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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.
Episodes
9 episodes
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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44:42
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:33:07
Detroit Black History: Judge Joseph Baltimore on Grit, Grace, and Justice
This Black History Month, Perkins for the People honors a living chapter of Detroit Black history with Judge Joseph Norvell Baltimore, retired former Chief Judge of Detroit’s 36th District Court.Judge Baltimore takes us from the Virginia...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:02:44
Inkster Mayor Byron Nolen on Public Service, Politics, and the Power of the People
In this episode of Perkins for the People, Attorney Todd Perkins sits down with Inkster Mayor Byron Nolen for a real, unfiltered conversation about leadership, justice, and the fight for community power. Mayor Nolen shares his journey from atto...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:55
Protecting Our People: Legal Tools for Uncertain Times
In this urgent episode of Perkins for the People, Todd Perkins delivers powerful legal guidance in response to rising fears in our communities—from ICE raids to surprise visits from law enforcement.He answers real questions from...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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50:12
Who Advocates for the People? A Conversation with Detroit Ombudsman Sherry Gay-Dagnogo
In this powerful and timely conversation, Detroit City Ombudsman Sherry Gay-Dagnogo joins host Attorney Todd Perkins to discuss community leadership, education, justice, equity, and political accountability—and why all of it matters now more th...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:02:28
Rethinking Child Support with Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido
In this episode of Perkins for the People, Detroit Attorney Todd Perkins sits down with Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido to unpack Michigan’s $312 million child support crisis—and a bold new vision to fix it.Lucido outline...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:33
Bridging the Gap: Why Detroit and Wayne County Must Move As One
In this engaging conversation, Attorney Todd Perkins and Wayne County Executive Warren Evans discuss the importance of community service, collaboration, and effective governance. Evans reflects on the financial turnaround of Wayne County,...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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46:47
Bringing Justice to the Community The Journey of Judge Sean Perkins
In this inaugural episode of 'Perkins for the People', Judge Sean B. Perkins shares his journey from a family man and lawyer to a judge in Detroit's 36th District Court. He discusses the importance of community engagement in the...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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