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Radio Free Flint Podcast

526 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

We present audio and video podcasts about life and culture in middle America. Our essays and life histories share the story of people in America's rust belt.This podcast is born of blue-collar, working-class values. Our podcast has its roots in the greater Flint area. We dedicate this podcast to the beleaguered town of Flint, Michigan, and communities like it across America.Our podcasts subjects include true crime, law, history, sports, arts & literature, and the Flint water crisis, and more. Our interviews focus on society and culture in middle America.

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Jan Worth-Nelson and East Village Magazine

April 19, 2022 12:50 - 39 minutes - 89.6 MB

Longtime East Village Magazine writer and former editor Jan Worth-Nelson discusses Flint and what's lost, what's left, and what is possible. Jan shares the colorful history of the iconic Flint publication. The East Village Magazine started about the same time as Michael Moore's Flint Voice back in the 1970s. Flint's college and cultural neighborhood has long been a vibrant, beautiful, and historic neighborhood with many educators, business leaders, and professionals calling it home. Today, t...

Connor Coyne and his novel "Urbantasm"

April 12, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 64.1 MB

In this interview, Connor Connor discusses his newest novel, the 4th in the series "Urbantasm." Connor Coyne is a writer living and working in Flint, Michigan. He spent his teenage years in Flushing, Michigan.  Connor represented Flint's 7th Ward as its artist-in-residence for the National Endowment for the Arts, Our Town grant. In this grant, artists engaged ward residents to produce creative work for the 2013 City of Flint Master Plan. Connor's work has appeared in Vox.com, Belt Magazine,...

Connor Coyne novel "Urbantasm" Set in Deindustrialized Flint

April 12, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

In this interview, Connor discusses his newest novel, the 4th in the series "Urbantasm." The series is set in deindustrialized Flint, Michigan. Connor Coyne is a writer living and working in rust belt Flint, Michigan, a town devastated by deindustrialization. Connor spent his teenage years in Flushing, Michigan.  Connor represented Flint's 7th Ward as its artist-in-residence for the National Endowment for the Arts, Our Town grant. In this grant, artists engaged ward residents to produce cre...

What is a Flintstone?

April 05, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 61 MB

Podcast essay and interviews with Flint residents and expatriates who call themselves Flintstones.  What does it mean to be a Flintstone?  In this podcast we explore the unusual adoption of a community identity taken by people from Flint, Michigan.  We explore the origins of this identity and delve into just what it means for the future of Flint.  Podcast guests include Judge Duncan M. Beagle, Sandra Branch of the Flint Public Art Project, John Daly of the City of Flint Department of Transpor...

Flintstones: Whats in a Nickname?

April 05, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

What does it mean to be a Flintstone? Rustbelt Flint, Michigan, residents and expatriates, call themselves Flintstones. They discuss their community identity and its rust belt revival. Podcast guests include Judge Duncan M. Beagle, Sandra Branch of the Flint Public Art Project, John Daly of the City of Flint Department of Transportation, Cindy Johns of Carriage Town Ministries, and Rico Phillips, a retired Flint Firefighter. This podcast explores the unusual adoption of a community identi...

Flintstones and Flint's Common Regional Identity

April 05, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 61 MB

Podcast essay and interviews with Flint residents and expatriates who call themselves Flintstones.  What does it mean to be a Flintstone?  In this podcast we explore the unusual adoption of a community identity taken by people from Flint, Michigan.  We explore the origins of this identity and delve into just what it means for the future of Flint.  Podcast guests include Judge Duncan M. Beagle, Sandra Branch of the Flint Public Art Project, John Daly of the City of Flint Department of Transpor...

