Mayor Barnett and Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, MD, President of Oakland University, discuss the school year ahead, the efforts made to keep students, faculty and the administration safe, and Oakland's four strategic priorities: Student success; research and scholarship; community engagement; and diversity and inclusion. Dr. Pescovitz shares the importance of family and faith, the values instilled in her growing up and the civil discourse modeled by her parents. Philanthropy, leadership and her passion for OU are also discussed. This conversation was recorded on August 30, 2021.

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NASCAR great and Rochester Hills native Brad Keselowski talks to Mayor Barnett about growing up in the Brooklands neighborhood of the City, his favorite subject in high school (auto shop), and the high value he places on community and philanthropy. Despite Brad's remarkable motorsports career, it's clear that Michigan and Rochester Hills continue to be incredibly important to him and his family. Hear about the current season, his plans for 2022 and, through it all, his desire to live a life of truth and grace. This episode was recorded on August 18, 2021.

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Healthcare executive Chris Palazzolo, President & CEO of Ascension Genesys Hospital and Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, talks with Mayor Barnett about operating a hospital during a pandemic - addressing constant change - and the importance of collaboration, even amongst competitors. The pair also speak about the future of healthcare, discussing inevitable industry consolidation and dispelling myths; the significance of leaders in our lives; and why Chris makes Rochester Hills his home.  

Mayor Barnett offers thanks to the team at Ascension Providence Rochester for all they have done over the past 15 months and expresses gratitude to the organization for its recent $500,000 commitment to Innovation Hills Park.     

This conversation was recorded on June 17, 2021.

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From Meadowbrook Elementary, West Middle School and Rochester High to the Mission Control Center of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Mayor Barnett sits down with Fiona Turett, a member of NASA's latest class of Flight Directors. Imagine being at the forefront of everything that humans do in space: That's what Fiona does. No pressure at all. Hear her remarkable story and the importance of training, preparation, teamwork - and even Yates Cider Mill donuts.  

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New Day Foundation for Families co-Founder and President Gina Kell Spehn and her son, Sam Kell, share their unspeakable, unimaginable and unbelievable story -- and how they continue to turn tragedy into triumph. Their family's narrative is profiled in the NY Times bestselling book "The Color of Rain" and a Hallmark Channel movie by the same name. Hope, inspiration, faith, helping others through health and financial crises, and a community and school district that knows how to "show up" are all part of the conversation. 

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Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann joins Mayor Barnett to talk about how he realized his childhood dream, the people that guided his career, breaking the news of Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance, his passion for UofM football, his philosophy on giving back, and the things that make our community so special. 

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Mayor Barnett sits down with Chris Brooks, Senior Pastor at Woodside Bible Church, to discuss Pastor Brooks' journey, what and who inspires him, the importance of leadership and hope, and his love for the church, his family, his community -- and his Michigan State Spartans.

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