Shows
VVK Podcast With Craig FahleInside Modern PR: From Acquisitions To AI And The Culture That Holds It TogetherSend us a textWe dig into what makes PR agencies grow without losing their edge, from acquisitions and integration to talent, culture, and the real role of AI. We share concrete ways to keep client trust, avoid burnout, and build teams that win.• relationships as the core of acquisitions and integration• communicating change to clients before headlines• independence versus integration and preserving the secret sauce• AI as a tool for higher value, not a replacement• the barbell talent model and demand for SMEs• gaps in business skills and project management t...
2025-12-0851 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleWhat Makes a 120-Year-Old Market Essential? A conversation with Eastern Market Partnership CEO Katy TrudeauSend us a textDetroit's Eastern Market is more than its famous Saturday crowds. CEO Katie Trudeau reveals how this 120-year-old food district serves as an economic engine for Southeast Michigan, transacting over $200,000 annually in SNAP benefits while pioneering food access programs like Double Up Food Bucks.Unlike tourist-focused markets elsewhere, Eastern Market maintains authenticity through its working food district—produce houses, meatpackers, and processors operating alongside weekend vendors. The new Shed 7 wholesale distribution center will support midsize Michigan farmers and urban growers while serving the region's diverse grocery ecosystem.Through the "Authentic Ea...
2025-09-3030 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleGilbert Family Foundation responds to Detroiters vision for their neighborhoodsSend us a textFour directors from the Gilbert Family Foundation reveal how half a billion dollars is revitalizing Detroit through interconnected investments in parks, arts, small business, and housing. JJ Velez explains how community-designed public spaces become neighborhood anchors. Akua Hill shares how cultural initiatives preserve Detroit's authentic identity while creating economic opportunities. Linda Nozegbe discusses connecting residents with growing sectors and providing small business capital. Andrea Benson tackles housing stability through innovative, affordable solutions like factory-built homes.Together, they demonstrate how comprehensive urban transformation works when community voices lead the way, addressing gentrification...
2025-07-2945 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahlePR Firms Unite: Inside VVK's Strategic AcquisitionSend us a textHosts: Jamie Kaye Walters, VVK CMO & Craig Fahle, Media Relations DirectorGuests: Peter Van Dyke, VVK CEO & Ned Ward, SVP National PR What happens when a growing three-year-old Detroit PR agency acquires the PR division of a 40-year-old New Jersey firm? This VVK podcast episode uncovers the strategy behind VVK's acquisition of Stern Strategy Group's PR division and examines why executive visibility is essential for brands that want to stand out.CEO Peter Van Dyke discusses how client demands for national visibility drove V...
2025-04-1326 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleBuilding Community Trust Through Hyperlocal Journalism: A Conversation with Bridge DetroitSend us a textAt a time when public trust in media continues its precipitous decline, what does it take to build a news organization that truly serves its community? In this revealing conversation, Craig Fahle sits down with Laurén Abdel-Razzaq, Executive Director of Bridge Detroit, to explore how hyperlocal journalism can reconnect citizens with the information they need most. The conversation delves into the profound challenges facing journalism today: shrinking attention spans, the proliferation of misinformation, and the fundamental question of how to earn community trust. "Trust is very easy to lose and extremely difficult t...
2025-03-1128 min2025-03-1128 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleThe VVK Podcast Returns! A Conversation with The Children's Foundation, Plus. VVK Made an Ad for The Big Game!Send us a textHost Craig Fahle speaks with Andrew Stein, President and CEO of The Children's Foundation about their innovative approach to philanthropy, and how they work to make sure their contributions in support of children's initiatives have maximum impact. Then, Craig is joined by fellow VVK team members Justin Skotarczyk and Kyle Fields about the newest ad VVK and it's legal video arm Watermark Law + Creative made for this year's "Big Game." Here is the completed Team Schwartz commercial https://vimeo.com/1055427379.
2025-02-1137 min
Man Cave Happy HourWhiskey Tales: Transforming Dreams into Community at Whiskey Taco Foxtrot with Craig FowlerSend us a textEver wondered how a childhood dream can transform into a vibrant community hub? Join us at Whiskey Taco Foxtrot with our special guest, Craig Fahle, as we explore this intriguing story. Charlie Samson, one of the masterminds behind this beloved establishment, shares his journey of turning visions into reality amidst the challenges of a global pandemic. Discover how the Whiskey Society became a beacon of camaraderie, uniting whiskey lovers through shared passions for fine spirits and delicious food.While the spotlight often shines brighter on bourbon and scotch, Canadian whiskey holds...
