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Enthusiastic Life | with Brendan WalshEp 17 - Mary Zatina on Leadership, Community Impact & the Power of Public RadioIn this episode, Brendan sits down with Mary Zatina, General Manager of WDET 101.9FM and one of Detroit’s most respected leaders in communications, nonprofit work, and community advocacy. Mary has spent her career linking message strategy to reputation, public service, and meaningful change — whether guiding turnaround efforts, building high-performing teams, or launching major campaigns with limited resources.She shares her journey across journalism, government, public radio, and nonprofit fundraising, offering powerful lessons on leadership, service, and staying rooted in purpose. And yes — she also delivers one of the best dog stories we've ever h...
2026-01-2040 min
NPR MusicNew Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 14FKA twigs. The Avett Brothers. Madi Diaz covering blink-182. Stephen Thompson from NPR Music is joined by Liz Warner from WDET in Detroit to chat about their favorite albums out Friday, Nov. 14. The Starting 5:- FKA twigs, 'EUSEXUA Afterglow' (Stream)- The Avett Brothers & Mike Patton, 'AVTT/PTTN' (Stream)- Gabriel Jacoby, 'gutta child' EP (Stream)- K-LONE, 'sorry i thought you were someone else' (Stream)- Sword II, 'Electric Hour' (Stream)The Lightning Round:- Summer Walker, 'Finally Over It'- V/A, 'DJ-Kicks: Eris D...
2025-11-1436 min
Live Music Detroit - Beat Map"Detroit's Pulsing Music Playground: Uncovering Hidden Gems and Unearthing Emerging Talent"# Detroit's Sonic Compass: Your Weekend Guide to Live Music Magic*A comprehensive Beat Map guide to the best live music experiences in Detroit for August 9-14, featuring hidden gems, must-see shows, and insider tips to navigate the city's vibrant music scene.*## This Weekend's Can't-Miss ShowsThe Detroit music scene pulses with energy this weekend, offering diverse experiences for every taste. Whether you're seeking underground vibes or mainstream magic, Beat Map has curated the perfect lineup for your sonic journey.### Friday, August 9: Double-Header Night**Live Music & Art Showcase at Packard Art...
2025-08-0803 min
The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitDetroit in Black and White: Will Sexism or Colorism Play a Role in Detroit's Mayoral ElectionA day after the Tuesday mayoral election, Detroit in Black and White hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about what's next and what voters will be looking for.Co-host Moss asks if sexism or "colorism" -- prejudice against a Black person based on their skin tone -- will play a role in the general election between Council President Mary Sheffield and Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr.The group also talks with Mary Zatina, the general manager of WDET, and the challenges the station faces under the Trump administration.P...
2025-08-071h 00
NPR MusicNew Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 1Newcomer Emily Hines. Hardcore collective The Armed. A Susumu Yokota boxset. WDET's Liz Warner joins NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to dive into their favorite albums out this week.The Starting 5:• Emily Hines, 'These Days'• The Armed, 'THE FUTURE IS HERE AND EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE DESTROYED'• Mal Devisa, 'Palimpsesa'• Caimin Gilmore, 'BlackGate'• Susumu Yokota, 'Skintone Edition Volume 1' (box set)The Lightning Round:• Buddy Guy, 'Ain't Done With The Blues'• René Najera, 'Painted Life'• Hieroglyphic Being, 'The Sound Of Something Ending'...
2025-08-0142 min
Rants and RavesDetroit Radio and Its Reach: Liz WarnerLiz Warner is among a long lineage of Detroit radio hosts whose prolific perspectives have impacted music and culture globally. For three decades, various iterations of her radio show, "Alternate Take" has introduced, inspired and reminded scores of producers, DJs, music aficionados and novices alike with a wildly eclectic cross section of sounds and deep cuts.Tune in as we take a deep dive as to why Detroit is so sonically distinct to our souls and ears. And explore Liz’s approach to curating her legendary show, which is unrestricted by the limitations of genre. In this er...
2025-05-151h 08
Outer Limited: The Outer Limits Lounge PodcastLiz Warner - Alternate Take(s) & Interview TabsIt's the finale of Season 2 of Outer Limited, with a very special guest: Liz Warner, host of Altnerate Take, heard Thursday evenings at 8pm on WDET. Liz Warner has been long-known to late-night Detroit audiences as Liz Copeland and is an award-winning multimedia journalist specializing in audio. She started in Detroit as a nightly live radio producer and host on NPR affiliate WDET in 1995. On a continual quest to get closer to the meaning behind the music, and we certainly dig into that on THIS episode.
Liz has also been credited as a music writer and editor, t...
2024-12-121h 36
PoliticologyFor God and Country—The Weekly RoundupTo unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plusThis week, we discuss the evangelical preacher—Lance Wallnau—who’s blending tent revivals with political mobilization to help elect Donald Trump. Then, we’ll talk about the “Uncommitted” movement in Michigan, how it could impact the race, and Jill Stein openly embracing being a spoiler for Trump.Later, we look at Vice President Harris’s push to appeal to men—especially Black men—and why Democrats should have a policy plan for men’s issues.Finally...
2024-10-191h 06
It's Been a MinuteThe SMACKDOWN: Techno vs. Aaliyah vs. MotownWho will win today's cage match?For the past two months Brittany has been hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places. Today, she ends her tour in her hometown. It's a homecoming of sorts. Beyoncé style. For the last episode in the series, Brittany lands in Detroit, Michigan, and debates with Tia Graham, co-host of WDET's CultureShift and Cary Junior II, producer for WDET's Created Equal. There will be winners. There will be losers. There will be surprises.
2024-10-0932 min
Outer Limited: The Outer Limits Lounge PodcastJeff Milo Talks About Local Music, Libraries, and Other StuffThis week, Chad decided to just simply interview Jeff! Jeff Milo is the host of MI Local, heard Tuesdays at 9pm on WDET, but he's also worked at the Ferndale Library for several years, coordinating live music and art exhibitions! Jeff also talks about growing up in Ferndale and other random adventures.
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2024-08-081h 00
Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)Find a Constellation in your Backyard with Amanda LeClaireAmanda LeClaire is an award-winning host and producer at 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit’s NPR station. She’s a founding producer of WDET’s flagship news talk show Detroit Today, a former Morning Edition host at WDET, and a former host, audio and video producer, and reporter for Arizona Public Media.She’s reported on stories as diverse as the decriminalization and therapeutic research of psychedelic substances, how Motown mourned the sudden death of musician Michael Jackson, the economic and environmental impact of mineral mining in Wyoming, how anomalous phenomena and research into UAPs has affected the lives of some peo...
2024-04-0904 min
American Muslim ProjectInsights on ICJ Gaza Ruling, Michigan Muslims Reject Biden & Ramadan Celebrations With M.O. YukselThe news today: International Court of Justice orders Israel to prevent genocide, Michigan Muslims cancel on Biden, while Canadian Muslims and Arabs push back on PM Trudeau and the Canadian government’s response to the ICJ ruling. Muslim foster homes are needed in Michigan while a Canadian woman’s court case challenges the country’s ban on adoptions from certain Muslim countries. The Marvels comes to Disney+, a new exhibit shows at the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, and Spaghettifish Productions puts on a charity comedy show for Palestinean aid. Guest author M.O. Yuksel discusses the importance of rep...
2024-02-0129 min
Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)Don't Let the Weather Stop You with Dave LeinsThis episode originally aired on 6/29/20David Leins is a Podcast Coordinator and Producer at WDET. He also oversees the StoryMakers program. Leins joined WDET after working at the Arab American National Museum.---Support TBAS by becoming a patron!!!! - https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow---Call Zak with your advice @ 844-935-BEST---IG: @bestadviceshow & @muzacharyTWITTER: @muzacharybestadvice.show
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2023-08-1703 min
Outer Limited: The Outer Limits Lounge PodcastJon Moshier - ”He Didn’t Have a Bass Player”This week, Chad and Jeff welcome Jon Moshier into the Outer Limits Lounge for a conversation about radio and "the theatre of the MIND!" We talk about his formative moments, his early experimentations, and even some classic anecdotes that take us back to the old Gold Dollar/White Stripes days... We talk about the Electrifying Mojo, Halloween, and our "desert island records."
Always with an ear to the underground, Jon Moshier presents a curated collection of the best new music, emerging artists, and classic trailblazers each week on Modern Music, heard on WDET, 101.9 FM, Saturdays at 4pm. A...
2023-06-091h 09
Tight KnitEp. 1: The Workforce PipelineLearn more about the Tight Knit series from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation at tightknit.org.Tight Knit is hosted by Shannon Cason. Our supervising producer and editor is Sea Stachura and our executive producer is David Leins.This episode was produced and reported by Rob St. Mary, Cary Junior II, Jack Filbrant and Patrick Bernas. Sound design by Conor Anderson. Music supervision by Sam Beaubien. Music from Blue Dot Sessions. Video production by Jonathan Deschaine.We heard archival material from the U-S National Archives, C-SPAN, NPR, the Internet Archive and the...
2023-05-2528 min
Let's Play: Daily Gaming NewsFriday, April 14th 2023 feat WDET's 1UpDateToday on Lets Play: Daily Gaming News-Microsoft responds to re-filed "gamer's lawsuit" against Activision acquisition’Final Fantasy XVI | Sony’s State of Play - April 13th, 2023WDET 101.9 FM - Culture Shift’s 1upDate with Nate Bender - Military LeaksStories included in Friday Re:PlayWomen in Games CEO warns "we are going backwards as an industry"Exclusive: U.S. rep mulls legislative action to press games industry on extremismADL criticizes Fortnite, Call of Duty for lax stance on Holocaust denialKonami Employee Arrested For Allegedly Attempting To Murder His Former Boss
2023-04-1431 min
Flack TalkEpisode 05: Jerome Vaughn, News Director, WDET 101.9 FM in DetroitJerome Vaughn, a Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame News Director at WDET 101.9 FM, Detroit’s NPR station, discusses homeschooling 8 children, why public radio is special, the reason diverse newsrooms matter, Detroit love, and how a yellow Panasonic ball and chain radio inspired him to become a broadcast journalist. Links to items talked about during Flack Talk: WDET.org Find Internships at WDET FM 101.9 Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Profile of Jerome Vaughn Bus Stop Blues by Leslie Vaughn NPR.org #WDET #JeromeVaughn #Detroit #FlackTalk #JamesCanning #San...
2023-04-0449 min
Amplify Series - Techno, Electro, and moreAmplify Series 053 - DJ T-1000 (Live at NYE Techno by Compound)Dirty Epic welcomes aboard @dj-t-1000 for its fifty third episode of Amplify Series.
Detroit-born, Berlin-based Alan D. Oldham has been called "Detroit Techno's Renaissance Man" by Muzik Magazine (UK). Electronic musician, label owner, remixer, graphic illustrator, and international DJ, Oldham-under his stage name DJ T-1000-does it all.
A lifelong cartoonist and graphic designer, a young Oldham published his own indie comic book "Johnny Gambit" in 1987 to local notoriety. Hired that same year by his childhood friend Derrick May to illustrate several memorable pieces for his new Transmat label, this led to Oldham's very first involvement in the fledgling techno...
2023-01-111h 49
VVK Podcast With Craig FahleCollege for Creative Studies President Don Tuski on WDET's Culture ShiftSend us a textDon Tuski, President of The College of Creative Studies recently appeared on WDET's "Culture Shift" program to discuss the recent "Cumulus Detroit: Design for Adaptation" conference that CCS hosted recently. The conversation focused on the important international conference, why CCS and Detroit were chosen to host, and what role design will play in how we adapt to a changing climate.
2022-11-0815 min
Friday Night Groove09-23-22 Friday Night Groove feat. Chris Campbell09-23-22 Recording of the Friday Night Groove on 88.3 WXOU FM featuring an interview with internationally renowned radio host, DJ, author, journalist, and host of the Progressive Underground on 101.9 WDET FM, Chris Campbell.
Set List:
Marina Trench - MTME [Deeply Rooted]
WBEEZA - Special [Black Focus Records]
Kresy, Javonntte - Think Of You [Enclave Records]
Cody Currie feat Eliza Rose - Moves [Toy Tonics]
Chris Campbell - Interview
Kathy Kosins and Paul Randolph - Could You Be Me [Maristar Records]
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2022-09-2556 min
Stateside Daily ArchiveRemembering Motown Legend Lamont DozierThis week, Detroit singer and songwriter Lamont Dozier passed away at age 81. Dozier helped write and produce countless hit records during his career. His work played a huge roll in Mowtown's success, and in the dominance of Black music on pop radio. Ann Delisi, host of Essential Music from WDET, joins the show to discuss the lasting impact of this Mowtown icon. GUESTS: Ann Delisi, host, Essential Music from WDET You can find a recording of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Edward Holland's interview on Fresh Air here.—— Look...
2022-08-1120 min
The Make Meaning PodcastEpisode 116 - Jake Neher - Telling Stories & Planting SeedsIn a way, every person is a storyteller, according to Jake Neher, senior producer for Detroit Today on 101.9 FM WDET in Detroit. As co-host of the weekly series and podcast MichMash, not only does Jake have storytelling gifts, but he brings a huge passion for gardening to guide his curiosity when choosing guests and asking questions. As his radio career took him to Barrow, Alaska, New York City and finally Detroit, Jake nurtured this interest in growing things, via a little hydroponic garden in the dark and cold of America’s northernmost reaches to a lone tomato plant on a f...
