Seeing Clearly with TR Carr

Seeing Clearly with TR Carr Clear insights on politics and policy with T.R. Carr, Ph.D.—see democracy more clearly.

07/21/2026

EMS and the Public Safety Model with Bob Houhanisin

In this episode of Seeing Clearly with TR Carr, host TR Carr speaks with the Farmington Department of Public Safety about emergency medical services and the public safety model overall. Director Bob Houhanisin describes Farmington's advanced life support partnership with Farmington Hills, the role of public safety officers as licensed first responders, and how the two departments coordinate on medical calls. He also shares his assessment of the model's efficiency and cost to the city.

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Farmington Fire Service: https://farmgov.com/city-services/public-safety/fire-service/

07/19/2026

Public Safety Leadership with Bob Houhanisin

In this episode of Seeing Clearly with TR Carr, host TR Carr speaks with the Farmington Department of Public Safety about hiring and leadership in a combined department. Director Bob Houhanisin discusses the challenge of recruiting officers trained in both police and fire work, the administrative training required to lead a public safety department, and the department's working relationships with neighboring agencies, including Farmington Hills and Livonia.

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Farmington Public Safety careers: https://farmgov.com/city-services/public-safety/employment/

07/17/2026

Domestic Violence and Officer Wellness with Bob Houhanisin

In this episode of Seeing Clearly with TR Carr, host TR Carr speaks with the Farmington Department of Public Safety about responding to domestic violence and about officer mental health. Director Bob Houhanisin explains the department's response procedures, Michigan's mandatory-arrest law, and how officers approach these calls. He also describes the resources available to officers, including a county critical-incident stress team, trained peer supporters, and access to mental-health professionals, as well as support the department recently offered to residents affected by a violent incident.

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Farmington Public Safety: https://farmgov.com/city-services/public-safety/

This episode discusses domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 800-799-7233.

07/15/2026

School Safety and Youth Assistance with Bob Houhanisin

In this episode of Seeing Clearly with TR Carr, host TR Carr speaks with the Farmington Department of Public Safety about its work in local schools. Director Bob Houhanisin describes the department's school resource officer, coordination with Farmington Hills school resource officers, and the guidance officers give students about social media. The conversation also covers Farmington Youth Assistance, a program that provides diversion, counseling, and scholarships for students in the Farmington Public School District, and how the department, schools, and parents work together on juvenile cases.

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Farmington Youth Assistance: https://www.farmingtonyouthassistance.org/

07/13/2026

Farmington's Public Safety Model with Bob Houhanisin

In this episode of Seeing Clearly with TR Carr, host TR Carr speaks with the Farmington Department of Public Safety about how the city structures its emergency services. Farmington operates a combined public safety department in which every officer is certified as a police officer, a firefighter, and a licensed medical first responder. Director Bob Houhanisin explains how the department is staffed, how officers are used during police and fire calls, and how the arrangement differs from the separate police and fire departments found in most Michigan cities. The city has operated under this model since 1956.

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Farmington Public Safety: https://farmgov.com/city-services/public-safety/

07/03/2026

Farmington’s downtown did not happen overnight. Jessica Westendorf shares how community, the DDA, and local businesses built it. Watch at TRCarr.com

06/22/2026

Understanding AI: The Opportunities, Risks, and Realities — A Conversation with Teko Harmon

AI is already here — in our phones, our doctors' offices, our stores, and our cars. In this episode, I sit down with Teko Harmon, founder of SoleIntel AI, to ask the questions so many of us share: What is AI, really? How are small businesses already putting it to work? And how do we protect our privacy in an increasingly connected world? Teko's answer stayed with me — don't fear AI, fear being left out of the conversation.

Chapters:
00:00 — Welcome & Introductions
00:49 — Meet Teko Harmon & SoleIntel AI
01:58 — Who AI Helps: Mom-and-Pops to Fortune 500
04:10 — Onboarding, Training & Breaking Language Barriers
06:43 — Smarter Inventory & Understanding Your Customer
12:15 — Algorithms, Cookies & the Data You Leave Behind
13:41 — Can You Turn It Off? Device Settings & AI Literacy
15:44 — Inside SoleIntel AI's Workshops
17:45 — How Long Has AI Really Been Around?
20:39 — Don't Fear AI — Fear Being Left Out
25:05 — Privacy in a Connected World
32:33 — Kids Online, Deepfakes & Voice Cloning
42:28 — The "Ignorance Tax" & an Hour a Day with AI
47:33 — AI Agents: Your Digital Personal Assistant
49:22 — Data Centers Explained
4:46 — An Informed Public & Lifelong Learning
My guest, Teko Harmon, is the founder of SoleIntel AI, where he helps entrepreneurs and small businesses buy back their time with simple, easy-to-use AI tools and automations — no tech background required.

🔗 https://soleintel.ai/
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06/22/2026

Understanding AI: The Opportunities, Risks, and Realities — A Conversation with .harmon

AI is already here — in our phones, our doctors' offices, our stores, and our cars. In this episode, I sit down with Teko Harmon, founder of SoleIntel AI, to ask the questions so many of us share: What is AI, really? How are small businesses already putting it to work? And how do we protect our privacy in an increasingly connected world? Teko's answer stayed with me — don't fear AI, fear being left out of the conversation.

Chapters:
00:00 — Welcome & Introductions
00:49 — Meet Teko Harmon & SoleIntel AI
01:58 — Who AI Helps: Mom-and-Pops to Fortune 500
04:10 — Onboarding, Training & Breaking Language Barriers
06:43 — Smarter Inventory & Understanding Your Customer
12:15 — Algorithms, Cookies & the Data You Leave Behind
13:41 — Can You Turn It Off? Device Settings & AI Literacy
15:44 — Inside SoleIntel AI's Workshops
17:45 — How Long Has AI Really Been Around?
20:39 — Don't Fear AI — Fear Being Left Out
25:05 — Privacy in a Connected World
32:33 — Kids Online, Deepfakes & Voice Cloning
42:28 — The "Ignorance Tax" & an Hour a Day with AI
47:33 — AI Agents: Your Digital Personal Assistant
49:22 — Data Centers Explained
4:46 — An Informed Public & Lifelong Learning
My guest, Teko Harmon, is the founder of SoleIntel AI, where he helps entrepreneurs and small businesses buy back their time with simple, easy-to-use AI tools and automations — no tech background required.

🔗 https://soleintel.ai/
🔔 Subscribe and join me for more conversations on the issues facing Southeast Michigan.

🌐 seeingclearlywithtrcarr.com

06/17/2026

The Future Vision for Downtown Farmington with DDA Jessica Westendorf

In the final installment, T.R. Carr invites everyone in the region to see downtown Farmington as their own. Director Jessica Westendorf describes how a walkable district filled with shops, coffee houses, concerts and farmers markets fights loneliness by encouraging neighbors to wave at strangers and make new friends. She lists nearby services, from health care to physical therapy, and explains that the Main Street award represents decades of disciplined work. Watch the episode to hear her vision and then join the community by visiting trcarr.com for more civic conversations.

06/16/2026

Building Downtown Farmington with DDA Jessica Westendorf

This episode dives into the purpose and boundaries of Farmington’s Downtown Development Authority. Director Jessica Westendorf explains how the DDA’s board of business owners and residents works closely with City Council to keep downtown vibrant, walkable and economically strong. You will learn why the authority exists, how its district is defined and how coordination with Farmington Hills creates a seamless experience. Watch the full conversation to understand the DDA’s role, then explore additional insights at trcarr.com.

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