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Michigan Matters host Carol Cain talks with Detroit power couple Arn and Nancy Tellem
On this week's Michigan Matters, host Carol Cain talks with Detroit power couple Arn and Nancy Tellem.
Michigan Matters: A veteran's home for the holidays
Army veteran Isaac Bashi and his family are celebrating the holidays in their new mortgage-free home thanks to the generosity of PNC Bank and Military Warriors Support Foundation.
Michigan Matters host Carol Cain previews conversation with former Rep. Peter Meijer
Watch Michigan Matters at its new time: 5:30 a.m. Sundays on CBS Detroit, noon Sundays on Detroit 50 WKBD, and also streaming 8 p.m. weeknights on CBS Detroit's website, CBS Detroit's app and Pluto TV.
Michigan Matters goes one-on-one with Henry Ford Health CEO Bob Riney
Watch Michigan Matters at its new time: 5:30 a.m. Sundays on CBS Detroit, noon Sundays on Detroit 50 WKBD.
Michigan Matters host Carol Cain previews one-on-one with Henry Ford Health CEO Rob Riney
Watch Michigan Matters at its new time: 5:30 a.m. Sundays on CBS Detroit, noon Sundays on Detroit 50 WKBD.
Michigan Matters - A look at the vital defense industry: What's going on with the $31 billion sector
Watch Michigan Matters at its new time: 5:30 a.m. Sundays on CBS Detroit, noon Sundays on Detroit 50 WKBD.
A look at this week's Michigan Matters with Carol Cain
Michigan earned its "Arsenal of Democracy" moniker during World War II when auto plants turned on a dime to make bombers and more for the war effort.
Michigan Matters: Confronting the digital divide and a roundtable on the UAW strike
Detroit has made progress in closing the digital divide which Laura Grannemann, the executive director of the Gilbert Family Foundation and Rocket Community Fund, Christine Burkette, Director of Digital Equity and Inclusion for the City of Detroit, and Vittoria Katanski, director of Connect 313, discuss on a fast-paced edition of CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Michigan Matters looks at Detroit's efforts to confront the digital divide
Detroit continues making progress in closing the digital divide.
Michigan Matters: Greg Harden gets down to business, plus music and theatre Metro Detroit style
This week's show features a roundtable focusing on the importance of arts and culture.
Michigan Matters returns as UAW strike, Middle East strife and politics heat up
Ilitch Enterprises CEO Denise Ilitch, Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett, and Chris Holman, CEO of Michigan Business Network, appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters
Michigan Matters - Big 3 county executives weigh in, plus roundtable on politics
The three leaders appeared in the Memorial Day weekend show with Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host, and talked about regional transit, the mental health crisis enveloping the state and country, and workforce development.
Michigan Matters - Mayor Duggan updates tidings of Motor City, chairman Bud Denker previews Detroit
The focus was on major events coming to the Motor City as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear chairman Bud Denker appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters to discuss the upcoming race and more.
Michigan Matters - The electrifying future of Ford, ONE and roundtable discussion
Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of Our Next Energy (ONE) brought his EV battery-making start-up company to Metro Detroit from Silicon Valley two years ago, and it has grown dramatically since.
Michigan Matters - Doug Meijer & BAMF Health Fighting Cancer, plus roundtable discussion
Grand Rapids philanthropist Doug Meijer appears with Dr. Anthony Chang, founder and CEO of BAMF Health, on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Michigan Matters - Brenda Lawrence's new gig, mental health across the region and roundtable discuss
Former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence surprised many when she opted not to seek re-election last year.
Michigan Matters - Talk of USFL Football, Freep Film Festival & Politics
It was talk about the return of the United States Football League (USFL) as the Michigan Panthers prepare to take to Ford Field on April 30, the Freep Film Festival, and a little politics that dominated the conversation during taping of CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
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After a whirlwind 100 days in her second term in office, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took time to appear on Michigan Matters to talk about a host of issues and topics impacting Michiganders.