The Life of " Mr. Flint" Charles Stewart Mott. A Storytelling Interview with Mott biographer Edward Renahan about the Life of an American Capitalist. Part I

April 02, 2022 22:57 - 41 minutes - 94.4 MB

Author and biographer Ed Renahan's storytelling interview explains the remarkable life of Charles Stewart Mott. Renahan's book "The Life of Charles Stewart Mott" is a fascinating and comprehensive look at the life of one of the world's most successful capitalists. Mr. Mott helped form the General Motors Corporation. Mott was also the founder of one of the world's largest charitable foundations, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The discussion covers Mr. Mott's career, family life, travels...

The Life of Charles Stewart Mott with Biographer, Edward Renahan, Part I

April 02, 2022 22:57 - 41 minutes - 94.4 MB

Author and biographer Ed Renahan discusses the remarkable life of Charles Stewart Mott. Renahan's book "The Life of Charles Stewart Mott" is a fascinating and comprehensive look at the life of one of the world's most successful capitalists. Mr. Mott helped form the General Motors Corporation. Mott was also the founder of one of the world's largest charitable foundations, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The discussion covers Mr. Mott's career, family life, travels, hobbies, and devotion ...

CS Mott: A Giant in Automotive History Part 1

April 02, 2022 22:57 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

CS Mott was a giant in automotive history. Author Ed Renahan discusses the remarkable life of Charles Stewart Mott. "The Life of Charles Stewart Mott" is a fascinating and comprehensive look at the life of one of the world's most successful capitalists. Charles Stewart Mott (1875-1973) was an American businessman and philanthropist born in Flint, Michigan. He is best known for his involvement in the automobile industry and his philanthropic work. Mott began his career as a clerk in his fa...

The Life of " Mr. Flint" Charles Stewart Mott. A Storytelling Interview with Mott biographer Edward Renahan Part I

April 02, 2022 22:57 - 41 minutes - 94.4 MB

Author Ed Renahan discusses the remarkable life of Charles Stewart Mott. Renahan's book "The Life of Charles Stewart Mott" is a fascinating and comprehensive look at the life of one of the world's most successful capitalists. Mr. Mott helped form the General Motors Corporation. Mott was also the founder of one of the world's largest charitable foundations, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The discussion covers Mr. Mott's career, family life, travels, hobbies, and devotion to the Flint c...

CS Mott: A Giant in Automotive History Part 1

April 02, 2022 22:57 - 41 minutes - 94.4 MB

CS Mott was giant in automotive history. Mott was also founder of one of the world's largest charitable foundations. Author Ed Renahan discusses the remarkable life of Charles Stewart Mott. "The Life of Charles Stewart Mott" is a fascinating and comprehensive look at the life of one of the world's most successful capitalists. The podcast interview also covers Mr. Mott's career, family life, travels, hobbies, and devotion to the Flint community and philanthropy. CS Mott is credited with f...

CS Mott: A Giant in Automotive History Part 1

April 02, 2022 22:57 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

CS Mott was a giant in automotive history. Mott was also the founder of one of the world's largest charitable foundations. Author Ed Renahan discusses the remarkable life of Charles Stewart Mott. "The Life of Charles Stewart Mott" is a fascinating and comprehensive look at the life of one of the world's most successful capitalists. The podcast interview also covers Mr. Mott's career, family life, travels, hobbies, and devotion to the Flint community and philanthropy. CS Mott is credited ...

Mr Flint, Charles Stewart Mott with Biographer, Edward Renahan, Part I

April 02, 2022 22:57 - 41 minutes - 94.4 MB

Author and biographer Ed Renahan discusses the remarkable life of Charles Stewart Mott. Renahan's book "The Life of Charles Stewart Mott" is a fascinating and comprehensive look at the life of one of the world's most successful capitalists. Mr. Mott helped form the General Motors Corporation. Mott was also the founder of one of the world's largest charitable foundations, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The discussion covers Mr. Mott's career, family life, travels, hobbies, and devotion t...

