>> reporter: the last transmission produced last week, and already the ripple effect visible in the empty tables at david's motor city sports bar and grill. is this something you planned for? >> no, not at all. >> reporter: tough times for some, but not all. demolition contractor derrick buchanan works 60 hours a week >> right now for me and my family, it is great. >> reporter: they have no plans to turn on the democratic debate who is better for business, the tigers, the lions or presidential politics? >> sports most definitely. >> reporter: like many here he focused on the gm uaw contract talks that will determine if the warren plant is resurrected or truly part of this area's past. ann thompson, nbc news, warren, michigan >> up next, as we continue tonight, terrifying moments, a toddler dangling from a balcony and we have the amazing rescue a balcony and we have the amazing rescue. can't imagine doing it any other way. this is caitlin dickerson from the new york times. this isn't the only case.