• Mike Rataj explains how he got Kwame Kilpatrick crony Bobby Ferguson out of prison. Then Zak Pashak of Detroit Bikes unveils the limited-edition, made-in-Detroit, commemorative Soul of Detroit bike. M.L. Elrick (Twitter @elrick/Facebook ML ELRICK/Instagram ml_elrick), Marc Fellhauer (Twitter @MarcFell) and Shawn Windsor (Twitter @ShawnWindsor) celebrate 100 episodes while Joey Zuver mourns his misspent youth.
• THE STRAIGHT DOPE: Mike Rataj explains, as only he can, how he got Bobby Ferguson out of prison after serving less than half of his 21-year sentence.
• Rataj says Bobby is remorseful, but is stumped when Marc asks him if Bobby and Kilpatrick have been in touch.
• Make sure the kids aren’t listening as Rataj provides his perspective on the prosecution’s efforts to keep Bobby locked up.
• ML asks Rataj if he thinks the judge was reconsidering the wisdom of the lengthy sentences she handed down, prompting Rataj to share a private conversation he had with the judge.
• Zak Pashak tells the story of how he came from Calgary to Detroit to create the largest bike manufacturing plant in America.
• Detroit Bikes and the podcast teamed up to create limited edition, hand-made, commemorate made-in-Detroit bikes that are available for pre-sale to mark the podcast’s 100th episode. 
• ML’s friend Dave Clegg died last week, but his life will never stop inspiring those who knew him. Here’s the tribute ML wrote in the Macomb Daily.
• ML urges you to like, subscribe and follow his campaign on social media. The campaign handle is ML4DETROIT. To learn more, volunteer or donate, the campaign website is http://www.ml4detroit.com
• GEEK OF THE WEEK: Michigan politicians who say they want to improve voting — but won’t fix the one thing everyone agrees needs to be fixed — are elected GOW.
• ROOM 7609: Kelly took a shot at Shawn last week, and requested Bronski Beat this week. Cue “Smalltown Boy!” 
• FIRST AMENDMENT TIME: Kendell wants to know about big stories … Ariana wonders why everyone else seems to be doing big projects … and Thad loves him some Shawn.
• HARD OUT: Need a new ride? Roy O’Brien has been putting metro Detroiters on wheels for 74 years. Before you shop anywhere else, get on the right track to 9 Mile and Mack and check out their super groovy showroom. Find our more at www.royobrien.net.
• Stop looking so terrible and go get a haircut from Lady Janes. Visit Lady Janes website, find the nearest location and book your appointment today.
• Don’t lose your mind trying to make sense of the financial markets. Let Luke Nowacki of Pinnacle help you make the right decisions that will help keep you on firm financial footing. Contact Luke at www.pinnaclewealthstrategies.com and be sure to tell him you heard about him on the Soul of Detroit! 
• If you need a mortgage or want to refinance your new digs or save on high-interest debt, contact Hall Financial at https://davidhallmortgage.com/soul or 248-308-5000 and let them know ML told you to call! 
• You — YES, YOU — can sponsor the show by hitting the DONATE button at www.mlsoulofdetroit.com. NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL (or too large)!
• REPRESENT! Show your Soul of Detroit pride with great merchandise, ranging from our hip trucker hats, retro keychains, masks and gaiters, super groovy hockey jerseys, comfy logo t-shirts, stickers, neon clocks and signed copies of “The Kwame Sutra: Musings on Lust, Life and Leadership from Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.” Each copy includes a smart aleck inscription penned personally by ML! Open your heart, open your wallet at www.drewandmikestore.com
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• We always appreciate your feedback at mlsoulofdetroit@gmail or 313-Butterfield8-9070 (aka 313-288-9070). If you leave a message, you could hear your voice on the air!

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