2025-01-2149 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleFocus on Detroit: Interviews with Rachel Alternative and Devon O'ReillySend us a textIn this episode of the VVK Podcast, host Craig Fahle speaks with Rachel Alternative of the Alternative Foundation about her work in support of neighborhood improvement projects in Detroit. Then, Devon O'Reilly of the Detroit Regional Chamber discusses the upcoming Mackinac Policy Conference, and his work as the director of the influential "Leadership Detroit" program at the Chamber.
2023-04-2431 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleThis week's topic is garbage...literally! We talk with Matt Allen and Michael French of Priority Waste.Send us a textMost of us don’t really think about our garbage, as long as it’s picked up on time at the curb each week…but the industry itself is actually pretty fascinating. Many cities used to have in house garbage service, but more an more communities have outsourced waste collection…and there are some very large companies that control a big slice of that business in metro Detroit and across our state…so what does it take for a small company to break in? What kinds of innovations are happening in the industry? We’ll talk t...
2023-03-0125 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleIt's Valentines Day...Of Course We are Talking About Love!Send us a textIn this special Valentine’s Day episode, we’re talking all about love. Host Evann Webb sat down with VVK’s VP of Creative Production John Heiple and his wife Angie, VVK’s Senior Executive Consultant Annmarie Erickson and her husband Paul, VVK friends Marc and Sharon Berke, and her own boyfriend, Robert Thomas, to discuss dating, marriage, and all those warm & fuzzy feelings.
2023-02-141h 02VVK Podcast With Craig FahleDilla Time! An interview with Author Dan CharnasSend us a textToday's guest on the program is New York Times bestselling author Dan Charnas, author of Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm. Detroit native J Dilla was a record producer, drummer, rapper and songwriter who died of a rare blood disease at the age of 32. Despite his short life, his impact on hip hop and popular music in general is finally receiving the attention it deserves.
2023-02-0739 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleMore Insight from the Detroit Policy ConferenceSend us a textToday's episode includes two more interviews conducted at this year's Detroit Policy Conference. Guests today include Matt Elliott, president of Bank of American - Michigan, and the chair of this year's upcoming Mackinac Policy Conference. Craig and Matt discuss BofA's philanthropic efforts in Detroit, and also what Matt hopes will come from this year's big conference on the Island. Then, Craig sits down with Ferndale mayor Melanie Piana to discuss cross border relations between Detroit and its suburbs, transit issues, and more.
2023-02-0527 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleBig Events, and Big Changes Coming to Downtown Detroit! We Talk Grand Prix and GreektownSend us a textOur guests this week on the VVK Podcast are Bud Denker, President at Penske, and the Chair of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix sponsored by Lear, and Melanie Markowicz, Executive Director of the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership. The Grand Prix moves to downtown Detroit this year, and Greektown is getting ready for some major upgrades, including new park space, and new infrastructure upgrades designed to make the space more pedestrian and event friendly.
2023-01-1429 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleThe Origins of VVK PR+Creative - A conversation with VVK LeadershipSend us a textToday's VVK podcast guests are the leaders of VVK PR+Creative. Founders Jamie Kaye Walters, Mike Sherman and Peter Van Dyke talk about the company's founding, the challenges and rewards of starting a new business, and what it takes to make a partnership work. We also welcome new VVK Podcast co-host Evann Webb to the program!
2022-12-2239 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleVeterans discuss Veterans Day: A Conversation with Ryan Friedrichs and State Rep. Joe TateSend us a textIn honor of Veterans day, we invited two distinguished vets to join us to discuss the importance of the holiday, and what we should consider as we try to ensure veterans get the opportunities they need to ensure success after the military. Today's guests are Ryan Friedrichs, who served in the U.S. Army, and State Representative Joe Tate, who served in the Marines.
2022-11-1139 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleCollege for Creative Studies President Don Tuski on WDET's Culture ShiftSend us a textDon Tuski, President of The College of Creative Studies recently appeared on WDET's "Culture Shift" program to discuss the recent "Cumulus Detroit: Design for Adaptation" conference that CCS hosted recently. The conversation focused on the important international conference, why CCS and Detroit were chosen to host, and what role design will play in how we adapt to a changing climate.
