Michigan Matters focuses on controversial issues concerning the metro Detroit area. The program is hosted by WWJ-TV Senior Producer and Detroit Free Press Columnist Carol Cain who has shared her perspective on local and national radio and TV shows for over a decade. In addition to one-on-one interviews, a high-profile panel of metro Detroit political, business and community leaders will join her for roundtable discussions. Regular panelists will include L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive; and Denise Ilitch, President of Ilitch Enterprises.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.
WWJ-TV Exclusive! On this week's Michigan Matters, Carol Cain talks in-depth to Governor Jennifer Granholm about Michigan's budget crisis, education, alternative energy, politics and her future plans.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
On Saturday, November 14th Michigan Matters pays homage the millions who have and are serving our country…the men and women serving in the military who give of their time and sometimes their lives so all of us can enjoy the freedoms we have in this country.
Carol Cain talks to veterans who have served in various wars and also continue the battle to raise awareness about the needs and issues of the military and vets right here in Metro Detroit. Her guests include Ed Deeb, president of the Michigan Business and Professional Association: Mike Zehnder, Public Service Director for Oakland County; L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive; and Aaron Bailey, Associate for McKinsey & Company.
Michigan Matters in the news!
The Oakland Press recently featured an article on an episode of Michigan Matters. Patterson, Brewer go head-to-head about state budget woes on TV show
Watch Michigan Matters Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
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Previous episodes of Michigan Matters are also available on the web. Click Here to go to our Community section. The video player in the upper right corner contains the last four weeks' shows.
Panel Members:
Carol Cain, Senior Producer, WWJ-TV
Denise Ilitch, Business and Community Leader
L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive
