Detroit is Different

  • Latest episode: “Raised by Grandparents, Led by Purpose: James White’s Detroit Story”
  • Latest episode: “One Detroit, Real Detroit: Portia Powell on Banking with Heart”
  • Latest episode: “Black Mothers Deserve More: Leseliey Welch on Birth Justice in Detroit”

  • Latest episode: “Raised by Grandparents, Led by Purpose: James White’s Detroit Story”
  • Latest episode: “One Detroit, Real Detroit: Portia Powell on Banking with Heart”
  • Latest episode: “Black Mothers Deserve More: Leseliey Welch on Birth Justice in Detroit”

“Detroit is more than a city—it’s a movement, a rhythm, a story waiting to be told.” In a media landscape where legacy outlets are losing their grip and independent voices are rising, Detroit is Different brings you the raw, unfiltered stories that shape the culture and politics of the city. This episode features journalist Sam Robinson, a writer who doesn’t just report on Detroit—he lives it. From covering state politics in Lansing to exposing community challenges in Cass Corridor, Sam brings a fresh and fearless perspective on what’s really happening in the D. We talk about the shifting landscape of independent media, the power of storytelling, and why voices from the margins deserve the mic. Get ready for a deep dive into the intersections of journalism, activism, and Detroit’s ever-evolving cultural heartbeat. Tune in for a conversation that’s insightful, engaging, and unapologetically Detroit.