Are charges against former President Trump politically motivated?
On Let It Rip, the panel discusses if charges against former President Donald Trump are politically motivated. Plus, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently discussed what she has accomplished during her first 100 days of her second term. The panel debates what she has done.
Former President Trump indicted, what's next?
As the left side of the political aisle celebrates and believes Trump's past actions might be catching up with him, GOP supporters say it's one more example of the legal system's weaponization.
The Michigan GOP's hyperbolic WWII tweet; Gun reform bills closer to reality
The controversial state Republican tweet invoking offensive Holocaust imagery with gun control continues to be a talking point for both aisles. A package of gun reform bills are moving through the legislature - but will they only hurt legal gun owners?
Should Detroit trust new District Detroit plans; banking tensions rise
In Part 1 community activists Khary Frazier and Pastor Maurice Hardwick discuss the new plan for affordable housing in District Detroit. Part 2: Recent bank collapses have investors worried - Perry Johnson and Greg Bowens break it down.
DTE president 1-on-1 talks recent power outages; AG Dana Nessel speaks out on solutions
In Part 1, Trevor F. Lauer, president and COO DTE Electric is questioned about the massive power outages that SE Michigan has suffered the past two weeks. In Part 2, Attorney General Dana Nessel sounds off on how DTE can be held accountable.
Train derailment waste sent to Michigan; is Ukraine a forever war?
In Part 1 we discuss the ice storm that caused a lengthy DTE power outage as well as the shipment of E. Palestine train waste to Wayne County. In Part 2, what does success in the Russia-Ukraine war look like and why are we there?
State gun reform after MSU shooting; new Michigan GOP leader
In part one Lori Goldman of Fems for Dems and former Detroit Police Chief James Craig talk gun reform post-MSU. In part two, new state GOP leader Kristina Karamo and former Democrat State Rep. Sherry Gay Dagnogo talk about the political climate
Let It Rip special: The mass shooting at Michigan State
Our panels review the emotional toll - and possible reform that may come from the shooting at MSU that left three students dead and five injured.
Balloon-gate; State of the Union cheers & jeers
We talk about the Chinese spy balloon and what took so long to bring it down, while our second tandem of experts examines the hits and misses of Biden's State of the Union.
Tyre Nichols and the renewed call for police reform
After the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, there is a renewed call to action for police reform.
Breaking down Whitmer's 2023 State of the State
Our panels examine Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2023 State of the State.
More presidential document trouble; Michigan Supreme Court strife
Our first panel looks at the continued fallout from Justice Richard Bernstein's comments about Justice Kyra Harris Bolden's hiring attempt of a staffer with a criminal past. In part 2 we look at the differences with the Biden document mess from the Trump incident.
Breaking down FOX 2's exclusive interview with Kamala Harris
FOX 2 had plenty to ask Vice President Kamala Harris during her visit to Michigan - among them, who is to blame for the border crisis and how will the inflation reduction act help combat the climate crisis. Roop Raj also got to ask about Michigan in the national political landscape as well as her thoughts on President Joe Biden running again
Rep Debbie Dingell talks House chaos; Exit, Debbie Stabenow
Democrat State Rep. Debbie Dingell talks about the House Republican dysfunction live from Washington DC. In part two, we discuss the big shoes Sen. Debbie Stabenow leaves behind after her decision not to run again.
Top stories of 2022; exciting developments in Detroit to watch
In our first part, the panel examines some of the biggest Metro Detroit stories of 2022 and the sad throughline of mental illness that played a role in many. In the second part, our next panel talks about the exciting changes happening in Detroit.
Political futures for Whitmer and Gilchrist; crypto craze craters?
In part 1 we talk about the lure of other political offices for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist. In our second section the FTX scheme is exposed - what does this mean for the crypto markets?
Hate speech, threats at Jewish Temple by Dearborn man sends shock through Metro Detroit
We should all be concerned about ethnic intimidation after one recent case - even if we're not the target.
One year after Oxford, school safety is still top of mind for educators, police
Education and law enforcement leaders talk about keep students and staff safe, one year since the deadly shooting at Oxford High School.
Michigan's blue wave; Trump's announcement for 2024
The Democrats scored a crushing victory on Election Day, but can everyone work together among state leaders to get things done? In Part 2 we discuss the Donald Trump's announced 2024 presidential run.
SOS Benson defends integrity of election; what's next for Democrats and GOP
On this edition of Let It Rip, newly reelected Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is defending the integrity of the 2022 midterm election. Also, Democrats won big Tuesday -- what's next for them and Republicans.