New Podcast “I’m Kind of a Big Deal” Amplifies the Stories of People with Dwarfism
When Detroit native Christophe Zajac-Denek was born, the doctors told his parents that he would likely never lead a normal life....
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.
Culture D-Tour: Feelin’ “Black Bottom Happy” at a New Garden Center Co-op in Detroit’s North End
Courtney Wise Randolph writes about Detroit’s movers and shakers for Detour Detroit. Once a month, she stops by CultureShift to chat...
Detroit Chef Jonathan Kung Goes Viral With Anime-Themed Cooking Demos on TikTok
Chef Jonathan Kung’s culinary talent was a Detroit secret until nearly a year ago. But his dishes weren’t hidden -- he operated with...
Chilly Temps May Delay Brood X Cicadas In Michigan, But Not For Long
Shannon Potter/Unsplash Brood X is coming to Michigan parks, forests, backyards, schoolyards -- heck, basically everywhere that's literally not inside a human-created structure...
Culture D-Tour: Raffa Reuther Creates Playful, “Gender-Euphoric” Fashion For All
Courtney Wise Randolph writes about Detroit’s movers and shakers for Detour Detroit. Once a month, she stops by CultureShift to chat with a...
Angeline Boulley’s Debut Novel, “Firekeeper’s Daughter,” Is a Thriller With Heart
Angeline Boulley is having a whirlwind experience. After the release of her debut novel, "Firekeeper’s Daughter," a young adult thriller that was years...
Writer Beth Nguyen Discusses the Significance of a Name and Why She Changed Hers
Beth Nguyen wasn't always Beth. Her given name, the popular Vietnamese Bich (pronounced "Bic"), led to constant questioning (“You know what your name...
This Group Is Helping Black Families in Metro Detroit Experience the Healing Power of Nature
Nick Hagen One of the best things about summer in Michigan is our state's natural beauty. Hiking, camping, canoeing and similar...
The Detroit Murder That Galvanized the Asian-American Civil Rights Movement
Cinema Detroit In the early summer of 1982, a bar fight in Detroit led to the brutal murder of 27-year-old Chinese-American...
Check Out These New Releases From Jack White’s Third Man Records
Discovering new music is one of the things you’ve told us you love the most about WDET. To satisfy your...
Musician Omar Sosa On How His Father’s Love of Nat King Cole and a Bootleg Herbie Hancock Cassette Influenced His Sound
Jazz pianist Omar Sosa is celebrated for his unique blend of global sounds with modern electronic elements. But it's his...
How Doing ‘The Work’ Could Change Your Life
In recent years, the influence of the health and wellness community has taken off in unprecedented ways on social media. Therapists and...