StoryCorps Founder David Isay visits to discuss this important new form of journalism that travels to people and gives them a platform to tell their story. StoryCorps will be coming to Detroit this year.

WDET's Rob St. Mary and Brad Frost of the Detroit Institute of Arts share with Craig a look at this past weekend's "Reveal Your Detroit" event.

Underwater photographer and historian, Tony Gramer, will talk about the Maritime Symposium at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Saturday, April 21st.

Rob Reinhart joins Craig to talk about aged musicians coming out with new albums.

This year Memorial Day takes place on Monday, May 28th.

For many, Memorial Day marks the start of summer and barbeque season. But, the holiday is more than just a day off. It's a day to remember Americans who have died while serving the nation.

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Theresa Early, Director of Adult Programming at Matrix Human and Shirley Edwards, Executive Director of Spectrum Child & Family Services, join Craig to discuss their respective projects.

The Marche Du Nain Rouge is coming-up this Sunday, March 25th. Craig speaks with the event's founder, Francis Grunow, and organizer, Peter VanDyke.

Continuing WDET's week of heightened coverage on the Dearborn area, Pat Batcheller speaks with Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Palekto about the city's unique geography and the difficulties it can cause management efforts.

WDET’s Laura Weber visited Vista Maria – a school and home in Dearborn Heights that specializes in treating girls who are in foster care, or who are vulnerable to abuse and neglect. Vista Maria is using mentorship as a tool to get teens thinking about college and career as they move into adulthood.

Craig speaks with Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah and TechTown President and CEO Leslie Smith about the status of entrepreneurship in Detroit.

Michigan Radio's Rick Pluta joins Craig to talk about the latest news regarding the consent agreement.

Reverend David Bullock joins WDET's Amy Miller to discuss the rallying that's going on all this week in response to the proposed Detroit-focused consent agreement.

Brothers, Etienne and Eddie Farah, join Craig to talk about their food-inspired business ventures.

WDET's Travis Wright explains what's poppin' this weekend in the Metro-Detroit music scene.

WDET's Travis Wright spotlights Reading Works volunteers as part of Detroit Public Radio's Call to Action.

Congressman Hansen Clarke is expected introduce a bill next week that will bring a little funding Detroit's way. Clarke joins Craig with details on the legislative proposal.

Bankole Thompson discusses the question "Who Can be Trusted to Save Detroit?"

WDET's Laura Weber speaks with Detroit farmers Patrick Crouch and Shane Bernardo about Earthworks Urban Farm as part of our 'Call to Action' volunteer initiative.

Craig explores the consent agreement between the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan with Senior Research Associate for Citizens Research Council Betty Buss, WDET's own Quinn Klinefelter, the Michigan Treasury's Terry Stanton, and City Councilmen Andre Spivey and Charles Pugh. Listeners call in with their take on the situation.

Metro Parent's Julia Elliott shares tips on navigating the difficult terrain that is dealing with other people's kids including (but not limited to) special eating habits, adhering to others' household rules, and etiquette for Facebook-posting photos of "other people's kids."

WDET's Amy Miller speaks with All About Animals Rescue Development and Marketing Director Catherine Garrett about her organization's new mobile spay and neuter clinic, which is the first of its kind in the City of Detroit.

Author Joe Grimm joins Craig to discuss his new book, "Coney Detroit," and talks about Discover Detroit, the book-launching event taking place at the Detroit Historical Museum tomorrow night.

Matty Moroun's Detroit International Bridge Company has been denied by law to follow through on their Gateway Project. The project has been designated exclusively to M-DOT.

Tony Russell from the Osborn neighborhood, Scott Brines of Southwest Detroit Community Benefit Coalition, and Founder of Blight Busters John George call in to share their thoughts about the State of the City address along with members of WDET's Public Insight Network.

The Wurlitzer Building, at Broadway and John R, sits abandoned and neglected after years of decay. Metro Times' Curt Guyette joins Craig to discuss the future of the structure.

What Should Metro Detroit Know About Dearborn Heights?

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What Should Metro Detroit Know About Dearborn?

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Little Dresses For Africa Founder Rachel O’Neill joins Craig to discuss her local non-profit's Central-Africa-focused mission.

The Institute for Higher Awesome Studies (IHAS) opens its thirtieth chapter in Detroit.

Michigan Historical Commission Vice President Jack Dempsey joins Craig discussing efforts to restore and preserve the 1840's home of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant on the State Fairgrounds in Detroit.

Craig investigates the lack of available rental properties in Metro Detroit with president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition Dr. Sheila Crowley.