2022-11-0815 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleDriving Entrepreneurship in Detroit - a Conversation on What Works, and What Needs WorkSend us a textOur guests for the VVK podcast this week are Chanell Scott Contreras, executive director of ProsperUs, and Racheal Allen, COO of the Marygrove Conservancy. Both women are working to improve the climate for entrepreneurship in Detroit, especially among women of color. Chanell helps them get the capital they need to get started, while Rachel helps them take next steps to grow their businesses once they get going. The two have a lot to say about where we are, and what work needs to be done to support this growing entrepreneurial space in Detroit.
2022-11-0438 min
Daily DetroitMedia today; Finding common ground; The Detroit region's future + more ft. Craig FahleToday's show is a conversation with Craig Fahle. His voice, if you’ve been following the Detroit conversation for awhile, should sound familiar to you. He’s a long-time radio host and now communications professional. His newest thing for your ears is the VVK podcast, an occasional show that does deep dives into important and interesting issues. Me and Craig have talked without microphones around a number of times, but this is the first time we’ve taken it on air. And there’s a wide-range we cover when it comes to topics. Media to...
2022-09-1225 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleShop Talk: What Makes a Good Interview? Devin Scillian, Jamie Kaye Walters and Craig Fahle Hash it OverSend us a textToday, we get a bit introspective on what it takes to make a good talk show segment. More specifically, what makes for a "good" guest for a program? Is it polish? Expertise? Bombast? Perhaps a little of all of the above? Our guests today have a lot to say about it, and they should know. Jamie Kaye Walters is the COO / Head of Marketing and Talent for VVK PR + Creative. Before she joined VVK, she spent many years at WDIV in Detroit. She brought along with her longtime news anchor and talk show host Devi...
2022-09-0743 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleBarb McQuade's Career Transformation - From Prosecutor to Professor, to In-Demand Media FigureSend us a textOur guest today is Barb McQuade, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. She is currently a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, the host of the popular "Sisters in Law" podcast, and a regular contributor to MSNBC. We talk about her career trajectory, her work in media, and her rising influence and popularity. We also talk about the news that broke Monday, about the FBI's search warrant on former President Trump's residence at Mar-A-Lago.
2022-08-0929 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahlePromoting all things Detroit with Chris Moyer of Visit DetroitSend us a textCraig's guest this week is Chris Moyer, Senior Director of Communications for Visit Detroit, aka the Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau. He also worked at the Detroit Regional Chamber, and has some experience in helping to create the annual Mackinac Policy Conference. The two discuss the challenges of juggling multiple events crammed into a busy summer in Detroit, and what it takes to attract ever more visitors to our city.
2022-07-0825 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleNew Detroit Reinvigorates its Racial Justice MissionSend us a textCraig's guests for the latest VVK Podcast are New Detroit CEO Mike Rafferty, and Rebecca Irby, New Detroit's Director of Programs and Services. New Detroit was formed in response to civil unrest in 1967 that uncovered a host of entrenched social and community ills. At the request of then Michigan Governor George Romney and Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh, business executive Joseph L. Hudson, Jr. convened a unique coalition—the nation’s first—to identify what went wrong in July 1967, what needed to change, and how to make that change happen.Since then, New Det...
2022-06-2924 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleOakland County Executive Dave Coulter On Politics, Regionalism, Smart Growth, Pride, and MoreSend us a textCraig's guest is Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. The longtime County Commissioner and former Mayor of Ferndale took over as County Executive in August of 2019, just two weeks after the death of longtime Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. Coulter is the first Democrat to hold the position, to which he was reelected handily in 2020.
2022-06-2218 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleLiving in the shadow of Putin's Russia: A conversation with Ambassador Žygimantas Pavilionis of LithuaniaSend us a textCraig's guest is Ambassador Žygimantas Pavilionis, a member of the Lithuanian Parliament, and the former Lithuanian Ambassador to the U.S. and Mexico. We caught up with the Ambassador at the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference, where he was raising funds for the defense of Ukraine, and trying to raise awareness of the importance of stopping Vladimir Putin.