2021-10-1536 min
Today@Wayne PodcastT@W Podcast: Professor William Shuster, chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering at WSU, on what can be done to curtail Detroit's devastating delugesShow Notes
In the wake of massive flooding in Detroit this summer, Prof. William Shuster, chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the WSU College of Engineering, sits down with host Darrell Dawsey to explain why the city floods so badly and what can be done to solve the problems.
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William Shuster is the chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the College of Engineering. His research interests include urban hydrology with an emphasis on stormwater and wastewater management; hydraulics of urbanized soils and regulation of contaminant fate and transport processes; rendering of ecosystem...
2021-09-2839 min
The Week That Was on Deadline DetroitThe Lions Have A Knack For Losing Creatively - This Week is No ExceptionCraig's and his guests Pat Batcheller of WDET, and Jeff Wattrick (formerly of WDET) have watched a lot of Detroit Lions football together over the years. They have watched a lot of very strange endings to Lions games. Sunday's game was no exception...the three of them break down the heartbreaker loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Ford Field, which ended on a record setting 66 yard field goal that should probably not even have been attempted in the first place. It doesn't get more Lions than this.
2021-09-2730 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitTalking Detroit's Primary Election Results with Eli Newman of WDETCraig's guest is Eli Newman, who covers city government and politics for WDET, Detroit Public Radio. They discuss the results of Tuesday's primary election, which had few surprises, but was significant for a number of reasons. Mayor Mike Duggan coasted to a first place finish, leaving second place finisher Anthony Adams with a big hill to climb if he is to unseat Duggan. Proposal P, the charter revision question, lost handily. Also, two races for Detroit City Council, the at large race, and the race for District 4 look to be hotly contested in November.
2021-08-0426 min
Live With CDP Sports Talk and Entertainment TalkLive With CDP podcast: Guest Tia Graham, part-time traffic reporter/producer for WWJ 950 am in Detroit (July 23rd, 2021)Host, Weekend Edition
Tia Graham is also a reporter and Weekend Edition Host for 101.9 WDET. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2014 with a degree in broadcast journalism. She is a native Detroiter and began her news career at WDET. Tia also fills-in for various host positions like Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
2021-07-2449 min
That Social Work LadySeason 1, Episode 28: It's Easier to Raise Whole Children - Talking Choice in EducationToday, Kija Gray of Openly Gray and Our Children Count joins us for another heartfelt conversation in the studio. Our discussion this time focuses in on education and the ways in which parents can both advocate and craft the academic experiences of their children.We dispel a few myths the first of which is: 1. Black people do homeschool. 2. The choice to homeschool by Black parents is not always predicated on school based trauma.In her work with families, Kija coaches parents making the choice to homeschool their children. Her work with families interested i...
2021-07-1940 min
Crain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: If Michigan business leaders want political civility, they should show Mike Shirkey the doorCrain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood speaks with Stephen Henderson on WDET's "Detroit Today" about why Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey's unchecked use of misogynist and xenophobic language and peddling of debunkable conspiracy theories has quickly become a black eye for the Michigan business community's long-stated goal of making our politics more civil. Read Chad's column under the Voice section at crainsdetroit.com.
2021-02-1529 minCrain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: Home health industry faces labor shortage amid low pay, pandemic fearsCrain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood and freelance journalist Anna Clark talked with WDET's Stephen Henderson on "Detroit Today" about their examination and personal experience with the fragile direct care worker industry to provide nursing and home health care services to the elderly, aging and disabled residents of Michigan.
2020-12-1426 minCrain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: Why achieving education funding equity is difficult in MichiganCrain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood talks with WDET's Stephen Henderson about how a special deal for a small number of influential Michigan school districts in 1993 makes education funding equity a difficult public policy achievement in 2020. Read more about K-12 education funding equity in this month's edition of Crain's Forum at crainsdetroit.com/crains-forum
2020-08-2724 min
Tight KnitEp. 8: Canopy of NeighborsMany people in the U.S. are getting older without a close family member who can take care of them. A Buffalo organization is one of a growing number of global “villages” that draw on volunteers to help otherwise isolated people with all aspects of caregiving.
2020-07-2323 min
Tight KnitEp. 7: The Unseen HandA neurologist found himself entirely unprepared, emotionally and professionally, for his father’s Alzheimer’s Disease. But over time, Alzheimer’s revealed a side of his father that changed the son’s view of his dad--and of the brain--forever.
2020-07-2324 min
Tight KnitEp. 6: 4 Generations + 1 Cute DogFour generations of the Roberts family live in one house in central Michigan. They use the house itself, off-the-shelf technology, and other creative ways to help look after a family member with dementia, even training their very cute Bichon Frise to be a service dog.