Interim Director of the Community Development Advocates of Detroit Steve Tobocman talks to Craig about the CDAD's history with Detroit and how it the organization has confronted the challenges of the economic recession. The CDAD is hosting their Neighborhood Opportunity Breakfast March 8 at Second Ebenezer Church at 14601 Dequindre.

Travis offers some activity and musical event suggestions for listeners to enjoy this weekend.

Craig talks with Youth Initiatives Project (YIP) Program Director Frank McGhee and Crime Stoppers President John Broad about this Saturday's upcoming Male Empowerment Breakfast at Osborn High School.

Craig talks with Chef Eric Giles of the Sunday Dinner Company and Kimberly Adams of the JLD about their collaboration to create "Kids in the Kitchen."

WDET's Craig Fahle recaps our first "Detroit is Listening" meeting that took place in Birmingham last night.

Craig Fahle Show Producer Amy Miller speaks with Maud Lyon, Founding Director of The Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Michigan, about how members are preparing for an Artful Staycation.

Green Toe Gardens co-owners Rich Wieske and Joan Mandell join the Craig Fahle Show to talk about their beekeeping workshop.

Father Paul Innes, acting pastor of historic Mariners' Church of Detroit joins the Craig Fahle Show, as Amy Miller takes a closer look at spiritual communities in Metro Detroit.

Amy welcomes director Lionel Walsh along with lead actors, Lorelei Sturm and Andrew Papa to discuss the Hilberry production of "Summer and Smoke."

Urban Science's Shannon Muldowney and Matt Bejin join Craig to discuss their company's move to offer an incentive program to live in Detroit.

Craig speaks with President of the Chaldean Chamber Martin Manna about MyDetroitGrocers.com, an online resource for Detroiters to find fresh, quality groceries in the city.

Craig discusses ideas on how to counter violence in the community with Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee and community activist and BME winner, Yusef Shakur.

WDET's Rob St. Mary joins Craig to talk about the community meeting WDET held at the Compas Center in Southwest Detroit.

Craig recaps WDET's community meeting in Delray on February 15 with WDET's Rob St. Mary.

The Metro Times' Curt Guyette joins Craig to discuss his latest 'Mattie' Maroun-themed article, "Something slimy slithers into court."

Parents: Do You Send Your Kids to Summer Camp?

Today, parents have resources to find the best places for summer camp for their kids. What are you best kept secrets when it comes to selecting a camp?

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Craig discusses the development project in the Medbury Grove Lawns Subdivision of the Highland Park Historic District with Scott Benson, a principal member of Midtown-based Trivium Partners.

Craig speaks with No Colors author Bobby Kipper.

In this episode, Craig discusses the life of Fela Kuti, as well as the history and politics of Nigeria that were the backdrop of his life, with Professor Tejumola Olaniyan and Nigerian artist, Lemi Ghariokwu. Music Hall Artistic Director and President Vince Paul explains why bringing the Tony-Award winning musical--'Fela!'--to Detroit was essential.

Detroit Artist Miguel "BeloZro" Yeoman and James Feagin, Project Manager for Imagine Detroit Together, join Craig to discuss the Imagine Detroit Together project.

Residents, business leaders and community activists are joining WDET to leverage the human spirit brought together as part of our recent "Call to Action" efforts.

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Craig welcomes Emmy-Award winning actress and MASH alum Loretta Swit to the show along with Sesame Street's "Maria", Sonia Manzano to discuss Nora and Delia Ephron's Love, Loss, and What I Wore.

WDET's News Director Jerome Vaughn got a chance to interview State Representative Lisa Howze about her plans to run for Mayor of Detroit in 2013.

When Juliette Gordon Low, founded the Girl Scouts USA, she imagined the organization could be "the magic thread" that would connect girls everywhere. 100 years later, the Girls Scouts do much more than just sell cookies. Denise Dalrymple, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan, former troop leader Maria Salinas and current scout, Addison Mauck talk to Craig Fahle about the organizatio’s role in Metro Detroit.

Young Leaders Initiative Director Carl Gladstone joins Craig to talk about Motown Mission, along with Elise Newcomer and Stefan Sims, two students who've participated in the ministry's Detroit-based work-project and activity program.

WDET is coming to Southwest Detroit on Wednesday February 15th and Thursday February 16th for community listening sessions.

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The Craig Fahle Show proudly presents a WDET studio performance from the Shanghai Quartet.

Craig speaks with Belle Isle Conservancy Board Member Vance Patrick and former Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium Secretary Jennifer Boardman about this Saturday's Shiver on the River 2012. The February 4th event will run from 10a.m. to 3p.m.

Craig discusses the opening of Royal Blood, the new exhibit at Start Gallery, with the gallery's founder, Jason Reed.

