You’ve heard tales about the city. But have you heard the whole story? An exploration of the lens through which we should view Detroit’s progress. 

You’ve heard tales about the city. But have you heard the whole story? An exploration of the lens through which we should view Detroit’s progress.

When you hear about Detroit

A Black Detroiter is set to lead a state chamber. Democrats overtook the Legislature. Is it a salve to the loss of homegrown representation? 

A Black Detroiter is set to lead a state chamber. Democrats overtook the Legislature. Is it a salve to the loss of homegrown representation?

Will concerns of Black Detroiters get a fair shot in Lansing?

Lawmakers tried to limit the use of certain tactics on students in 2016. They’ve been used nearly 94,000 times since then. And mainly on kids with disabilities.

Lawmakers tried to limit the use of certain tactics on students in 2016. They’ve been used nearly 94,000 times since then. And mainly on kids with disabilities.

Isolated, traumatized in Michigan schools (originally aired Oct. 14, 2022)

Tough questions from kids, unruly parents, a hose under your suit - there's more to being jolly old St. Nick than a red suit and white beard. With multimedia photo editor Kelly Jordan.

Tough questions from kids, unruly parents, a hose under your suit - there's more to being jolly old St. Nick than a red suit and white beard. With multimedia photo editor Kelly Jordan.

Santas share trade secrets at Santa school (originally aired Nov. 17, 2022)

Seven Detroit Free Press journalists take a look at the crystal ball ahead of the new year. With help from Report for America. 

Seven Detroit Free Press journalists take a look at the crystal ball ahead of the new year. With help from Report for America.

Free Press staff looks ahead to stories in 2023

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After high prices and rising credit card interest rates this year, we turn to the Free Press' financial columnist for advice on how to maintain the holiday cheer without breaking the bank.

After high prices and rising credit card interest rates this year, we turn to the Free Press' financial columnist for advice on how to maintain the holiday cheer without breaking the bank.

Susan Tompor gets us through the holidays

School shooting survivors from Oxford and Uvalde find joy in acting like kids again at a party in Texas. With Free Press photojournalist Sarahbeth Maney.

School shooting survivors from Oxford and Uvalde find joy in acting like kids again at a party in Texas. With Free Press photojournalist Sarahbeth Maney.

Oxford teen's 'little bestie' is Uvalde survivor

Mitch Albom, who was one of the 100,000-plus in attendance for the 1997 Michigan-Ohio State game at the Big House, joins Andrew Hammond this week. Albom remembers the Wolverines' dominate defense and Charles Woodson's signature moment that sent U-M to the Rose Bowl. 

Mitch Albom, who was one of the 100,000-plus in attendance for the 1997 Michigan-Ohio State game at the Big House, joins Andrew Hammond this week. Albom remembers the Wolverines' dominate defense and Charles Woodson's signature moment that sent U-M to the Rose Bowl.

Road to the Victors: Mitch Albom remembers 1997 Michigan vs. Ohio State, Charles Woodson's Heisman moments

Tony Garcia joins the guys to discuss all things Michigan vs. Ohio State. Later, Carlos & Shawn talk the Lions' win streak and playoff potential.  

Tony Garcia joins the guys to discuss all things Michigan vs. Ohio State. Later, Carlos &amp; Shawn talk the Lions' win streak and playoff potential.

Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn: "The Game" - Michigan Football vs. Ohio State

Santas share trade secrets at Santa school

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.

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.

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