Erika Erickson
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‘A lot of Rizz?’: Livonia man records women without consent for social media -- and it’s legal
‘A lot of Rizz?’: Livonia man records women without consent for social media -- and it’s legal
Several Livonia residents are concerned about a social media content creator recording women and children in public without their knowledge.
‘Love being a pedo’: Metro Detroit doctor, attorney, therapist accused in web of child porn chats
‘Love being a pedo’: Metro Detroit doctor, attorney, therapist accused in web of child porn chats
Three men -- a doctor, an attorney, and a therapist -- from Oakland and Wayne counties are involved in a web of child pornography chats, and some sexually abused young boys, according to federal officials.
911 dispatch audio reveals events preceding firing of former Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore
911 dispatch audio reveals events preceding firing of former Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore
Dispatch audio of 911 calls is shedding light on the dramatic downfall of former Michigan Wolverines football coach Sherrone Moore.
Washtenaw County woman’s family fights for justice after killer ruled not criminally responsible
Washtenaw County woman’s family fights for justice after killer ruled not criminally responsible
Nearly 15 months after 81-year-old Susan Hammerton was beaten, strangled, and fatally stabbed inside her Pittsfield Township home, her family says they are still fighting for basic information about the case — and for a criminal trial they fear may never happen.
‘I told her everything’: Westland woman says psychiatric nurse exploited her crisis for money
‘I told her everything’: Westland woman says psychiatric nurse exploited her crisis for money
A Westland woman says the psychiatric nurse practitioner she trusted to guide her through a mental-health crisis in Ann Arbor instead manipulated her into secretly loaning thousands of dollars.
Campbell Soup VP fired after secret recording of rant about ‘bioengineered meat,’ ‘poor people’
Campbell Soup VP fired after secret recording of rant about ‘bioengineered meat,’ ‘poor people’
The vice president of Campbell Soup Company has been fired after a secret recording revealed him ranting about “bioengineered meat” and the “poor people” who buy the product.
Campbell Soup says employee who secretly recorded VP’s rant was fired ‘for good reason’
Campbell Soup says employee who secretly recorded VP’s rant was fired ‘for good reason’
Campbell’s placed a senior executive on leave and launched an investigation after a former employee said he was fired for reporting a profanity-laced rant. The company is also clapping back now, saying the employee was fired "for good reason."
‘S--t for f---ing poor people’: Campbell’s employee fired after complaining about VP’s rant
‘S--t for f---ing poor people’: Campbell’s employee fired after complaining about VP’s rant
An employee of Campbell’s said he was fired after he complained about an upper-level executive’s explosive tirade on the product and its customers.
Grievance filed less than 90 days before Allen Park postal worker’s death warned machine was unsafe
Grievance filed less than 90 days before Allen Park postal worker’s death warned machine was unsafe
Fewer than 90 days before 36-year-old Nicholas John Acker was found dead in a mail-sorting machine at the USPS Detroit Network Distribution Center in Allen Park, a formal grievance had been filed warning that the very same machine was unsafe, Local 4 has learned.
Close friend says he helped pull Allen Park postal worker’s body from machine, slams ‘toxic’ culture
Close friend says he helped pull Allen Park postal worker’s body from machine, slams ‘toxic’ culture
Skelton brothers’ father faces new murder charges 15 years later, community reflects on case
Skelton brothers’ father faces new murder charges 15 years later, community reflects on case
Allen Park postal worker death: Fiancée slams ‘gross, inhumane’ statement from USPS
Allen Park postal worker death: Fiancée slams ‘gross, inhumane’ statement from USPS
Family demands murder charge after teen shot, killed during Oakland County garage break-in
Family demands murder charge after teen shot, killed during Oakland County garage break-in
Family demands justice after Detroit veteran found shot dead in field
Family demands justice after Detroit veteran found shot dead in field
She says Detroit bus driver slammed brakes to make her fall. Now she has the video
She says Detroit bus driver slammed brakes to make her fall. Now she has the video
‘I did it’: Royal Oak nanny arrested after allegedly killing child’s grandfather, chasing family into street naked
‘I did it’: Royal Oak nanny arrested after allegedly killing child’s grandfather, chasing family into street naked
He’s accused of raping teen multiple times in Macomb County. How mother’s gut instinct led to arrest
He’s accused of raping teen multiple times in Macomb County. How mother’s gut instinct led to arrest
‘Real-life hunger games’: Former residents retain attorney as Vista Maria ends programs
‘Real-life hunger games’: Former residents retain attorney as Vista Maria ends programs
From babysitter scams to child exploitation: Nannies unite after alleged predator appears in court
From babysitter scams to child exploitation: Nannies unite after alleged predator appears in court
Woman’s intuition saves her from man accused of posing as father to lure babysitter
Woman’s intuition saves her from man accused of posing as father to lure babysitter
Inside Vista Maria: State investigations lead to more violations at all-girls treatment facility
Inside Vista Maria: State investigations lead to more violations at all-girls treatment facility
Detroit family mourns 12-year-old killed in Louisville crash caused by drunk driver
Detroit family mourns 12-year-old killed in Louisville crash caused by drunk driver
Foster father reflects on life after surviving deadly Washtenaw County home invasion
Foster father reflects on life after surviving deadly Washtenaw County home invasion