Michigan Matters: Tackling Politics – Near and Far
The roundtable talked about Trump's indictment and potential impact on the 2024 presidential election.
Michigan Matters: Ford and Michigan Central Station
Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of the company bearing his name, appears on "Michigan Matters" this Sunday (8 a.m. on CBS Detroit) to talk about the company, the Motor City, his family and more.
Michigan Matters: DTE & Talent 2022
Amid seismic technology shifts sweeping the region, new opportunities for jobs and companies are being created which was discussed by four leaders appearing on CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" who share insights into what it will take to help more folks be better positioned to take advantage of them.
Michigan Matters: DTE's Impact & Region Jobs Start Ups
Airdate Dec. 4 @ 8 am on CBS Detroit. JoAnn Chávez - Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer DTE Energy, talks about the utility as it steps up to help Detroit through a tree planting program and also folks overcome obstacles in getting jobs. Then the roundtable of Glenn Stevens of MichAuto, Carla Walker-Miller, Walker-Miller Energy Services, and Dug Song, founder Duo Security at Cisco & The Song Foundation, discuss what is needed to have people here trained for jobs of future.
Michigan Matters: Gardner White & Holiday 2022
Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks to Rachel Stewart, of Gardner White, Daran Carey & Rick Pacynski, of Detroit Goodfellows, and Major Bob Mueller, Salvation Army about our region, helping those in need and the holiday season.
Michigan Matters - Gardner-Holiday
Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks to Rachel Stewart, of Gardner White, Daran Carey & Rick Pacynski, of Detroit Goodfellows, and Major Bob Mueller, Salvation Army about our region, helping those in need and the holiday season.
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Michigan Matters - Gov. Whitmer Weighs in on guns, abortion and right-to-work
After a whirlwind 100 days in her second term in office, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took time to appear on Michigan Matters to talk about a host of issues and topics impacting Michiganders.
Michigan Matters: Talking with Two Detroit Legends, Helping the Community
Detroit born actor Tom Selleck, star of "Blue Bloods" and the original "Magnum PI" TV series talks about his illustrious career, his beloved Detroit Tigers and more on "Michigan Matters" airing 8 a.m. Sunday on CBS Detroit
Michigan Matters: Closing Out Women's History Month with Two Sports Superstars
As Women's History Month continues, it's a conversation with two women who dominated their sport on the world's stage as legendary driver Lyn St. James and Olympic Gold Medal Winning Ice Skater Meryl Davis appear on "Michigan Matters" this Sunday to talk about their careers, making it to the top and helping the community.
Michigan Matters: Celebrating First Lady Betty Ford & Bavarian Inn's Dorothy Zehnder
As Women's History Month continues, it's a "Michigan Matters" spotlight on two dynamic leaders from our state – former First Lady Betty Ford and Dorothy Zehnder, the 101-year-old restaurant owner from Frankenmuth.
Michigan Matters: Star Trek's William Shatner, Auto Icon Bob Lutz, ONE's Mujeeb Ijaz & Dunamis Clean Energy's Natalie King
It's talk about electrification and our future on "Michigan Matters" as William Shatner, star of the "Star Trek" TV show/movies, Bob Lutz, former Vice Chair of GM, ONE's CEO Mujeeb Ijaz and Dunamis Clean Energy's Natalie King appear on "Michigan Matters" 8 am this Sunday on CBS Detroit.
Michigan Matters: Focus on Jobs and Tree Trimming in Motor City
Amid a growing jobs gap, companies like DTE are teaming up to help the cause. Hear from Jerry Norcia - president/CEO of DTE Energy, Nicole Sherard-Freeman, group executive of City of Detroit's Job and Economy Team, Portia Roberson, CEO of Focus: HOPE, and James Shaw of IBEW Local 17 as they discuss one new program and, the overall jobs picture.