Charles Stewart Mott with Biographer, Edward Renahan

March 29, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 94.4 MB

Author and biographer Ed Renahan discusses the remarkable life of Charles Stewart Mott. Renahan's book "The Life of Charles Stewart Mott" is a fascinating and comprehensive look at the life of one of the world's most successful capitalists. Mr. Mott helped form the General Motors Corporation. Mott was also the founder of one of the world's largest charitable foundations, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The discussion covers Mr. Mott's career, family life, travels, hobbies, and devotion ...

Helping the Homeless with Cindy Johns, Carriage Town Ministries

March 23, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 59.5 MB

Cindy Johns of Carriage Town Ministries discusses homelessness in the Flint area.   Carriage Town Ministries began in 1950 as the Flint Rescue Mission on the banks of the Flint River at Grand Traverse Street. The organization has been helping the poor for 70 years. The community has supported the work of the organization throughout those years. Many faithful Flint area churches and individuals recognize the calling of Matthew 25 to be ministers to the hungry, the thirsty, and the individuals ...

The Homeless with Cindy Johns, Carriage Town Ministries

March 23, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 61.4 MB

Cindy Johns of Carriage Town Ministries discusses homelessness in the Flint area and how it has changed. Carriage Town Ministries began in 1950 as the Flint Rescue Mission on the banks of the Flint River at Grand Traverse Street. The organization has been helping the poor for 70 years. The community has supported the work of the organization throughout those years. Many faithful Flint area churches and individuals recognize the calling of Matthew: 25 to be ministers to the hungry, the thir...

Carriage Town Ministries and Homelessness in Flint

March 23, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Cindy Johns discusses homelessness and the causes of homelessness in the Flint area. Carriage Town Ministries began in 1950 as the Flint Rescue Mission on the banks of the Flint River at Grand Traverse Street. The organization has been working to find solutions to poverty and homelessness for 70 years. The community has supported the work of the organization throughout those years. Many faithful Flint area churches and individuals recognize the calling of Matthew 25 to be ministers to the ...

Homelessness with Cindy Johns, Carriage Town Ministries

March 23, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 59.5 MB

Cindy Johns of Carriage Town Ministries discusses homelessness in the Flint area.   Carriage Town Ministries began in 1950 as the Flint Rescue Mission on the banks of the Flint River at Grand Traverse Street. The organization has been helping the poor for 70 years. The community has supported the work of the organization throughout those years. Many faithful Flint area churches and individuals recognize the calling of Matthew 25 to be ministers to the hungry, the thirsty, and the individuals ...

Hip Church Reviving Civic Park: Rev Robert McCathern

March 15, 2022 21:04 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Our guest is Rev. Robert McCathern, the pastor of the Joy Tabernacle Church which some call a "hip" church.  His church is the former Community Presbyterian Church in Flint's Civic Park neighborhood.   Pastor McCathern founder and director of the Urban Renaissance Center. It is a faith-based nonprofit established by Joy Tabernacle Church. They provide social and community development services specifically designed and administered as a direct response to the high level of need within the Civi...

Rev Robert McCathern and His Hip-Hop Civic Park Church

March 15, 2022 21:04 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Rev. Robert McCathern, the pastor of a hip church in Flint's Civic Park, tells of convincing young people to put away guns and take up hammers to improve the area. Rev. Robert McCathern, the pastor of the Joy Tabernacle Church, leads a church some call a "hip" church. His Flint, Michigan church is the former Community Presbyterian Church in Flint's Civic Park neighborhood. Pastor McCathern is the founder and director of the Urban Renaissance Center. The Urban Renaissance Center is a faith-...

Fixing a Broken Neighborhood: Rev Robert McCathern

March 15, 2022 21:04 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Rev. Robert McCathern, pastor of a hip church in Flint's Civic Park tells of convincing young people to put away guns and take up hammers to improve the area. Rev. Robert McCathern, the pastor of the Joy Tabernacle Church which some call a "hip" church.  His Flint, Michigan church, is the former Community Presbyterian Church in Flint's Civic Park neighborhood. Pastor McCathern founder and director of the Urban Renaissance Center. The Urban Renaissance Center is a faith-based nonprofit esta...