2022-06-1521 minVVK Podcast With Craig FahleEpisode Number One! A conversation with Cindy Pasky of Strategic Staffing SolutionsSend us a textThe very first episode of the new VVK Podcast with Craig Fahle! Craig's guest for this inaugural edition is Cindy Pasky, CEO of Detroit based Strategic Staffing Solutions! The two caught up at the Grand Hotel for the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference. The wide ranging discussion focused on everything from civility, to COVID's impact on business, S3'a global expansion, and how the war in Ukraine is impacting business in the EU.
2022-06-1023 min
The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - September 24th, 2021Join host Craig Fahle and his panel as they break down the big stories of the week! Expected topics include the widening corruption probe at Detroit City Council; Haitians crowd the Southern border; a possible budget shutdown; the "movers and shakers" of Detroit gather on Mackinac; Covid won't leave us alone; and much more. Don't forget, the panelists will have their nominees for "schmuck of the week"! Craig's guests this week include Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, and a few lawyers: Todd Perkins, Joel Sklar, and first time panelist Allison Kriger!
2021-09-241h 08
Today@Wayne PodcastT@W Podcast: Wayne State lecturer and director of Global Studies Saeed Khan on 9/11EPISODE NOTES
As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, lecturer Saeed Khan, who serves as director of Global Studies at WSU, visits the Today@Wayne Podcast to talk with host Darrell Dawsey about the attacks and the resulting two decades of political fallout that re-shaped America.
ABOUT
Saeed Khan is a WSU lecturer in Near East & Asian Studies and the director of Global Studies at WSU.
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2021-09-1029 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitRemembering 9/11 - 20 Years LaterCraig and Allan Lengel of DeadlineDetroit.com sit down to discuss the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Deadline Detroit Editor Allan Lengel was a reporter at The Washington Post, working on the disappearance of an intern from California named Chandra Levy. On Sept. 11, 2001, his assignment changed. Around 9:30 a.m., he was walking to the subway in northwest D.C., heading to work, when he bumped into a friend who told him that two planes had just crashed into the World Trade Center in New York. By the time he got off the subway, a jet had...
2021-09-0826 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - Friday September 3, 2021Join host Craig Fahle and his panelists as they discuss the big stories of the week so far...and it has indeed been a busy week. The group will focus on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida and its path of destruction, the fight against COVID continues to be a struggle, and of course, the Supreme Court and Texas' new abortion law. Panelists this week include regulars Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of DeadlineDetroit.com, plus special guests, Detroit Free Press columnist Nancy Kaffer, and MichiganAdvance.com editor Susan Demas.
2021-09-031h 04The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - 08/27/2021Join host Craig Fahle and his panelists as they try and untangle the news of the week. On the agenda, terrorism and chaos attempt to disrupt the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan; COVID still rages, with our schools becoming the latest battlegrounds over masks and mandates; the FBI continues digging into the Detroit City Council; Trump's lawyers get a judicial beat down; A Governor Whitmer kidnapping defendant gets sentenced; and more. As always, the group will all have their nominees for "Schmuck of the Week."Panelists this week include Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer of DeadlineDetroit.com...
2021-08-271h 05The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - 08/20/2021Join host Craig Fahle and his panelists as they discuss the big news stories happening this week. On this week's show, they will discuss the situation in Afghanistan as the U.S. evacuation struggles; the COVID fight continues, as many states struggle with the Delta variant, and new battle lines are being drawn over mask and vaccine mandates; former Tiger pitcher Jack Morris gets suspended for inserting his foot firmly in his mouth; DTE tries to sooth its angry customers with a credit of a hundred bucks; and much more. As always, look for the group's nominees for "schmuck of...
2021-08-201h 04The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - August 6th, 2021Join host Craig Fahle and his panelists as they discuss the news that is happening this week. On the agenda: Trump's election lies are still causing problems for everyone involved, including the DOJ, the insurrectionists, his lawyers, and more; COVID and the Delta variant have everyone rethinking their positions on vaccines and masks; New York Governor Cuomo is in deep trouble; Detroit had a primary this week, and more. Don't forget, the panel will have it's nominees for "schmuck of the week"! Panelists this week include regular guests Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer of DeadlineDetroit.com, and speci...
2021-08-061h 05The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - July 30th, 2021Join host Craig Fahle and his panel as they discuss the big stories of the week...and what a week this has been! They begin with a discussion about the late Sen. Carl Levin, who died on Thursday at age 87. Also on the agenda: local politicians in some trouble; fights over masks and vaccinations continue; the congressional hearing on the January 6th insurrection is underway; Governor Whitmer is raking in serious campaign cash; the Olympics and Simone Biles decision to withdraw from competition; and much more. As always, there will be nominees for "schmuck of the week." Craig's...
