# Adolph Mongo Talks Detroit Politics

Open Mike, episode 7, with Adolph Mongo. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEAmMObAKy4

## About This Episode

Adolph Mongo is a Detroit-based radio host and political advisor who’s worked with and consulted countless Detroit political and legal figures. He’s worked alongside individuals such as Coleman Young, Kwame Kilpatrick, and six different Michigan court of appeals judges.

In 2015, he was involved in a controversial traffic stop in which he claims Detroit police mistreated him. In this episode of OpenMike, he and Mike go back decades and discuss the early days of Detroit, race in America, and the intricacies of the legal system and how citizens can best protect themselves legally.

## Show Notes

1.  **00:00** Introduction to Dolph Mongo
2.  **00:31** Working for Coleman Young
3.  **02:35** Inside the Young administration
4.  **05:08** Young's political legacy
5.  **07:35** Consulting for Kwame Kilpatrick
6.  **10:22** The controversial lynching ad
7.  **12:30** Kilpatrick's downfall
8.  **15:00** Failed resignation advice
9.  **17:12** Campaigning for Mike Duggan
10.  **18:56** Current Duggan controversies
11.  **21:25** Duggan's management issues
12.  **23:54** City development challenges
13.  **26:19** Political leadership styles
14.  **28:54** The rebirth of downtown
15.  **31:08** Corporate responsibility
16.  **33:27** Kid Rock flag controversy
17.  **35:44** Racial symbolism and history
18.  **38:53** Founders Brewing scandal
19.  **42:50** PR strategies in crisis

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