Rev Robert McCathern and His Hip-Hop Church

March 15, 2022 21:04 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Rev. Robert McCathern, the pastor of a hip church in Flint's Civic Park, tells of convincing young people to put away guns and take up hammers to improve the area. Rev. Robert McCathern, the pastor of the Joy Tabernacle Church, leads a church some call a "hip" church. His Flint, Michigan church is the former Community Presbyterian Church in Flint's Civic Park neighborhood. Pastor McCathern is the founder and director of the Urban Renaissance Center. The Urban Renaissance Center is a faith-...

Rev Robert McCathern: Inspirational Force for Good in Civic Park

March 15, 2022 21:04 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Our guest is Rev. Robert McCathern, the pastor of the Joy Tabernacle Church which some call a "hip" church.  His church is the former Community Presbyterian Church in Flint's Civic Park neighborhood.   Pastor McCathern founder and director of the Urban Renaissance Center. It is a faith-based nonprofit established by Joy Tabernacle Church. They provide social and community development services specifically designed and administered as a direct response to the high level of need within the Civi...

How to Fix a Broken Neighborhood: Rev Robert McCathern

March 15, 2022 21:04 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Our guest is Rev. Robert McCathern, the pastor of the Joy Tabernacle Church which some call a "hip" church.  His church is the former Community Presbyterian Church in Flint's Civic Park neighborhood.   Pastor McCathern founder and director of the Urban Renaissance Center. It is a faith-based nonprofit established by Joy Tabernacle Church. They provide social and community development services specifically designed and administered as a direct response to the high level of need within the Civi...

Rev Robert McCathern: Reviving Civic Park

March 15, 2022 21:04 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Our guest is Rev. Robert McCathern, the pastor of the Joy Tabernacle Church which some call a "hip" church.  His church is the former Community Presbyterian Church in Flint's Civic Park neighborhood.   Pastor McCathern founder and director of the Urban Renaissance Center. It is a faith-based nonprofit established by Joy Tabernacle Church. They provide social and community development services specifically designed and administered as a direct response to the high level of need within the Civi...

Rev Robert McCathern's Light on the Corner

March 15, 2022 21:04 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Our guest is Rev. Robert McCathern, the pastor of the Joy Tabernacle Church which some call a "hip" church.  His church is the former Community Presbyterian Church in Flint's Civic Park neighborhood.   Pastor McCathern founder and director of the Urban Renaissance Center. It is a faith-based nonprofit established by Joy Tabernacle Church. They provide social and community development services specifically designed and administered as a direct response to the high level of need within the Civi...

Civic Park: Rev Robert McCathern' Light on the Corner

March 15, 2022 21:04 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Our guest is Rev. Robert McCathern, the pastor of the Joy Tabernacle Church which some call a "hip" church.  His church is the former Community Presbyterian Church in Flint's Civic Park neighborhood.   Pastor McCathern founder and director of the Urban Renaissance Center. It is a faith-based nonprofit established by Joy Tabernacle Church. They provide social and community development services specifically designed and administered as a direct response to the high level of need within the Civi...

Jeffrey LeValley, Gospel Songwriter Helps Kanye West Win A Grammy

February 22, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 69.8 MB

The pandemic brought well-known Flint area gospel composer, director, and performer Jeffrey LeValley a gift he could never have imagined. In 2021, a song he wrote, Revelations 19:1, was recorded by hip-hop artist Kanye West. The song won a Grammy Award for West and LeValley, who wrote the song. In previous years, LeValley was Grammy-nominated for his work in gospel music. LeValley also received a lifetime achievement award from BMI for his work in Gospel Music.  LeValley has no shortage of Fl...