‘Until I hear guilty, it’s not over’: Son waits for justice in mom’s Washtenaw County cold case
‘Until I hear guilty, it’s not over’: Son waits for justice in mom’s Washtenaw County cold case
Former Pontiac school security guard sentenced for impregnating teenage student
Former Pontiac school security guard sentenced for impregnating teenage student
Feds charge former Macomb County church member in disturbing exploitation case involving teen girl
Feds charge former Macomb County church member in disturbing exploitation case involving teen girl
Westland family fears neighbor’s harassment is escalating, police cite 1st Amendment protection
Westland family fears neighbor’s harassment is escalating, police cite 1st Amendment protection
Hazel Park man accused of violent racial outburst against Black neighbors
Hazel Park man accused of violent racial outburst against Black neighbors
‘Protect the Zone:’ Community demands action after child, teen killed at Detroit park
‘Protect the Zone:’ Community demands action after child, teen killed at Detroit park
No charges issued for severe burns to Detroit dog ‘Gideon,’ sparking outrage from animal group
No charges issued for severe burns to Detroit dog ‘Gideon,’ sparking outrage from animal group
Full updates: Man accused of murdering well-known Detroit doctor back in court
Full updates: Man accused of murdering well-known Detroit doctor back in court
Macomb County teen accused of posting child porn, graphic animal torture videos
Macomb County teen accused of posting child porn, graphic animal torture videos
‘Power Man’ saves elderly woman in dramatic Dearborn rescue
‘Power Man’ saves elderly woman in dramatic Dearborn rescue
A restaurant inside a bathroom? Belle Isle chicken place takes over social media
A restaurant inside a bathroom? Belle Isle chicken place takes over social media
State, city officials address growing concerns at Vista Maria
State, city officials address growing concerns at Vista Maria
Hear from Farmington Hills officers who rescued 8 from burning home
Hear from Farmington Hills officers who rescued 8 from burning home
‘She was just 15′: Dundee community grieves loss of teen amid school bullying, safety concerns
‘She was just 15′: Dundee community grieves loss of teen amid school bullying, safety concerns
Could there be a connection? Livingston County revisits Renkoski and Wivell cold cases
Could there be a connection? Livingston County revisits Renkoski and Wivell cold cases
Northville Township man accused of using Snapchat to lure, assault 14-year-old girl in his basement
Northville Township man accused of using Snapchat to lure, assault 14-year-old girl in his basement
Vista Maria leadership addresses safety concerns, abuse allegations
Vista Maria leadership addresses safety concerns, abuse allegations
VISTA MARIA: ‘Their foot in my neck’: Former Vista Maria resident alleges abuse, forcible injections, cover-up
VISTA MARIA: ‘Their foot in my neck’: Former Vista Maria resident alleges abuse, forcible injections, cover-up
‘A horror show’: Employees expose alleged abuse, neglect at Vista Maria following teen’s disappearance
‘A horror show’: Employees expose alleged abuse, neglect at Vista Maria following teen’s disappearance
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🎙️ML Soul of Detroit episodes
Touch of Evil – October 21, 2025
Touch of Evil – October 21, 2025
Erika is all fired up for Halloween, bringing a touch of evil to Red Shovel Network headquarters where the conversation quickly turns to serial killers. STRAIGHT DOPE: Marc’s intro features a …
Annoying Man
Annoying Man
Erika Erickson is back. We find out who is annoying us this week AND what public official ML Elrick annoyed. STRAIGHT DOPE: The first thing that Erika wants to know is who is annoying us this …
Death Wishes – August 12, 2025
Death Wishes – August 12, 2025
Erika, Marc and ML put the “fun” in funeral, as the show gets off to an oddly macabre start, before Shawn makes the scene and livens things up. Really! STRAIGHT DOPE: ML wonders whether Marc s…
ML SOUL: An Episode About Nothing – October 22, 2024
ML SOUL: An Episode About Nothing – October 22, 2024
ML is off doing good in the world, Erika steps up, Marc prepares a show, and Shawn happily derails everything into nothing. STRAIGHT DOPE: Elrick is off the show again as he’s speaking t…
ML SOUL: Now with More Erika – Sept 17, 2024
ML SOUL: Now with More Erika – Sept 17, 2024
Erika Erickson makes her debut as a co-host, showing ML, Marc and Shawn how a REAL professional does podcasting! STRAIGHT DOPE: Special thanks to Mr. Magoo for this week’s outstanding gra…
The Substitutes – Erika & @Comicmusic on ML Soul of Detroit 7/2/24
The Substitutes – Erika & @Comicmusic on ML Soul of Detroit 7/2/24
ML Elrick is out of town again. The Substitutes fill in to cover the mystery of Craig Monroe, BET & ESPN award failures, and the Brat Pack. STRAIGHT DOPE: Erika Erickson is back to fill i…
Erika takes over ML Soul of Detroit podcast
Erika takes over ML Soul of Detroit podcast
While ML is gone on his big fat Greek getaway, Erika Erickson takes over the show and brings part of her Army with her- Jessica Dupnack from Fox 2 News. Shawn Windsor eventually rolls in afte…
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WRIF: Erika Returns to Local TV - A Journey of Resilience
WRIF: Erika Returns to Local TV - A Journey of Resilience
Erika Erickson was cool enough to swing by the RIFF studios to speak with Meltdown about her return to local news.
Erika on Mean Girl Murders - Full Episode
Erika on Mean Girl Murders - Full Episode
Local 4's newest reporter Erika Erickson on Live in the D
Local 4's newest reporter Erika Erickson on Live in the D
Local 4's newest reporter Erika Erickson on Live in the D
READ: Throw it in the fucket bucket
READ: Throw it in the fucket bucket
READ: A Lesson on Letting Go
READ: A Lesson on Letting Go
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Harder than Life EP 99: Thriving After Trauma w/ Erika Erickson
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Harder than Life EP 99: Thriving After Trauma w/ Erika Erickson
The Drew Lane Show: What’s new with Erika?
The Drew Lane Show: What’s new with Erika?