2021-07-301h 05The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - Friday, July 23, 2021 - Special Guests Saeed Khan and Rocky RaczkowskiJoin host Craig Fahle and his panel as they make merry with the news of the week. On the agenda: the billionaire space race; Covid is sticking around, and maks are making a comeback; Republicans find religion on vaccines; Pelosi boots two Republicans from the panel investigating January 6th; Anthony Fauci and Rand Paul really don't like each other; phones are being hacked by the bad guys; the Olympics get underway; James Craig is apparently running for Governor; and more. Don't forget, the panelists will have their nominees for "schmuck of the week."Craig's panelists this week in...
2021-07-231h 03The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - 07/16/2021Join host Craig Fahle and his panelists as they discuss the big stories of the week. On the agenda (so far): The race for Governor in Michigan is taking shape; The FBI is under fire for their handling of the Larry Nassar investigation; a new book is taking a very critical look at Trump's last months in office; voting rights fights are getting uglier; COVID is still very much with us; and of course, our nominees for "schmuck of the week." Craig's panelists this week are Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, and attorneys Mike Rataj...
2021-07-161h 09The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - 07/09/2021Join host Craig Fahle and his panel as they analyze and crack wise about the big stories this week! On the agenda: James Craig makes political moves; former President Trump sues social media, the Delta variant means COVID is still very much with us, as Japan says no spectators for the upcoming Olympics; the debate over Critical Race Theory continues to be weird; some Republicans in Michigan are clinging to the big lie; and a lot more. As usual, we will be taking nominations for "schmuck of the week"! Guests this week include Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel...
2021-07-091h 04The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - 07/02/2021 - Indictments!Join host Craig Fahle and his panel as they break down the big stories of the week. On the agenda: The Trump Organization is formally charged; House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appoints members for a select committee to investigate January 6th; The Supreme Court rules on a big voting rights case; Michigan starts a vaccine sweepstakes; Detroit struggles to recover from severe flooding; Michigan misses a deadline to pass a budget; Bill Cosby gets out of prison; and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is getting married. Don't forget, we'll also have nominees for "schmuck of the week"! Craig's guests thi...
2021-07-021h 12The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - 06/25/2021Join host Craig Fahle and his panel as they discuss the big stories of the week, including: President Biden says there is a deal on infrastructure, but house Dems may balk; Michigan Republicans admit that there was no election fraud, but press their voter bills anyway; conspiracies on critical race theory run rampant; Rudy Giuliani loses his law license; and much more. Don't forget, the crew will have their nominees for "schmuck of the week"! Craig's panel this week includes regulars Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, plus political consultant and civil rights activist Greg Bow...
2021-06-251h 07The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week that Was - 06/18/2021Join host Craig Fahle and his panel as they have fun with the big stories of the week. On the agenda so far: President Biden's meeting with the G7, and his showdown with Putin; Trump's efforts to push the DOJ to overturn the election are exposed; the Supreme Court blocks another attempt to invalidate Obamacare; Michigan prepares to roll back COVID restrictions; Republicans in Lansing look to change voting rules; Juneteenth will be a national holiday; and of course we will have nominees for "schmuck of the week." Panelists this week include Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of...
2021-06-181h 12The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was 06/11/2021Join host Craig Fahle and his guests as they discuss the big stories of the week. On the agenda: President Biden heads to Europe while his domestic agenda faces roadblocks; Vice President Harris gets peppered with questions about the southern border; Michigan Republicans look to eliminate local income taxes for non-residents; Mayor Duggan looks to crack down on drag racing; Kwame Kilpatrick opens up about his future plans; vaccination rates are slowing, as anti-vaxxers spread more disinformation; and the University of Michigan struggles with allegations that legendary coach Bo Schembechler looked the other way on sexual assaults by a t...
2021-06-111h 05The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - 06/04/2021Join Host Craig Fahle and his panel as they discuss the big stories of the week. On the agenda this week: Joe Biden tries to strike a deal on infrastructure; the Governor and her team answer questions about COVID deaths in nursing homes; former President Trump shuts down his blog; Congressman Matt Gaetz facing more scrutiny; Governor Whitmer looks to boost wages for workers in Michigan; and more. Don't forget, we will also have nominees for "schmuck of the week"! Panelists this week include Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, plus lawyer Steve Fishman and lont...
