Pod Suey
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating“Pod Suey” delivers the week’s top stories àl a carte! Join newsmakers, politicians, pundits, and business leaders for a look behind the headlines of Detroit’s biggest stories. You'll hear segments hosted by WJR’s top talent, including Paul W. Smith, Guy Gordon, Kevin Dietz, Mitch Albom, and more. They're all a part of "Pod Suey," on-demand now from News / Talk 760 WJR!
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Pod Suey Ep: 70 - Oxford One Year Later
December 02, 2022 17:55 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBDecember 2, 2022 ~ One year after the Oxford High School shooting Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard remembers the events of that tragic day. What is being done about the rash of false threats against other area schools since the shooting? Jennifer Chambers from the Detroit News conducted more than 20 interviews over the past 8 weeks to remember Tate Myre, Hana St. Juliana, Madisyn Baldwin and Justin Shilling, the 4 OHS students whose lives were cut short. Michigan Supreme Court halts th...
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol. 14 ~ November 4, 2022
November 05, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBNovember 4, 2022 ~ Heading into election week we hear from both Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Republican SOS candidate Kristina Karamo, Republican Attorney General candidate Matt Deperno and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist. The Elissa Slotkin/Tom Barrett race in District 7 is one of the most expensive races in the country, they speak to Paul W Smith and Guy Gordon has both side of the Prop 1 and 3 debate.
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol. 13 ~ October 28, 2022
October 28, 2022 17:16 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBOctober 28, 2022 ~ Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Challenger Tudor Dixon break down their 2nd and final debate. Dixon's running mate State Rep. Shane Hernandez recaps his thoughts on the debate, Congresswoman Hayley Stevens gives the Democrat response. 10th district Congressional Candidates John James, Republican and Democrat Judge Carl Marlinga talk to Paul W. Smith hours before their debate.
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol. 12 ~ October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022 21:25 - 1 hour - 60 MBOctober 21, 2022 ~ Governor Whitmer joins both the Paul W Smith Show and All Talk With Tom Jordan and Kevin Dietz. Republican Challenger Tudor Dixon talks about her positive momentum in the polls. All Talk completes their vetting of all 5 Michigan Supreme Court Nominees this week speaking with incumbent Justice Brian Zahra as well as candidates Kerry Lee Morgan, Paul Hudson and Kyra Harris Bolden (sitting Justice Richard Bernstein last week) and State Senator Ruth Johnson running in the 24th ...
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol. 11 ~ October 14, 2022
October 15, 2022 15:07 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBOctober 14, 2022 ~ Guy Gordon, Tudor Dixon and University of Michigan Director of Debate Aaron Kall recap Thursday's debate. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein talks about his reelection campaign. State Senator Curt VanDerWall running in the 102nd district reveals his plan to bring down the price of insulin and State Rep. Mark Tisdel running in the 55th on a initiative to clean up and redevelop old land fill sites for redevelopment.
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol. 10 ~ October 7, 2022
October 08, 2022 03:37 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOctober 7, 2022 ~ Governor Whitmer celebrates large battery plant coming to Michigan. Republican John James and Democrat Carl Marlinga face off in the new 10th Congressional District. Republican Congressman Tim Walberg running in the 5th reacts to calls to expand the inflation reduction act.
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol. 9 ~ September 30, 2022
October 01, 2022 02:50 - 1 hour - 57 MBSeptember 30, 2022 ~ Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon makes the rounds on All Talk and Guy Gordon. Right to Life of Michigan to spend $78 million during the election. Republican Congresswoman Lisa McLain running in the 9th, Democrat Elissa Slotkin running in the 7th, Republican Congressman John Moolenaar running in the 2nd and Republican State Rep. Ann Bollin running in the state 49th district came on WJR this week.
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol. 8 ~ September 23, 2022
September 24, 2022 15:31 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBSeptember 23, 2022 ~ Citizens Reasearch Council of Michigan does a deep dive into Prop 3. Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Tudor Dixon calls for State Superintendent of Schools to step down. Democrat Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin is running in the newly drawn 7th. Republican Secretary of State Kristina Karamo is on All Talk with Tom Jordan and Kevin Dietz. Republican Congressman Tim Walberg running in the new 5th makes the rounds on Paul W. Smith and Guy Gordon.
