Redistricting 101: Your District, Your Politicians, But Does Your Vote Matter?
An Introduction to Redistricting: Voters elect someone to represent them in Congress and the state Legislature. That individual represents a...
Does Michigan Have a District that Looks Like Homer Simpson? You Be the Judge
Public Back in 1812, Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry approved a voting map that had one district carefully drawn to favor...
Who Should Draw Michigan’s Political Maps? Voters May Decide [PHOTOS + MAP]
A state elections board certified a petition to change the method of setting the boundaries for Michigan's congressional and state...
Become A Gerrymandering Expert Just By Listening [PODCASTS]
On a hot summer day, there are few things cooler than learning about gerrymandering. Don't know what we're talking about?...
Policy Meets the People: Introducing the Issue of Gerrymandering
This week, WDET dives into the issue of redistricting in Michigan. Here’s an introduction to what you’ll find on air...
Voters Not Politicians: The Cons [TRANSCRIPT]
Jamie Roe If this November's statewide ballot allows Michigan voters the choice to change the process of drawing the state's...
Voters Not Politicians: The Pros [TRANSCRIPT]
A proposal to change the way Michigan's political maps are drawn could be on the November ballot. The Voters Not...
Detroit Saxophonist Dave McMurray Releases New Album “Music is Life” on Blue Note Records
In this interview with Essential Music host Ann Delisi, Dave McMurray talks about the early days of Was (Not Was)...
Jeff Buckley’s Tour Manager Discusses His New Book “Jeff Buckley, from Hallelujah to The Last GoodBye”
Essential Music host, Ann Delisi, talks with author Dave Lory about this new book, his first meeting with Jeff Buckley...
Kyle’s Challenge Community Impact Campaign Recipients Announced
Gary Cone and Aimée Cowher, founders of The Kyle John Foundation believe in the impact of WDET and our collective ability to...
MichMash: Lawmakers Have Left Lansing, Are Headed for Your Front Door This Summer
WDET Digital Campaign season is in full swing in Michigan as candidates gear up for the August primaries. As part...
East African Refugees Opening Restaurant in Detroit
Jake Neher/WDET This week has brought a flurry of conversation regarding immigration. Specifically, who deserves to be in America and why?...