Detroit is Different

  • Latest episode: “I Set Up Shop and Built the Vision, Jason Phillips on Art, Ink, and Detroit Legacy”
  • Latest episode: “Breaking Curses, Building Community: Inside the Modern Day High Priestess with Ber-Henda Williams”
  • Latest episode: “From Scripts to Fatherhood: MJ the Don on Creativity, Patience, and Legacy”

  • Latest episode: “I Set Up Shop and Built the Vision, Jason Phillips on Art, Ink, and Detroit Legacy”
  • Latest episode: “Breaking Curses, Building Community: Inside the Modern Day High Priestess with Ber-Henda Williams”
  • Latest episode: “From Scripts to Fatherhood: MJ the Don on Creativity, Patience, and Legacy”

Unapologetic conversation with political strategist Brandon Jessup, who’s on a mission to ignite Black political power and transform grassroots organizing in Michigan. In this episode, we dissect the frustrations fueling voter apathy, explore how systemic disenfranchisement has left Black communities politically homeless, and chart a bold path forward. As a national leader in advancing equity and a candidate for chair of the Michigan Democratic Black Caucus, Jessup delivers an inspiring blueprint for building community power, from empowering precinct delegates to mobilizing around reparations. He unpacks how Detroit’s unique political and cultural landscape can spark statewide change while emphasizing the importance of intergenerational leadership, economic justice, and staying grounded in community values. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or new to organizing, this conversation will leave you informed, energized, and ready to take action.