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol. 7 ~ September 16, 2022
September 17, 2022 01:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBSeptember 16, 2022 ~ Democrat Congresswoman Debbie Dingell running in the 6th district on her time with President Joe Biden at the North American International Auto Show. Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Tudor Dixon discusses her $1 billion plan for law enforcement. Republican Congressman Moolenaar running in the 2nd disputes President Biden's economic claims. Incumbent Wayne County Executive Warren Evans has good news for the county's credit rating and Republican Congressional Candidate Jo...
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol. 6 ~ September 9, 2022
September 10, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBSeptember 10, 2022 ~ Supreme Court orders abortion and voting rights proposals on ballot. Former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan sounds alarm about misinformation. Republican State Senator Tom Barrett challenging Democrat Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin in the 7th district. State Senator Jeff Irwin, Democrat, running for reelection in the 15th working with Ann Arbor City Council to create their own power grid. Democrat Congresswoman Debbie Dingell running in the 6th discusses an...
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol. 5 ~ September 2, 2022
September 02, 2022 17:04 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBSeptember 2, 2022 ~ State Board of Canvassers do not approve abortion ballot question for November ballot. AG Dana Nessel won't debate Republican challenger Matt DePerno. Democrat Congresswoman Debbie Dingell running in the 6th talks forever chemicals with Paul W Smith and Republican Congresswoman Lisa McClain running in the 9th stops by the studio to talk to Kevin Dietz.
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol. 4 ~ August 26, 2022
August 26, 2022 21:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBAugust 26, 2022 ~ Democrat Congresswoman Debbie Dingell running in the 6th district and Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga running in the 4th react to Joe Biden forgiving $10,000 of student loans for millions of borrowers. Abortion initiative recieves enough signatures to appear on November's ballot. All Talk with Tom Jordan and Kevin Dietz talk to Republican John James running for congress in the 10th district, Republican Congressional Candidate John Gibbs running in the 3rd and Republican...
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol. 3 ~ August 19, 2022
August 20, 2022 15:05 - 48 minutes - 44 MBAugust 20, 2022 ~ David Kallman from the Great Lakes Justice Center responds to Oakland County Judge upholding Governor Whitmer's injunction against the 1931 abortion ban. Citizens to Support Michigan Women and Children challenge state's abortion ballot initiative over confusing language and typos. Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon picks former State Rep. Shane Hernandez as her running mate. Tom Jordan and Kevin Dietz talk to Republican challenger for Secretary of State Kristina ...
Pod Suey Voters Gulde Vol. 3 ~ August 12, 2022
August 13, 2022 00:31 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB~Republican Attorney General Candidate Matt DePerno on All Talk. ~Democrat Congresswoman Debbie Dingell running in the 6th district on Paul W Smith and Guy Gordon. ~Republican Congressman Tim Walberg running in the 5th district on All Talk. ~Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga on Guy Gordon. ~Republican State Senator Lana Theiss running in the 22nd district on All Talk. ~Republican State Representative Mark Tisdel running in the 55th on All Talk.
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol. 2 ~ August 5, 2022
August 05, 2022 16:47 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB0:19 ~Tudor Dixon Republican Gubernatorial Nominee on Paul W. Smith. 8:35 ~Tudor Dixon Republican Gubernatorial Nominee on All Talk. 18:38 ~Tudor Dixon Republican Gubernatorial Nominee on The Guy Gordon Show. 28:04 ~Incumbent Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer on the Paul W. Smith Show. 35:48 ~Monica Miller Director for a Pro Life Society discusses abortion on the ballot on the Guy Gordon Show 44:45 ~Democrat Congresswoman Haley Stevens running in the 11th district which covers Madison Height...
Pod Suey Voters Guide Vol 1 ~ Republican Gubernatorial Primary
July 30, 2022 00:07 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBListen to the debate here: https://wjr-late-mornings.simplecast.com/episodes/the-republican-gubernatorial-debate-july-27-2022-73grzfu_?share=true
Pod Suey ~ July 22, 2022
July 23, 2022 00:08 - 25 minutes - 23 MBJuly 22, 2022 ~ Jan. 6th Commitee holds their final hearing of the summer in prime time. Michigan Congressional Democrats arrested on the Supreme Court steps for protesting the overturning of Roe vs Wade. House passes bill to protect same sex marriage and what is the role of social media in the recent string of mass shootings?
