Mike Duggan

Today, we hear from Mayor Mike Duggan on his decision to run for governor of Michigan in 2026.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he'll run for Michigan governor in 2026 as an independent because "there are a lot of people in this country who are tired of both" the Democratic and Republican parties.

Today, a look into the legacy that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has made in the city. Then, author Vincent Haddad discusses his deep dive into the literary and cultural representation of Detroit.

Mike Duggan says the coming year will be his last as Detroit mayor. His public announcement Wednesday came as many speculate he’s among the Democrats likely to launch a gubernatorial campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

In this week’s It’s Just Politics newsletter, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta dig into this week’s Democratic National Convention, former President Donald Trump’s visit to Michigan, and take a look at the upcoming state conventions this weekend.

Today, we talk to an economic forecaster about what exactly is going on with the economy amid confusing political campaigns. Then, Michigan author Stephen Mack Jones discusses his book Deus X. Later, Michigan Public's Zoe Clark shares her conversation with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. Plus: how Michigan nearly avoided bankruptcy in 1909.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan on his close relationship with President Joe Biden and what he wants to hear from Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday night at the DNC.

Detroit wants to expand its ShotStopper community violence intervention program with state funding.

The first phase of the “Accessabili-D” project will serve a portion of the city’s southeast side, offering scheduled and on-demand rides, with a route serving 68 stops.

Project Clean Slate leads eligible Detroiters with criminal records through the expungement process at no cost. It’s a city-run program staffed by full-time attorneys, something city officials say makes it unique in the nation.