Jeffrey LeValley, Gospel Grammy Songwriter

February 22, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Jeffrey LeValley is a gospel composer and songwriter. He discusses a Grammy-winning song he wrote, "Revelations 19:1," recorded by hip-hop artist Kanye West. The pandemic brought well-known Flint area gospel composer, director, and performer Jeffrey LeValley a gift he could never have imagined. In 2021, a song he wrote, Revelations 19:1, was recorded by hip-hop artist Kanye West. The song won a Grammy Award for West and LeValley, who wrote the song. In previous years, LeValley was Grammy-no...

The First Internet Murder Trial (ft David Nickola)

February 17, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

The Sharee Miller murder case is one of Michigan's most notable criminal cases this century. The love triangle that Ms. Miller fostered resulted in the death of her husband, Bruce Miller. Sharee engaged in a torrid affair with a Kansas City cop. She convinced her then-boyfriend, Jerry Cassady, to come to Michigan and murder her husband, Bruce. Ms. Miller did so using a litany of falsehoods about her husband abusing her and the love child she was carrying. Jerry Cassady killed himself, lea...

The First Internet Murder Trial (ft David Nickola)

February 17, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

The Sharee Miller murder case is one of Michigan's most notable criminal cases this century. The love triangle that Ms. Miller fostered resulted in the death of her husband, Bruce Miller. Sharee engaged in a torrid affair with a Kansas City cop. She convinced her then-boyfriend, Jerry Cassady, to come to Michigan and murder her husband, Bruce. Ms. Miller did so using a litany of falsehoods about her husband abusing her and the love child she was carrying. Jerry Cassady killed himself, lea...

A Murder Case for the Ages: The Sharee Miller Love Triangle

February 17, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MB

This century, the Sharee Miller murder case is one of Michigan's most notable criminal cases. The love triangle that Ms. Miller fostered resulted in the death of her husband, Bruce Miller. Sharee engaged in a torrid affair with a Kansas City cop. She convinced her then-boyfriend, Jerry Cassady, to come to Michigan and murder her husband, Bruce. Ms. Miller did so using a litany of falsehoods about her husband abusing her and the love child she was carrying.  Jerry Cassady killed himself, lea...

Attorney David Nickola Discusses the Sharee Miller Love Triangle Trial

February 17, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MB

This century, the Sharee Miller murder case is one of Michigan's most notable criminal cases. The love triangle that Ms. Miller fostered resulted in the death of her husband, Bruce Miller. Sharee engaged in a torrid affair with a Kansas City cop. She convinced her then-boyfriend, Jerry Cassady, to come to Michigan and murder her husband, Bruce. Ms. Miller did so using a litany of falsehoods about her husband abusing her and the love child she was carrying.  Jerry Cassady killed himself, lea...

David Nickola Discusses the Sharee Miller Love Triangle Trial

February 17, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MB

This century, the Sharee Miller murder case is one of Michigan's most notable criminal cases. The love triangle that Ms. Miller fostered resulted in the death of her husband, Bruce Miller. Sharee engaged in a torrid affair with a Kansas City cop. She convinced her then-boyfriend, Jerry Cassady, to come to Michigan and murder her husband, Bruce. Ms. Miller did so using a litany of falsehoods about her husband abusing her and the love child she was carrying.  Jerry Cassady killed himself, leavi...

Internet Murder Trial: Sharee Miller's Love Triangle

February 17, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MB

This century, the Sharee Miller murder case is one of Michigan's most notable criminal cases. The love triangle that Ms. Miller fostered resulted in the death of her husband, Bruce Miller. Sharee engaged in a torrid affair with a Kansas City cop. She convinced her then-boyfriend, Jerry Cassady, to come to Michigan and murder her husband, Bruce. Ms. Miller did so using a litany of falsehoods about her husband abusing her and the love child she was carrying. Jerry Cassady killed himself, le...

Judge Duncan Beagle Interview Part II A Discussion of his illness, his family, the justice system and Flint.

