• M.L. Elrick (Twitter @elrick/Facebook ML ELRICK/Instagram ml_elrick) and Marc Fellhauer (Twitter @MarcFell) soldier on while Shawn Windsor (Twitter @ShawnWindsor) recuperates in his recently painted domicile. FBI supervisory special agent Jeff Rolands joins the boys to talk about Detroit’s deadly summer before David Clayton dials in to talk about how police and angels are helping addicts get help.Matt Jennings (Twitter @MattRJennings) is hunting for better jokes while Joey Zuver keeps the planes from colliding in midair.
• THE STRAIGHT DOPE:  Even for a burgh often described as Murder City, Detroit has had one helluva deadly summer. FBI supervisory special agent Jeff Rolands talks about why so many people are getting shot, who is doing the shooting, and how cops and the feds are trying to stem the bloodshed.
• Got info that will help lock up the bad guys? The G-man says you should call 1-800-CALL-FBI. (Make sure you write that down, because it’s not easy to remember!)
• David Clayton, brought to us by Hope Not Handcuffs, talks about his struggle to conquer his demons and what we can do to help people struggling with addictions get the assistance they need to get better.
• THE GREAT DEBATE: Politics is such a twisted game that even contracting a deadly virus could count as a lucky break. Which has the boys wondering whether President Trump’s contraction of COVID-19 could boost his re-election odds?
• GEEK OF THE WEEK: Shawn gets deep. Marc mentions the subject of two of ML’s recent investigations. And ML goes after a big bank, a social media giant, and one of the most important health organizations in the world. Tune in to hear who is who.
• THIS WEEK IN SOFT HISTORY: Professor Jennings joins us from his most remote location yet, yet somehow has one of his best connections. And best jokes! Come get schooled!
• ROOM 7609: It’s NuWave covers month, but this time we’re playing NuWave classics performed by non-NuWave bands. ML is practically breathless after listening to Melanie Pain and Nouvelle Vague perform The Smiths “Sweet and Tender Hooligan.” Listen and find out why.
• HARD OUT: Find out how you can sponsor the show and get a one-of-a-kind token of our appreciation. For a donation for $20 or more via the link on our homepage, www.mlsoulofdetroit.com, we will record a message meant JUST FOR YOU. We call it “cam-e-soul.” 
• Please be sure to let our sponsors know you heard them on the podcast! We are pretty picky about who we do businesses with, so it’s important we keep the support of business we believe will do right by you. And since we can’t go on without continued sponsor support, please let our trusted partners know you appreciate them. They really do keep track of referrals from loyal listeners like you! 
• Hope Not Handcuffs is an initiative started by Families Against Narcotics (FAN), aimed at bringing law enforcement and community organizations together in an effort to find viable treatment options for individuals seeking help to reduce dependency with heroin, prescription drugs, and alcohol. Find out more at www.hopenothandcuffs.com
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• If you’re looking for a partner for your business and marketing communication needs, we recommend our friends at Sir Speedy Printing. To find out what they can do for you, visit www.sirspeedydetroit.com or call 586-777-7500. Tell them ML sent you!
• When it’s time to kick back with a tasty hometown classic brew, reach for an Altes! Learn more about which stores and other quality establishments carry these authentically Detroit suds at www.altes.beer
• You can’t beat the meat you get at The Butchery! Mention ML and get a free pound of bacon with a purchase of $50 or more. Learn more at www.thebutcherysl.com
• 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! 
• If you’re looking to sell your home or buy a better crib, we humbly recommend Lindsey Broadwell of Broadwell Homes, who you can find at BroadwellHomes.com or 248-767-7767. Make sure Lindsey knows you where you heard about her and that you’ve got SOUL. 
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