* ML’s mom pays a surprise visit to talk politics and Carmen Harlan’s quiche. Tensions run high, and ML invites listeners to join him at a scholarship luncheon featuring former Spartan and Wolverine football players.* THE STRAIGHT DOPE: Just when things were going so convivially, ML and Shawn get into another battle. Marc tries to mediate, but ML’s mom is no help. * A listener says all the political talk is turning him off, so … ML’s mom provides her take on her eldest’s child’s most recent debate. Then ML goes through a l-o-o-o-n-g set-up before playing a clip from the debate.* To watch the entire debate, visit Facebook page ML ELRICK* In keeping with the show’s “give the people what they want” theme, Shawn insists on playing a clip from ML’s latest church appearance.* ML’s mom tells a never-before-told-tale about the time she made quiche for Carmen Harlan’s daughter wedding.* Marc and ML discuss the Big Game, and ML offers listeners who donate $50 to www.mlsoulofdetroit.com a chance to join him at a tailgate luncheon on Oct. 27. Or you can buy your own ticket to the event at www.detroitsportsmedia.com. Proceeds benefit student scholarships.* GEEK OF THE WEEK: Washington State’s football coach abandons the team, the team, the team when he refuses to take the shot. ROOM 7609* Jim Schaefer — an Ohio Buckeye — has bad taste in music. REAL BAD. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out the Dark Wave band he booked into the New Wave suite — Dairy of Dreams, who perform “Soul Stripper.”* FEEDBACK: Our listeners are always write. Hear what we mean.* ML 4 DETROIT: Keep up with the campaign at www.ml4detroit.com or on Twitter, Facebook or InstaGram at ML4DETROIT.* HARD OUT: You can’t beat the meat you get at The Butchery! Mention ML and get a free pound of bacon with a purchase of $50 or more. Learn more at www.thebutcherysl.com* 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!