Charlie Langton
Charlie Langton is a four-time Emmy Award-winning legal analyst, practicing attorney, and host of Detroit Talk City on weekdays at 4:00 PM on FOX 2.
With nearly 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer and founder of his own firm, Charlie seamlessly bridges the worlds of law and media. He earned his law degree from the Detroit College of Law and graduated first in his class at the Spec Howard School of Media Arts. Charlie began his broadcast career in legal talk radio on WXYT-AM, conducting high-profile interviews with figures like Rosa Parks and Johnnie Cochran, before becoming FOX 2’s primary legal commentator during landmark cases like the Kwame Kilpatrick trials.
Over his career, Charlie has earned three Wade H. McCree Jr. Awards for journalism excellence from the State Bar of Michigan and currently serves as a trustee for the Michigan State University College of Law.
Beyond the courtroom and newsroom, Charlie's creative roots run deep—from winning Best Supporting Actor as a theater major at Kalamazoo College to helping design the official Michigan State Quarter. He is an avid collector of Michigan art, a Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp alumnus, a devoted Beatles fan, and an unapologetic lover of fashion!
The latest from Charlie Langton
Period tracking at school: Concerned parent questions gym syllabus
A St. Clair Shores parent is raising concerns over his daughter’s gym syllabus, calling it “invasive" as it requests parents disclose their daughters’ period duration in order for them to make up missed swim time.
Detroit valedictorian living in homeless shelter gifted house by the city
LaTaeya Crowder is 14 years old and is finishing 8th grade as her school's valedictorian. She did so while living in a homeless shelter with her family. On Thursday, the city of Detroit surprised her with a new home.
Martha Reeves talks new album and viral national anthem video
Having just celebrated her 85th birthday, Detroit legend Martha Reeves is still recording, performing and creating new music. She joined us on Detroit Talk City to talk about her new album.
Large Sterling Heights police operation swarms SW Detroit business
Also at the scene was the Drug Enforcement Agency, K-9 police units and officers wearing tactical fatigues and helmets.
Karen McDonald sounds off state Democratic Party, needs clearer understanding of where party is heading
The Oakland County Prosecutor also declined to say whether she would support Eli Savit for state attorney general after he won the party's nomination during a contentious convention.
Kwame Kilpatrick on Detroit Talk City: 1-1 with Detroit’s former mayor
Former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick went one-on-one with Charlie Langton on "Detroit Talk City." He talked about his restitution, owing property taxes in Novi and what he's up to lately in life.
Detroit auto workers worried about air quality in plants
Some claim it is dangerous inside of the plants, saying the conditions are horrible and that something needs to be done.
Deadly Great Lakes Crossing shooting sparks renewed security concerns
Many across Metro Detroit are waiting on whether criminal charges will be brought against a 22-year-old man from Detroit who was involved in Saturday's shooting at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills.
Metro Detroit businesses concerned as Cyclosporiasis cases reach over 1,200
Cyclospora now has over 1000 cases in the metro Detroit area. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and explosive diarrhea.
Extreme heat warning in Metro Detroit triggers Warren power outages
As temperatures approach 100 degrees, it's no surprise that many people are relying on their air conditioning.