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13-time Emmy Award Winning Producer & Host Carol Cain interviews leaders with focuses on politics, business, education, sports, and community issues.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters to discuss the importance of kidney health.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education, as Business Leaders For Michigan's Jeff Donofrio, Michigan Chamber of Commerce's Jim Holcomb, and Marvin Beatty, of Hollywood Casino at Greektown, discuss on this week's show.
With just weeks left before the 2026 Detroit Auto Show opens doors at Huntington Place, Sam Klemet, executive director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, and Todd Szott, chair of next month's signature event, appear on Michigan Matters to talk about the buildup taking place right now for it.
Nate Forbes, managing partner of Forbes Company, which owns Somerset Collection in Troy, philanthropist, and University of Michigan supporter, appears on Michigan Matters to talk about the critical holiday retail season and prospects for college athletics.
Before hundreds of thousands line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, Rachel Stewart, president and CEO of Gardner White, and Tony Michaels, president and CEO of The Parade Company, appear on Michigan Matters to talk about the massive community effort to bring the annual event to life.
As the country’s longest federal government shutdown finally ended, the roundtable of Bill Wild, CEO of Michigan Independent Retailers Association, Maureen Donohue Krauss, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Partnership, and Chris Holman, founder and CEO of Michigan Business Network, discuss the impact of it on Michigan as well as other key issues.
Following last week's election, the Michigan Matters roundtable of Detroit City Councilman Coleman Young II, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Republican strategist Susy Avery discusses the impact on the region as Detroit gets a new mayor and two members of the city council.
Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, a New Jersey–based car insurer that entered the Michigan market four years ago and now has over 100,000 customers here, appears on Michigan Matters to discuss insurance rates, his company, legislation in Lansing and more.
Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr., one of two candidates in the mayor’s race in Detroit, appears to talk about issues and how he sees his chances in the Nov. 4 election when a new person will be elected to take over leadership of Michigan’s largest city.
Canadian Consul General Colin Bird talks about the importance of $60 billion-plus in annual two-way trade between his country and Michigan, the fallout of tariffs, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, and much more on Michigan Matters.
With Dan Gilbert and Bedrock cutting a huge swath through downtown Detroit with the Hudson Detroit Building, Madison Building, Renaissance Center project and many others, Jared Fleisher, president of the company, appears on Michigan Matters to update things.
Detroit Mayoral Candidate Mary Sheffield was asked about a bevy of issues, from creating more economic development in the neighborhoods, to affordable housing, to dealing with the White House in a far-flung conversation on this week's Michigan Matters.
Worth billions to the state each year, tourism is Michigan's third-largest industry after autos/manufacturing and agriculture.
With days left to work out a budget compromise or face a state government shutdown, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall updates the latest, while we also focus on regional transit with leaders on this week’s Michigan Matters.
Detroit's become one of the hottest destinations in the country for big-time conventions. What's driving the interest?
It's a look at growing two-way ties between Michigan and Japan on this Sunday's Michigan Matters as Hajime Kishimori, Consul General of Japan in Detroit, Quentin Messer, president and CEO of MEDC, and Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke discuss the longtime relationships that have developed between the two lands.
Enbridge’s Line 5 carries millions of gallons of oil under the Straits of Mackinac every week as talk continues about the aging pipeline and a tunnel replacement. Enbridge’s Ryan Duffy appears on Michigan Matters to discuss what’s going on with the Line 5 tunnel replacement that the Canadian company wants to build.
It’s a look at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its impact over 130 years in the Motor City, as Erik Rönmark, DSO president and CEO, and Mike Bickers, Regional President of Detroit and Southeast Michigan at PNC Bank, discuss on CBS Detroit’s Michigan Matters.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a utility overseeing water and wastewater for four million residents, with much going on as Sue Coffey, CEO, and Bill Wolfson, Deputy CEO, appear on Michigan Matters to talk about it.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap, according to respondents of a new survey by Michigan Business Network along with Cinnaire.
Amidst massive change sweeping through college athletics as a result of the House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement, University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel appears on Michigan Matters as an exclusive to talk about its impact and the road ahead.
The roundtable of Terry Barclay of Inforum, Marvin Beatty of Hollywood Casino Greektown, and strategist Susy Avery appears on Michigan Matters to discuss key issues impacting the region, including politics, tariffs, inclusion and the red-hot Detroit mayoral primary taking place next month.
