Carmack's bombshell dud; GM layoffs

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Part 1: Carmack's bombshell dud 

Bob Carmack joined us on Let It Rip to explain his press conference and to discuss accusations that he's committing extortion against Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. What does Carmack really want?  

On the panel:
Bob Carmack, Detroit businessman and shop owner
M.L. Elrick, FOX 2 investigative reporter
Steve Hood, political consultant

Part 2: GM layoffs 

GM is cutting thousands of jobs and possibly closing several plants including two in metro Detroit. Is it just a move to boost their bottom line? Or is it the only way for the automaker to survive the changing demands of what we to drive. 

On the panel:
Howard Mitchell, FOX 2 photojournalist and former GM UAW worker
Bernard Swiecki, Center for Automotive Research
State Rep. Scott Dianda (D), Houghton
State Rep. Pete Lucido (R), State senator-elect

Part 3: On the Road

Charlie Langton takes Let It Rip on the road to see how metro Detroiters feel about the GM layoffs.