2020-07-2327 min
Tight KnitEp. 5: Family PhotoWe meet two women who moved across the country to look after their respective sets of aging parents, even though their elders, who came to the U.S. from India, had trouble accepting them: both individually, when they came out as lesbians, and as a married couple.
2020-07-2329 min
Tight KnitEp. 4: Difficult RelationshipsYou might become a parent’s caregiver out of love, or a wish to give back. But that’s much harder for children who were abused by the parent who needs them.
2020-07-2328 minCrain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: Epic power struggle in Lansing over emergency powers during coronavirus pandemicCrain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood speaks with WDET's Stephen Henderson on "Detroit Today" about the state of coronavirus pandemic in Michigan and the ensuing political battle between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Legislature over managing the public health crisis.
2020-05-0619 min
In The ThickLIVE From Detroit: 2020 Turnout or BurnoutDetroit in the house! In partnership with WDET, Maria and Julio take a trip to the historic Senate Theatre in Southwest Detroit, Michigan to discuss the 2020 Election. They're joined by Stephen Henderson, host of WDET's Detroit Today and Migdalys Bermudez, immigration attorney with Justice for Our Neighbors-Michigan. In this roundtable, they discuss Super Tuesday results and the POC vote in the Michigan primary, which is coming up on Tuesday, March 10th. Make sure to check In The Thick's social media feeds, for video footage of our incredible opening act, Southwest’s Detroit’s Ballet Folklórico Moyocoyani Izel! ITT Staff Pick...
2020-03-0752 min
In The Thick Ad FreeLIVE From Detroit: 2020 Turnout or BurnoutDetroit in the house! In partnership with WDET, Maria and Julio take a trip to the historic Senate Theatre in Southwest Detroit, Michigan to discuss the 2020 Election. They're joined by Stephen Henderson, host of WDET's Detroit Today and Migdalys Bermudez, immigration attorney with Justice for Our Neighbors-Michigan. In this roundtable, they discuss Super Tuesday results and the POC vote in the Michigan primary, which is coming up on Tuesday, March 10th. Make sure to check In The Thick's social media feeds, for video footage of our incredible opening act, Southwest’s Detroit’s Ballet Folklórico Moyocoyani Izel! ITT Staff Pick...
2020-03-0752 minCrain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: How stroke has changed Detroit businessman Dan GilbertCrain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood talked with WDET's Stephen Henderson about his interview with Detroit businessman Dan Gilbert, more than eight months after Gilbert suffered a debilitating stroke. The interview aired live on Feb. 17 on WDET's "Detroit Today." Gilbert is the chairman and founder of Quicken Loans and owner of Cleveland Cavaliers professional basketball team.
2020-02-1720 minCrain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: Auto insurance reform brings big changes for motorists, employers and health insurersCrain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood speaks with WDET's Stephen Henderson about how Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Legislature's reforms of Michigan's auto insurance law are taking shape ahead of July 1, when the new law goes into effect.
2020-02-1014 minCrain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: How long-term road funding deal could get linked with teacher pension refinancingCrain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood talked with Stephen Henderson on WDET's "Detroit Today" about how a proposal to issue bond debt to fund Michigan's school employee pension fund could free up money for classroom instruction and be linked to a bigger deal between Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-controlled Legislature over long-term road funding.
2020-02-0322 minCrain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: 3rd Lucido accuser speaks out on workplace culture at state CapitolMelissa Osborn, a regulatory affairs specialist at the Michigan Credit Union League, is the third woman who works in and around the state Capitol to accuse state Sen. Peter Lucido of workplace sexual harassment. She talked about experience on WDET's "Detroit Today" along with Crain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood, who wrote about Osborn's allegations. They talked with WDET's Stephen Henderson.
2020-01-2723 min
Crain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: Flint's new mayor saddled with legacy costs, bleak financial outlookCrain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood discusses his report on the City of Flint's financial outlook and underfunded pension system on WDET's "Detroit Today" with host Stephen Henderson.
2019-11-1116 min
Crain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: UM innovation center a bet on luring talent to DetroitCrain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood talked with Stephen Henderson on WDET's "Detroit Today" show about how the innovation center and satellite campus the University of Michigan wants to build in downtown Detroit could help the city lure and retain talent for business and population growth.
2019-11-0423 min
Crain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: Switch seeks new tax break amid struggle over public support of K-12 schoolsCrain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood spoke with WDET's Stephen Henderson on "Detroit Today" about his article on data center giant Switch Inc.'s request to the Legislature for additional tax breaks for its Grand Rapids-area data center and conflict it's creating with public school groups.
