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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.
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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.
It was a discussion about the importance of keeping more young people in the state after finishing their studies and expanding Lawrence Tech University’s global imprint, as Tarek Sobh, president of the college, talks about on this Sunday’s Michigan Matters.
John Rakolta Jr., former ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and chair of Walbridge, appears on Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss his family's 116-year-old construction company, which has built numerous automotive and manufacturing facilities worldwide.
John Rakolta Jr., former ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and chair of Walbridge, appears on Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss his family's 116-year-old construction company, which has built numerous automotive and manufacturing facilities worldwide.
We're talking with the 2026 Shining Light Award honorees on Michigan Matters as Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, Laura Grannemann, executive director of the Rocket Community Fund and Gilbert Family Foundation, Jeremiah Steen of Steen Foundation and Dan Austin of historicDetroit.org, talk about issues before the region, their impact on the community and the road ahead for Metro Detroit.
With the midterm election just weeks from now, the roundtable of Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, former Michigan GOP chair/strategist Susy Avery, and community leader/business leader Marvin Beatty appear on Michigan Matters this Sunday to talk about hot races in our state and what issues might move the needle with voters.
With the midterm election just weeks from now, the roundtable of Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, former Michigan GOP chair/strategist Susy Avery, and community leader/business leader Marvin Beatty appear on Michigan Matters this Sunday to talk about hot races in our state and what issues might move the needle with voters.
Justin Robinson, new president and CEO of Detroit Regional Partnership, talks about his upcoming trade trip to Canada amid tense times between the two nations' top leaders, as well as marketing the 11-county region that makes up the southeast side of the state, on this Sunday's "Michigan Matters."
Justin Robinson, new president and CEO of Detroit Regional Partnership, talks about his upcoming trade trip to Canada amid tense times between the two nations' top leaders, as well as marketing the 11-county region that makes up the southeast side of the state, on this Sunday's "Michigan Matters."
Michigan entrepreneurs Bob Thompson and his wife, Ellen Thompson, have been living the American Dream as they made a fortune selling their company, Thompson McCully, and then a second enterprise.
Michigan Entrepreneurs Bob Thompson and his wife, Ellen Thompson, have been living the American Dream as they made a fortune selling their company, Thompson McCully, and then a second enterprise.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
On this week's Michigan Matters, host Carol Cain is sitting down with Michigan authors.
Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White, talks about growth at her family's 114-year-old company as it adds 13 new stores in 2026 and adopts a new logo and marketing approach on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White, talks about growth at her family’s 114-year-old company as it adds 13 new stores in 2026 and adopts a new logo and marketing approach on this Sunday’s Michigan Matters.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held Tuesday, with defining races headlined by the Democratic U.S. Senate contest between progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and traditional candidate Rep. Haley Stevens.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, Genesee County Sheriff/Democratic candidate for governor Chris Swanson, along with political journalists Keith Owens and Lauren Gibbons, appear on Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss the election.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan’s critical Aug. 4 primary, Genesee County Sheriff/Democratic candidate for governor Chris Swanson, along with political journalists Keith Owens and Lauren Gibbons, appear on Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss the election.
As Michigan's primary season plays out, gubernatorial candidates Congressman John James, businessman Perry Johnson, and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson appear on Michigan Matters to discuss issues in the state's open gubernatorial contest, with voters heading to the polls on Aug. 4.
As voters head to the polls Aug. 4, a regional transit measure in Wayne County will ask folks there to end opt-out communities, which Assad Turfe, Deputy Wayne County Executive, and Tiffany Gunter, GM at SMART, discuss on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
As voters head to the polls Aug. 4, a regional transit measure in Wayne County will ask folks there to end opt-out communities, which Assad Turfe, Deputy Wayne County Executive, and Tiffany Gunter, GM at SMART, discuss on this Sunday’s Michigan Matters.
It’s the most high-profile U.S. Senate race in the country, which is why Democrats Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed – who are facing each other in the statewide Aug. 4 primary – appear on CBS Detroit’s Michigan Matters to discuss key issues.
Former NBA All-Star and Entrepreneur Jalen Rose, EMU president Brendan Kelly, DTE’s Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode featuring leaders from across the state at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Policy Conference.
Former NBA All-Star and Entrepreneur Jalen Rose, EMU president Brendan Kelly, DTE’s Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode featuring leaders from across the state at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Policy Conference.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters this Sunday.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
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.