
The Detroit is Different podcast is about exposing artistry, business, ideas, and dynamic people, places, and things that make Detroit a mecca. Tune in weekly and subscribe to get the true stories from the people shaping the culture of an American classic city.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 577 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessSociety & Culture | |||

“Detroit is a very special place… the Mecca for Pan-African thought and action.” Baba Mike Anderson, citizen of the Republic of New Afrika, joins Detroit is Different for a powerful episode recorded on Malcolm X Day rooted in Black liberation, memory... more
“The Freedom Fighter is in my blood,” Jenell Mansfield says, tracing her roots from Macon, Georgia, to Dexter-Davidson, the Jeffries Projects, Central High School, and Haiti’s revolutionary legacy. In this Detroit is Different conversation, Mansfield... more
“You don’t tell us who we are, we tell you who we are.” That spirit drives this Detroit is Different conversation with Mallory McMorrow, who is running for a Michigan seat in the United States Senate. This interview opens with roots: how a Jersey-bor... more
“You don’t just leave things sitting at the city council meeting”—Nicole Small brings that truth home in this powerful Detroit is Different conversation about civic education, community accountability, and the future of Detroit politics. A former Det... more
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The show centers on Detroit's cultural renaissance, focusing on governance, urban development, Black community leadership, transit, and arts. Episodes feature in-depth conversations with civic organizers, policymakers, educators, faith leaders, and entrepreneurs who are shaping Detroit's trajectory, from charter governance and labor history to green space, birth justice, and local banking. Notable strengths include long-form, candid interviews with prominent Detroit figures, a clear eye for equity and community impact, and a willingness to tackle complex issues at the intersection of policy and daily life. The program often highlights actionable insights for residents and local practitioners, making it a compelling resource for listeners wh... more
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Recent guests on Detroit is Different include:
1. Baba Mike Anderson
2. Jenell Mansfield
3. Mallory McMorrow
4. Nicole Small
5. Angelique Mayberry-Peterson
6. Tiffany Gunter
7. Drake Phifer
8. Charles Williams
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