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Stephen Henderson

Stephen Henderson is the Founding Editor of BridgeDetroit, and a former writer and editor for the Detroit Free Press, Baltimore Sun and Chicago Tribune. Winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, Henderson is a Detroit resident and native.

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American Black Journal: Rep. Brenda Lawrence / Dream Corps

By Stephen Henderson | January 17, 2021
In Partnership With DPTV - American Black Journal

Michigan Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence gives her firsthand account of the frightening attack at the U.S. Capitol to ABJ contributor Orlando Bailey of BridgeDetroit.

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One Detroit: Helen Lee Bouygues / Dave Coulter / Dr. Nick Gilpin / Clawson

By One Detroit Staff | January 14, 2021
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Dave Coulter on the challenges involved in providing vaccines to Oakland Co. residents. Will Glover w/ Helen Lee Bouygues on misinformation, disinformation & critical thinking.

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One Detroit: Christianity Interfaith / International Symphony Orchestra / Superior Skies

By One Detroit Staff | January 11, 2021
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The next Religious Diversity Journey has One Detroit learning more about Christianity at First Presbyterian Church in Birmingham. Plus, photographer Shawn Malone has won awards for her night sky photography. She and Adler Planetarium’s Nick Lake explains what to look for and what to avoid when viewing and photographing the skies.

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One Detroit: Politics 2021 / Lori Higgins / Fixing the Districts / Banished words

By One Detroit Staff | January 8, 2021
In Partnership With DPTV - One Detroit

Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson discuss the recent breach of the Capitol by pro-Trump supporters, the historic results of the senate races in Georgia & whether or not the Republican party will have a post-Trump era any time soon.

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Opinion | Republican politics formed the mob at the U.S. Capitol

By Stephen Henderson | January 7, 2021

Responsibility for yesterday’s failed coup in the Capitol lies in the heart of modern conservatism and Republican politics, which courts white nationalists and excuses racial bigotry.

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American Black Journal: Benny Napoleon / Marlowe Stoudamire / Hill Harper / CCH Pounder

By Stephen Henderson | January 3, 2021
In Partnership With DPTV - American Black Journal

Taking a look back at 2020 and some of the guests who joined us in the year, including civil rights activist Al Sharpton, Detroit police chief James Craig,, and actors Hill Harper and CCH Pounder.

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American Black Journal: PontiaConnect / Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion / Detroit Youth Choir

By Stephen Henderson | December 27, 2020
In Partnership With DPTV - American Black Journal

Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman talks with Stephen about a new app named “PontiaConnect,” which is keeping residents engaged and informed about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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One Detroit: Mochitsuki / Wigilia / Night Sky Photography

By One Detroit Staff | December 24, 2020
In Partnership With DPTV - One Detroit

Take a look back at this One Detroit report to see how this traditional Japanese New Year’s celebration involving the pounding of rice was being replicated at a metro Detroit community center.

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One Detroit: CCH Pounder / Shannon Cason / Buddy’s / Interlochen

By One Detroit Staff | December 21, 2020
In Partnership With DPTV - One Detroit

Actress CCH Pounder sits down with reporter Will Glover to talk about her private art collection titled “Queen,” which is on display at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.

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American Black Journal: Joan Belgrave / Detroit Jazz City

By Stephen Henderson | December 20, 2020
In Partnership With DPTV - American Black Journal

We’re celebrating the holidays with jazz. Vocalist Joan Belgrave talks with Stephen about an international music showcase she produced earlier this year in New York, prior to the pandemic.

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  • Biden's Inauguration, Detroit Tax Overassessments and Democracy Around The World

    In this hour, Stephen Henderson speaks with EJ Dionne of the Washington Post about national politics, Detroit Deputy Mayor Conrad Mallet weighs in on property tax overassessments for city homeowners and former Wayne State University President Dr. Irvin Reid and Honors College Dean John Corvino talk about what democracies in other countries can teach us about the political crisis we’re in.

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  • Guns, Division and Navigating Our Country Out of Polarization

    In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Firmin DeBrabander, a professor of philosophy at the Maryland Institute College of Art and the author of Do Guns Make Us Free? and Life After Privacy. He recently wrote a piece in The Atlantic titled The Gun-Rights Movement Fed America’s Insurrectionist Fever Dreams. Then, later in the hour, Henderson is joined by Peter T. Coleman, a professor of psychology and education at Teachers College Columbia University who studies intractable conflict and sustainable peace. He recently wrote a public letter to President-elect Joe Biden titled “The War on Polarization” and has a forthcoming book titled “The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization” set to be released in June.

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  • State Sen. Ananich on Flint Water Crisis and A Look At Biden's Climate Policy

    In this hour, a conversation between Producer Jake Neher and State Sen. Jim Ananich about the legal developments surrounding charges in the Flint Water Crisis. Plus, New York Times reporter Lisa Friedman and environmental law expert Nick Schroeck join Stephen Henderson for a look ahead at what to expect from Biden's climate team.

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  • Congressman Dan Kildee and Yale Professor and Author Jason Stanley

    In this hour Stephen Henderson discusses the latest in the Flint Water Crisis and impeachment with Congressman Dan Kildee. Plus, author and philosophy professor Jason Stanley on fascism, propaganda and the state of America.

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