PODCASTS:
May 26, 2026 ~ Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig joins Marie Osborne to discuss the police perspective on the recent teen takeovers occurring in downtown Detroit and all over the country.
May 26, 2026 ~ Toson Knight, president & founder of Caught Up Mentoring Program, joins Marie to discuss his work to mentor teens to prevent turmoil that has occurred from the recent teen takeovers.
May 26, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne is joined by Detroit Attorney Renette Jackson in studio to discuss her new book “Act Like a Teen, Think Like a Lawyer” and educating teens on the consequences of their actions.
May 26, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne talks with Tony Stovall, co-owner and CEO of Hot Sam’s, about his downtown business’ perspective on the recent teen takeovers and how he wants police to handle the situations.
DETROIT, MICH. ~ Teen takeovers have gotten out of control over the past month in Detroit and the United States. Just over a week ago, a 14-year-old boy was shot in the chest while there were over 500 teens who participated in a large brawl downtown.
City officials, including Mayor Mary Sheffield, are attempting to curb the issue by proposing an 18-and-under curfew starting at 8 p.m. for next month’s 68th annual Ford Fireworks display on June 22. The temporary curfew would expire the next day at 6 a.m.
In for Paul W. Smith on Focus, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News Marie Osborne talked with business and civic leaders in the community about their perspectives on the growing issue.