Pod Suey ~ July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022 17:55 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBJuly 15, 2022 ~ War of words between Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel over an unsigned arrest warrant that kept a 19 year old gunman who killed Detroit police officer Loren Corts, out of jail and on the streets. Owner of the gun shop where the weapon was purchased speaks out and Cort's partner, Amanda Hudgens describes her heroic actions trying to save Cort's life.
Pod Suey ~ July 8, 2022
July 08, 2022 14:21 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBJuly 8, 2022 ~ Detroit police officer Loren Courts killed in the line of duty. Britney Griner brings new attention to Paul Whelan, a Novi man jailed in a Russian prison. Sheriff Mike Bouchard on the mass shooting at a 4th of July parade in suburban Chicago and your property taxes are about to go up becase of inflation.
Pod Suey ~ July 1, 2022
July 01, 2022 16:01 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBJuly 1, 2022 ~ Jan. 6th committee hold a surprise hearing. Big Ten bombshell: USC and UCLA to join the conference in 2024. Rick Snyder indictment overturned by Michigan Supreme Court. Kris Draper reacts to ESPN's E60 on the Red Wings, Avalanche rivalry and Al Roker in Detroit.
Pod Suey ~ June 24, 2022
June 24, 2022 23:15 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBJune 24, 2022 ~ Supreme Court overturns Roe vs Wade. President Biden calls for a national gas tax holiday. Michigan in the spotlight of the Jan 6th hearings. Abject failure declared in the Uvalde elementary school shooting and Congress passes bi-partisan gun reform legilsation.
Pod Suey ~ June 17, 2022
June 17, 2022 16:50 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBJune 17, 2022 ~ One week of January 6th hearings in the books. Fed impliments a historic rate hike to combat record inflation. Senate passes it's own gun reform legislation and a native Detroiter saves lives after witnessing a horrific car accident.
Pod Suey ~ June 10, 2022
June 10, 2022 23:34 - 20 minutes - 19 MBJune 10, 2022 ~ US House passes sweeping gun legislation, does it stand a chance in the Senate? Larry Nassar survivors seek $1 billion in damages from the FBI. Jan 6th committee goes prime time and Grand Rapids police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya to face charges.
Pod Suey ~ June 3, 2022
June 03, 2022 12:21 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBJune 3, 2022 ~ Mayor Duggan accused of outing FBI informant in corrupt towing investigation. Biden urges congress to act on gun legislation and disqualified gubernatorial candidates lose appeal to appear on ballot.
Pod Suey ~ May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022 16:24 - 24 minutes - 22 MBMay 27, 2022 ~ Local law enforcement leaders react to the tragedy in Texas and weigh in on the timeline of events. Foiled attempt to assasinate former President George W Bush and 5 GOP gubernatorial candidates disqualified from the primary due to invalid signatures.
Pod Suey ~ May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022 16:13 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBMay 20, 2022 ~ Taking a look at "Replacement Theory" in the wake of the mass shooting in Buffalo. Government scrambles to address the baby formula shortage. Michigan judge temporarily halts 1931 abortion ban. Hope for the Oxford Community and aliens over Michigan?
Pod Suey ~ May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022 20:07 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBMay 13, 2022 ~ Due to unforseen circumstances beyond our control, Pod Suey was not able to record a new episode this week. Enjoy this encore presentation from August 27, 2021 titled “Attack In Afghanistan - Anatomy Of A 24 Hour News Cycle” which won a Michigan Association of Broadcasters award for best mini-documentary or series.
Pod Suey ~ May 6, 2022
May 06, 2022 21:33 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBMay 6, 2022 ~ Supreme Court Roe v. Wade bombshell, we get reaction from both sides of the aisle. Local groups looking to put abortion to a vote in the state of Michigan. Chief Justice Roberts calls for full investigation of the "leaker" and the one part of the Red Wings organization Steve Yzerman wants no part of.
Pod Suey ~ April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022 23:10 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBApril 29, 2022 ~ Elon Musk reaches deal with Twitter. Prisoner swap with Russia brings new attention to the Paul Whelan case. Unrest inside the state GOP. Lions draft hometown star and trade up for playmaker first night of the NFL draft.
