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Faith and Politics in 2020

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with author, writer and theologian Jim Wallis and Eugene Scott of the Washington Post about the role of faith and religion in the 2020 race.
COVID Classroom Check In at Detroit Schools and Privacy and Parenting in 2020

In this hour Stephen Henderson looks at schools-- how it’s going in the year of the pandemic, and how it’s working for parents, teachers and students. He speaks with Detroit Schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti and DPSCD board member Sonya Mays. Plus, a conversation with author Leah Plunkett about her book "Sharenthood," about the sharing we are all doing more of online, about our children, during the pandemic.
Congresswoman Haley Stevens; Challenger Eric Esshaki; Voting Information

In this hour Stephen Henderson looks at Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, where Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens is facing her first re-election attempt, and Republican Eric Esshaki hopes to unseat her. He talks with both candidates about their campaigns. Plus, a check in with the Michigan Department of State about late voter registration, with just two weeks left before election day.
Shirkey Doctrine and "Our Malady" Author

In this hour, Stephen Henderson speaks with Crain's Detroit Business Senior Editor Chad Livengood about the Shirkey Doctrine versus the Whitmer Doctrine. Plus, Yale Professor and author Timothy Snyder on his new book "Our Malady."