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In this week's program host Phil Tower welcomes Peter Meijer, a newly announced Republican candidate for the United States Senate. Peter Meijer joins a field of more than a dozen candidates vying for a seat that’s been held by Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow since 2001. Stabenow surprised many in January of this year by announcing her retirement, Setting the stage for what is shaping up to be a critical race here in Michigan. Not only critical for Michigan voters, but for the democratic party nationally. This is a crucial seat for Democrats in their effort to maintain the Senate, where they hold a 51-49 majority currently. Peter Meijer joins former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers and former Detroit Police Chief James Craig in the Republican field, while the Democratic field includes led by U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and actor Hill Harper.
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In part 2 of the program this week, host Phil Tower welcomes Doug Melville…author of INVISIBLE GENERALS—Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America’s First Black Generals. His book tells the true story of America’s first Black generals, Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. and Jr., a father and son who helped integrate the American military and created the Tuskegee Airmen. Perfect for fans of Devotion and Hidden Figures. Doug Melville is one of the most innovative voices in corporate diversity. He is a fifth-generation leader whose family worked with several different presidential administrations. Doug’s been featured in numerous periodicals, including Forbes, USA TODAY, Time, and The Washington Post, and he has given three TEDx Talks. Invisible Generals is his first book.
Online: DougMelville.com