* Two public officials ML investigated get raided by the FBI, and the corruption cloud over Detroit City Hall expands. Shawn shares his SUV envy with Explorer driver Marc, while former Smart car driver Joey steers clear.* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: Shawn’s sedan has him feeling like less of a man. Sounds about right!* Two city council members and two of their employees were the subjects of FBI raids last week, prompting ML to wax eloquently about the need to restore trust in government.* Marc wonders what the timing of the raids means. As one of Michigan’s foremost experts on public corruption, ML offers his informed opinion.* Our NIL athlete Kaleena Kneiss could not join this week’s show because she — and many others — are mourning the loss of her teammate and captain of the MSU rowing team Olivia Long.* Listeners share their concerns and questions about what happens next in the federal investigation of city hall. Listen and learn what ML and the crew have to say.* ML returns to “Let It Rip.”* GEEK OF THE WEEK: Venomous sea snakes who don’t respect other people’s space win this week’s dishonor. ROOM 7609* Picking great New Wave music is as easy as A-B-C, which may be why ML booked the pride of Sheffield to perform “So Hip It Hurts.” * REPRESENT! Show your Soul of Detroit pride with great merchandise, ranging from hip trucker hats, retro keychains, masks and gaiters, super groovy hockey jerseys, comfy logo t-shirts, stickers, neon clocks and signed copies of “The Kwame Sutra: Musings on Lust, Life and Leadership from Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.” Each copy includes a smart aleck inscription penned personally by ML! Open your heart, open your wallet at www.drewandmikestore.com* ML 4 DETROIT: Keep up with the campaign at www.ml4detroit.com or on Twitter, Facebook or InstaGram at ML4DETROIT.* HARD OUT: Need a new ride? Roy O’Brien has been putting metro Detroiters on wheels for 74 years. Before you shop anywhere else, get on the right track to 9 Mile and Mack and check out their super groovy showroom. Find our more at www.royobrien.net.* Don’t lose your mind trying to make sense of the financial markets. Let Luke Nowacki of Pinnacle help you make the right decisions that will help keep you on firm financial footing. Contact Luke at www.pinnaclewealthstrategies.com and be sure to tell him you heard about him on the Soul of Detroit! * If you need a mortgage or want to refinance your new digs or save on high-interest debt, contact Hall Financial at https://davidhallmortgage.com/soul or 248-308-5000 and let them know ML told you to call! * You — YES, YOU — can sponsor the show by hitting the DONATE button at www.mlsoulofdetroit.com. NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL (or too large)!* Please subscribe to and share the podcast — your endorsement is very powerful! * We always appreciate your feedback at mlsoulofdetroit@gmail or 313-Butterfield8-9070 (aka 313-288-9070). If you leave a message, you could hear your voice on the air!