Seeing Clearly with TR Carr

Seeing Clearly with TR Carr is hosted by T.R. Carr, Ph.D., a retired professor of public policy and former mayor with decades of experience in government, education, and community leadership. This podcast helps listeners cut through the noise of modern politics and civic life by focusing on what truly matters in local, state, and national issues. Each episode offers clear, accessible discussions on government powers, public policy, and the responsibilities of informed citizens, encouraging everyone to move beyond disengagement and see democracy as a shared duty.

Seeing Clearly with TR Carr is a news podcast hosted by TR Carr, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

TR Carr hosts Seeing Clearly with TR Carr, a news show with 17 episodes published.

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  Former Mayor Jerry Ellis: "It's Like Trying to Sneak Something Through Behind Everybody's Back"

  Jan 3, 202613 minS0

  <p>In this second conversation with former Mayor Jerry Ellis, we get into the structural safeguards that have kept Farmington Hills stable for decades - and why they're being undermined right now. Jerry explains the "weak mayor, strong city manager" system our charter established: the mayor runs meetings and cuts ribbons, period. No administrative power. Seven equal votes. It's worked "to perfection" for 25 years by keeping partisan politics and power grabs out of city operations. So what changed between the November election and December 17th? Jerry heard the same rumors I did - that the mayor wants to consolidate power...

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  Former Mayor Jerry Ellis: "If They Can Do This to the City Manager, They Can Do It to Anybody"

  Jan 2, 202622 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I sit down with Jerry Ellis, attorney and former mayor of Farmington Hills who served our community for 25 years. Jerry doesn't mince words - scheduling a Friday afternoon meeting at 4pm without telling all council members the purpose is "totally unacceptable" and "like trying to do something behind everybody's back." As someone who helped structure our city charter and steered Farmington Hills through the Great Recession, Jerry knows what good government looks like. We discuss how secrecy and exclusion destroy the foundation this city was built on - nonpartisan cooperation and mutual respect among council members...

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  Discussing Economic Stability and City Management with Former Mayor Ken Massey

  Jan 1, 202642 minS0

  <p>In this second conversation with former Mayor Ken Massey, we get into the nuts and bolts of how Farmington Hills government actually functions - and why that matters to your wallet and your property values. Ken explains why the mayor has no administrative power beyond running meetings, how the city manager oversees everything from our Triple-A bond rating to snowplow routes, and why political disruption at the top doesn't just stay at the top. We discuss real examples: how stability helped attract Nissan's $45 million crash test facility, why our police department ranks as one of the safest in the...

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  Eugene Greenstein: Why Firing the City Manager Without Cause Creates Organizational Chaos

  Jan 1, 202622 minS0

  <p>In this second conversation with Eugene Greenstein, we dig into what happens after the coup attempt - the lasting damage to city governance. Eugene doesn't sugarcoat it: "We've destroyed the working relationships in council. It's gone beyond a decision on a city manager." Drawing on his experience managing major organizational transitions in the auto industry, Eugene explains why bringing in an outsider as city manager creates "jump ball" chaos - employees who spent years building relationships and reputations suddenly face uncertainty about whether they're next on the chopping block. He makes a critical point about process: if Gary Machin...

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  Discussing Government Transparency and Trust with Former Farmington Hills Mayor Ken Massey

  Dec 31, 202520 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ken Massey, former mayor and council member of Farmington Hills with over 20 years of public service experience. Ken brings both his political background and academic expertise from Wayne State University to help us understand what's really at stake when government operates in the shadows. We dissect what happened with that hastily-called December meeting - why excluding council members and hiding the agenda violates not just the Open Meetings Act's spirit, but the fundamental trust required for effective governance. Ken explains how Farmington Hills' council-manager form of government is supposed to work, why...

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