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The Craig Fahle Show
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. |
The Detroit Historical Museum is receiving a makeover. Beginning May 25 the museum will be closed for six months during renovations.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joins Craig
Dr. David Pilgrim, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at Ferris State University, is one of this country's leading experts on issues relating to multiculturalism, diversity, and race relations.
In 2010, the most intact specimen of an adult woolly mammoth was discovered in the Siberian frozen tundra.
Underwater photographer and historian, Tony Gramer, will talk about the Maritime Symposium at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Saturday, April 21st.
Author Scott Martelle joins Craig to talk about his new book "Detroit: A Biography".
It's Aretha Franklin's birthday on Sunday and WDET pays homage to the beloved Motown musician.
In light of Wayne State University's Hilberry Theatre celebrating its 50th anniversary, Craig is joined by local actresses, Daniel Cochrane and Yesmeen Mikhail, and the Hilberry's Alex Stewart.
Craig speaks to Victoria Kennedy about the Affordable Healthcare Act.
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.
The protest song is a landmark of the political scene in America. From Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land" to Bob Dylan's "Masters of War," music has often been an instrument of First Amendment-inspired demonstrations. WDET's Amy Miller welcomes some of the people set to continue the tradition at the American Civil Liberties Union's upcoming "The Music that Moved Generations" concert.
Interlochen Center for the Arts, located just outside Traverse City, celebrates its 50th anniversary this May.
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.
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.
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.
WDET's Amy Miller speaks to League of Women Voters, Oakland area spokesperson Renata Soulen about the Michigan Primary and the LWV's annual public service announcement competition.
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.
Craig invites Adventure Cycling Executive Director Jim Sayer and Detroit Greenways Coordinator Todd Scott of Michigan Trails to the show. They discuss adventure cycling, and the idea of tracing the Underground Railroad on a cycling tour.
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 discusses the history of the Republican Party in the State of Michigan with Wayne State University History Department Chair Marc Kruman.
Yesterday's win by the Red Wings set a National Hockey League record for consecutive home wins. Fox Sports Blogger Art Regner talks to Craig about the teams' historic 21-game-long streak.
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.
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.
For years, there’s been debate in African-American communities about the importance of black history month. 29 year old filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman used the debate as the basis of his latest work – called More Than A Month. The film will be screened Wednesday night in Detroit.
Musician Mitch Ryder talks to Craig about his career and new autobiography, “Devils & Blue Dresses,” and his new album, "The Promise."
The Henry Ford President Patricia Mooradian joins Craig to discuss the museum's new permanent exhibit, “Driving America."
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.
Craig speaks with the Detroit Opera House's Dr. David DiChiera and Michael Hauser about the history of the institution, which now spans nine decades.
Craig talks with author of "The Tigress of Forli" Elizabeth Lev, about the real countess Caterina Riario Sforza de Medici.
Craig is joined by former Ritchie Boy Dr. Guy Stern, as well as Executive Director of the Holocaust Memorial Center Stephen Goldman, to discuss his experience during the war and his work to create this exhibit to tell their story and to preserve the memories of this brave group.
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit will have children's workshops, discussions about Doctor King, and community health screening for the King holiday.
Does everybody in your family buy Ford-brand cars, going back to when your dad worked on the line? Is yours a long-time GM-buying family? Craig takes listener calls to find out whether automotive brand loyalty still exists or if it has simply become a thing of the past.
Craig talks to local author and lawyer, Fred Lauck, about his latest book, 'Children Of The Greatest Generation: An Emotional History.'
Adat Shalom Synagogue's Rabbi Aaron Bergman joins Craig to talk about the history behind Hanukkah and the story of the oil lasting eight days and nights.
WDET’s Rob St. Mary met up with John Sinclair recently at the Trans Love Energies Compassion Center – a store front near Eastern Market related to medical marijuana – to talk about what led up to rally, his release from prison and Sinclair’s on-going crusade to reform marijuana laws.
Craig talks to filmmaker, Mike Ramsdell, about his documentary, "The Conflict Minerals Project," currently in-production,
Craig talks to author, Gregory Fournier, about his new book, "Zug Island: A Detroit Riot Novel."
Craig is joined by Motown's first employee, Al Abrams, for a Behind the Scenes look at Motown. Abrams has a new book, Hype & Soul and is speaking at the Jewish Book Fair on November 13th.
WDET's Nichole Christian is joined on The Craig Fahle Show by Akua Budu-Watkins, one of the nine members of the new Metro Detroit Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Racial Inequality. Budu-Watkins,a outreach director for US Senator Debbie Stabenow, is one of two Detroit residents named to the commission. Budu-Watkins also oversaw Detroit's neighborhood city halls under Mayor Dennis Archer.
Craig is joined by noted public speaker, Naomi Tutu, as well as Steve Spreitzer of the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion to discuss the first-ever Metro Detroit Truth Commission.
Filmmaker and archivist, Rick Prelinger, joins Craig to discuss his film, "Lost Landscapes of Detroit."
Craig talks about the life and passing of civil rights leader, Arthur Johnson.
Listeners call in.
Craig is joined by members of the Detroit Historical Society to discuss the group's upcoming Halloween festivities.
Journalist and history author, Richard Bak, joins Craig to discuss his latest book, "Detroitland: A Collection of Movers, Shakers, Lost Souls, and History Makers from Detroit's Past."
Craig talks to WDET's Ann Delisi and Jon Moshier about where people have gotten their music in the past, and how the context of musical discovery has changed. They analyze the musical choices of four selected listeners.
Wednesday October 19
Audio-pending
Detroit 2000-2010 as seen through the eyes of various photographers. DIA has a new exhibit called "Detroit Revealed", we get the skinny on who's photo's are on display when Craig speaks with Carlos Diaz; Photographer and professor at College for Creative Studies and Nancy Barr; photo curator at the DIA
Panelists join Craig to discuss the continuation of the "American Dream," alive in immigrant communities.
Craig hosts a Rhapsody in Boop panel discussion, featuring the star of the theatrical performance, vocalist, Kathy Kosins, as well as President of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Juanita Moore, Detroit Film Theatre Curator Elliot Wilhelm, and Michigan Opera House Founder and Director of Community Programs and Learning, Karen DiChiera.
Daniel Okrent, author of "The Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition", speaks with Craig about the history of Prohibition.
The historic Pewabic Pottery is Detroit is seeking a little help repairing a necessary part of its operation – the chimney. WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke to Terese Ireland, Executive Director of Pewabic Pottery about the damage and the fundraising campaign.
In our weekly special with the MetroTimes, Editor Curt Guyette joins Craig to discuss a new documentary about American Indian Boarding Schools. The are joined by Fay Givens, Executive Director of American Indian Services.
As we approach the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, WDET’s Rob St. Mary went looking for some perspectives in the art world. Rob spoke recently with Pontiac based artist Jef Bourgeau about his thoughts on the use of 9/11 in art and a gallery show he hosted in early 2002, about six months after the event, at the Museum of New Art called “Ground Zero”.
Craig speaks with Linda Sarsour regarding the injustices faced by Arab-Americans post-9/11.
Detroit is often considered a poster city for urban decay. Abandoned buildings litter the city. Among the ruins are many big, beautiful, solid…but EMPTY…. churches. Buildings that were once the cornerstone of the surrounding neighborhood. WDET’s Amy Miller has a look at how some church leaders have saved historic buildings and are working to keep neighbors and parishioners active in a city as it struggles to reinvent itself .
In honor of Detroit's 310th Birthday, the Detroit Historical Society will be telling seven special stories about our city's "life."
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