Pod Suey ~ April 22, 2022
April 22, 2022 23:03 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBApril 22, 2022 ~ War of words between two Senators in Lansing when one accuses the other of being in favor of "grooming and sexualizing" young children in a fundraising e-mail. Attorney General Dana Nessel offers to investigate the Oxford High School shooting for a second time. Former Chief James Craig weighs in on the Patrick Layoya shooting and beloved Zamboni driver breaks silence on why he was fired.
Pod Suey ~ April 15, 2022
April 15, 2022 21:19 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBApril 15, 2022 ~ Grand Rapids police officer shoots and kills a man during a traffic stop gone wrong, we talk to the family's attorney as well as a man who has trained law enforcement officers about the tragedy. Chris Hansen checks in from New York minutes after the Brooklyn subway shooting and Kwame Kilpatrick has an unexpected ally in his quest to pass the "Good Time Ballot Initiative" for incarcerated individuals.
Pod Suey ~ April 8, 2022
April 08, 2022 22:18 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBApril 8, 2022 ~ No convictions in the Governor Whitmer kidnapping trial. Will the war between Russia and Ukraine stretch on for multiple years? Opening day gives us something to cheer for and Governor Whitmer sues to overturn state's 1931 abortion ban.
Pod Suey ~ April 1, 2022
April 01, 2022 17:28 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBApril 1, 2022 ~ Is Putin getting bad info from a fearful intelligence community? Decision has been made on how to distribute $2 million to survivors of the Oxford High School shooting. Retired detective being investigated for throttling investigation for fear of drug cartel killing his family. School board passes guidance to take race into account when disciplining students and record breaking astronaut returns from space.
Pod Suey ~ March 25, 2022
March 25, 2022 22:03 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBMarch 25, 2022 ~ President Biden meets with NATO allies as Ukraine holds strong against Russian forces. Congress holds confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Will the government start sending out $100 stimulus checks to combat high gas prices and Tom Izzo looks back at his season and coaching against Mike Krzyzewski over the years.
Pod Suey ~ March 18, 2022
March 18, 2022 23:19 - 21 minutes - 20 MBMarch 18, 2022 ~ The United States hold two lengthy, high powered meetings with China about their possible involvement in the Russian Ukrainian war. The fed raises interest rates with six more planned by the end of 2023. Are we headed for another COVID outbreak? The answer may be in our sewers and is Daylight Saving Time gone for good?
Pod Suey ~ March 11, 2022
March 11, 2022 18:34 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBMarch 11, 2022 ~ Full Show. How will the conflict in Ukraine affect negotiations to free a local man from Russian prison? Will gas prices hit $5/gal here in Detroit? Calls for NHL to ban Russian players and MLB players and owners reach a deal.
Pod Suey ~ March 4, 2022
March 04, 2022 20:10 - 21 minutes - 20 MBMarch 4, 2022 ~ Did Joe Biden inspire confidence with his war time State of the Union Address? Should America implement a no fly zone over Ukraine? Implications of a potential cyber attack against the US by Russia and The Jan 6th Committee claims former President Trump committed criminal conspiracy when it came to the 2020 election.
Pod Suey ~ February 25, 2022
February 25, 2022 19:20 - 30 minutes - 28 MBFebruary 25, 2022 ~ The standoff between Russia and Ukraine became a full blown invasion as Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops and bombs into multiple Ukrainian cities including its capital, Kyiv. What does this mean for Europe, The United States and the World? Higher inflation and gas prices, sinking stocks and the human cost, Paul W. Smith, All Talk with Tom Jordan and Kevin Dietz, Guy Gordon and Mitch Albom have the story covered from all the angles that matter most to you.
Pod Suey ~ February 18, 2022
February 18, 2022 21:22 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBFebruary 18, 2022 ~ Tense week on the Russian/Ukrainian border, Macomb County cracking down on "kill lists" and longtime WJR fixture Frank Beckmann passes away at the age of 72.
Pod Suey ~ February 11, 2022
February 12, 2022 00:17 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBFebruary 11, 2022 ~ Trucker protests shut down traffic at US/Canadian border. Parents of alleged Oxford High School shooter back in court. Government debating safe injection sites for drug addicts and man who has been to every Super Bowl continues streak.
