with FixMyCar Founder Prashant Salla, and Samia Gore, founder and CEO of Body Complete Rx. And Chris Holman, Founder and CEO of Michigan Business Network, talks about their latest survey of businesses, how they are doing & what’s ahead.
2 months ago Michigan Matters: Detroit Automotive Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Rod Alberts, who runs DADA, Doug North, chair of DADA Events, Jason Russ, head of experiential marketing at Stellantis, and Kim Cape, Ford Director of Brand and Integrated Marketing, as each discusses confronting challenges of the pandemic, microchip shortages, changes in consumer buying habits and more.
2 months ago Michigan Matters: Sports & Theatre Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Robert Jamerson, CEO of of Detroit PAL, as he talks about helping young people through sports and education. Then Dave Robinson, owner of TGA Premier Sports Detroit, about helping young people through golf. And entrepreneur David Carroll, who launched The Nicely Theatre Group as pandemic started, finally is to hold first in-person theatre production.
2 months ago Michigan Matters: Return of Michigan Business Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Chris Shepler, Hussein Berry of Delta, Karen Totaro of TCF Center,and Steven Kalczynski of Townsend Hotel, to hear how they have weathered and adjusted during pandemic, and a look at the road ahead for these four bellweather entities of our region’s economy.
2 months ago Michigan Matters: Tourism and Convention Industry With the July 4th holiday here and pandemic winding down, it’s a look at our vital tourism and convention industry with Claude Molinari, Pres./CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, Dave Lorenz, Vice President of Travel Michigan, and Karen Delhey of Ann Arbor Art Fair.
3 months ago Michigan Matters: PGA Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Casey Hurbis, chief marketing officer Rocket Mortgage, about its upcoming PGA event at Detroit Golf Club, its sponsorship of the first all-female women’s Indy Car Team, and the lure of sports. Then Flint‘s Willie Mack III follows in the footsteps of his hero, Tiger Woods, as the PGA player appears in the Rocket Mortgage PGA Classic and talks about his riveting path.
3 months ago Michigan Matters: Distracted Driving and Driving Laws On this week’s Michigan Matters. Distracted drivers are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash which is why leaders are working to change laws in Lansing. Learn more 730 Sunday.On this week’s Michigan Matters. Distracted drivers are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash which is why leaders are working to change laws in Lansing. Learn more 730 Sunday.
3 months ago Michigan Matters: Jobs Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Jerry Norcia, of DTE Energy about a new tree trimming program to train and employ more Detroiters.
3 months ago Michigan Matters: Motor Racing and Kirk Gibson Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Bud Denker, President of Penske Corp and Chair of the Detroit Grand Prix, about the upcoming race as it returns to Belle Isle. Plus, Rinus Veekay, IndyCar 2020 Rookie of the Year, talks about participating in the upcoming event. Then Cain talks with Kirk Gibson, former Detroit Tigers legend and current color commentator for the team, who talks about his battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
4 months ago Michigan Matters: Memorial Day Weekend Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Cong. Peter Meijer, who served in Iraq, about helping veterans, and his brief and turbulent time in Washington.
4 months ago Michigan Matters: Pandemic and Race Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Elizabeth Hertel, who runs the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to hear latest on the pandemic & mental health efforts in our state. Then Sen. Stephanie Chang, the first Asian American elected in our state, and Lisa Gray, Co-Chair, North American Chinese Coalition, discuss race and racism as it impacts Asian Americans.
4 months ago Michigan Matters: Small Business and Entrepreneurs As we celebrate Small Business Month, two leaders – Brian Calley, President/CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, and Josh Linkner, tech entrepreneur and best selling author, appear on CBS 62’s “Michigan Matters” (7:30 am Sunday ) to talk about inspiring and assisting businesses during this historic time.
4 months ago Michigan Matters: Mental Health On this week’s Michigan Matters --- With May being Mental Health Month, it’s an important conversation about the state of our health and mental well being..
4 months ago Michigan Matters: PNC and Alice Cooper Rocker Alice Cooper talks about his Motor City roots, his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career, a new album about Detroit, and finding the best garage band in America through a contest.
5 months ago Michigan Matters: CEOs On The Pandemic On this week’s Michigan Matters – it’s a conversation with 2 CEOs helping our state in important ways: One discusses their involvement as more electric vehicles take to Michigan’s roads. The other talks about their role in the Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine.
5 months ago Michigan Matters: Overcoming Challenges Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Coach Roscoe who shares his incredible story how he went on to live a full life and become a coach after being born with open spina bifida. Then Raun Kaufman’s parents were told their toddler son had severe autism and would likely need be institutionalized. How did he end up becoming an Ivy League grad, best selling author and motivational speaker for those on the spectrum?
5 months ago Michigan Matters: Politics and Civility On this week’s Michigan Matters --- it’s a conversation about civility in politics with Susy Avery, Peter Bhatia & Randy Richardville. Plus, Entrepreneur William Pickard talks about a new scholarship program to help young people learn about agriculture.
5 months ago Michigan Matters: Online Gambling Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Richard Kalm, Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, about legalized online sports betting and gambling which is new to our state; Matt Schoch, a journalist who covers the industry for PlayMichigan, and Elisa Richardson, spokeswoman for BetMGM.
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