In the illegal street racing scene of 1970s Detroit, there was one car that ruled them all: The Black Ghost. The black ‘70 Dodge HEMI Challenger would appear only occasionally to race, win, and then disappear into the night. It later turned out that was because the driver–the late Godfrey Qualls–was a Detroit police officer. 

Today on the pod, we hear about a Detroit street racing legend–and his son’s mission to share his story. 

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This year marked ten years since the historic municipal bankruptcy filing in Detroit. While the city’s financials are more stable, the woes of future pension payments loom large. Today, we reflect on what the bankruptcy filing meant to Detroit then, and what it still means today.

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After a decade in Congress, Representative Dan Kildee announced that he will not be seeking reelection. Today, Dan Kildee talks to us about his tenure, his retirement, and what comes next for him and his district. 

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Michigan football is having a good season, so if you're not primed on football history, it's hard to believe that there were years that the team kept falling short. But there's one year in particular that changed course for the team: the 1997 season when Michigan broke a nearly half century long draught and won the championship. The book "Mountaintop: The Inside Story of Michigan’s 1997 Title Climb" tells the story of this legendary moment in Michigan football.

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Yesterday union workers approved a UAW contract with General Motors. Votes to approve the contracts with Stellantis and Ford will wrap up tomorrow. Today, we’re talking about worker victories, what these contracts include, and we’ll hear about why some folks voted “no.”

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Last week Ohioans approved Issue 1, a ballot measure adding reproductive rights to the state constitution. A similar measure passed in Michigan last year – Proposal 3.  But access to abortion isn’t just about keeping it legal. Today we’re talking about abortion access, the Reproductive Health Act, and what this all means for people seeking care.

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Last week, the Big Ten decided to suspend Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh for three games. Today, we're looking at the sign-stealing scandal that led to this decision, and what it means to this football season. 

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The Michigan legislature adjourned early this year. Today, we’re talking about why the legislature made the decision to recess early, what got done this year, and what we can expect when the session resumes.

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If you’re a foodie on TikTok, you may very well know Detroit-based chef Jon Kung. Their debut cookbook, Kung Food, features 100 recipes — from broths and condiments to noodles and dumplings. They describe the spread as Chinese American recipes from a third-culture kitchen.

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Yesterday we heard from two Palestinian Americans on how violence in Gaza has shaped their life. Today, we’re hearing from an Israeli peace activist and academic, who supports an immediate ceasefire, and a longer term solution through an international democratic process. 

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