Amanda LeClaire is an award-winning host and producer of CultureShift on 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 people in the Southwest, and the impact of President Barack Obama’s historic 2008 election night in Detroit.

Amanda is also a creative writer, artist, certified intuitive and energy healer, and professional tarot reader. Amanda was raised in a mythical Great Lakes forest by Bryan Ferry and a prehistoric wolf, on a strict diet of gummy bears and early electronic music.

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge gains recognition for trees more than 300 years old

The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge has officially been recognized by the Old Growth Forest Network, a nonprofit dedicated to...

Arctic blast brings dangerous cold to metro Detroit

Arctic-like cold has settled over Southeast Michigan, bringing dangerously low temperatures and wind chills to the region.Metro Detroiters will experience...

CuriosiD: Does Gen Z know who Bob Seger is?

WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer...

Concerns mount over AI data centers in Michigan

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is bringing sweeping changes, but privacy and environmental advocates are warning of the risks...

Wayne State crisis expert warns of region’s vulnerabilities to infectious disease

Access to accurate information is critical during a crisis, whether it’s a climate disaster, pandemic, or local emergency.One person working...

CuriosiD: What happened to the Cobo Hall Christmas Carnival?

WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we...

GM, Bedrock propose new vision for RenCen; call for demolition of 2 towers

General Motors (GM) and Bedrock have proposed a $1.6 billion redevelopment of the Renaissance Center that would forever alter downtown...

CuriosiD: Why are cider mills so popular in Michigan?

WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode...

Reproductive rights still drive Michigan voter turnout, advocates say

Reproductive rights remain a key issue for Michigan voters in this year’s midterm election, according to Planned Parenthood officials. Despite...

Oakland County Parks millage proposal could bring major improvements if passed

Voters in Oakland County will decide on Nov. 5 whether to approve a millage increase to fund the county’s park...

CAIR Michigan files federal complaint against U-M for alleged bias

The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Michigan (CAIR-MI) has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of...

Amid rising tensions, an Iranian journalist in Detroit shares fears for family in Tehran​

The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel is having a global impact, but for those with family in the region,...