Michigan Matters: Putting Canada & Its Critical Relationship with Michigan Under the Microscope
Canada is vital to Michigan and vice versa as former Canadian Consul General of Detroit Joseph Comartin talks about on "Michigan Matters" which airs 8 am this Sunday on CBS Detroit.
Michigan Matters: Dave Bing On Overcoming Challenges In His Book
He's an icon, former mayor and NBA superstar. He's Dave Bing and the legendary CEO appears on CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" this Sunday to talk about his life and overcoming challenges as he excelled in so many different arenas.
Michigan Matters: Motor City's Italian Connection Grows!
The connection between Michigan and Italy continues to grow as Allegra Baistrocchi, Consulate of Italy based in Detroit, talks about this Sunday's CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters."
Michigan Matters: Celebrating 3 Trailblazers & Black History Month
As Black History Month continues, three African American leaders dominating their professions – Suzanne Shank, President/CEO of Siebert Williams Shank, Dr. Kenneth L. Harris, President/CEO of the National Business League, and Keith Wyche, Vice President of Community Engagement at Walmart- appear on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" to talk about their careers, helping to pave the way for young people and much more.
Michigan Matters: Raising Awareness for Organ Donations
With 2,500 Michiganders awaiting an organ transplant, four people who have been impacted in various ways appear in a special encore edition of CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" to talk about the importance of donors and raising awareness.
Michigan Matters: A Celebration of Metro Detroit Authors
Metro Detroit is blessed with many talented writers and this Sunday "Michigan Matters" features a special encore episode with four serial authors as they talk about their latest books, their inspiration and how they brought their books to life.
Michigan Matters: WGPR-TV & Michigan Chamber's Mission
It's a focus on mentoring and guiding the next generation as leaders past and present appear on a special repeat episode of "Michigan Matters" airing 8 am Sunday on CBS Detroit to talk about the road to success.
Michigan Matters: Gov. Snyder launches tech company
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder returns in an encore episode of CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" 8 am this Sunday to talk about SensCy – a cybersecurity company he launched to help companies and organizations across the state prevent problems.
Michigan Matters: Hanging with the Top Brass at the Detroit Auto Show
CBS Detroit's Carol Cain, Megg Jacobs and Logan Tesmer crisscrossed the convention center where much of the show took place and talked to leaders about the electrification of vehicles and its impact on our region.
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UAW strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles, cost company $1.7 billion in profits
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Detroit Lions lose best interior defensive lineman, putting Alim McNeill on injured reserve
The Detroit Lions have placed their best interior defensive lineman, Alim McNeill, on injured reserve with a knee injury and signed cornerback Kindle Vildor off the practice squad.
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Detroit Lions lose best interior defensive lineman, putting Alim McNeill on injured reserve
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Michigan Matters: Talking with Detroit power couple Arn and Nancy Tellem
Watch Michigan Matters at its new time: 5:30 a.m. Sundays on CBS Detroit.
Michigan Matters: A veteran's home for the holidays
Isaac Bashi was gravely wounded in 2010 while serving in Iraq and honored with a Purple Heart and other medals for his service
Michigan Matters: Peter Meijer enters U.S. Senate race as Election 2024 gears up
Meijer joined senior producer and host Carol Cain and talked about his decision.
Michigan Matters goes one-on-one with Henry Ford Health CEO Bob Riney
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Michigan Matters - A look at the vital defense industry: What's going on with the $31 billion sector?
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House Republicans pushing for Biden impeachment probe
House Republicans are pushing a vote to formally launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden by next week. The inquiry would look into allegations of bribery, abuse of power, and obstruction. Political consultants Greg Bowens and Jamie Roe joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the latest.
Attorney speaks on Michigan Supreme Court hearing on wages, sick leave
The Michigan Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments this week about whether the adopt and amend strategy used by Republican lawmakers in 2018 was constitutional. The case centers around minimum wage and expanded paid sick leave that would have appeared on Michigan's ballot. Attorney Mark Brewer with Goodman Acker joined CBS News Detroit to break down the case.