On The Line
Detroit Free Press
On The Line is a weekly news podcast made in Detroit by the reporters at the Free Press. Twenty minutes a week, every Friday, hosted by Cary Junior II.
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A gunman inside a Michigan school
On The Line
12/03/21 • 25 min
The nation’s deadliest school shooting in three years took place in Michigan. Students tell us what that day was like and the community tries to pick up the pieces.
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01/14/22 • 25 min
A wife beater. An outside business. A perjury claim. A so-called double-agent. It all rings of freedom to attorneys defending clients in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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The great exodus of food industry workers
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04/15/22 • 19 min
An art gallery, the auto industry – former restaurant workers are making big career changes. Where are they landing and what does it mean for the dining experience? With restaurant critic Lyndsay Green.
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Mayors, reparations, and psychedelic drugs
On The Line
11/05/21 • 20 min
With ballots cast and election victory speeches made, what comes next for metro Detroit?
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Where have all the young workers gone?
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03/11/22 • 21 min
If your waiter looks a little older, it isn’t just because the pandemic aged us all. Michiganders aged 16-24 are opting out of the traditional workforce. With business reporter Adrienne Roberts.
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Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban eyes a comeback
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04/08/22 • 20 min
If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in an upcoming ruling, a 91-year-old law would block abortions in Michigan. But Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is trying a new tactic to preserve that right. Can she succeed? With columnist Nancy Kaffer and reporters Dave Boucher and Kristen Jordan Shamus.
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The state of Whitmer’s reelection bid
On The Line
02/04/22 • 23 min
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her last State of the State address as a first-term governor. Will she give another and what’s in her way?
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Ford to make history with electric F-150
On The Line
04/29/22 • 22 min
Ford is making a big bet on the future of electric vehicles. What does it mean for workers and the auto industry at large? With autos reporter Phoebe Wall Howard
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Fairlane’s sale and the future of malls
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05/06/22 • 20 min
A Ramadan festival, an aquarium – metro Detroit malls are finding unique ways to try to stay relevant. With the recent sale of Fairlane Town Center, what does the future hold for these once-flourishing American staples? With business reporter JC Reindl.
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Who gets to be a Detroiter?
On The Line
08/12/22 • 26 min
Calling yourself a Detroiter is more popular than it once was. But is a Detroiter defined by their zipcode, sports team allegiance, or passion for the city?
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FAQ
How many episodes does On The Line have?
On The Line currently has 82 episodes available.
What topics does On The Line cover?
The podcast is about News and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on On The Line?
The episode title 'A gunman inside a Michigan school' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on On The Line?
The average episode length on On The Line is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of On The Line released?
Episodes of On The Line are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of On The Line?
The first episode of On The Line was released on Jul 28, 2021.
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