2019-10-1436 min
Crain's ConversationsSherri Welch on WDET: Paving magnate Bob Thompson commits $200M toward college scholarshipsAfter investing more than $100 million in schools in Detroit, Michigan paving magnate Bob Thompson and his wife, Ellen, are prepared to invest $200 million more — this time for scholarships, not buildings. Crain's Senior Reporter Sherri Welch talked with Stephen Henderson on WDET about the scholarship program Thompson is creating for graduates of the University Prep charter schools he founded.
2019-10-0114 min
Crain's ConversationsAnnalise Frank on WDET: Detroit seeks to regulate Airbnb, short-term rentalsCrain's reporter Annalise Frank spoke with WDET's Ryan Patrick Hooper Tuesday on "CultureShift" about a proposed ordinance in Detroit that would restrict short-term home rentals through online platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO, and the arguments for and against.
2019-09-1909 min
Crain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: Detroit Homecoming and the city's ability to weather another recessionCrain's Senior Editor Chad Livengood spoke to WDET's Stephen Henderson on "Detroit Today" about the longterm outlook of the City of Detroit's finances and previews the sixth annual Detroit Homecoming event this week for former metro Detroiters that is produced by Crain's Detroit Business.
2019-09-1921 min
Crain's ConversationsDustin Walsh on WDET: State rebuffs tobacco retailer Wild Bill's medical marijuana business bidCrain's Senior Reporter Dustin Walsh talked with WDET's Stephen Henderson on "Detroit Today" about Troy-based Wild Bill's Tobacco getting denied licenses for 38 stores to sell medical marijuana and how Michigan's cannabis industry is starting to take shape following voter approval of recreational marijuana in 2018.
2019-09-1023 minThe Week That Was on Deadline DetroitCobo Center is renamed to TCF Center...why it matters. Also, a tribute to Nkenge Zola.Craig has highlights from today's renaming ceremony, where Cobo Center was officially dubbed TCF Center. We will here from Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer, and the Rev. Wendell Anthony from the NAACP on why it's an important day in Detroit. Plus, Craig has a tribute to his former WDET colleague Nkenge Zola, who passed away on Monday. Special thanks to WDET for the audio!
2019-08-2716 min
Crain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: Tourism industry adapting to more schools starting before Labor DayCrain's Detroit Business Senior Editor Chad Livengood talked with Stephen Henderson on WDET's "Detroit Today" about this month's Crain's Forum article focused on how Michigan's tourism industry is adapting to a record number of public schools starting the school year before Labor Day. Read the article and guest columns at crainsdetroit.com/crains-forum
2019-08-1915 min
Crain's ConversationsChad Livengood on WDET: Breaking down what auto insurance reform means for businesses, driversCrain's Detroit Business Senior Reporter Chad Livengood spoke with WDET's Jake Neher on "Detroit Today" about what the new auto insurance reform law means for insurers, hospitals and medical providers, employers that provide their employees health insurance and the average motorist.
2019-06-0535 min
Homemade StoriesHS #103 Hair Capital of the WorldMy dad did business in Detroit's hair salons, and I followed behind carrying his briefcase. WDET asked me to highlight Detroit's black hair community in a piece for WDET's Framed By series. Give a listen. More at framedbywdet.org
2019-05-1913 min
Public Media DailyPMD #31: WDET now reads part of the U.S. Constitution.It's the 4th of July edition of Public Media Daily, Episode #31. Not much happened during the holiday but some highlights from Wednesday, the 4th of July, 2018 include...1) 101.9 WDET Detroit is trying to start an NPR-inspired tradition by reading the Preamble and the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution.2) 90.5 KUT Austin listeners get to decide which program will take over the Saturday 2:00 p.m. timeslot to replace Marketplace Weekend, which has ended production.3) WBAA West Lafayette's AM 920 translator on the FM dial (105.9 W290CM) has been having some problems since Tuesday.Please subscribe to our...
2018-07-0503 min
Potstirrer PodcastDetroit/America Part II: The Fifth QuarterIn the concluding episode of a two-part series, Jaye continues her discussion on the decline of the United States within the framework of her hometown, Detroit, Michigan. She discusses the conditions in Detroit prior to the 1967 Detroit riots that led to the riots and the decline of the city, including workplace discrimination, housing segregation, the destruction of tight-knit black communities by urban renewal, racial strife between white and black Detroiters, and tensions between police and the community. As Detroit is making its comeback, what lessons can Americans learn from Detroit that will help the US survive its "fifth quarter?"
