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...
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.
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,...
Detroit Evening Report: Hate crimes in US reached all-time high in 2023, FBI data shows
New data published by the FBI this week shows that 2023 saw the highest number of hate crime reports in...
Detroit launches Quick Response Team to address opioid crisis
Detroit launched a new Quick Response Team (QRT) this month aimed at tackling the opioid crisis more effectively. Funded by...
State approves increased capacity at Marathon’s Detroit refinery
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has approved new air permits for Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery...
Windsor’s AM 580 ditches music format for local news
Windsor's AM 580 radio station, known for its nostalgic playlist of hits and deep tracks from the 1950s, '60s and...
CuriosiD: Who was Thomas Mollicone? The story behind the naming of an east side Detroit park
WDET’s CuriosiD podcast 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...
Detroit showcases green transit wins at annual conference
Detroit’s efforts to improve non-motorized transit were highlighted at this week's Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Annual Conference,...
Detroit to receive $50M in federal funds for green infrastructure upgrades
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is investing more than $50 million in Detroit to upgrade federal buildings with climate-friendly...