Craig speaks with Farmington Hills Harrison Football Coach John Herrington. Herrington is one of three high school football coaches from around the country who have been named as finalists for the Don Shula NFL Coach of the Year Award.

Challenge Detroit is accepting applications country-wide to select 30 innovative leaders for its 2012 program. Craig speaks with Challenge Detroit Executive Director Deirdre Greene Groves, as well as with Vince Thomas, CEO of partnering company, Billhighway.

Drivers in Southwest Detroit say until the construction work and entrance ramps at the Ambassador Bridge are complete, people will continue to unwillingly be funneled onto the bridge. Some of those drivers say it's cost them time, money, and in some cases, their residency in the U.S. Craig speaks with Anna, an undocumented resident of Detroit, who is being deported because she accidentally ended up on the bridge.

Senior Editor of the Michigan Chronicle Bankole Thompson joins the Craig Fahle Show for their weekly political discussion. This week: Bankole and Craig further explore and discuss Bankole's article about the possible closing of youth centers in Detroit.

The Metro Times' Curt Guyette joins Craig to discuss the subject of his latest cover story, "Democracy for Dollars."

Craig speaks with Cloud Nine Theater Productions' Jon Goldstein about his plans to renovate Maple Art Theatre of Bloomfield Hills, including new and continuing attractions.

A new project, called Detroit4Detroit, is launching in the city. It's part of the national organization, Citizen Effect. Detroit4Detroit is a movement of 150 passionate citizens, each committed to leading the fundraising for a community project in Detroit. They are looking for people who are ready to have a direct impact on the city, they have the tools and support for you to bring your friends, family and social network together for the Detroit cause you believe in. Craig speaks with the project's Eric Moss and Nicole Schneidman.

Craig takes calls from listeners reacting to what Mayor Dave Bing talked about with Tell Me More's Michel Martin yesterday on her show. During Martin's visit to Detroit, she hosted Tell Me More from the studios of The Craig Fahle Show.

Award-winning poet, editor, and educator, Naomi Long Madgett, has nurtured aspiring Detroit poets through her teaching, annual poetry award, and publishing company. She has recently been named the 2012 Kresge Eminent Artist. Craig speaks with Madgett about her work and receiving this distinguished award.

Ten Detroit Men have been named winners in the BME Challenge. Guests include Rishi Jaitly of the Knight Foundation and Challenge winners Eddie Connor, Miguel Pope and Emu Michael Kumane.

Craig speaks with iRule app creator and business owner, Itai Bengal, about what went into the decision to move his company operations from Farmington Hills to downtown Detroit.

In this segment, WDET continues its special January coverage of human-trafficking related stories in honor of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Amy Miller speaks with Elizabeth Campbell, a staff attorney with the University of Michigan Law School's Human Trafficking Clinic, offering a new dimension to the discussion on the trade of human-beings.

The National Premier Soccer League has added four teams to its Midwest region: Detroit City FC, Chicago Inferno, AFC Cleveland, and Greater Binghamton FC. According to the league, the newly-affiliated teams are expected to be included in the 2012 NPSL schedule. Two of Detroit City FC's co-owners, Alex Wright and Ben Steffans, join Craig in the studio to discuss their plans for the local team.

National Public Radio's host of Tell Me More, Michel Martin, joins Craig to discuss her upcoming visit to Detroit and WDET... tomorrow!

Vince Keenan of the voter information website, publius.org, joins Craig to talk about the proposed Detroit City Council District maps.

Andy Miller and Ben Potter speak with Craig about the launch of their new, internet publication 'The Detroit Journal'.

Dan Pitera and Guy Williams join Craig to discuss the new base for The Detroit Works Project.

Craig speaks with Indian Village neighborhood historian and long-time resident, Bob Cosgrove, about one of Detroit's most magnificent neighborhoods. Tonight WDET visits the area for a neighborhood discussion

BLAC Detroit Magazine Interim Editor Kimberly Hayes Taylor talks to Craig about an article in the publication's latest edition, which looks at Wayne State University being scrutinized for low graduation rates of Black students.

The Henry Ford President Patricia Mooradian joins Craig to discuss the museum's new permanent exhibit, “Driving America."

In this segment, WDET continues its special January coverage of human-trafficking related stories in honor of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Former Soroptimist Club Midwest Region Governor Mary Parsigian and the current Senior Director of Program Services for Soroptimist International, Lori Blair, join Craig to talk about the organization's efforts to reduce human trafficking.

As precursor to WDET's upcoming community meeting at the Detroit Waldorf School, Craig speaks with Pewabic Pottery Executive Director Terese Ireland about the historic role of the creative hub in Indian Village and the region.

