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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.

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Michigan Matters: Detroit AuthorsOn this week’s Michigan Matters. It’s a look at the rich history and story of Detroit through the eyes of two prolific authors.

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Michigan Matters: Community Champions - Dave Bing/Ed DeebOn this week’s Michigan Matters. It’s a focus on two inspiring longtime leaders from Metro Detroit helping young people across our region.

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Michigan Matters: Presidential PrimaryOn this week’s Michigan Matters….As Michigan takes center stage in the presidential race with its primary held this Tuesday—what’s at stake ? What do the two state party chairs have to say about it?

Michigan Matters: TechFest and Super TuesdayOn this week’s Michigan Matters….With Super Tuesday taking place this week, what’s ahead in the race for the White House as it winds it way to our state?

Michigan Matters: Auto Insurance and Higher EducationOn this week’s Michigan Matters… Michigan’s Auto Insurance Law is being revamped. What will it mean to you... and your pocketbook?

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Michigan Matters: DronesOn this week's Michigan Matters.... Could Metro Detroit be the next commercial highway in the skies for drones? A new consortium thinks so…

Michigan Matters: The State of WomenOn this week’s Michigan Matters… With the Presidential race officially kicking off this week .... how will Michigan factor in to this historic contest? What do leaders here have to say about it?

Michigan Matters: Women Blazing Unique TrailsOn this week’s Michigan Matters… It’s a spotlight on two remarkable women blazing unique trails to help our community..

Michigan Matters: 2020 Detroit Free Press Breakfast ClubOn this week's Michigan Matters, Carol Cain moderated a panel of Southeastern Michigan Leaders for the 2020 Detroit Free Press Breakfast Club Series.

Michigan Matters: China, Boat Show, Policy ConferenceOn this week's Michigan Matters... Boating is big business in Michigan as the Detroit Boat Show opens this weekend. What will be hot at the show …and how much impact will the show and industry have on our region?

Michigan Matters: MDOT and RoadsMichigan Matters Host Carol Cain talks with MDOT Director Paul Ajegba about the state’s infrastructure issues and what's being done to fix them.

Michigan Matters: Year End, Year AheadDenise Ilitch, Rocky Raczkowski and Charlie Beckham appeared with Host Carol Cain on CBS 62’s “Michigan Matters” as they dived in on issues that will impact our region in 2020 including the presidential election, funding of Michigan’s crumbling roads and legalizing sports gambling.

End of the Year Michigan Matters Thank You 2019A look at the special guests on Michigan Matters throughout 2019. As well as a look at the employees on CBS 62 and the Crew of Michigan Matters.

Eye On The Future: Gearing Up for the Jobs of TomorrowJoin us as CBS 62 presents “Eye on the Future: Gearing Up for the Jobs of Tomorrow” – a 30-minute special airing 7 p.m. Saturday, December 28 as Carol Cain takes viewers on a fascinating ride across our region to talk with leaders at the forefront about this crucial conversation.

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Michigan Matters: The Future of JobsAs a talent gap continues in our region and more Baby Boomers are retiring, Ric DeVore and Ryan Maibach stopped by the CBS 62 ‘s studio to appear on MICHIGAN MATTERS to discuss the situation.

Michigan Matters: The Opioid EpidemicOn this week's Michigan Matters, Carol Cain tackles the opioid epidemic with people working on the front lines and have experience with the crisis through family members.

Michigan Matters: Gov. Gretchen WhitmerGov. Gretchen Whitmer stopped by CBS 62 to appear on “Michigan Matters” to talk about her first year in office and the opportunities and challenges ahead for her and the state she leads.

Michigan Matters: ThanksgivingWith the holidays upon us, representatives of three well known organizations stopped by the CBS 62 “Michigan Matters” set to talk about their efforts to give back and spread some cheer to those in need.

Michigan Matters: MarijuanaIt’s been a year since voters in the Great Lakes State-approved sale of recreational marijuana to adults, leaders at the forefront of the change are on CBS 62’s “Michigan Matters” with Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain to provide an update.

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