2018-04-2236 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitOn the rebellion of 1967 he says, “I don’t really know what they gained from it.”On the rebellion of 1967 he says, “I don’t really know what they gained from it.” by WDET
2017-07-2801 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitHe says Detroit isn't as bad as it seems.He says Detroit isn't as bad as it seems. by WDET
2017-07-2702 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitHe first learned about 1967 Detroit from a chess board.He first learned about 1967 Detroit from a chess board. by WDET
2017-07-2501 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitAmendment XWDET's Pat Batcheller reads the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
2017-07-0300 minWDET 101.9 FM DetroitAmendment IXWDET's Annamarie Sysling reads the Ninth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
2017-07-0300 minWDET 101.9 FM DetroitAmendment VIIIWDET's Amy Miller reads the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
2017-07-0300 minWDET 101.9 FM DetroitAmendment VIIWDET's Eli Newman reads the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
2017-07-0300 minWDET 101.9 FM DetroitAmendment VIWDET's Laura Herberg reads the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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WDET 101.9 FM DetroitAmendment V read by WDET's Sandra SvobodaWDET's Sandra Svoboda reads the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
2017-07-0300 minWDET 101.9 FM DetroitAmendment IVWDET's Sascha Raiyn reads the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
2017-07-0300 minWDET 101.9 FM DetroitAmendment IIIWDET's Bre'Anna Tinsley reads the Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
2017-07-0300 minWDET 101.9 FM DetroitAmendment IIWDET's Shelby Jouppi reads the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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WDET 101.9 FM DetroitAmendment IWDET's Quinn Klinefelter reads the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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WDET 101.9 FM DetroitDetroit Today Looks at This Week's News - Detroit Today(4-15-16) Detroit Today Looks at This Week's News
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Today talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller, Laura Weber-Davis, and Art Regner, with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at DetroitToday@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #DetroitToday
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2016-04-1525 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitMidwest Literary Walk - Detroit Today(4-15-16) Midwest Literary Walk
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Today talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller, Laura Weber-Davis, and Art Regner, with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at DetroitToday@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #DetroitToday
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2016-04-1517 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitGardening with Lead in the Soil - Detroit Today(4-15-16) Gardening with Lead in the Soil
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Today talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller, Laura Weber-Davis, and Art Regner, with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at DetroitToday@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #DetroitToday
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2016-04-1508 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitNew Name and New Controversies at the Corner of Michigan and Trumbull - Detroit Today(4-14-16) New Name and New Controversies at the Corner of Michigan and Trumbull
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Today talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller, Laura Weber-Davis, and Art Regner, with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at DetroitToday@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #DetroitToday
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2016-04-1408 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitWhat Can Prison Reformers Learn from Past Missteps? - Detroit Today(4-14-16) As Lawmakers Debate Corrections Overhaul, What Can Prison Reformers Learn from Past Missteps?
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Today talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller, Laura Weber-Davis, and Art Regner, with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at DetroitToday@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #DetroitToday
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2016-04-1420 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitWhat Makes Detroit the Hair Capital of the World? - Detroit Today(4-14-16) What Makes Detroit the Hair Capital of the World?
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Today talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller, Laura Weber-Davis, and Art Regner, with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at DetroitToday@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #DetroitToday
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2016-04-1421 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitIs it time to get rid of Detroit Public Schools? - Detroit Today(4-13-16) Is it time to get rid of Detroit Public Schools?
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Today talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller, Laura Weber-Davis, and Art Regner, with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at DetroitToday@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #DetroitToday
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2016-04-1338 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitState Superintendent talks DPS, bathroom laws - Detroit Today(4-13-16) State Superintendent talks DPS, bathroom laws
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Today talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller, Laura Weber-Davis, and Art Regner, with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at DetroitToday@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #DetroitToday
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2016-04-1312 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitMichigan Legislature has its Own Version of Transgender "Bathroom Bill" - Detroit Today(4-12-16) LGBT advocates talk about how the new law and proposals are affecting that community
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Today talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller, Laura Weber-Davis, and Art Regner, with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at DetroitToday@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #DetroitToday
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2016-04-1217 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitCan Millennials Contribute to a "New" Detroit? - Detroit Today(4-11-16) Can Millennials Contribute to a "New" Detroit?
