US Presidential election 2016: Jon Snow reports
Jon Snow reports from Detroit on a unique story of invention, creation and bust – and talks to those championing a city that was once one of America’s beating manufacturing heartlands.
Monday, 31 October
Detroit: invention, creation and bust
This place died in the 50s as a car maker. It struggled on with small industries within and finally disintegrated in the 90s. But look at the inspiring skyline of the city of Detroit itself – it’s a unique story of invention, creation and bust. It’s a place that cries out for forces that will support its determination for renewal. As I have been finding out.
Jon Snow talks to Martha Reeves, who came to fame with her backing group, the Vandellas, recording such Motown hits as “Jimmy Mack” and “Dancing in the Street”. She has also dabbled in poilitics, for several years serving as a council woman in Detroit.
Monday, 31 October
Detroit voices
Kari Smith is a Michigan-born architectural historian. Her grandfather worked as a steel buyer for the Packard Motor Company and she is now director of development for the plant. Sebastian Jackson is the founder of the Social Club Grooming Company.
Monday, 31 October
Lena Epstein interview with Jon Snow
She is the co-chair of the Trump campaign here in the state of Michigan. We asked her about some of the language her candidate was using – particularly about Mrs Clinton.
