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WATCH LIVE: NPR, PBS heads answer lawmakers’ allegations of bias

WDET News, NPR March 26, 2025

The CEOs of NPR and PBS are appearing Wednesday before a House subcommittee on government efficiency, chaired by Republican Rep....

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024.
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WATCH LIVE: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s last State of the City address

WDET News March 25, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will give his final State of the City address on Tuesday from inside the new development...

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Cross-border conversation: What would Canada as the 51st state mean to you?

WDET News February 20, 2025

With tensions rising between the U.S. and Canada, WDET is bringing back our cross-border collaboration with Jeremy Hobson of NPR's...

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New shows Feb 2024 collage
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WDET celebrating 1-year anniversary of new programs this week

WDET News February 3, 2025

This week marks the one-year anniversary of WDET's newest programs, and several of our hosts are planning special shows throughout...

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Artists can submit their Tiny Desk Contest videos through Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
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Calling all local artists: NPR’s Tiny Desk contest is back for 2025

WDET News January 17, 2025

NPR Music officially launched its 11th annual Tiny Desk Contest this week — in search of the next great undiscovered...

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Guía electoral 2024 de WDET
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Guía electoral de WDET: información importante para los votantes

WDET News October 29, 2024

Read this guide in English »    Días hasta las elecciones Las elecciones generales se llevarán a cabo el martes 5 de...

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Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra speaks to reporters in Madison, Wis.
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Michigan delegates at RNC want to lower the temperature of political discourse

WDET News July 17, 2024

The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee and GOP leaders from Michigan are taking a different tone from similar...

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Legendary radio broadcaster and cultural curator Gilles Peterson (left) joined Ryan Patrick Hooper on "In The Groove" Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
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In The Groove: Radio legend Gilles Peterson brings Detroit residency to Spot Lite

WDET News May 2, 2024

Legendary radio broadcaster, DJ and cultural curator Gilles Peterson is hosting a residency this week at Spot Lite Detroit. Gilles...

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FILE - This combo image shows President Joe Biden, left, Jan. 5, 2024, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, right, Jan. 19, 2024. (AP Photo, File)
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Michigan presidential primary 2024 results

WDET News February 27, 2024

Michigan holds its 2024 presidential primary today (Feb. 27). Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are likely...

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How one Detroiter withheld her rent money and got to keep it

WDET News November 11, 2022

Renters in Detroit who are dealing with ongoing, unsafe housing conditions do have some options. Michigan Radio’s Briana Rice talked...

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President Joe Biden walks along the West Colonnade, Friday, November 5, 2021
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Watch Live: Biden gives remarks about Russia and Ukraine

NPR, WDET News February 18, 2022

President Biden will speak 4 p.m. Friday about Russia's buildup of military troops on the border with Ukraine and will...

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DTE to Invest $7 Billion in Grid Improvements

WDET News November 5, 2021

DTE Energy announced Thursday that it’s investing $7 billion over the next five years to upgrade the electric grid in southeastern Michigan....

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