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Today talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller, Laura Weber-Davis, and Art Regner, with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at DetroitToday@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #DetroitToday
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2016-04-1134 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitDPS School Board Says State Created Problem it's Trying to Fix - Detroit Today(4-06-16) DPS School Board member LaMar Lemmons weighs in on Republican proposals
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Today talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller, Laura Weber-Davis, and Art Regner, with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at DetroitToday@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #DetroitToday
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2016-04-0613 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitWhy One Journalist Ties Up Personal Loose Ends Very Publically - Detroit Today(3-25-16) Why One Journalist Ties Up Personal Loose Ends Very Publically
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Today talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller, Laura Weber-Davis, and Art Regner, with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at DetroitToday@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #DetroitToday
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2016-03-2507 minWDET 101.9 FM DetroitCanada Raises Minimum Wage in Five ProvincesCanada Raises Minimum Wage in Five Provinces by WDET
2015-10-0500 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitStephen Henderson: What Should Be Done About Gun Violence? - Detroit Today(10-05-15) Stephen Henderson's essay on Gun Violence.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Today talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller, Laura Weber-Davis, Laura Herberg, Art Regner and J. Carlisle Larsen, with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at DetroitToday@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #DetroitToday
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2015-10-0502 min
WDET 101.9 FM DetroitIt's a Deal: UAW, Fiat Chrysler Reach Tentative Contract AgreementIt’s up to the people who work in Fiat Chrysler factories to approve a new four-year contract. The United Auto Workers and the automaker say the tentative agreement will address health care costs. Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says it will also deal with the two-tiered wage system that pays newer workers a lower rate.
“I think the team has crafted what I consider to be a very carefully thought-through process whereby that issue will go away, that it will go away over time," Marchionne said at a news conference with UAW President Dennis Williams in Detroit.
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2015-09-1600 min
The Craig Fahle ShowCraig Speaks With Future Employers - The Craig Fahle Show(8-8-14) City of Detroit Chief of Staff Alexis Wiley and Department of Neighborhoods District 5 Manager Vince Keenan discuss their work for the city and talk with Craig about his new role with the Detroit Land Bank Authority.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0812 min
The Craig Fahle ShowUnder The Radar Michigan: The First 50 - The Craig Fahle Show(8-8-14) "Under the Radar Michigan" Hosts Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman join Craig to discuss their new book, "The First 50," and some of their favorite moments of travelling throughout the state.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0817 min
The Craig Fahle ShowLongtime Listener Panel Discussion - The Craig Fahle Show(8-8-14) Craig sits down for a roundtable discussion with longtime Craig Fahle Show listeners and regular callers Tom, Buddah and Aaron.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0822 min
The Craig Fahle ShowMiWeek Crew and Michigan Public Radio Network's Rick Pluta - The Craig Fahle Show(8-8-14) Craig sits down with MiWeek contributors Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson, along with Michigan Public Radio Network's Capitol Bureau Chief Rick Pluta.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0821 min
The Craig Fahle ShowFriday Follies - The Craig Fahle Show(8-8-14) The final installment of our beloved Friday Follies with Nancy Kaffer, Jeff Wattrick, Rob Laurie and M.L. Elrick.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0826 min
The Craig Fahle ShowCraig Fahle's Final Sign Off - The Craig Fahle Show(8-8-14) Craig Fahle bids farewell to his team at WDET and CFS listeners in front of a live studio audience.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0804 min
The Craig Fahle ShowBankole Thompson Interviews Craig Fahle - The Craig Fahle Show(8-07-14) Michigan Chronicle Editor and WDET Senior Analyst Bankole Thompson turns the tables and interviews Craig about his tenure at WDET and his plans for the future.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0714 min
The Craig Fahle ShowKatie Grace Performs Live In Studio - The Craig Fahle Show(8-07-14) Singer-songwriter and Detroit native Katie Grace speaks with Craig and performs in front of our live studio audience.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0713 min
The Craig Fahle ShowReporter Follies - The Craig Fahle Show(8-07-14) Rochelle Riley on Judge McCree: an arcane Michigan doctrine giving judges immunity from lawsuits means he cannot be sued for his behavior unbecoming of a judge.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0725 min
The Craig Fahle ShowDetroit Water & Bankruptcy Update - The Craig Fahle Show(8-07-14)There were developments yesterday in Detroit’s bankruptcy case. Detroit Free Press Reporters Nathan Bomey and Matt Helms discuss the latest news with WDET’s Bankruptcy Reporter and Next Chapter Detroit Blogger Sandra Svoboda.
Discussing the issues and ideas important to metropolitan Detroit, host Craig Fahle talks with the newsmakers, people making a difference in our community, and WDET listeners. Produced by Joan Isabella, Amy Miller & Laura Weber-Davis with Matthew Trevethan - Technical Director and Engineer. Email us at CFshow@wdet.org, tweet to us using the hashtag #CraigShow
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2014-08-0712 min