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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: Michigan Democratic Candidate DebatesWhat transpired during the televised two night event was dissected and debated on CBS 62’s Michigan Matters

Michigan Matters: Restaurateurs and Presidential PoliticsThe much-anticipated Democratic Candidate Presidential Debate will be held this week in Detroit. The roundtable offered thoughts on the contest as it stands today.

Michigan Matters: Celebrating Metro Detroit AuthorsWith the dog days of summer here and many looking for books to take along for summer reading while on vacation, Metro Detroit authors Jim McTevia, Berl Falbaum and Jamie Ruthenberg stopped by the CBS 62’s Michigan Matters set.

Michigan Matters: NAACP, Debates, and Art FairWith the 2020 presidential race on, the chairs of the state’s Republican and Democratic parties took time to appear on CBS 62’s MICHIGAN MATTERS to discuss how they are gearing up for what promises to be a blockbuster election cycle.

Michigan Matters Promo: NAACP, Debates, and Art FairWith the 2020 presidential race on, the chairs of the state’s Republican and Democratic parties took time to appear on CBS 62’s Michigan Matters to discuss how they are gearing up for what promises to be a blockbuster election cycle.

Michigan Matters: Youth EntrepreneursThere are more small businesses starting than ever before as well as growing interest from young people who hope to become entrepreneurs which is why businesses, schools and organizations are teaming up to help them succeed.

Michigan Matters: Covering the Bases EventIt was talk of autos, mobility and the Motor City which took center stage as the CBS 62 “Michigan Matters” crew attended the Detroit Auto Dealers Association’s event on Thursday and heard latest about the 2020 North American International Auto Show.

Michigan Matters: Mackinac Policy Conference 2019 Part 2On this week’s Michigan Matters…From fixing our roads, to education, to looking ahead to Election 2020, what issues resonated with leaders at the Mackinac Policy conference?

Michigan Matters: Detroit Free Press Breakfast Club SportsOn this week's Michigan Matters, Carol Cain hosted a panel of prominent figures in Detroit sports. Join Carol Cain, Rod Wood, Denise Ilitch, and Bud Denker for the Detroit Free Press Breakfast Club.

Michigan Matters: 2019 Mackinac Policy ConferenceGov. Gretchen Whitmer took time out during the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference to open doors to the Governor’s Summer Residence for an exclusive tour as the CBS 62 “Michigan Matters” crew captured it for viewers.

Michigan Matters: Education in MichiganEducation was front and center on the Michigan Matters round table as Tonya Allen, David Nicholson, and Charlie Beckham appeared with Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain to talk about how to improve things in schools across the region.

Michigan Matters Promo: Education in MichiganEducation was front and center on the Michigan Matters round table as Tonya Allen, David Nicholson, and Charlie Beckham appeared with Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain to talk about how to improve things in schools across the region.

Michigan Matters: Mental Health Awareness MonthCarol Cain sits with Kevin Fischer, CEO of the Michigan Chapter of NAMI and Willie Brooks, President & CEO of DWMHA as they discuss importance of mental health during Mental Health month.

Michigan Matters: Michigan TourismThis week on Michigan Matters, host Carol Cain sits down with Dave Lorenz, Vice President, Travel Michigan, who talks about tourism’s impact on the state..

Michigan Matters: 50 Years of PALOn CBS 62’s Michigan Matters, sports, educational, community and political leaders appeared and talked about the plethora of opportunities available across our region.

Michigan Matters: L. Brooks PattersonOn this week’s Michigan Matters… Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson is one of our region’s longest serving leaders… And he’s involved in the fight of his life as he talks about his battle with pancreatic cancer.

Michigan Matters: Rep. Haley StevensOn this week’s Michigan Matters. It’s a one on one with Freshman Representative Haley Stevens. How does she think things are going in the region and in Washington DC?

Michigan Matters: I.DetroitOn this week’s Michigan Matters... I-Detroit is a fascinating project coming to the Motor City to tell the story of the city through the eyes of 100 people.

Michigan Matters: Former Lions QB Eric Hipple on Brain InjuriesFormer Detroit Lions Quarterback Eric Hipple appears on Michigan Matters airing Sunday along with Jennifer Dale of the Center for Neurological Studies (CNS) to talk about the importance of dealing with brain injuries and long term health

Michigan Matters: Focus on Mobility in DetroitMichael Noblett, new president and CEO of the American Center For Mobility, appeared on Michigan Matters to talk with Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain about the facility’s imprint on the region and its efforts to lead in the mobility space.

Michigan Matters: A Conservative Point of View Takes HoldCarol Cain is joined by the roundtable of Oakland Count Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Susy Avery, Co-Director of MPLP, and Charlie Beckham, former director of Detroit Recreation Department and City of Detroit Consultant and fixing the roads and more.

Michigan Matters: MPLP 2019This week on Michigan Matters, host Carol Cain and the CBS 62 crew travel to MSU’s MPLP annual dinner in Novi to talk exclusively with two national strategists.

Michigan Matters: Celebrating Small BusinessThis week on Michigan Matters, host Carol Cain talks with Tom Kelly, Executive Director & CEO of Automation Alley, about the 4.0 Industrial Revolution and how technology is impacting how we live and work. Then Cain talks with Donna Hover-Ojeda, Chapter Chair -SCORE Detroit, Charlie Beckham, Chairman Emeritus, National Business League, and Constance Logan, District Director for Michigan, SBA, as discuss small business, starting a business and growing a business in Metro Detroit.

Michigan Matters: Partnering to Help Students Succeed at SchoolMichigan Matters host Carol Cain talks with Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairman David Woodward and Oakland Schools Superintendent Dr. Wanda Cook-Robinson and Sara Gold, Director, Basic Needs and Child Nutrition, United Way for Southeastern Michigan about how Oakland Schools can be healthier.

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