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Spotlight on the News
Should Macomb County Move to a County Executive Form of Government?
This week on Spotlight on the News, guests debate a County Executive form of government in Macomb County. Voters will take up that issue on Tuesday, May 6. Video Watch Video
NAACP President Rev. Wendell Anthony, former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer and DTE Energy Vice President Paul Hillegonds
Get ready Michigan for a little more media and political scrutiny. On Sunday, the national Spotlight will once again shine on downtown Detroit when Rev. Jeremiah Wright delivers the keynote address at the annual Detroit NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner. We’ll talk to NAACP President Rev. Wendell Anthony about the controversy.
Detroit City Councilman Kwame Kenyatta
He has become one of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s strongest critics. Sunday on Spotlight on the News, we’ll broadcast an in-depth interview with Detroit City Councilman Kwame Kenyatta. What drives him and what does he want for his city? Video Watch Video
Dr. Ross Paul, President of the University of Windsor
It’s been said that our neighbors to the south, Windsor, Ontario, know more about us than we know about them. To drive that point home, Sunday on Spotlight on the News, we’ll talk to Dr. Ross Paul, the president of the University of Windsor. Why is he so concerned about Southeast Michigan issues? Video Watch Video
John Hertel, the CEO of the Detroit Regional Mass Transit
He’s a former member of the Michigan legislature, a former director of the Michigan State Fair, and the only person in our state who has served as chairman of two different county commissions. But when it comes to future economic development and improving race relations for Southeast Michigan, he may arguably hold the most important job in our geographical region. Video Watch Video
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and Sharon McPhail
The mystery is over. Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and former Chief of Staff Christine Beatty have been charged with felonies. Now the legal battle lines are being drawn. Both sides say they are prepared for a vigorous fight. Sunday on Spotlight on the News, we’ll give you some insight into their strategies. Our guests include Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and Sharon McPhail, General Counsel for Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s office. Video Watch Video
Attorney Michael Alan Schwartz and Rich Robinson from the Michigan Campaign Finance Network
On Sunday, Attorney Michael Alan Schwartz, an expert in legal ethics will give us some insight into who may get trapped in the Mayor’s text messaging web. Also on Spotlight, Rich Robinson, the executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network will tell us why he is crusading to change the way voters select justices to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Rev. Nicholas Hood III and Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick
This week on Spotlight on the News we'll discuss Mayor Kilpatrick's State of the City Address, mass transit, the presidental race and how Michigan fits in. Video Watch Video
Interview: Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy
Within the next several days, Kym Worthy will publicly announce the most anticipated and watched legal decision of her career as Wayne County Prosecutor. Will she bring any charges against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, his former Chief-of-Staff Christine Beatty, and others? Video Watch Video
Interview: Senator Debbie Stabenow
Sunday on Spotlight, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow talks about what she is doing to save jobs in Michigan; combat America’s mounting trade deficit with China; reduce the number of home foreclosures; and where she thinks Michigan should stand on this year’s competitive race for U.S. president. Video Watch Video


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