“It’s not about the political dynamics, it’s about defending our democracy and delivering for people.” Rep. Haley Stevens on #DetroitToday with Jake Neher WDET 101.9FM

When it comes to negotiating roads and budget separately, Governor Gretchen Whitmer tells me “the two are inseverable at this point” and that it would be “foolish” to separate the two now. #detroittoday #mileg @McNamaraWDET

Dimple Chaudhary, Senior Attorney at NRDC 🌎🏡 on water issues in Newark “It seems to be a similar situation in Flint, at the crux of the Newark crisis was a failure to treat the water properly” on #DetroitToday with Stephen Henderson WDET 101.9FM #WDETbookclub

“We recognize that in Flint, and in other cities, there’s a real uncertainty on which homes have lead pipes” Eric Schwartz on why it's so difficult to begin replacing lead pipes in Flint. Talking with Stephen Henderson on #DetroitToday WDET 101.9FM #WDETBookClub

“We need to be able to work with folks who we never would’ve interacted with, either in our personals lives or our professional lives” Dr. Mona on the diverse team that works tirelessly toward justice for Flint WDET 101.9FM #WDETBookClub Stephen Henderson

"We have 220,000 volunteers trying to make up for the lack of PT and FT personnel. This $12 billion debt isnt being addressed. Parks are not simply natural areas, the people using them, the infrastructure that requires isnt natural"-- Dr Lusk on #detroittoday WDET 101.9FM Stephen Henderson

“Clearly the goal of the governor here is to restart and reset budget negotiations…the governor, I believe, felt she needed to send a strong message" Zach Gorchow of Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan) on Governor Gretchen Whitmer's use of veto power #DetroitToday Stephen Henderson WDET 101.9FM

“If your point is you’re going to make people mad and that’s it, I don’t know if that’s a good form of comedy…It’s a very hollow evolution of the medium” Osita Nwanevu on comedy and social culture and David Chappelle's Netflix special. On #DetroitToday Stephen Henderson WDET 101.9FM

“That is something that feeds into the political climate we're in, it’s something that I think down the road creates very real policy change” Osita Nwanevu on the influence of entertainment and comedy on social and political culture. On #DetroitToday Stephen Henderson WDET 101.9FM

"We have to be serious and do the things we need to do to slow down carbon pollution…and that’s something that we can do, we're innovators in Michigan." Sen. Debbie Stabenow on the recent Popular Science climate report highlighting MI. #DetroitToday with Stephen Henderson WDET 101.9FM

"Cooperation in the black community is something that is resurgent now, it's something that people understand, and its part of the culture," says Karen Tyler-Ruiz of the Center for Community-Based Enterprise, talking about employee-owned businesses. #DetroitToday Stephen Henderson WDET 101.9FM

Stephen Henderson WDET 101.9FM "With our structure, the only thing that changes and shifts as we become worker-owned is that there's more involvement...it's more than just profit-sharing," say Jarret Schlaff of Pingree Detroit on #DetroitToday with Stephen Henderson WDET 101.9FM

“It was activism that pushed that achievement forward. To push the science, find the medications, but also build an infrastructure of support.” Celeste Watkins-Hayes on how the work of the HIV community has moved a death sentence to a manageable illness. #DetroitToday Stephen Henderson WDET 101.9FM

“Perhaps most importantly in some ways…is the notion of providing that on ramp to political and social engagement. Teaching people how to use their stories to be impactful on the lives of others.” Celeste Watkins-Hayes on living with HIV. #DetroitToday with Stephen Henderson WDET 101.9FM

Fascinating convo yesterday w/ Stephen Henderson & callers from #DetroitToday on WDET 101.9FM. Sharing up-to-date info on how we can end the #hiv epidemic, confront stigma, & support people living w/ HIV is critical. Thank U to the excellent #DetroitToday team! Jake Neher Kate Swift Annamarie Sysling

"Expecting him to be better, is like going to McDonald’s and expecting there to be steak." @DamonYoungVSB on Tyler Perry's repetitive film making #DetroitToday Stephen Henderson WDET 101.9FM

“I think he has such an affinity toward the groups that have supported him over his career that he doesn’t even care how others are thinking about this.” Kimberly R. Moffitt on Tyler Perry's work and who it serves #DetroitToday WDET 101.9FM Stephen Henderson

"We welcome runners of all levels, it’s not about being fast, it’s just about taking initiative in what you started." - Lance Woods of We Run 313 on their scholarship program through Detroit Free Press Marathon #DetroitToday WDET 101.9FM Stephen Henderson

"You’re the most powerful person in the free world, you’re the head of a political party. Let’s suffice it to say, that if this video was shown at an event that was sanctioned by the Barack Obama white house, heads would be rolling" Tim Alberta of POLITICO on #DetroitToday WDET 101.9FM

We will be giving away ONE (1) ticket to the Eras Tour Detroit for 6/9 TODAY! Retweet this for your chance to enter, ends at 1 PM EST TODAY!!!!!✨ #TSTheErasTour  #DetroitTSTheErasTour