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Let It Rip

22 Episodes

26 minutes | Jun 2, 2023
Can we afford to forgive student loans + Ron DeSantis enters the race
On this edition of Let it Rip, student loan forgiveness is again being examined, but would it be fair, equitable or even constitutional - to pay some of it off? In the second segment, we look at whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can beat former President Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination.
25 minutes | May 26, 2023
RED FLAG gun laws
Legal gun owners are again becoming the targets of knee-jerk, emotional legislation argue some, while others think it is a common-sense solution to help prevent tragedy. On the first panel: Chad King Black Bottom Gun Club, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-Michigan), Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit, and Brenden Boudreau, National Association for Gun Rights. Part 2: Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido, Bishop Bonnie Perry, Episcopal Diocese of Michigan.
26 minutes | May 19, 2023
Troy school board axes math honors track + what ending Title 42 means
The Troy school board has voted to eliminate the honors track for Math in favor of a single track for all students - and some parents are livid. In part 2, we discuss the end of Title 42 and the impact on border crossings amid the current migrant influx.
26 minutes | May 12, 2023
Evaluating Oxford schools safety report + is AI going too far?
On this edition of Let it Rip, the panel discusses the newly released report that evaluates safety changes at Oxford schools. Plus, AI can write and even emulate voices. Has it gone too far?
26 minutes | May 5, 2023
Michigan's stance on bills for gender affirming care for minors + electric vehicle debate
Some states have passed bills regarding gender affirming care for minors, but others are moving to block them. What could be in store for Michigan? In Part 2 we discuss the electric vehicle debate and whether the Big 3 and the industry are ready to make the plunge.
24 minutes | Apr 28, 2023
Coleman Young Jr. and Pete Lucido talk politics + Braylon Edwards talks Lions and sports gambling
On this edition of Let it Rip, a political potpourri with Detroit City Councilman Coleman Young Jr. and Macomb County Pete Lucido in part 1 and Braylon Edwards joins us in the second segment to talk Lions and sports gambling.
26 minutes | Apr 21, 2023
Solutions for curbing downtown Detroit shootings + the gun-free zone debate
On the April 20th edition of Let it Rip, our first panel discusses the causes and what can be done as downtown Detroit - specifically Greektown was left reeling from a violent weekend. In part two, we discuss one Detroit councilwoman's gun-free zone idea.
26 minutes | Apr 14, 2023
Gun Violence + Abortion in the courts
On the April 13 edition of Let It Rip, we took on gun violence. Roop Raj talks with the chief of police in Detroit and a local pastor. What needs to be done? Is it just getting guns off the streets or is it mental health? Also we’re taking a deep dive into the judge that blocked the FDA's approval of a very important drug when it comes to abortion. What’s going to happen in court?
26 minutes | Apr 7, 2023
Governor Whitmer discusses the first 100 days of her second term + Trump indictment
Governor Whitmer discusses the first 100 days of her second term + Trump indictment
26 minutes | Mar 31, 2023
Former President Trump indicted, what's next?
As the left side of the political aisle celebrates and believes Trump's past actions might be catching up with him, GOP supporters say it's one more example of the legal system's weaponization.
27 minutes | Mar 24, 2023
Controversial GOP tweet + gun legislation
Topics include: A controversial tweet by the head of Michigan's Republican party + the gun legislation bill that is now one step closer to becoming a law.
26 minutes | Mar 17, 2023
District Detroit plus the banking emergency
Panel discusses the controversial District Detroit initiative. Plus, opinions on the current banking emergency.
25 minutes | Mar 10, 2023
Power Outage controversy - guests include the president of DTE and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
Power Outage controversy - guests include the president of DTE and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
26 minutes | Mar 3, 2023
DTE and the "Big Storm" + Ohio waste ending up in Michigan?
Is a $35 DTE credit enough compensation for 7 days without power? Plus, why was waste from the Ohio train derailment brought to Michigan?
26 minutes | Mar 1, 2023
Kristina Karamo - new GOP chair in Michigan.
Guests include Kristina Karamo - the new GOP chair in Michigan and former Detroit police chief James Craig.
26 minutes | Feb 17, 2023
Examining the tragedy at Michigan State University
Examining the tragedy at Michigan State University
26 minutes | Feb 13, 2023
President Biden's State of the Union address PLUS the alleged spy balloon
Discussion topic is President Biden - the State of the Union address PLUS his handling of the alleged spy balloon.
26 minutes | Feb 6, 2023
Police brutality and Police reform
In-depth panel discussion about police brutality and police reform.
26 minutes | Feb 6, 2023
Should Michigan have toll roads?
In-depth panel discussion about toll roads. Specifically, should we have them in Michigan? Plus, a review of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s State-of-the-State address.
26 minutes | Feb 6, 2023
President Biden's boxes of classified docs
In-depth panel discussion about the Supreme Court and clerks. Also, President Joe Biden and the recently discovered boxes of classified documents at his Delaware home.
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