Crain's Detroit Business Reporter Nancy Kaffer talks to Craig about an idea for redrawing council districts in Detroit.

Author and activist, Theresa Flores, talks to Craig about her experience as a former sex slave, the status of human trafficking in the U.S., and her own efforts through the Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution (S.O.A.P.) campaign.

Krista Tippett and the "On Being" team visit East Detroit and speak with Chinese-American philosopher and civil rights legend Grace Lee Boggs.

Co-founders, Ted Braude and Tim FitzPatrick of the Partnership For Dads join Craig for a conference-focused discussion about the Partnership's 12th annual Fathers Conference January 28th in Waterford.

Lyke Thompson is the director of Wayne State University's Center for Urban Studies. He joins Craig to offer his perspective on the topics discussed in Governor Snyder's State of the State address on the direction of Michigan in the 2012 year.

Southeast Michigan's 'Big Four,' Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, recently met for an hour-long televised discussion on the region at the North American International Auto Show. Craig and WDET's Quinn Klinefelter touch on topics the local leaders discussed and what it means for area residents and businesses.

Michele Norris spoke at Inforum's November 2011 luncheon is speaking in Ann Arbor today in honor of MLK Day, Craig revisits the luncheon interview with Norris, in which they discuss her project, "The Race Card."

Craig and WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn talk about noteworthy local events listeners can attend this Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Craig talks to Scott Brines and Simone Sagovac of Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition about yesterday's jailing of Ambassador Bridge Owner 'Matty' Maroun.

Coordinator for the Child and Health Center at ACCESS Mona Farroukh speaks with Craig about preventing domestic violence in the Arab-American community.

A panel of experts including Kurt Metzger of Data-Driven Detroit, Vince Keenan of Publius.org, and Robin Boyle of Wayne State University join Craig to discuss the results of our "Come Live in the D" participants and the results of WDET's "What Would It Take To Get You To Move To The City Of Detroit" survey.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit recently began its fifth annual “100 MENtors in 100 Days” campaign. The non-profit will be amping-up efforts through April 9th to recruit male volunteers for the many locally-participating boys still in need of mentors. The organization's president and CEO, Dara Munson, joins Craig in the studio to discuss details for this year's on-going event.

Craig speaks with the deputy managing editor for Crain's Detroit Business, Jennette Smith, about Detroit's connection and reliance on the auto industry and manufacturing, and how it ties-in to things to watch in the coming year. Listen as they discuss the North American International Auto Show and more...

Deputy Police Chief James Tolbert speaks with Craig about changes to precinct hours in Detroit.

Motown born and influenced Singer Eliza Neals talks about her new album, 'Messin With a Fool.' On this album she worked with musical legend, Barrett Strong, who wrote Papa Was a Rolling Stone, Money and I Heard It Through the Grape Vine to name a few.

Neals says the Motown sound is being hijacked by English recording artists, and that she is going to be the Detroiter to continue the unique sound with its soulful rock and blues tradition.

January of 2012 is the worldwide release of 'Messin With a Fool.'

Today, Craig welcomes Brad Dixon to the show. Dixon was the first man to partake in the Live Midtown incentive program when he bought a two-bedroom loft near the Fisher Building.

Everyone makes New Years' resolutions, but it's often more difficult to keep them. How can we make better choices in 2012? Today, Craig invites Racing for Recovery Founder Todd Crandell to the show. He will be joined by Filmmaker Tony Armer, who wrote, produced, and filmed the new feature about Crandell, Running with Demons. They'll be discussing how to make positive changes in your life.

What Should Metro Detroit Know About the Villages?

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It's the end of the year, and 2011 was definitely one for the books. So, what really stood out for you? Today, Craig asks listeners for some of their nods for the year's "best of". Who's Metro Detroit's "person of the year"? What was the biggest story of 2011? The best movie? Call 313-577-1019 and voice your end-of-the-year review!

Craig hosts an hour-long roundtable of local journalists, including Detroit Free Press Editorial Page Editor Stephen Henderson, Detroit Free Press Columnist Rochelle Riley, and Michigan Chronicle Editor Bankole Thompson. From an assessment of the governor's first year in office to a review of Mayor Dave Bing's 2011 struggles, from regional transit to Detroit's financial woes, the group discusses the significant news stories of this past year.

Craig speaks with WDET General Manager, Mikel Ellcessor about the results of the "Crossing the Lines" survey. Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh also weighs in on the results.

Metro Times Listings Editor Megan O'Neil joins Craig to talk about her cover-story, 'Where to Party 2011 Away.' In it, She shares local venues in Metro Detroit where people can celebrate the upcoming New Year's Eve.

