Let It Rip Special: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 1-on-1
Michigan Governor Whitmer speaks 1-on-1 about abortion, COVID policies, and electric vehicle evolution with Election Day on the horizon Nov. 8. In the third segment, Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown explains when we might know election results.
Let It Rip Special: Tudor Dixon 1-on-1
Republican challenger for governor Tudor Dixon speaks 1-on-1 about abortion, guns, COVID policies and more with Election Day on the horizon Nov. 8.
Explaining Proposals 1, 2 and 3 on ballot; Is EV push ill-advised?
In part one we break down what each Proposal on the ballot means for the Nov. 8 election. In part two we'll look at the electric vehicle push and whether it is too much, too soon.
Dearborn book controversy gets heated; Detroit pumps more money into ShotSpotter
On this episode of Let It Rip, the panel discusses a controversy over LGBTQ+ books that has school board meetings in Dearborn heated. Plus, Detroit has approved more funding for ShotSpotter technology, and residents are divided on how they feel about it.
Porter Burks: Deadly mental illness-fueled police encounters are surging
The mental health crisis in the state and nation has taken center stage in a growing number of deadly police encounters including recently in Detroit with Porter Burks who came at officers with a knife before being fatally shot. What can we do?
Checking the Democrats confidence in Biden; negative political ads in Michigan races
Is there fading confidence in President Joe Biden, or is he starting to turn things around? In part 2 a couple of PR gurus talk about the negative ads un the run-up to the mid-term elections.
Detroit ShotSpotter debate; pollster says Whitmer leads Dixon heading into Nov. 8
The Detroit City Council is weighing the idea of expanding ShotSpotter technology to detect gunshots, but is facing pushback. Also Kyle Melinn from MIRS says polls indicate a Whitmer lead over Dixon with voters.
Michigan auto jobs and the electric vehicle agenda
In part 1, the Detroit Auto Show-themed program looks at investments by the state to encourage Big 3 jobs. In part 2, is the push for electric vehicles being forced too quick with the infrastructure?
Road rage rampant in Metro Detroit; kids and Covid
Our first panel talks about the rise in road rage incidents and what can be done about it, while in part two we discuss back to school season and how Covid is impacting it.
New stores fill downtown Detroit but is gentrification leaving its roots behind?
On this week's Let it Rip, we're talking about the Great Resignation and gentrification in Detroit: Are original business owners being left behind?
Where are the workers and are Detroiters being left behind in its own comeback?
We're more than a year into the ‘great resignation’ and many companies are offering incentives and more money in hopes of keeping their employees. But that doesn't always work. So where have they gone?
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon talks about taking on Gretchen Whitmer
GOP challenger Tudor Dixon addresses abortion attack ads against her and talks about her vision for Michigan. In part 2, our panel discusses Dixon, Whitmer, and the race for governor.
Matt DePerno, GOP candidate for attorney general denies he was in possession of a voter tabulator
Michigan's chaotic election season became more uncertain after the GOP candidate for attorney general was allegedly present when illegal tampering of voting equipment was underway in Oakland County.
The FBI Trump raid - has the justice system gotten too political
Many are accusing the FBI of crossing the rubicon with the Trump raid, saying it sends a chilling message that anyone can be next. Our panel debates this and other aspects of the case.
Dixon vs. Whitmer; Primary winners and losers
Our panels discuss the GOP winner Tudor Dixon emerging to take on incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and break down the results of some of the biggest Primary races from Tuesday.
Predicting GOP governor field; does Whitmer have a weakness?
In our first segment the panel handicaps the Republican field of governor candidates before Aug. 2's primary. In the second part, we look at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's chance of winning in November.
GLWA denies flooding claims; abortion debate continues
On this edition of Let It Rip, the panel discusses the GLWA's decision to deny all claims related to last year's flooding. Plus, the abortion debate continues as the panel discusses the future of the procedure in Michigan.
Shelby Twp police lawsuit; assault weapons questions after DPD officer death
Our first panel discusses a lawsuit filed against the Shelby police over a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest while our second segment talks assault rifles and their accessibility after the killing of DPD Officer Loren Courts.
GOP governor candidate Kevin Rinke; DPD officer's murder
We talk to Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke and his vision for Michigan. Our panel discusses the tragic murder of Detroit Police Officer Loren Courts, and talk inflation and gas prices.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel on Flint charges fizzling, SCOTUS overturning Roe
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel spoke about the Flint water case charges being thrown out by the state supreme court and what happens next and the implications for what happens post-Roe