February 09, 2022 20:22 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

This is Part II of a podcast interview with Genesee County Circuit Judge Duncan M. Beagle.  Judge Beagle will be retiring at the end of his current term.  There is a riveting conversation about the illness that caused him to be unable to use his legs at the age of 43.  This is an uplifting story of courage and determination to overcome his physical disability to become one of the most well-liked Judges in Genesee County.   The Beagle family has continuously practiced law in Genesee County f...

Judge Duncan Beagle Interview Part Two

February 09, 2022 20:22 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Genesee County Circuit Judge Duncan M. Beagle's uplifting story of courage and determination to overcome his physical disability. Genesee County Circuit Judge Duncan M. Beagle will retire at the end of his current term. This is a riveting conversation about the illness that caused him to be unable to use his legs at the age of 43. It is an uplifting story of courage and determination to overcome his physical disability to become one of the most well-liked Judges in Genesee County. The Beag...

Judge Duncan M. Beagle Part One

February 02, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Judge Duncan Beagle of Genesee County is a 3rd generation lawyer. He shares his growing up in Flint, community activities, and accomplishments. Judge Duncan M. Beagle has lived a remarkable life. Judge Beagle has inspired, mentored, and coached courage and resilience while serving his community. Judge Beagle's grandfather Charles Beagle was the Genesee County Prosecutor in the 1920s and practiced law for 56 years in Flint. John Beagle, Duncan's father, was also a Flint lawyer who practiced...

Judge Duncan M Beagle Part 1: The Legal Beagles, Growing up in Flint, What it Means to be a Flintstone, Helping Kids

February 02, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

Judge Duncan M. Beagle has lived a remarkable life. Judge Beagle has inspired, mentored, and coached courage and resilience while serving his community.  He is a third third-generation member of the Genesee County legal profession. Judge Beagle's grandfather Charles Beagle was the Genesee County Prosecutor in the 1920s and practiced law for 56 years in Flint. John Beagle, Duncan's father, was also a Flint lawyer who practiced law with distinction for more than 50 years. The Beagle family has...

Duncan M Beagle: Inspirational Career

February 02, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

Judge Duncan M. Beagle has lived a remarkable life. Judge Beagle has inspired, mentored, and coached courage and resilience while serving his community.  He is a third third-generation member of the Genesee County legal profession. Judge Beagle's grandfather Charles Beagle was the Genesee County Prosecutor in the 1920s and practiced law for 56 years in Flint. John Beagle, Duncan's father, was also a Flint lawyer who practiced law with distinction for more than 50 years. The Beagle family has ...

Reviving Rust Belt Flint with Phil Hagerman

January 25, 2022 09:30 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Philip Hagerman started a real estate and venture investment firm, Sky Point Ventures, headquartered in Flint, Michigan. He discusses his $50 million investment in reviving downtown Flint including the historic Capitol Theatre. Philip R. Hagerman co-founded Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy with his father, Dale Hagerman, in 1975. Diplomat grew to be the nation's largest independent specialty pharmacy, with revenue growing from $25 million in 2005 to over $4 Billion in 2015, recognized as one of ...

Phil Hagerman shares His Efforts to Revive Rust Belt Flint

January 25, 2022 09:30 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MB

Philip R. Hagerman co-founded Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy with his father, Dale Hagerman in 1975. Diplomat grew to be the nation’s largest independent specialty pharmacy with revenue growing from $25 million in 2005 to over $4 Billion in 2015, recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in healthcare. His start-up specialty pharmacy, located at the Great Lakes Technology Center employs over 1,000 in the City of Flint.   Phillip started a real estate and venture investment firm, headqua...

Phil Hagerman shares His Efforts to Restore Flint, Michigan, and its Urban Spaces.

January 25, 2022 09:30 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Philip R. Hagerman co-founded Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy with his father, Dale Hagerman in 1975. Diplomat grew to be the nation’s largest independent specialty pharmacy with revenue growing from $25 million in 2005 to over $4 Billion in 2015, recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in healthcare. His start-up specialty pharmacy, located at the Great Lakes Technology Center employs over 1,000 in the City of Flint.   Phillip started a real estate and venture investment firm, headqua...

