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Perkins for the People
The Perkins for The People Podcast is where Todd Perkins goes beyond the headlines to talk real solutions, real struggles, and real Detroit stories. It’s not just a podcast—it’s a front-row seat to a movement that’s putting the people first and pushing Detroit forward.
Perkins for the People
Latest Episodes
Meet Anthony Eid: Candidate for Michigan House District 9
Attorney Todd Perkins sits down with Anthony Eid, a Detroit policy advocate, community leader, former commissioner and chairman of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, and candidate for the Michigan House of Representativ...
Wayne County Transit Millage 2026 Explained: Warren Evans on the August 4 Vote
An eight-hour job should not require a six-hour commute.Attorney Todd Perkins sits down with Wayne County Executive Warren Evans for a direct conversation about the Wayne County Transit Millage 2026, SMART bus service, DDOT, and w...
Behind the Badge: Detroit’s Police Chief on Strategy, Stats, and Trust
In this episode of Perkins for the People, host and attorney Todd Perkins sits down with Detroit Chief of Police Todd Bettison for an in-depth conversation on the city’s evolving approach to public safety.From his personal journ...
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Transforming Futures: Foster Care, Education, and Opportunity with Alexis Ramsey
Attorney Todd Perkins speaks with Alexis Ramsey, Executive Director of We Care Foster Care, about the foster care crisis, the foster-care-to-prison pipeline, and how education, mentorship, and housing can help vulnerable youth build self-suffic...
From Alabama Cotton Fields to Detroit’s Streets: The Journey of Hartford Smith Jr.
In this compelling interview, Hartford Smith Jr. shares his inspiring life journey, from Alabama to Detroit, highlighting the systemic challenges faced by Black Americans and the ongoing fight for justice. Drawing from history, politics, and fi...