The 2025 Detroit mayoral election saw a historic victory with Mary Sheffield becoming the first female mayor of the city. Join Jer and Norris as we unpack the results, analyze the political landscape, and discuss what this means for the future of the Motor City.
Here's what you'll discover:
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A Landslide Victory: How Mary Sheffield secured a clear victory from Detroit voters and the significance of her win
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The Energy Shift: Norris Howard shares his firsthand experiences from the Kinloch and Sheffield victory parties, highlighting the diverse and energized coalition behind the new mayor
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Generational Change: Exploring the through-line between Detroit and New York's recent elections, and how a new wave of millennial leaders is emerging
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The Responsibility Ahead: What challenges and opportunities Mary Sheffield faces in her first 100 days, and the importance of delivering on promises to the community
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The Power of the People: A discussion on the critical role Detroit's residents play in the city's comeback, and how any mayor either enables or hinders that spirit
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Local Race Breakdowns: Analysis of key City Council races, including Angela Whitfield Callaway, Scott Benson, Renata Miller, Gabriella Santiago-Romero, Denzel Anton McCampbell
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The Rise of Progressivism: Examining the growing appeal of progressive ideas — particularly among younger voters for whom the current system isn't working for them — and what this means for an American politics where frustration is driving a desire for change
The whole time we share personal stories, thoughtful commentary, and a passionate love for the city of Detroit.
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