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Spotlight on the News: Inside the Detroit Chevrolet Belle Isle Grand Prix

The Grand Prix is back in the “D”.  And on Sunday, May 27, Spotlight will take you inside this important world-class event with the movers and shakers who are

Spotlight on Detroit Citizens & the Michigan Supreme Court

On Sunday, May 20, Spotlight host Chuck Stokes featured two important topics: Educating Detroit citizens about their city's financial problems and finding a better way to select

Spotlight on the News: Revealing the Gateway Marketplace

On Sunday, May 12, Spotlight on the News featured an exclusive interview with George Jackson of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and Marvin Beatty,

State Senator Bert Johnson: A Candid Conversation

Is State Senator Bert Johnson ready for Washington, D.C.?  On Sunday, May 6, he’ll make his first appearance on Spotlight to discuss the Michigan Legislature,

Spotlight on the News: Congressman Gary Peters

On Sunday, April 29, Spotlight on the News will feature an in-depth interview with Congressman Gary Peters of Michigan's 9th Congressional District. 

Spotlight on the News: Rev. Wendell Anthony Speaks Out!

On Sunday, April 22, Rev. Wendell Anthony, President of the Detroit Branch NAACP speaks out about Washington, Lansing, Detroit, and race in a no holds barred

Spotlight on Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon

On Sunday, April 15, Spotlight host Chuck Stokes will hold an in-depth conversation with Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon.

Spotlight on the News: Education Chancellor Dr. John Covington

On Easter Sunday, April 8,  Spotlight host Chuck Stokes will interview Dr. John Covington, Chancellor of the Michigan Education Achievement Authority.  How

Spotlight on Detroit Businessman Frank Venegas

On Sunday, April 1, Spotlight host Chuck Stokes interviews Detroit businessman Frank Venegas.  Why is he so passionate about Detroit?

Spotlight on the News: Congressman John Conyers, Jr.

On Sunday, March 25, Spotlight on the News featured an in-depth interview with Congressman John Conyers, Jr. 

Spotlight on Governor Rick Snyder & Detroit

On Sunday, March 18, Spotlight on the News host Chuck Stokes goes one-on-one with Governor Rick Snyder about Detroit's financial future and his plans to

Spotlight: Boating Accident Revisited & EFM Law Under Attack

Will there ever be justice for Michigan victims of a nearly 10 year old tragic boating accident?  And why is Michigan's Emergency Financial Manager Law under

Politics, Crime, Health Care, and Movie-Making: Sunday on Spotlight

Politics, crime, health care, and movie-making....Sunday on Spotlight on the News.  Tune in as Chuck Stokes interviews Conrad Mallett, Jr., Bankole Thompson,

Spotlight on the Michigan GOP Presidential Primary: Can Santorum Beat Romney at…

All eyes are on Michigan's upcoming Presidential Primary.  Can Rick Santorum beat Mitt Romney in his home state?   On Sunday, February 26, join Chuck Stokes as

Spotlight on Michigan Development Czar Michael Finney, Colors, and Tuskegee…

On Sunday, February 19, the Spotlight will be on Michigan’s development czar.  Spotlight host Chuck Stokes sits down for an in-depth interview with Michael

Spotlight: The Making of Fela! and Detroit Leaders Unite

On Sunday, February 12, Spotlight will report on the making and importance of the Tony Award-winning musical Fela! which is coming to Detroit’s Music Hall next week.  We'll also

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Meet Chuck Stokes


  1. Editorial Director<br>Chuck Stokes

    Editorial Director
    Chuck Stokes

    Stokes joined the station in 1981 and serves as moderator and producer of "Spotlight On The News," Detroit's longest-running weekly news and public affairs show.

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