Podcast
On The Line
Hosted by Detroit Free Press · EN
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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When you hear about Detroit
Jan 18, 202300:17:34Tap to summarizeYou’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.
Transcribe →Will concerns of Black Detroiters get a fair shot in Lansing?
Jan 6, 202300:19:43Tap to summarizeA Black Detroiter is set to lead a state chamber. Democrats overtook the Legislature. Is it a salve to the loss of homegrown representation?
Transcribe →Isolated, traumatized in Michigan schools (originally aired Oct. 14, 2022)
Dec 30, 202200:19:55Tap to summarizeLawmakers 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.
Transcribe →Santas share trade secrets at Santa school (originally aired Nov. 17, 2022)
Dec 23, 202200:19:19Tap to summarizeTough 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.
Transcribe →Free Press staff looks ahead to stories in 2023
Dec 16, 202200:19:35Tap to summarizeSeven Detroit Free Press journalists take a look at the crystal ball ahead of the new year. With help from Report for America.
Transcribe →Susan Tompor gets us through the holidays
Dec 9, 202200:17:46Tap to summarizeAfter 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.
Transcribe →Oxford teen's 'little bestie' is Uvalde survivor
Nov 29, 202200:18:53Tap to summarizeSchool shooting survivors from Oxford and Uvalde find joy in acting like kids again at a party in Texas. With Free Press photojournalist Sarahbeth Maney.
Transcribe →Road to the Victors: Mitch Albom remembers 1997 Michigan vs. Ohio State, Charles Woodson's Heisman moments
Nov 25, 202200:29:07Tap to summarizeMitch 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.
Transcribe →Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn: "The Game" - Michigan Football vs. Ohio State
Nov 24, 202201:13:49Tap to summarizeTony Garcia joins the guys to discuss all things Michigan vs. Ohio State. Later, Carlos & Shawn talk the Lions' win streak and playoff potential.
Transcribe →Santas share trade secrets at Santa school
Nov 18, 202200:20:03Tap to summarizeTough 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.
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