In our on-going conversation about why you should live in Detroit, Craig welcomes the Villages Detroit Community Development Corporation Directors Board President Kirsten Ussery, and the organization's executive director, Brian Hurttienne. They deliver their "elevator speech" on what the city has for you.

Craig hosts a panel of Detroit Public Schools principals to discuss successful programs throughout the school district. Panelists include Detroit International Academy Principal Beverly Hibbler, Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies Principal Todd Losie, Mann Elementary School Principal Gwendolyn Frencher, and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Principal Sharon Lee.

Listeners call-in during the second half of the segment.

Faith plays a significant role in the lifesblood of Detroit. Today on the Craig Fahle Show, Craig welcomes a panel of Detroit Pastors to discuss this role. Panelists include the Plymouth United Church of Christ's Reverend Nicholas Hood III, Second Ebenezer's Bishop Edgar Vann, as well as Citadel of Faith Covenant Church's Pastor Harvey Carey.

Troy's city council voted down the latest proposal on how to spend its transit center designated, federal grant dollars. Craig talks about the significance of the project and what delays to its implementation mean for the city and region.

In our on-going conversation about what draws people to live in the city, Craig speaks with the Editor of Curbed Detroit, Sarah Cox about why she thinks the city has desirable real estate.

Craig speaks to Crain's Detroit Business Reporter Bill Shea about the possibility of regional light rail coming to the Detroit area.

At WDET, we've been asking different community-leaders to give listeners a brief spiel for making Motown their home. Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation Director Tom Goddeeris, and neighborhood residents, Renee Kent and Joe Kvoriak, join Craig in-studio to share their reasons why people should live in Detroit.

Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh talks to Craig about the need for a cohesive regional transit system, as well as the current economic and employment issues facing the city.

Harlem Globetrotter Will 'Bull' Bullard grew-up in the foster-care system of Detroit, using basketball as a positive outlet to avoid the prevalent drugs, crime, and gang activity that was in his neighborhood. He joins Craig in-studio to talk about his path to professional basketball, the Globetrotter's upcoming event at the Palace, and more.

Gleaners Community Food Bank is hosting Double Your Donation Day today. The organization's Senior Vice President of Advancement, Gerry Brisson, joins Craig in the studio to talk about the drive and share stories of the impact food donations have on recipients and donors.

Detroit-area faith leaders joined together to protest at Lowes' Allen Park-location this past Saturday, in response to the corporate company's withdrawl of ad-funding for 'All-American Muslim.' Craig is joined in-studio by State Representitive Rashida Talib and Reverend Charles Williams for a post-protest recap.

Brent Davin Vance and Bill Meyer join Craig to discuss "A Jazzy Christmas".

Craig talks to Detroit RiverFront Conservancy President Faye Nelson about her organization's on-going efforts, including attempts to secure a federal grant for $300,000.

Craig welcomes Belle Isle Conservancy Board Member Jan Ellison to talk about taking a stroll through Belle Isle's Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory tonight.

Senior Editor of the Michigan Chronicle, Bankole Thompson, stops by The Craig Fahle Show for his weekly talk on politics. This week, Craig and Bankole will be exploring a conversation Bankole had with Governor Snyder regarding the Emergency Financial Manager situation in the City of Detroit.

In our ongoing series about what makes Detroit great, Shirley Stancato of New Detroit, speaks with Craig about why you should live in the city.

The Model D Speaker Series panel on gentrification in Detroit was last night. Yesterday, Craig spoke with the panel's Lori Robinson, of B.L.A.C. Detroit Magazine's. Today, he is joined by the panel's moderator and local journalist, Jeff Wattrick.

Natasha Mozgovaya is the Chief U.S. Correspondent for the Israeli newspaper, Haaretz. She joins Craig in-studio to discuss to her speaking engagement today at the Jewish Community Relations Council luncheon, where she will lead a segment called, "Israel and the Impact of the Arab Spring."

Lori Robinson, Senior Editor of BLAC Magazine, previews the upcoming Model D panel about gentrification.

Jerry Belanger speaks with Craig about living in Detroit, restoring old buildings and the debut performance at the Park Bar theater space.

Nadia Tonova, Director of the National Network for Arab American Communities, speaks with Craig about the recent controversy surrounding Lowe's Home Improvement pulling advertising from TLC's All-American Muslim. As well as, ACCESS' long-standing relationship with local Lowe's stores.

Slows Bar BQ Restauranteur Phil Cooley is back in our studio. He joins Craig to pitch the reasons why he thinks people should move to Detroit.

Chef Shawn Loving and Restaurant Critic Molly Abraham join Craig and Noah to talk about Detroit's restaurant scene.

