Zaneta Adams is a lawyer and the Director of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. As director, Adams oversees the agency, which builds and sustains military readiness, in addition to caring and advocating for veterans. In this episo

Episode 27 | Treasurer for the State of Michigan

Nov 4th, 2020 28m 44s

Rachael Eubanks is the treasurer for the State of Michigan. In this episode, Eubanks talks about how she got started working in finance and at the state treasury, her role model, what role the treasury plays in our state government, and how the

Episode 26 | Highland Park Council President

Oct 27th, 2020 21m 54s

Carlton D. Clyburn Jr. serves as the president of Highland Park’s city council. In a region with so many big cities, Highland Park is characterized by a small-town mentality, and Clyburn is working hard to move the community forward. In this ep

Episode 25 | Jey’nce Poindexter

Oct 22nd, 2020 26m 35s

Jey’nce Poindexter is an activist, consultant and voice for people who are historically dismissed and undervalued. She works to advance a better quality of life and inclusion for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially for trans women of

Episode 24 | Detroit Dough

Oct 13th, 2020 29m 48s

Victoria Washington is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Detroit Dough, an edible cookie dough company, where she currently serves as chief operations officer. She’s a single mom who managed to launch a business from her own backyard with minim

Episode 23 | Michigan's Chief Medical Executive

Aug 18th, 2020 34m 55s

Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun is the Chief Medical Executive and Chief Deputy Director for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. She also serves as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s right-hand woman during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this podcast,

Episode 22 | Wayne County Prosecutor

Aug 5th, 2020 49m 12s

Kym L. Worthy has been the Wayne County Prosecutor since 2004, when she became the first female African American to hold the position. In this episode, Prosecutor Worthy talks about serving the biggest prosecutor’s office in the state and her i

Episode 21 | Unemployment Insurance Agency

Jul 10th, 2020 26m 27s

When Republicans changed the unemployment laws in 2013, they created one of the most restrictive unemployment programs in the entire country. In this episode, Professor Rachael Kohl, leader of the Workers’ Rights Clinic at the University of Mic

Episode 20 | Environmental Cleanup

May 12th, 2020 23m 28s

HEPACO is an industry leader in environmental cleanup. In this episode, HEPACO’s Detroit branch manager, Bill Welsh, discusses the new normal created by COVID-19, workplace safety and cleanliness, and cleanup efforts underway at the city’s Rive

Episode 19: Census Telephone Town Hall

Sep 30th, 2019 1h

This is a special recap of Sen. Adam Hollier’s Census Telephone Town Hall with Kerry Ebersole Singh, the Michigan Statewide Census Director. In case you missed it: The 2020 will count every person who lives in the U.S. Every household will be

Episode 18 | The 2020 Census

Sep 18th, 2019 13m 5s

In this episode, Kerry Ebersole Singh, the Michigan Statewide Census Director, discusses how our state and federal governments are working to complete the 2020 Census. Every person who lives in the U.S. will be required to fill out a census for

Episode 17 | Healthy Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods

Jul 8th, 2019 20m 39s

Healthy Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods is a community well-being initiative that focuses on social, emotional, physical and spiritual health for residents of all ages. In this episode, Dr. Asha Shajahan, the medical director of community health

Episode 16 | The Avalon Village

Jun 28th, 2019 15m 47s

The Avalon Village is a sustainable eco-village being built in Highland Park, Mich., led by guest Shamayim “Mama Shu” Harris. The village consists of 20 parcels of land and 4 houses where everything is built with recycled materials and green in

Episode 15 | Pride March in Grosse Pointe

Jun 20th, 2019 18m 7s

Welcoming Everyone Grosse Pointe (We GP) is a community-based organization that was founded after the 2016 election to resist attacks on civil and human rights. We GP provides opportunities for social engagement, community building, political e

Episode 14 | Free Health Care in Detroit

May 21st, 2019 16m 23s

The HUDA Clinic in Detroit works to improve the lives of those in need through comprehensive health care, education and other resources. The services provided are free to underinsured or uninsured adults. Listen in as Sen. Adam Hollier and Eman

Episode 13 | Michigan's third grade reading law

May 9th, 2019 19m 12s

In Michigan, students who are not proficient readers by third grade can be held back, or retained, and not promoted to fourth grade. Listen in as Sens. Adam Hollier and Dayna Polehanki, a former teacher, discuss the state's third-grade reading

Episode 12 | How sports teach life skills

May 7th, 2019 18m 32s

Athletics are a vehicle to teach young men and women about valuable life skills such as teamwork and social responsibility. Listen in as Sen. Adam Hollier and Curtis Blackwell II, co-founder of Sound Mind Sound Body Football Academy, discuss ho

Episode 11 | Department of Civil Rights

Apr 30th, 2019 19m 16s

Listen in as Sen. Adam Hollier and Michigan Department of Civil Rights Director Dr. Agustin V. Arbulu discuss how to build an equitable and fair society right here in our district. Michigan is a very diverse state, which has resulted in all sor

Episode 10 | Alternatives to the bachelor's degree

Apr 25th, 2019 16m 30s

Listen in as Sen. Adam Hollier and Ferris State University President David L. Eisler talk about alternatives to traditional bachelor’s degrees and how students can afford a college education. Ferris State University provides career opportunitie

Episode 9 | Housing Michigan residents

Apr 8th, 2019 18m 29s

Join Senator Adam Hollier and Earl Poleski, the executive director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), as they talk about critical housing issues facing Michigan residents.MSHDA works with middle- and low-income people

Episode 8 | Rebuilding Detroit

Apr 3rd, 2019 18m 32s

Join Senators Adam Hollier and Marshall Bullock, state senator for Allen Park, Detroit, Lincoln Park and Southgate.Hollier and Bullock discuss how to rebuild Detroit — and it starts with inspiring Detroit’s youth. How can we teach and inspire c

Episode 7 | How we can help small businesses

Mar 27th, 2019 20m 53s

Join Senator Adam Hollier and Brian Calley, former Lieutenant Governor and current President of the Small Business Association of Michigan as they discuss the importance of small businesses in Michigan.Small businesses in Michigan are more than

Episode 6 | Senator Adam Hollier and Dan Hurley discuss Michigan's Universities.

Mar 26th, 2019 19m 29s

Join Senator Adam Hollier and Dr. Daniel J. Hurley, CEO of the Michigan Association of State Universities, as they discuss the importance of higher education and how families can find the funds to attend.Public education is for the public good.

Episode 5 | Let's collaborate on education public schools.

Mar 21st, 2019 18m 44s

Join Senator Adam Hollier and Matt Gillard from the School Finance Research Collaborative as they discuss funding Michigan’s public schools.The School Finance Research Collaborative is a group of business leaders and education experts from acro

Episode 4 | Shining a light on Michigan’s government

Mar 19th, 2019 20m 34s

Join Senators Adam Hollier and Jeremy Moss as they discuss Sunshine Week.Sunshine Week is a time about promoting policies and procedures to shine a light on government officials. It’s a national movement to make sure that we have a government t