John Dingell Tweets He may be Released from Hospital This Week

congress.gov The longest-serving member in the history of Congress, former U.S. Rep. John Dingell of Michigan, says he may be...

Why Are Prominent Republicans Endorsing Gretchen Whitmer?

Joe Schwarz & Richard McLellan Former top-level state officials with the Snyder, Engler, and Milliken administrations are among a group...

Almost 250 Michigan Communities Face Underfunded Pension, Health Care Systems

Michigan Department of Treasury More than a quarter of all Michigan communities had pension or health care systems that were...

The Progressive Underground Show 282 feat. SKY COVINGTON

Sky Covington Music On this installment of The Progressive Underground host Chris Campbell interviews songstress/songwriter SKY COVINGTON and unveils new...

“Make Food Not Waste – A Community Feast” Comes to Eastern Market’s Shed 5 on September 30th from 10am-4pm

In addition to feeding attendees, there will be chef demos and an array of expert presenters that will give people...

Support In-Depth Journalism at WDET

Many journalists gained interest in the craft by reading or watching "All The President's Men."  Here's our short homage to...

MichMash: Making ‘Boring Bills’ Sexy Again

WDET Digital State lawmakers return to Lansing next week for a whopping two weeks of action before heading back out...

Under the Radar Michigan Guys Talk Fall Destinations As Autumn Begins

Jake Neher/WDET Saturday marks the official beginning of autumn. In Michigan that means cider mills, pumpkin patches and hayrides. Or...

Michigan Opera Theatre Founder Dies

A musician credited with using opera to help revitalize the city of Detroit has died. Many say 83-year-old David DiChiera...

What’s the Deal With These Scooters — And Who Are They For?

Andy DiDorosi You may have heard about, seen, or even ridden on one of the many electric-powered scooters that have...

Anita Hill, #MeToo, Alaska Politics: The Intangibles Roiling Kavanaugh’s Confirmation

Liam James Doyle/NPR Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court has gone from virtual slam dunk for Republicans to a...

“Love, Gilda” Brings Gilda Radner Home to Detroit

Detroit Film Theatre Click on the audio player to listen. CultureShift airs weekdays at 12 p.m. This weekend, the Detroit...