Jay Scott Smith

Jay Scott Smith is a freelance writer and radio host based in Detroit. His work, which covers a range of subjects, has been featured on TheGrio.com, MSNBC, NPR, and ESPN Radio.Jay Scott Smith is a Daily Beast and Newsweek contributor who has previously written for the Detroit News and TheGrio as well as appeared on MSNBC, NPR, and ESPN Radio. You can follow him on Twitter @JayScottSmith.

Detroit Mayor Calls It In

After inheriting a “hell hole,” and then having the state take control of its finances, Dave Bing has had enough, reports Jay Scott Smith.

Jay Scott Smith | Published May 15, 2013

How Kwame Went Bad

Convicted

From a rising star alongside Barack Obama to the clink. Jay Scott Smith reports.

Jay Scott Smith | Published Mar 12, 2013

Motor City Takeover

As Detroit struggles, Michigan’s white, Republican governor moves to appoint an emergency financial manager for the heavily black, Democratic city. Jay Scott Smith reports.

Jay Scott Smith | Published Mar 02, 2013

Michigan Labor Vows Revenge

Anti-Union Law

Protesters tell Jay Scott Smith the GOP will pay in 2014 for pushing through the state’s anti-union law.

Jay Scott Smith | Published Dec 12, 2012