The podcast for Monday, May 21, 2012.

On this week's segment with Crain's, Bill Shea joins Craig to talk about General Motors' decision to stop advertising on Facebook.

Jamele Hage, Director of the Wayne County Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program, joins Craig to discuss the latest in the real estate market.

The Detroit Creative Corridor Center is announcing the launch of a new online platform and expanded design festival to engage more people in supporting local artists, designers and businesses with financial, volunteer and leadership help. The Knight Foundation is supporting the effort. Director of Detroit Creative Corridor Center Matt Clayson and program director of Detroit for Knight Foundation Rishi Jaitly talk with Craig about the new development.

Spokesperson for the Asian and Pacific Islander vote, Stephanie Chang, visits to discuss the annual dinner and prospective outcomes for the November elections.

Are you worried about the Tigers' season? WDET's Pat Batcheller and Craig take calls from listeners.

Craig speaks with Rick Pluta to recap the weekend’s events at the Republican convention in Detroit. Republican National Committeeman Saul Anuzis was unseated by state Representative Dave Agema -- the most conservative-voting member of the Legislature. Former Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land will also be a new RNC representative of Michigan. Ron Paul also received six delegates from Michigan.

Podcast for Friday, May 18, 2012.

Weekend the Wright Way for May 18- 20, 2012

Michigan Filmmaker of the Year in 2011, Amy Weber, is making a new film on bullying.

The High Strung visits to play a few tunes and talk about their upcoming concert in Detroit.

The Lone Wolverine is a new book that tracks Michigan's state animal for six years.

Thousands of people are expected to show up at the Wayne State University Athletic Fields, May 19 for a Mobile Resource Fair. Organized by EACH (Everyone A Chance to Hear), the fair is a free event offering entertainment and basic necessities to those in need. Pastor Christopher Brooks speaks with WDET’s Amy Miller about the event set to begin Saturday at 10 a.m. WSU Fields located on the corner of Warren and Trumbull.

Today, the Free Press printed Michael Rosenberg's last column today.

Podcast for Thursday, May 17, 2012.

Ann Arbor startup whatwasthere.com allows visitors to view and upload historic photos of locations through a Google Maps interface. The effect is a virtual photo collection that spans the globe and the ages to show viewers “what was there” once upon a time. WDET’s Laura Weber speaks with Laurel Erickson, a senior digital strategist involved with the project.

Ohio plans on opening four new casinos that are expected to greatly reduce the revenue of Detroit's casinos.

The Grosse Pointe Shores city council has voted to put a ballot issue on the August primary allowing residents to help decide on the matter of secession from Wayne County. Councilman Dan Schulte and others on the Shores’ city council will use the results of the primary to determine if GPS should continue pursuing the idea. Craig talks with Dan Schulte and takes listener’s calls on the issue.

Faith-based organizations statewide are joining Crime Stoppers in a month-long Stand Up Speak Up initiative. Now in its second year, the event aims to encourage citizens to actively participate in improving community safety. Michigan Crime Stoppers Director of Communications Shirley Schuler and Pastor E.L. Branch of Detroit’s Third New Hope Baptist Church talk with Craig about the initiative.

Craig speaks with WNYC Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich about the latest budget fight brewing at the nation’s Capitol.

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates Malcolm X Day.

WDET's Travis Wright shares details on the Crank up the Cause project of the Detroit 4 Detroit non-profit.

Podcast for Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Jazz Musician Scott Gwinell talks with Craig about playing at the Detroit International Jazz Festival.

Fortune magazine recently recognized Powerlink Facilities Management Services as one of the fastest (#83) growing inner city businesses in the country. The Detroit-based company manages approximately 120 Detroit Public School facilities in addition to Karmanos and Henry Ford Hospital. Now, Powerlink’s founder, president and CEO Link Howard III is reaching out to DPS students and parents with funding for 150 students to attend a summer sports camp. The deadline to apply is May 30, 2012.

Developers are purchasing property in Milan, MI to build over 400 houses for sale to Chinese immigrants. The plan involves improved access to higher education at UofM and other universities. Craig speaks with Detroit News Reporter Karl Henkel.

A Tilapia farm is coming to The City of Detroit.

Podcast for Tuesday, May 15, 2012.tr

The Detroit Historical Museum is receiving a makeover. Beginning May 25 the museum will be closed for six months during renovations.

Ann Arbor-native Mayer Hawthorne has made quite a name for himself recently. He has been sharing his brand of Detroit-influenced soul music with the world. He was discovered a few years ago by an independent record label executive named Peanut Butter Wolf, and released his second album How Do You Do last fall on major label Universal Republic.

Republicans in the state legislature have been working on a package of bills they say would reduce voter fraud. But Democrats and those opposed to the bills say the package would disproportionately hurt poor people and people of color.

Life Remodeled is a non-profit that built a house for a family in six days. Pastor Chris Lambert of Ekklesia Church in Westland and co-founder of Life Remodeled, Jim Pritchard, leader of Pontiac Build Project and Lee Banta, the dad of the family that received the house in Pontiac join Craig to share the details of their project.

Residents and business owners are tired of blighted buildings that are blemishing their neighborhood and have begun suing the owners as a result.

Michigan Bureau Chief Rick Pluta talks with Craig about an update in Lansing.