2021-06-041h 10The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitA Conversation with Vickie Thomas, the New Director of Communications for the City of DetroitCraig's guest is Vickie Thomas, who worked for WWJ Newsradio 950 for 30 years, and was a Detroit media fixture until last week. She chronicled the changes in the city, and saw generations of reporters come and go.After three decades at WWJ, she started asking: "What else is there?" Then she got a call from Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who convinced her to take a job as the city's communications director.On April 29, she retired from WWJ. On Monday, she starts her new job with the city.She talks on the "The Craig Fahle...
2021-05-1029 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - 05/07/2021 - Republicans Gone Wild!Join host Craig Fahle and his panel as they discuss the news of the week. This week, we'll dive into the inner workings of the Republican Party, as they work to purge Liz Cheney from leadership; Mitch McConnell's pledge to work against the Biden administration; vaccine paranoia and our quest for herd immunity; the ongoing election "audit" in Arizona; parking shenanigans in downtown Detroit; the end of menthol smokes; and of course, nominees for "schmuck of the week." Panelists this week include Deadline Detroiters Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel, plus WSU lecturer Saeed Khan, and lawyer Steve Fi...
2021-05-071h 05The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - 03/26/2021Join Host Craig Fahle and his panel as they discuss the big stories of the week. Up for discussion, another mass shooting, this time in Boulder, Colorado. What changes, if any, should we expect? Also, President Biden hosted his first press conference on Thursday, he was asked about immigration, the filibuster, and voting rights. All will be on the agenda. Don't forget, we'll also have our regular nominations for "schmuck of the week!Guests this week include regular panelists Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, plus two lawyers, Todd Perkins and Steve Fishman.
2021-03-261h 02The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - March 5, 2021 - COVID Is Still With Us...But We Don't All Act Like It!Host Craig Fahle and his panel will discuss new developments in the fight against COVID; Stimulus talks in both Washington and Lansing; Governor Whitmer gets heat for non-disclosure agreements and big payouts to former appointees; Michigan Republicans try to prevent new gun regulations; and of course, nominees for "Schmuck of the Week"! Panelists this week include Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of DeadlineDetroit.com, Michigan Advance Editor Susan Demas, and longtime political strategist Joe DiSano.
2021-03-051h 03The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - February 28th, 2021host Craig Fahle and the panel discuss the big stories of the week, including a big week of hearings at Capitol Hill; Former Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield's resignation from his brand new job; and of course, nominees for "schmuck of the week." Panelists this week include Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, Detroit Free Press Editorial writer Nancy Kaffer, and Focus:Hope CEO Portia Roberson.
2021-02-261h 05The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was 12/05/21 - Stimulus, QAnon, Impeachment...Just Another Week!Host Craig Fahle and his panel discuss the big stories of the week. Some of the topics on the agenda: the ongoing negotiations for a stimulus package in Washington; Republicans both nationally and in Michigan deal with severe internal turmoil; the Michigan legislature and the Governor are at odds over how to deal with Covid; the latest on Covid in Michigan; Michigan slowly reopens; and of course, nominees for "Schmuck of the week".Panelists this week include regulars Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, attorney Todd Perkins, Susan Demas of the Michigan Advance, and PR...
2021-02-051h 09The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - Will Anyone Listen to Actual Evidence in the Upcoming Impeachment Trial?Host Craig Fahle is joined by panelists Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit and lawyer Steve Fishman to break down the big stories of the week. On the agenda this week: the continued debate on whether to convict Donald Trump in his impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate; how Republicans are calling for unity just three weeks after an attempted insurrection at the Capitol; Governor Whitmer's State of the State address, and the Republican response to it, and a lot more. Of course, we will have our nominees for "Schmuck of the Week."
2021-01-291h 00The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was - Trump Is Gone...Now What?Host Craig Fahle is joined by regular panelists Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer of Deadline Detroit, and special guests Saeed Khan of Wayne State University, and psychologist Lynn Walsh. The group discusses President Trump's final days in office, the inauguration of President Biden, the commutation of Kwame Kilpatrick's sentence, and also have their nominees for "schmuck of the week."
