Rep. Haley Stevens: State of the Union ‘Divisive,’ Should Focus on Education, Infrastructure
Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens was in the House chamber watching President Trump deliver his third State of the Union Address...
The Environment, Criminal Justice and Education Stories to Watch in 2020
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent lots of time talking about roads, jobs, and healthcare during her State of the State speech....
Mandy Patinkin, Performing At Fisher Theatre, Sings ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ On CultureShift
From 7-years-old performing at a synagogue in the southside of Chicago to making his way to Detroit to sing at the Fisher Theatre,...
Meet the Michigan Doctor Who Confronted VP Pence Over Medicaid Cuts
Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson speaks with Dr. Rob Davidson, the Michigan physician who confronted Vice President Mike Pence over...
Wayne County Invests in Public Defenders for Poor Detroiters
Jake Neher/WDET Criminal justice reform has gained renewed attention locally and nationally, as a unique opportunity for bipartisan consensus. A...
Rep. Kildee Not a Fan of Pelosi Shredding Trump Speech; Says Oversight Will Continue
It was the most meme-worthy moment of President Trump's 2020 State of the Union speech. Immediately after Trump wrapped his...
Trump Impeachment: Watch the Conclusion of the Senate Trial Live
Update, Feb. 5, 2020: President Donald Trump was acquitted by the U.S. Senate. The Senate is holding a trial on...
Avoid Spoiling Your Michigan Absentee Vote By Following These Steps
Last May was the first election where Michiganders didn't need a reason to cast their ballots without going to the...
Iowa’s First Place In Presidential Contests Questioned After 2020 Caucus Mayhem
Hours after the caucuses in Iowa ended, zero precincts were reporting official results. Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg claimed...
Misinformation, Disinformation And How Tech Distorts Democracy
In recent years, the worlds of technology and politics have become increasingly intertwined. Various platforms each have their own policies...
2020 NPR Tiny Desk Contest Is Here
For the past five years, the Tiny Desk Contest has brought together thousands of artists and bands from across the...
Tell WDET Your Thoughts on the 2020 Michigan Presidential Primary Election
Michigan's presidential primary election is on March 10, which some are calling "Big Tuesday." It occurs after 20 states have...