Detroit Economic Club's Podcast

The DEC hosted Former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney and ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl on Tuesday, October 22, at MotorCity Casino Hotel. 

The DEC hosted the University Research Corridor presidents on Tuesday, October 15, at the Masonic. University of Michigan President Santa Ono, Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz, and Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy discussed how their institutions collaborate to lead groundbreaking research and attract and support companies.

The DEC hosted Ali Velshi, MSNBC Chief Correspondent and Host of "Velshi," on Monday, October 7, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a conversation moderated by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Ali discussed his book "Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy" and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted the Honorable Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator for Michigan, on Wednesday, October 2, at the Masonic. WXYZ-TV Channel 7's Chuck Stokes moderated "The Exit Interview."

The DEC hosted Lael Brainard, Director, National Economic Council and White House National Economic Advisor, on Monday, September 23, at the Masonic. In a conversation moderated by Glenn Stevens of MichAuto, Miss Brainard discussed "Strengthening the U.S. Auto Industry" and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted David Burritt, President & CEO of U. S. Steel, on Tuesday, September 17, at the Masonic. In a conversation moderated by Hannah Lutz of Automotive News, Mr. Burritt discussed "An America as Strong as Steel" and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted Dan Gilbert, Founder & Chairman of Rocket Companies, on Friday, September 13, at the Icon.

The DEC hosted MSU Athletics: All Access on Friday, June 7, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. In a fireside chat with Jamie Edmonds, Michigan State University's Athletic Director Alan Haller, Head Men's Basketball Coach Tom Izzo, Head Men's Ice Hockey Coach Adam Nightingale, Head Women's Basketball Coach Robyn Fralick, and Head Women's Volleyball Coach Leah Johnson, discussed their student-athletes remarkable success on and off the field.

The DEC hosted Mary T. Barra, Chair & CEO of General Motors, on Thursday, May 23, at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. In an exclusive meeting for DEC members and accompanied guests, WDIV Local 4's Rhonda Walker moderated the fireside chat to discuss GM’s strategic bets on the future and how the company is driving technology advancements and improving the customer experience with the potential to create a better world for all.

The DEC hosted Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile, on Thursday, May 2, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a conversation moderated by Jackie Paige of WWJ Newsradio 950, Mike discussed "Forever Disrupting: T-Mobile’s Evolution From Underdog to Leader in Wireless and Beyond" and answered questions from the audience.