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Blackwell: Black voters more drawn to Trump in 2020 than they were in 2016

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 9, 2020

Ken Blackwell, an advisory board member of Black Voices for Trump, as well as former Cincinnati Mayor and former Ohio Secretary of State, recently appeared on WJR’s "The Frank Beckmann Show" to discuss President Donald Trump’s Platinum Plan and Black economic empowerment with temporary host Chris Renwick.

COVID-19 crisis creates unexpected growth in online industries

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 11, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 economic crisis and the struggles some businesses are experiencing, internet-based business models are getting a boost, such as videoconferencing and e-sports, according to StartupNation founder and CEO Jeff Sloan.

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Michigan school districts opt for a variety of options for fall reopening

By Benjamin Kibbey | 3 years ago

Bridge Michigan recently published a list detailing not only the reopening plans for local school districts across the state, but how those plans will progress into the coming year, with the promise to continue updating the information as it changes.

Henry Ford is the only Michigan hospital approved for COVID-19 vaccine trial

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 4, 2020

Dr. Marcus Zervos, the head of Infectious Disease Research for the Henry Ford Health System, recently talked about the selection of the hospital as a Phase 3 trial site for a potential COVID-19 vaccine with Paul W. Smith on his WJR radio show July 28.

Michigan's chief mobility officer looks to attract technology businesses, startups

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 18, 2020

Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer Trevor Pawl recently spoke to the Talking Michigan Transportation Podcast about his new role as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s choice to head up the state’s office of future mobility and electrification.