🎙️ Detroit-Focused Politics & Community Podcasts
Detroit Next
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Why a candidate should consider it: It targets an audience highly tuned into local political issues and election coverage.
Authentically Detroit
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Why it’s relevant: It’s well-known among progressive and community‑focused Detroiters and has recently hosted multiple candidate interviews.
Majority Black Detroit Talks
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Candidate benefit: A key channel to engage underrepresented voices and demonstrate committed outreach.
📰 State‑Level Political Podcasts with Detroit Reach
MichMash (WDET)
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Candidate benefit: Reaches metropolitan Detroit and statewide listeners—ideal for broader visibility.
It’s Just Politics (Michigan Public Radio)
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Candidate benefit: Broadcast on Michigan Public across systems, with a solid audience of politically engaged residents.
⚖️ Comparative Snapshot
| Podcast | Focus | Audience | Candidate Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Next | Citywide Detroit policy | Local politicos, engaged voters | Deep policy discussion + RFP-style interviews |
| Authentically Detroit | Candidate-centered | Community, progressive listeners | Narrative control, profile crafting |
| Majority Black Detroit Talks | Community & equity | Black Detroit communities | Demonstrate inclusion and grassroots accountability |
| MichMash | State-level political news | Metro Detroit + statewide NPR audience | Builds credibility beyond city limits |
| It’s Just Politics | State politics & context | Public radio politics followers | Combine Detroit issues into larger MI political trends |
âś… Next Steps for Candidate Engagement
- Clarify Your Goal: Are you aiming to explain your platform in depth (Detroit Next), enhance community outreach (Authentically Detroit, Majority Black Detroit Talks), or gain credibility with statewide policymakers/journalists (MichMash, It’s Just Politics)?
- Research Availability:
- Check podcast submission/contact details.
- Review recent candidate guests and interview formats.
- See if they’re open to pitches or have upcoming candidate features.
- Tailor Your Pitch:
- Highlight relevance to podcast’s audience (community roots, policy specifics, equity initiatives).
- Show how your message aligns with their content themes.
- Prepare Thoughtful Messaging:
- Have solid soundbites or policy proposals ready.
- Be ready to participate in candid conversations or Q&A formats.
🔎 Tip: Start with a local-first approach (e.g., Authentically Detroit or Detroit Next) to establish citywide support, then expand to MichMash or It’s Just Politics as your campaign grows and statewide visibility becomes strategic.
If you’d like help drafting outreach emails to these podcasts, or strategizing which interview format suits your campaign best, I can assist with that too.