Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

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The case for Land Value Tax in Detroit

Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

01/09/24 • 46 min

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's Land Value Tax Plan would change the way the city values houses and the land. But is it a good idea? Nick Allen suggested the solution to the mayor and joins Stephen to make the case for the plan. Alex Alsup also joins the show to discuss if it will force land speculators in the city to behave any differently. This episode first aired on WDET on November, 16, 2023.

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Plastic in Great Lakes; COVID Update

Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

08/03/21 • 51 min

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Eric Freedman about his recent pieces for Crain's about the proliferation of plastic in the Great Lakes. Plus, Dr. Paul Kilgore joins for a COVID-19 update.

Mackinac Policy Conference: Election security, transit in southeast Michigan, and improving caregiving policy for the elderly and for caretakers

Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

06/07/22 • 52 min

Conversations on Mackinac Island continue with this episode, featuring Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, and Ralph C. Wilson Foundation President and CEO David Egner. Additionally, Stephen talks with Paul W. Smith of WJR about WDET's One Small Step, which is encouraging civil conversations during a time of greater discord.

Michigan: Now Hiring.

Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

08/17/23 • 48 min

Several people with the economic committee on the Growing Michigan Together Council join Nick Austin to discuss how to boost the state's economy and attract more people.

Why this "Hot Labor Summer" might just be the beginning

Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

10/04/23 • 25 min

Union members across the country have been accumulating wins this year. Benjamin Sachs, Professor of Labor and Industry at Harvard Law School, joins Detroit Today to discuss the historic nature of the current labor climate, and what's behind America's support, and what it may mean for the future.

Is a speedy, fair resolution between the UAW and Big 3 possible?

Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

10/04/23 • 24 min

While the UAW and the Big 3 automakers continue to debate what a fair deal looks like for workers, others are raising concern about what the work stoppage could mean for the economy. Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, joins Detroit Today to discuss why his group wrote an open letter to Michigan business, government, labor and civic leaders calling for a "speedy resolution" with "fairness and long-term viability for all."

How the internet prevented Covid deaths; what road funding looks like in Michigan

Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

03/28/22 • 51 min

Vox journalist Keren Landman joins the program to discuss how important the internet is to public health. And, Crain's Detroit Business senior editor Chad Livengood discusses what the 2015 road funding package did for Michigan's roads - and what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer needs to do to find the funding to properly repair them.

Mackinac Policy Conference: Election security, transit in southeast Michigan, and improving caregiving policy for the elderly and for caretakers

Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

06/07/22 • 52 min

Why some believe Democrats need to fight for rural voters; how a Michigan Democrat won in rural Kent County

Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

05/10/22 • 53 min

Scholar Kal Munis joins the program to discuss why he thinks Democrats would be better of if they tried to win over rural voters. Then, Carol Glanville discusses how she was able to flip the 74th House District seat in Kent County, Michigan.

Housing Market Update; Congressman Dan Kildee

Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

07/14/21 • 51 min

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Heather Long of the Washington Post about the incredibly competitive housing market and Congressman Dan Kildee joins to discuss climate change, infrastructure and microchips.

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Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson currently has 872 episodes available.

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The episode title 'The case for Land Value Tax in Detroit' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson is 50 minutes.

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The first episode of Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson was released on Nov 12, 2019.

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