Episodios

  • George Gervin Detroit Amps Interview

    George Gervin Detroit Amps Interview
    Jun 11 2025
    George Gervin, head coach of the Detroit Amps of the Big 3 basketball league, chats with "Opportunity Detroit" about the inaugural season of the Amps and what it means for the City of Detroit and the Big 3.
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    11 m
  • Cars, Cigars, and Giving Back: A Special Focus Broadcast with Paul W. Smith

    Cars, Cigars, and Giving Back: A Special Focus Broadcast with Paul W. Smith
    Jun 5 2025
    June 5, 2025 ~ Recorded live from Cars & Cigars: SMOKE DETROIT, this special edition of “Focus with Paul W. Smith” captures the energy and elegance of one of Metro Detroit’s most anticipated charity events. Join Paul from the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre as he spotlights a fusion of classic cars, premium cigars, fine wines, and heartfelt philanthropy. Hear from key voices behind the event and discover how this unforgettable afternoon supports children in the Dominican Republic and families right here in Metro Detroit.
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    1 h y 14 m
  • KRONK Gym Reopening Press Conference

    KRONK Gym Reopening Press Conference
    Jun 4 2025
    JUNE 4, 2025 ~ At a press conference held at the historic Brewster Wheeler Recreation Center, KRONK Gym announced its return to Detroit, honoring the legacy of Emanuel Steward. City leaders, boxing legends, and the Steward family celebrated the gym’s revival as both a symbol of Detroit’s boxing heritage and a renewed investment in its youth and community.
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    23 m
  • WJR Spotlight ~ Corewell Health

    WJR Spotlight ~ Corewell Health
    May 13 2025
    May 17, 2025 ~ WJR focuses on Corewell Health, which has been advancing breast cancer care through technology, specializing in early detection via annual screening mammograms starting at age 40, and providing philanthropic support that enhances patient care by funding advanced equipment, nurse navigators, and financial assistance programs. Guests include Dr. Zakiya Shakir, Karen Wilson Smithbauer, Dr. Lisa Awan, and Bethany Parish.
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    42 m
  • WJR Spotlight - Detroit Region Aerotropolis

    WJR Spotlight - Detroit Region Aerotropolis
    May 1 2025
    May 1, 2025 ~ Join Chris Renwick as he speaks to some of the community leaders that make up the Detroit Region Aerotropolis on the latest edition of WJR Spotlight. Hear from Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight, Taylor Mayor Tim Wolley, Huron Township Supervisor Kelly Trombley, and Van Buren Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara as they talk about how they leverage the economic driver of Detroit Metro and Willow Run Airports being in their backyards.
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    42 m
  • WJR Spotlight - The Peoples' Pope

    WJR Spotlight - The Peoples' Pope
    Apr 25 2025
    April 25, 2025 ~ Pope Francis’s papacy was marked by a strong emphasis on serving the poor and marginalized, a theme deeply rooted in his Jesuit background. This commitment was exemplified by initiatives such as the Pope Francis Center in Detroit, which provides resources for the homeless. WJR's Marie Osborne explores his legacy in this edition of WJR Spotlight.
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    42 m
  • WJR Spotlight - Downtown's Transformation: How Investment and Innovation are Shaping the Future

    WJR Spotlight - Downtown's Transformation: How Investment and Innovation are Shaping the Future
    Mar 13 2025
    March 12, 2025 ~ Recorded at the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s Spring Forum, CEO Eric B. Larson speaks with Wayne State University President and DDP Board Member Dr. Kimberly Espy, Rocket Community Fund and Gilbert Family Foundation Executive Director and DDP Executive Committee Member Laura Grannemann, Hudson-Webber Foundation President and CEO and DDP Board Member Donald Rencher, and Second Ebenezer Church Pastor and CEO and DDP Executive Committee Member Bishop L. Vann II. Learn how investments and innovations are shaping the future in Downtown Detroit.
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    42 m
  • WJR Spotlight - Downtown's Transformation ~ Dr. Kimberly Espy

    WJR Spotlight - Downtown's Transformation ~ Dr. Kimberly Espy
    Mar 13 2025
    March 12, 2025 ~ Downtown Detroit Partnership CEO Eric B. Larson speaks with Wayne State University President and DDP Board Member Dr. Kimberly Espy. Learn how “Detroit’s hometown university” has been instrumental in retaining local talent, with 80% of its students working in the city post-graduation. Dr. Espy also talks about the role of a research university, and the ways in which it can drive future business and technology developments, particularly in an historically manufacturing-centric economy.
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    9 m
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