Phil Hagerman: Reviving Rust Belt Flint

January 25, 2022 09:30 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MB

Philip R. Hagerman co-founded Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy with his father, Dale Hagerman in 1975. Diplomat grew to be the nation’s largest independent specialty pharmacy with revenue growing from $25 million in 2005 to over $4 Billion in 2015, recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in healthcare. His start-up specialty pharmacy, located at the Great Lakes Technology Center employs over 1,000 in the City of Flint.   Phillip started a real estate and venture investment firm, headqua...

Safetyville, Corvettes, T-Birds, and Miniature Flint-- Part Two

January 18, 2022 17:14 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Safetyville, Flint, Michigan, has a special place in the hearts of a lot of Flint area baby boomers. STOP-LOOK-LISTEN. Remember that lesson? Most remember the miniature Corvettes, T-Birds, and kids' first driver's licenses. Many Flint baby boomers received their first driver's license at Safetyville-Flint. Safetyville could be found at Kearsley Park. The powered cars were vintage replicas of the Ford T-Bird, and just for good measure, there were a few Corvettes. I interviewed Len Exline, ...

Safetyville-Flint: Miniature Corvettes, T-Birds, and Kid's First Driver's Licenses

January 18, 2022 17:14 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Safetyville, Flint, Michigan, has a special place in the hearts of a lot of Flint area baby boomers. STOP-LOOK-LISTEN remember that lesson? Many Flint baby boomers received their first driver's license at Safetyville-Flint. Safetyville could be found at Kearsley Park. The powered cars were vintage replicas of the Ford T-Bird, and just for good measure, there were a few Corvettes. I interviewed Len Exline, who is a collector of these miniature cars. Len explains there were just four Safetyvil...

Safetyville USA Part II

January 18, 2022 17:14 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

Safetyville, Flint, Michigan, has a special place in the hearts of a lot of Flint area baby boomers. STOP-LOOK-LISTEN remember that lesson? Most remember the miniature Corvettes, T-Birds, and kid's first driver's licenses. Many Flint baby boomers received their first driver's license at Safetyville-Flint. Safetyville could be found at Kearsley Park. The powered cars were vintage replicas of the Ford T-Bird, and just for good measure, there were a few Corvettes. I interviewed Len Exline, who ...

Safetyville USA Part Two

January 18, 2022 17:14 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Safetyville, Flint, Michigan, has a special place in the hearts of a lot of Flint area baby boomers. STOP-LOOK-LISTEN remember that lesson? Most remember the miniature Corvettes, T-Birds, and kid's first driver's licenses. Many Flint baby boomers received their first driver's license at Safetyville-Flint. Safetyville could be found at Kearsley Park. The powered cars were vintage replicas of the Ford T-Bird, and just for good measure, there were a few Corvettes. I interviewed Len Exline, w...

Flint Poet Laurate Semaj Brown

June 08, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Poet Semaj Brown is Flint's Poet Laureate.  Her work in Flint uses poetry to address literacy problems with lead-poisoned children. Semaj Brown is the first Poet Laureate appointed by the City of Flint.  She delivers a riveting read of a poem she wrote for the people of Flint. The Academy of American Poets recently recognized her talents as a Poet Laureate. Semaj works in Flint using poetry to address literacy problems with lead-poisoned children.  Semaj is also an accomplished playwright...

Rico Phillips Helps NHL Break Barriers

May 21, 2021 01:29 - 49 minutes - 113 MB

Rico Phillips is a retired, 27-year veteran Flint Firefighter. He is also an inspiration!. In 2019, the National Hockey League honored Rico with its prestigious Community Hero Award.  They did so because, in 2010, Phillips started an inner-city hockey program to introduce Flint kids to the sport. Rico shares fascinating stories about growing up in Flint, being bi-racial, and how he decided to become a firefighter.  He discusses his work with children in Flint. He also talks about his work as ...