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State Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo and State Sen. Pete Lucido are on Let It Rip this weekend discussing COVID-19's impact on personal friends and also why some lawmakers are refusing to go to Lansing this week to vote on the extension of the Stay-at-Home-Order.

President Trump shocked a lot of people this week when he said he'd like to see the country back open by Easter. Is that feasible, or a recipe for disaster?

The COVID-19 pandemic is now in our community, even a number of first responders have been diagnosed, what can we do and what are we doing to prevent the spread? Gov. Whitmer and Detroit Police James Craig join Let It Rip via satellite to discuss.

The coronavirus outbreak has changed the way we’ve done Let It Rip for years. On the panel tonight are just Huel Perkins and Charlie Langton.

The number of cases of coronavirus continues to increase in Michigan and the U.S. and across the globe. President Trump has declared a national emergency in order to provide millions in aid. The governor has canceled classes until April and is limiting events to under 250 people. In Detroit, Mayor Mike Duggan is asking hospitals to set up drive-up testing centers in the city. Meantime, Democrats in Lansing are trying to make wage loss part of health benefits and to create a fund to help those losing wages due to the outbreak. Still, is this all enough to stop the spread and the economic fallout?

Just hours after the president tried to calm fears the coronavirus COVID-19 continues to spread, triggering one of the worst days in financial history. We talk to the people in the frontlines working to keep us all healthy and safe.

The next big electoral prize in the 2020 Democratic primary race is right here in Michigan. With 125 delegates at stake on Tuesday, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are both heavily campaigning to win your vote.

What is next for Art Van customers and workers? Our panel talks about what liquidation means for the iconic local brand. In our second part we talk Joe Biden's big momentum heading into the Michigan Primary next week and if Bernie can stave him off.

This weekend on Let It Rip it's all about Kwame Kilpatrick. State Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo went all the way to DC to request a clemency for Kilpatrick from President Trump. However many locals don't believe he deserves an early release from prison. Our panel debates.

The spreading coronavirus is the big topic just how worried should we be - and what we can all do to stop it. In the second half of the show, fear of the virus is now infecting the stock market. We look at the impact on the global and local economy - how low can it go and what can we do?

Michigan clerks are worried a surge in absentee ballots will delay results on Election Day. The number of requested early ballots is up 70% since 2016. However, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clark Lake, says he's in opposition to legislation that would allow clerks to start opening return envelopes early. But if no action is taken, will lawmakers be setting clerks up to fail on election day?

The Democratic Debate in Las Vegas wrapped up with a feeding frenzy on Michael Bloomberg but did anybody really win. Also could President Donald Trump commute the sentence of Kwame Kilpatrick.

Dangerous stunt drivers are burning rubber on roads all over Detroit. You've seen the viral videos and Detroit police have called their actions dangerous. But now, the group says they're working with the city to create an area off of the streets, where drivers can continue without stopping traffic or putting others in danger. But should the City of Detroit help to legitimize their stunts?

Bernie Sanders appears to be the Democratic front-runner after the New Hampshire Primary while Saline students are suing claiming the school has no right to punish them - because what they did was not on school grounds.

This weekend on Let It Rip, a few guests join in a discussion about comments made to Gayle King after her controversial interview with Lisa Leslie, bringing up 2003 rape allegations against the late Kobe Bryant.

This weekend on Let It Rip, a few guests join in a discussion about comments made to Gayle King after her controversial interview with Lisa Leslie, bringing up 2003 rape allegations against the late Kobe Bryant.

President Donald Trump was acquitted this week while the Iowa caucus was a disaster. In the meantime concern continues as hundreds are dead and thousands ill with the coronavirus.

President Trump visited Warren today to speak about his newly-signed trade deal with Mexico and Canada. Then - less than 24 hours after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced her Plan B to fix the roads, it's a done deal.

Two men in power have been accused of sexual harassment and misconduct here in Michigan, we debate. Plus, we discuss how the 'MeToo' movement has changed the culture in the workplace. Should men and women be afraid to interact with the opposite sex while at work?