Metro Times News Editor Curt Guyette joins The Craig Fahle Show for a discussion on the Occupy Detroit movement. What is it? Who is it? What are their goals, and what have they achieved? The answers to these questions as well as the great conversations you've come to expect, here on the Craig Fahle Show.

WDET's Nichole Christian talks with Dorethia Conner, a financial coach and founder of MoneyChat,a weekly twitter conversation that has become popular for entrepreneurs and families with difficult questions about money.

Oakland Country Executive L. Brooks Patterson shares his thoughts with Craig about what he expects the regional impact will be if Detroit is appointed an emergency financial manager. Listeners call-in during the second part of the segment.

Detroit is currently headed in the direction of an emergency financial manager appointment, with state with oversight from the Michigan Department of Treasury beginning today. Michigan Forward Director & CEO Brandon Jessup joins Craig to give his organization's perspective on the situation.

Craig talks to Author David Kennedy about his latest book, 'don't shoot,' which focuses on inner-city violence.

On yesterday's show, Craig hosted Rabbi Jason Miller as well as TeamDetroit Chief Creative Officer Toby Barlow to discuss what constitutes being a Detroiter.

Today, Craig digs into the long-term issues--business, community, development and more--that have brought the city to its current stage. He hosts filmmaker, Oren Goldenberg, and creator of a Detroit-based pickled-food business, Blair Nosan. This conversation is part of WDET's ongoing series "Crossing The Lines," which examines the things that unite us and the things that divide us in Southeast Michigan.

Craig is joined by Rabbi Jason Miller, TeamDetroit Chief Creative Officer Toby Barlow and Model D Managing Editor Walter Wasacz to discuss articles all three wrote about who can be included under the title of Detroiter.

WDET's Nichole Christian talks with author Mary Minock about her new book, "The Way-Back Room: A Memoir of a Detroit Childhood," a memoir set in southwest Detroit. Minock, a Madonna University professor, takes an unflinching look at what it was like to come age in one of Detroit's most colorful neighborhoods in 50s and 60s.

Ngi Kai, Program Arts Director for Noel Night, speaks about the upcoming event with Craig.

MSNBC host of "The Ed Show," Ed Schultz, will be the keynote speaker at the 7th Annual Peace and Justice Banquet presented by Central United Methodist Church on Sunday, December 4th.

How do we get out of the same-old-conversation rut in talking about Detroit? Who would you like to get in the same room for a conversation about moving beyond the 8-mile divide? Craig takes listeners' calls.

CommunityNEXT has opened its application process for the Live Detroit Fund, an initiative to provide rent subsidies for up to 25 young adult leaders to live in the city of Detroit. Craig speaks with Allie Shipper, Director of Outreach for CommunityNEXT.

The Huffington Post's Huffpost Detroit Editor, Simone Landon, joins Craig to talk about the opening of the newspaper's new local bureau.

Skidmore Studio moves back to the City of Detroit for the first time in more than 50 years. Craig talks to the creative studio's current president and CEO, Tim Smith, about what this move means for the company and city.

President of AFSCME Local 25, Al Garrett, joins Crsig in-studio to comment on the possible effects on union workers of the City of Detroit's current financial crises. Listeners call in with their reactions.

Chris Rock made a movie about it. It's part of a multi-million dollar industry. But we bet you didn't realize there was a community organizing around it in your neighborhood. This October, WDET was invited by the folks at Naturally Flyy Detroit to "Faces, Fro's & Funk Part II" at the The Artist Village in Old Redford, Detroit. Here's what we saw & heard.

WDET's Rob St. Mary joins Craig to discuss the station's community meeting in Grosse Pointe last night.

WDET's Nichole Christian talks to Marge Sorge and Dave Lingholm, on The Craig Fahle Show, about The Detroit Regional News Hub's successes, and challenges, in trying to help national journalists bring balance to their coverage of Motown. The HUB is three-years-old this month.

WDET's Rob St. Mary joins Craig to talk about the open-forum community meeting the station is hosting tonight at the the Grosse Pointe Woods Branch Library. The event will take place from 6:30 to 9 pm. The library is located at 20680 Mack (at Vernier).

Join WDET's Rob St. Mary as he discusses the Ravendale and Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church joint effort to work collaboratively on the Eastside Divide. Joining Rob in studio for the interview are Toni McIlwaine, the Founder and Executive Director of Ravendale Community Center, and Jean Ritok of the Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church.

TLC's "Extreme Couponing" star, Faatima Evans, and Focus:Hope Manager of Food Programs Frank Kubik, join Craig to talk about their combination-purpose seminar being hosted on Friday, November 18th. The seminar will address couponing tips, and serve as a collection-station of holiday food for area families in need.