Pod Suey ~ February 4, 2022
February 04, 2022 23:27 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBFebruary 4, 2022 ~ What role will China and the Beijing Winter Games play in the Russia/Ukraine conflict? Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald asks judge to ban terms of endearment between the Crumbleys in court. Explosive allegations of discriminatory hiring practices against the NFL and Jim Harbaugh staying put.
Pod Suey ~ January 28, 2022
January 28, 2022 22:56 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBJanuary 28, 2022 ~ Family of Oxford High School shooting victim suing alleged gunman's family and school district. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer stepping down. General Motors makes largest investment in company's history right here in Michigan and how was David Ortiz elected into the baseball hall of fame while Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens miss the cut again?
Pod Suey ~ January 21, 2022
January 21, 2022 23:49 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBJanuary 21, 2021 ~ Rescue team finds body they believe to be missing college student who disappeared from MSU campus in late October. University of Michigan settles with 1,000 victims of sexual abuse at the hand of former Dr. Robert Anderson for $490 million. Some possible good news on COVID numbers from the sewer. What's behind the spike in Metro Detroit freeway shootings and why does the store seem to be out of everything?
Pod Suey ~ January 14, 2022
January 14, 2022 21:25 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBJanuary 14, 2022 ~ Bombshell sexual assault allegations against former Speaker of the State House Lee Chatfield. Jan 6th defendants slapped with seditious conspiracy charges. Suspects in the attempted kidnapping of Governor Whitmer are claiming they were set up, want secret audio recordings released and Auditor General report says COVID nursing home deaths have been grossly underreported.
Pod Suey ~ January 7, 2022
January 08, 2022 00:11 - 21 minutes - 20 MBJanuary 7, 2022 ~ Looking back on January 6th from both sides of the aisle with members of Congress who were there. New Congressional maps leaving black voters feeling disenfranchised, setting up some interesting showdowns and The Whitmer family's battle with COVID.
BONUS EPISODE - Mike Parsons, Rich Luzenski, Dave Riger and Blake Majchrzak fill in on Mitch Albom
December 28, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBDecember 27, 2021 ~ Pod Suey host Mike Parsons had the opportunity to fill in on The Mitch Albom Show with Rich Luzenski, Dave Riger and Blake Majchrzak! Omnicron wreaks havoc on the airline industry. Shocking new twists in the plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer. Local man hordes hundreds of parakeets. How did COVID alter your holiday plans? How do you break yourself from something you have an unhealthy dependency on? Wheel of Fortune contestant gets screwed. Audi makes it right. "Spiderman: No ...
Pod Suey ~ December 24, 2021
December 24, 2021 18:50 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBDecember 24, 2021 ~ Build Back Better is dead, for now. Dawn Ison confirmed as first black female US Attorney for Michigan's Eastern District. 2 year old girl spends first Christmas at home after nearly 700 days in the hospital and Paul W. Smith plays Santa to some deserving military and first responder families.
Pod Suey ~ December 17, 2021
December 18, 2021 00:46 - 22 minutes - 21 MBDecember 17, 2021 ~ Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin makes the case for her "Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act" in the wake of the Oxford High School shooting. Oxford Community School District is claiming qualified immunity against $100 million lawsuit. Mark Meadows talks to Tom Jordan and Kevin Dietz hours before being charged with contempt and the National Popular Vote movement shifts it's focus to 2024.
Pod Suey ~ December 10, 2021
December 10, 2021 22:45 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBDecember 10, 2021 ~ Geoffrey Fieger files two $100 million lawsuits against Oxford Community School District, Dana Nessel will conduct her own investigation into the shooting. Omicron pops up in Michigan. Jim Harbaugh looks ahead to the College Football Playoffs and Mel Tucker looks back on MSU's season where they blew past all expectations.
Pod Suey ~ December 3, 2021
December 03, 2021 22:55 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBDecember 3, 2021 ~ Unthinkable tragedy at Oxford High School, multiple visits with Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald and Sheriff Michael Bouchard. Omnicron comes to America, Dr. Matthew Sims tells us what he can and a the Supreme Court hears oral arguments over a Mississippi abortion law, Roe vs. Wade hangs in the balance.