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On The Line
By Detroit Free PressNews
On The Line episodes
- Patrick Lyoya and all eyes on Grand Rapids
Some activists say a white officer’s fatal shooting of a Congolese refugee was inevitable given Grand Rapids’ history. So what came before? With reporter Arpan Lobo.
25 min - The great exodus of food industry workers
An art gallery, the auto industry – former restaurant workers are making big career changes. Where are they landing and what does it mean for the dining experience? With restaurant critic Lyndsay Green.
20 min - Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban eyes a comeback
If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in an upcoming ruling, a 91-year-old law would block abortions in Michigan. But Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is trying a new tactic to preserve that right. Can she succeed? With columnist Nancy Kaffer and reporters Dave Boucher and Kristen Jordan Shamus.
21 min - Chasing out Nain Rouge and the devil of COVID
As Detroiters expel the city’s harbinger of doom at their annual festival, many grapple with an odd feeling. How do we navigate, mentally and physically, being sort of, but not really, done with COVID-19? With health reporter Kristen Jordan Shamus.
25 min - Waiting for Detroit’s recreational pot plan to sprout
The job of passing a marijuana ordinance isn’t all it is puffed up to be. Detroiters are missing out on big money while officials try to get it right. Is it worth the wait? With business reporter Adrienne Roberts.
23 min - Thanks, Biden? Pumped up gas prices and who’s to blame
Gas prices are up, and it’s bringing folks down. How’d we get here and what can we do about it? With financial columnist Susan Tompor.
23 min - Where have all the young workers gone?
If your waiter looks a little older, it isn’t just because the pandemic aged us all. Michiganders aged 16-24 are opting out of the traditional workforce. With business reporter Adrienne Roberts.
22 min - Bombs in Ukraine reverberate in Michigan
The Russian invasion is personal for Ukrainian Americans worried about loved ones. But the fallout is also felt across communities of Arab descent and Russian descent, among others. With reporter Niraj Warikoo.
22 min - Stuck in jail - after paying bond
There’s hardly a “Get Out of Jail Free” option, but some Wayne County residents have had to pay a hefty cost due to a backlog with fitting GPS tethers. With investigative reporters Christine MacDonald and Joe Guillen.
20 min - Introducing 'The Pistons Pulse'
A weekly podcast about the Detroit Pistons, hosted by Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops and Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce’s in-depth on-court analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years. The Pistons Pulse is your go to Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.
Listen every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts beginning March 1st.
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About On The Line
From the publisher's feed
On The Line is a weekly news podcast made in Detroit by the reporters at the Free Press. Twenty minutes a week, every Friday, hosted by Cary Junior II.