2021-01-221h 05The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Challenges Of Staffing Bars And Restaurants In The Covid Era"The Craig Fahle Show" on Deadline Detroit talks with Bobbie Kaster, owner of Bar Flies Staffing, about the challenges of hiring staff for bars and restaurants in the Covid era."There are a lot of people who are leaving this business, a lot of really great talent we're watching go out the door because of the uncertainty," says Kaster, whose placement agency hires staff primarily for Downriver hospitality businesses. Some workers worry about being exposed to the virus, then coming home to their family. As a result, plenty of positions are available. "Everybody is looking fo...
2020-08-0325 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitHow Restaurants are Preparing For Reopening During a Pandemic"The Craig Fahle Show" on Deadline Detroit talks to three owners of popular Detroit restaurants about surviving the Covid crisis and the challenges they face in the coming months when they reopen their dining rooms.The owners are Sandy Levine, owner of Chartreuse; Marc Djozlija, owner of Wright & Company and The Peterboro; and Tony Sacco, owner of Mootz Pizzeria. All offer takeout service currently.
2020-05-2741 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was: Leadership Matters, and Protesters in Lansing Push Some ButtonsCraig is joined by regular panelists Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit, and by a special guest, Alex Fahle, a college student and political science major. (yes, he's related.)
2020-04-1741 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitHave We Reached a Boiling Point With Iran? A conversation with Middle East Expert Saeed KhanTensions between the U.S. and Iran are nearing an all time high after recent Iranian provocations which ultimately led to a U.S. drone strike of Iran's second highest ranking government official on Iraqi soil. The international community is scrambling to adjust to the heightened tensions, while Iran's leadership, as well as President Trump continue to taunt each other via official statements and social media. Deadline Detroit's Craig Fahle sat down to discuss the situation with Saeed Khan, a Senior Lecturer in Near East and Asian studies at Wayne State Univerisity, and an expert on middle eastern history an...
2020-01-0638 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Craig Fahle Show on Deadline Detroit - Monday, January 7, 2019On today's podcast, we begin looking back on the best interviews and shows from the past year. Today, I revisit my first show for Deadline Detroit, from January 3rd of 2019. In it, I discussed the first days of the Whitmer administration, the "outrage" over Rashida Tlaib's use of profanity in describing President Trump, and the need for real action on auto insurance reform in Michigan. It's always fun to see how wrong or right I could be on certain things.
2019-12-1729 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThis is not your father's GM strike...and we celebrate the return of Pat Batcheller to the Craig Fahle show, at least on Mondays.Craig is joined by Paul Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.com to discuss the UAW strike against GM. Also, WDET news anchor Pat Batcheller returns! He and Craig talk all things Lions after the team's unexpected victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
2019-09-1633 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitHost Craig Fahle is joined by Allan Lengel and Nancy Derringer of Deadline Detroit to talk about the important news stories of the week. On this week's agenda: redacted portions of the Mueller report begin to leak out; abortion restrictions are being passed all over the country, including Michigan; and Representative Larry Inman was indicted on charges of soliciting bribes.
2019-05-1735 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Craig Fahle Show on Deadline Detroit - Tuesday, January 15, 2019Today, Craig talks about a couple of politicians that just don't know when to STOP TALKING.
2019-01-1528 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Craig Fahle Show on Deadline Detroit - Monday, January 14, 2019Today, Craig discusses reasons to be cautiously optimistic in 2019 about the City of Detroit, the State of Michigan, and even Washington. He also gives listeners a chance to chime in.
2019-01-1434 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Friday Fahles - 1/11/2019Craig Fahle and his guests Saeed Khan and Nancy Derringer break down the serious news of the week in a not so serious way.
2019-01-1134 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Craig Fahle Show on Deadline Detroit - Thursday, January 10, 2019Topics today include big news for the Ford Motor company in advance of next week's auto show. Paul Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.com is our guest. Also, we'll discuss the "tsunami of waste" responsible for the giant sinkhole in Macomb County, and the change in political power in Oakland County.
2019-01-1032 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Craig Fahle Show on Deadline Detroit - Wednesday, January 9, 2019On today's show, Craig discusses President Trump's address to the nation on the issue of a proposed border wall and the Government shutdown. Also, we discuss Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's decision to join a lawsuit challenging Federal Rules on religious and moral objections to contraception being covered in health insurance plans.
