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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.

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Michigan Matters: Nicklas Lidstrom and Mitch AlbomOn this week's Michigan Matters, Former Detroit Red Wing Nicklas Lidstrom and Author Mitch Albom share their experiences that lead them to write their new books.

Michigan Matters: Travel and TourismTourism is huge business in the region and state as Dave Lorenz, Vice President of Travel Michigan, and Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel at AAA Michigan and 10 other states, appear on CBS 62’s Michigan Matters” 11:30 am this Sunday to talk about its importance.

Michigan Matters: Delta Dental/Civility in PoliticsThe high powered roundtable of Denise Ilitch, David Dulio, and Barry Rabe, appeared on CBS 62’s “Michigan Matters” to discuss the state of politics and its impact in Lansing and Washington.

Michigan Matters: The Life of Aretha FranklinOn this week’s Michigan Matters… It’s a look back at the amazing life of Aretha Franklin – the Queen of Soul --- and her impact on the Motor City and the nation.

Michigan Matters: Cobo TCF and OU PresidentOn this week’s Michigan Matters, Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Larry Alexander, CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Claude Molinari, General Manager, TCF Center as the facility enters a new era with a new name.. Then Dr. Ora Pescovitz, president of Oakland University, talks with Cain about the college and its imprint in the region.

Michigan Matters: The Children's FoundationOn this week's Michigan Matters, The Children’s Foundation President and CEO Larry Burns talked about the shifting focus of his organization as it grows its imprint across the region.

Michigan Matters: EMU Basketball CoachEastern Michigan University Men’s Head Basketball Coach Rob Murphy talks to “Michigan Matters” Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain in an exclusive conversation about his upcoming autobiography “Deep”

Michigan Matters: Quadrobot and Metropolitan AffairsMike Wang, along with John Manoogian and Joseph Buick, now both board members of Quadrobot, appeared with CBS 62 “”Michigan Matters” Senior Product/Host Carol Cain to talk about the company and its future.

Michigan Matters: Back-To-School, Health, and Crime StoppersAs he begins his third year at the helm of Detroit Public Schools Community District, Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent, talked one on one with Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host of CBS 62’s MICHIGAN MATTERS, about the status of the state’s largest district.

Michigan Matters: PNC Bank and GVSU PresidentSean Welsh, PNC West Michigan Regional President, Peggy Vander Meulen, Program Director of Strong Beginnings, and Terri Kirkpatrick, a Community Health Worker at Strong Beginnings, appear on Michigan Matters

Michigan Matters: Tree Trimming and Financial PlanningOn this week's Michigan Matters, DTE Energy is teaming up with the state of Michigan on an innovative vocational training program that will prepare qualified inmates about to be released with skills to become much needed tree trimmers and address a growing talent gap.

Michigan Matters: Hydrofest 2019 (New Oakland County Executive)David Coulter – former Mayor of Ferndale – who was appointed by Oakland County Commissioners as the new interim Oakland County Executive --is here after a whirlwind week.

Michigan Matters: Mayors in MichgianPontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman, Westland Mayor William Wild and Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett appear on MICHIGAN MATTERS this Sunday and talk about their city’s imprint and opportunities.

Michigan Matters: The Life of L. Brooks PattersonThis week, the show will highlight video of some of his appearances on the show and in events that were filmed, such as “The Big Four” with other regional leaders.

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.

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