* ML’s political career puts him behind the pulpit, then Marc and Shawn put him behind the 8-ball on student athlete compensation, while Joey Zuver asks when someone is going to finally “show him the money.”* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: One of the things ML likes best about running for office is new life experiences, but even he never expected to end up behind the pulpit at Greater Burnette Baptist Church. Find out how it happened, and see and hear highlights of how it went by watching the replay of the Facebook Live broadcast of the show at ML ELRICK. For the full church experience, watch here.* The Great Debate is back, but the subject is a familiar one: Student-athlete compensation. Sounding like the old man that he is, ML rails at the NCAA’s decision to allow student athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses. Shawn and Marc score SO many points in the argument that ML not only surrenders, he announces that the show will sponsor its own athlete. Stay tuned for details! * Listeners and ML team up to make a donation to Crossroads. Find out how it happened, and how much they’re giving. You can make your own contribution at https://crossroadsofmichigan.org* GEEK OF THE WEEK: Phil Mickelson and the Ukrainian Army make a strong bid, but can’t overtake the World Anti-Doping Agency, which is responsible for keeping the most compelling Olympic athlete of 2021 out of her best event. ROOM 7609* ML tries to lighten the mood by mixing Wombats and Joy Division. Shawn is still not happy.* FIRST AMENDMENT TIME: Listener Nancy gets her licks in on Phil Mickelson while others heap praise on the pod.* 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.* Stop looking so terrible and go get a haircut from Lady Janes. Visit Lady Janes website, find the nearest location and book your appointment today.* 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!