2019-01-0924 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Craig Fahle Show on Deadline Detroit - Tuesday, January 8, 2019Today, Craig previews President Trump's speech on immigration and a border wall, talks about Governor Whitmer's move to ensure equal rights for LGBTQ people, and what's this? Tiki bar boats?
2019-01-0829 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Friday Fahles - 01/04/19The Craig Fahle Show on Deadline Detroit - The Friday Fahles, a satirical look at the news and newsmakers of the week. Guests include Nancy Derringer and Allan Lengel of Deadline Detroit.
2019-01-0433 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Craig Fahle Show - Episode 161December 3, 2018. Craig discusses the current "lame duck" session of the Michigan legislature. Today's guest is Zack Gorchow, Editor of Gongwer News Service, which covers the State Capitol.
2018-12-0331 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Craig Fahle Show - Episode 159November 30, 2018. The People's Panel making its debut as its own show!
2018-12-0231 min
The Craig Fahle ShowCraig Speaks With Future Employers - The Craig Fahle Show(8-8-14) City of Detroit Chief of Staff Alexis Wiley and Department of Neighborhoods District 5 Manager Vince Keenan discuss their work for the city and talk with Craig about his new role with the Detroit Land Bank Authority.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0812 min
The Craig Fahle ShowUnder The Radar Michigan: The First 50 - The Craig Fahle Show(8-8-14) "Under the Radar Michigan" Hosts Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman join Craig to discuss their new book, "The First 50," and some of their favorite moments of travelling throughout the state.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0817 min
The Craig Fahle ShowLongtime Listener Panel Discussion - The Craig Fahle Show(8-8-14) Craig sits down for a roundtable discussion with longtime Craig Fahle Show listeners and regular callers Tom, Buddah and Aaron.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0822 min
The Craig Fahle ShowMiWeek Crew and Michigan Public Radio Network's Rick Pluta - The Craig Fahle Show(8-8-14) Craig sits down with MiWeek contributors Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson, along with Michigan Public Radio Network's Capitol Bureau Chief Rick Pluta.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0821 min
The Craig Fahle ShowFriday Follies - The Craig Fahle Show(8-8-14) The final installment of our beloved Friday Follies with Nancy Kaffer, Jeff Wattrick, Rob Laurie and M.L. Elrick.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0826 min
The Craig Fahle ShowCraig Fahle's Final Sign Off - The Craig Fahle Show(8-8-14) Craig Fahle bids farewell to his team at WDET and CFS listeners in front of a live studio audience.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0804 min
The Craig Fahle ShowBankole Thompson Interviews Craig Fahle - The Craig Fahle Show(8-07-14) Michigan Chronicle Editor and WDET Senior Analyst Bankole Thompson turns the tables and interviews Craig about his tenure at WDET and his plans for the future.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0714 min
The Craig Fahle ShowKatie Grace Performs Live In Studio - The Craig Fahle Show(8-07-14) Singer-songwriter and Detroit native Katie Grace speaks with Craig and performs in front of our live studio audience.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0713 min
The Craig Fahle ShowReporter Follies - The Craig Fahle Show(8-07-14) Rochelle Riley on Judge McCree: an arcane Michigan doctrine giving judges immunity from lawsuits means he cannot be sued for his behavior unbecoming of a judge.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0725 min
The Craig Fahle ShowDetroit Water & Bankruptcy Update - The Craig Fahle Show(8-07-14)There were developments yesterday in Detroit’s bankruptcy case. Detroit Free Press Reporters Nathan Bomey and Matt Helms discuss the latest news with WDET’s Bankruptcy Reporter and Next Chapter Detroit Blogger Sandra Svoboda.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0712 min
The Craig Fahle ShowTake A Bite! The Best Burgers In Detroit - The Craig Fahle Show(8-06-14) The Metro Times Michael Jackman's quest to find metro Detroit's best burger. Studio audience weighs in.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0606 minSyria: Someone Else's War? (The Takeaway)America: War Weary & Wary of SyriaBy seeking Congressional approval, President Barack Obama has invited a national debate over American intervention in Syria.
The debate in Congress, which may culminate next week in up or down votes in the Senate and the House, has become a national conversation about the role the United States plays in the world. Additionally, the brutal, frustrating history of the Middle East has injected itself into every day American dialogue, as well as the question of who has the power to order the Pentagon onto the battlefield.
To get a sense of how Americans across the...
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