Dr. Ivan Baines of the Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute and Dr. Steven Kalkanis of Henry Ford Health appear on Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss the impact of a new research center coming to life in the heart of Detroit and the timeline of its opening.
With the Fourth of July holiday almost here, the Salute to America Program featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with nightly fireworks will be held July 2-5 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, as it has for over 30 years.
Damien Rocchi, co-founder and CEO of Grand Circus, is aiming to put Detroit on the map as a major tech hub.
Baseball legend Hank Aaron talks about life on and off the field and reveals the toughest pitcher he ever faced.
Baseball has changed since he broke into the major leagues in 1954, but Henry "Hank" Aaron – legendary slugger who made history when he broke Babe Ruth's home run record of 714 in 1974 -- is sure he could have adjusted his game and fit in today.
With President Donald Trump hitting the 100-day in office milestone he touted so profoundly on the campaign trail, the "Michigan Matters" roundtable of Denise Ilitch, Cliff Russell and Lena Epstein joined host Carol Cain to dissect the marker and impact on his presidency.
Henry Ford College President Stan Jensen, who is retiring from the job in 2018, sat with CBS 62 "Michigan Matters" Senior Producer & Host Carol Cain and talked about the region's talent needs and how it can help.
Denise Ilitch talked about the imprint of "The Joe" on Detroit as she recalled when her family purchased the Detroit Red Wings and Joe Louis served as its new home.
Technology is vital now but will only grow more critical as seismic changes continue to impact our core industries and how we live.
Hong Lei, Consul General of China's Chicago office which covers the Midwest including Michigan, talks about the importance of the Great Lakes state on "Michigan Matters" airing this Sunday.
Small business is paramount to the future of Metro Detroit and the state and will have a bigger imprint going forward.
Lear Corp. President & CEO Matt Simoncini talked about the auto supplier's growing footprint in Detroit during a riveting conversation with "Michigan Matters" Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain.
Former Vermont Governor and presidential candidate Howard Dean said news coverage out of Washington since Donald Trump took over as president is more about gossip than facts.
Denise Ilitch took time to thank the city for the tremendous outpouring of love and support shown her and her family on the passing her father Mike Ilitch during an emotional and celebratory "Michigan Matters" show.
Michigan Matters is the award-winning Community Affairs program airing on CBS 62 at 11:30am Sunday mornings, right after the CBS News program Face The Nation.
From how to pay for Michigan's woeful roads, to fixing DPS, to keeping the momentum of the Motor City's downtown going, leaders discussed key issues impacting the region.
This week on a special edition repeat of Michigan Matters, Host Carol Cain and Chief Videographer Paul Pytlowany travel to Mackinac Island for the Detroit Regional Chamber's 33rd annual Mackinac Policy Conference.
A vigil was held in Warren, Michigan, on Saturday for Mucari Finley at the place where he died earlier this month.
Around 48 people have been displaced after a fire at an apartment complex in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the city's fire department said early Sunday.
A life ring and a lifeboat remnant from a famous Great Lakes shipwreck have sold at auction for $150,000.
A suspect is in custody in the aftermath of a fatal shooting at a Kroger store in Westland, Michigan, police say.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Lions is set for 4:25 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit.
Cade Cunningham had a triple-double and Jalen Duren added 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-86.
The Detroit Lions have placed All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph on injured reserve.
Will Bower threw for two touchdowns and rushed for three more as Ferris State won its fourth NCAA Division II championship in the past five years, taking down Harding 42-21 on Saturday.
Moritz Seider had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 5-2.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
Warming trend starts Monday
In part two of her conversation with the running backs of the Detroit Lions at the Bronx Bar, CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer asks the group about coaching aspirations and journeys with parenthood.
The Detroit Association of Black Organizations pitched in on Saturday to provide gifts and food to families in need. It was part of the group's annual gift giveaway at the Bridge Center.
The nonprofit Detroit Horse Power held a beam-signing ceremony on Saturday to celebrate a milestone in the construction of what will be one of the largest urban equestrian centers in America.
A soup kitchen in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood has been around for decades. The people behind it have decided its time to retire. Veronica Ortega looks at their legacy.