Craig is joined by Larry Alexander, CEO of the Detroit Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau, to discuss an expected $279-million renovation of COBO Center.

In an on-going effort to deeply explore the opportunities and challenges of different Metro Detroit cities and neighborhoods, WDET focuses its coverage this week on Grosse Pointe. Grosse Pointe Farms Mayor Jim Farquhar joins Craig to join to preview possible topics of the station's Wednesday, November 16th community meeting.

A new policy could impact thousand of Michigan families currently receiving food stamp assistance. For roughly a decade Michigan has determined food assistance eligibility based only on income. The new policy will include a review of financial assets. Those with assets of more than $5,000 in bank accounts or some types of property would no longer be eligible for food assistance. Automobiles with a value of more than $15,000 and second homes (depending on the value) would also count.

As part of our ongoing series, "Crossing the Lines", Craig takes listener calls to discuss the role of where people live and how it shapes their perceptions.

Craig is joined by Arise Detroit's Luther Keith, Life in The D's China Cochran, Tim Addy of Handyman Ministries, and Vanguard CDC Director Scott Alan Davis to discus Arise Detroit's Second Annual Neighborhoods Rising Summit.

Craig speaks with guests, Ana Smith and Treger Strasberg from Humble Design, as well as Working Pictures TV Executive Producer, Joe Gough. Humble Design is featured in a new TV series that will look at unique people of Detroit. It's called Motor City Rising.

WDET's Rob St. Mary joins Craig for a recap of the previous evening's community meeting in Southfield.

Craig speaks with Mark Stryker of the Detroit Free Press about what the future holds for the Detroit Science Center.

Chris Rutherford and James Willer of the WARM Training Center in Southwest Detroit talk with Nichole Christian, on The Craig Fahle Show, about the economic and social returns of choosing deconstruction over demolition. Rutherford and Willer say Detroit has 60,000 reasons to give their idea a listen.

WDET's ATC Host Travis Wright talks to WDET's Rob St. Mary about Mayor Dave Bing's announcement this afternoon recapping Detroit's three-day "Angel's Night" mobilization against arson.

Craig is joined by members of the Detroit Historical Society to discuss the group's upcoming Halloween festivities.

Belle Isle Conservancy Chair Sarah Earley joins Craig to discuss the collaboration of smaller Belle Isle-focused groups--into this larger group--to better serve the island.

Detroit Charter Commissioner Ken Coleman talks with Nichole Christian on The Craig Fahle Show about the myths and the facts surrounding proposed revisions to the city's charter. Proposal C goes before Detroit voters Nov. 8th.

Craig is joined by Diane McCloskey, director of community initiatives for the Detroit Office of Foreclosure Prevention and Response, for a local-foreclosure update.

Craig is joined by WDET's Noah Ovshinsky and MLive' Jeff Wattrick to discuss Occupy Detroit.

Craig takes calls from listeners in the second part of the segment.

Craig speaks with Matt Cullen about the proposed light rail project and development downtown.

Craig speaks with Cleve Jones, the creator of the AIDS quilt.

Stephen Clark of Channel 7, Huel Perkins of Channel 2, and Devin Scillian of Channel 4 all join Craig in studio to discuss how technology has changed the TV news business and what they do. The panel also discusses the future of Detroit

Metro Times Reporter Michael Jackman talks to Craig about the Metro Times' "Sloshed" issue, revealing a selection of stories on great drinking spots around Metro Detroit.

SMART bus service may be cut back. The regional transportation system says it needs to reduce its operating costs. Craig speaks with SMART General Manager John Hertel.

A new national three-day conference, called reImagining Work, pulls into Detroit, October 28th, to take on a tough and timely question: How do communities live and thrive amid "a dying postindustrial economy?'' Conference speaker and veteran community organizer, Frank Joyce previews the weekend and some of the ideas on tap with WDET's Nichole Christian on the Craig Fahle Show.

Panelists join Craig to discuss the continuation of the "American Dream," alive in immigrant communities.

Craig talks to the Detroit Regional Chamber's Sandy Baruah about the impact of recent sporting events and influxes in Detroit-based employees on the downtown.

Crain's Detroit Business Reporter Sherri Welch joins Craig to discuss the region's poor track record on building a knowledge-based economy and increasing the population of local residents with four-year degrees, and what's being done about it.

Craig talks to Birmingham Community House President Camille Jayne.

Craig talks with Alley Wine Partner Lynne Savino.

