Episodes
600
Latest episode
Aug 2026
Language
EN
"Opportunity Detroit" has teamed with 760 WJR to bring you EVERYTHING Detroit! Endless amounts of positive energy and influence are spreading throughout the city, and we’re covering it all. "Opportunity Detroit" focuses exclusively on Detroit, its ongoing revitalization, and the people who are working tirelessly to reshape the Motor City.
Aug. 16, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas discusses the development of a community center at St. Cecilia’s gym, highlights the national recognition of the local Peacock Room store, and explores the new music project of Martha Reeves with her manager. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug. 16, 2026 ~ Motown legend Martha Reeves and her manager Chris Roe join host Ann Thomas to discuss the release of her new project “Searching,” which blends jazz, blues, R&B, and gospel influences. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug. 16, 2026 ~ The New York Times recently named the Peacock Room one of its top 25 favorite clothing stores in the entire country. Rachel Lutz, founder of the Peacock Room, joins host Ann Thomas to talk about the national recognition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug. 16, 2026 ~ Mitch Albom's Save Detroit nonprofit is transforming St. Cecilia's historic gym on Detroit's West Side into a community center for children. Former Detroit Police Chief Ike McKinnon, who first played basketball at St. Cecilia's in his 20s, joins host Ann Thomas to discuss the transformation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug. 9, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas spoke to Sharri Watkins, Motown Museum COO, and Kern Brantley, Bass Day founder, about how the Motown Museum is getting ready to celebrate Detroit Bass (Base) Day 2026. She also checks in with Katrina Rouan, the director of the Walter P. Reuther Library Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, about the extensive archives collections housed right here in Detroit at Wayne State University. Finally, she talks to Dr. Mahendra Bhandari, CEO at the Vattikuti Foundation, about his new book called "The Surgeon’s Machine." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug. 9, 2026 ~ Dr. Mahendra Bhandari, CEO at the Vattikuti Foundation, talks to host Ann Thomas about his new book called, "The Surgeon’s Machine." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug. 9, 2026 ~ As WJR continues to celebrate “America 250," host Ann Thomas talks to Katrina Rouan, the Director of the Walter P. Reuther Library Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, about the extensive archives collections housed right here in Detroit at Wayne State University. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug. 9, 2026 ~ The Motown Museum is getting ready to celebrate Detroit Bass (Base) Day on Aug. 15 at the Esther Gordy Edwards Centre for Excellence. This year's event honors legendary Motown bassist James Jamerson, whose groundbreaking musicianship shaped countless Motown classics, while recognizing Paul Riser Sr. with the Motown Museum ICON Award for his extraordinary contributions to the Motown Sound. Sharri Watkins, Motown Museum COO, and Kern Brantley, Bass Day founder, join host Ann Thomas to discuss this event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug. 2, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas introduces business and history updates in Detroit, including new local ventures and heritage sites. Joe Spencer and Mark Reith discuss their expanded restaurant operations, while Patricia Mooradian details the relocation of a historic civil rights home to Greenfield Village. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 26, 2026 ~ Mark Loeb, Belle Isle Art Fair producer, joins the show to discuss the upcoming award-winning Belle Isle Art Fair, which features diverse artists and unique installations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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