The Metro: 60 years since Voting Rights Act of 1965
It’s been 60 years since a pivotal moment in the fight for equality in America. In March 1965, Reverend Dr....
The Metro: 60 years since Voting Rights Act of 1965
It’s been 60 years since a pivotal moment in the fight for equality in America. In March 1965, Reverend Dr....
The Metro: A warm community event brings artists together at the LOVE Building
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. This has been one of the coldest weeks of winter, but...
The Metro: Black history is Detroit’s history
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. It's Black History Month, and we want to recognize that Detroit...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Treat Me Right’ by Carl Bias feat. Miyan Bryant
This week's pick is a powerhouse connection of Chicago’s legendary producer Carl Bias and Detroit’s own electronic songbird, Miyan Bryant....
Whitmer: Legislature should strike wage and leave deal this week or extend status quo
Governor Gretchen Whitmer called on the Michigan Legislature to reach a bipartisan deal this week on new state minimum wage...
In The Groove: 15 years of Father John Misty’s ‘I Love You, Honeybear’
Loved today’s mix -- kind of a weird one! Lots of alternative 90’s sounding guitars (I mean that because some...
The Metro: Pope Francis Center opens emergency warming shelter during extreme cold
When temperatures dipped dangerously low during the recent polar vortex, the Pope Francis Center opened a 24-hour emergency warming center...
Detroit Evening Report: Revisiting the Hamtramck Historical Museum’s first exhibit of Bengali arts and culture
This week on the Detroit Evening Report, we’re reflecting on some of the stories we’ve reported on at WDET this...
Detroit Evening Report: Ford issues ‘do not drive’ advisory for vehicles with Takata air big inflators
Ford Motor Company has issued a rare “do-not-drive” advisory for several models. The affected vehicles have officially been recalled —...
Michigan Primary 2024 Voter Guide: 9th Congressional District
The 2024 Michigan primary takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 6.The state’s 9th Congressional District incumbent, Republican Lisa McClain, runs unopposed...
Trump announces Vance as VP pick
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump says Ohio Sen. JD Vance will be his vice presidential pick.He says on his Truth...
Detroit Evening Report: Whooping cough cases on the rise, Stellantis requests factory emission increase + more
This episode of the Detroit Evening Report includes the rise of whooping cough cases in Southeast Michigan, Stellantis seeking an increase...