Jerry Lindman, Director of Lawrence Technological University's Center for Nonprofit Management, talks with Nichole Christian on the Craig Fahle Show about Detroit's growing nonprofit sector and the challenges of transforming grassroots missions into sustainable models of success. Quincy Jones, Executive Director of the Osborn Neighborhood Alliance, joins Lindman on the show.

DetroitBlogger John, of the MetroTimes, speaks with Craig about the lives of six homeless Detroit residents.

BME-Black Management's Yusef Shakur and the Knight Foundation's Rishi Jaitly talk about recognition of black male role models in local communities, and announce access to newly-available small-project funding.

Carmen N'Namdi, retired founder of the Nataki Talibah Schoolhouse of Detroit, talks with WDET's Nichole Christian on The Craig Fahle show about why she believes current education reforms lack real-world relevance for students and society.

Patrick Heron, President of Catholic Social Services of Wayne County, will speak with Craig about the upcoming end of cash assistance for some families across the state.

Craig speaks with Detroit Fire Commissioner Donald Austin.

Craig speaks with the founders of the Tashmoo Biergarten, Detroit's pop-up biergarten.

Craig discusses the new changes to eligibility requirements for those receiving--and applying for--Food Assistance in the State of Michigan. Our Guest is Gilda Jacobs, President and CEO, of The Michigan League for Human Services.

The United Way of Southeastern Michigan's vice president for educational preparedness talks with Craig Fahle about the ways combating chronic absenteeism is helping to turn around some formerly troubled schools.

Craig speaks with Beverly Ebersold and Tasha Gray regarding Obama's Homelessness Plan.

Think Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) Chief Operating Officer Tim Richey and Detroit Police Department Representative Marcus Norwood join Craig to discuss kids involved in PAL football and Cheerleading, and encourage listeners to volunteer in upcoming children's sporting activities.

Attorney and Veterans' Advocate Jim Fausone will speak with Craig about an upcoming Veterans' Event in Livonia.

Law Professor Peter Hammer will be on the show to discuss Harry Belafonte's lecture at Wayne State University, on September 8th.

NSO President Sheilah Clay will speak with us today about the fifth annual RiverRun and Walk.

Pat Batcheller talks about a new charter to discourage corruption.

Students associated with YOUTH VOICE plan to march against violence on Thursday.

"You work hard. You aspire to greatness. You're the kind of guy others look up to. Join us by sharing your story about how you're leading, serving or engaging others. Or recognize your uncle, brother, coach, or any black male in Detroit or Philly who inspires you. Everyone whose story is shared here will be eligible for the chance to receive the support they need to expand their work – or to make their dream project a reality" -The Knight Foundation-

Councilman James Tate talks about the violence task for and council's longer term plans to curb the problem.

The founder of Detroit 300 discusses what people can do to support the organization in stopping crime and violence in our city with guest host Rochelle Riley.

Free Press Columnist Rochelle Riley speaks with young city leaders Adam Hollier and Bryan Barnhill continue the conversation on violence in Detroit, and what can be done to end the cycle of illiteracy and unemployment in the city.

ARISE Detroit Neighborhoods Day happens again this weekend, when volunteers and community organizations come together to clean up the city. WDET reporter Nichole Christian talks to one of the organizers to tell us more about the event that is bringing communities together.

Lots of food grows in the summer, but that doesn't mean people aren't going hungry. Gleaners Food Bank is sponsoring the Hunger Free Summer program. Craig speaks with Gerry Brisson from Gleaners about the rather shocking statistics in Metro Detroit

Lawyer, Political Analyst and Debate Moderator Charlie Langton joins Craig with a preview of the Troy Library millage debate that will be televised on Troy Cable for residents.

Michigan Moveable Peace walk shows that “another world is possible" at events around Michigan.

The Oakland County Clerk, Bill Bullard, joins Craig for an update on the fake signatures scam that has been uncovered again.

Upcoming events aim to bridge the perceived divide between the city proper and the suburbs as well as the people who live in these communities.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Historian and Author Alan Taylor will be in Amherstburg, Ontario (about 30 minutes south of the bridge or tunnel) on Tuesday, July 19th at 7pm to discuss the "Civil" War of 1812.

Today on the Craig Fahle Show, Joni Hubred-Golden, editor of Farmington Patch, guest hosts.

Detroit News Auto Critic Scott Burgess on the best and worst passenger vehicles on the market

Where an hour of work is worth and hour of work...

As Michigan continues to struggle with the second highest unemployment rate in the nation, WDET wants to know "What's the new normal?" for you and your family.

Help shape our programs' coverage by sharing your knowledge and insights.

The U.S. Census just announced that Detroit's population is at its lowest level in about 100 years - 713,777 people.

What is about it about the city, your neighborhood, your block that keeps you in the city?