Frontier Ruckus Live at WDET’s Studio A
Michigan Americana quartet Frontier Ruckus are celebrating the release of the band’s fifth album, Enter The Kingdom, this Saturday night at...
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.
When Will Michigan Elect A Black Governor?
The February cover story of B.L.A.C. Detroit Magazine explores the history of black gubernatorial candidates Editor Aaron Foley is here to talk...
Milo Minute: Mexican Knives, Handgrenades, Frontier Ruckus and more
Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo's byline appears in publications locally and globally. He's been plugging ears into the Detroit scene for years...
Make It Through The Rest of Winter With Our CultureShift Playlist
Listen to WDET's Amanda LeClaire, Candice Fortman, and Ryan Patrick Hooper as they discuss the songs that will help you...
Drinks Are On The House At These Bars Tonight In Celebration Of Detroiters Premiere [MAP!]
The premiere of the Lorne Michaels and Jason Sudeikis-produced Comedy Central sitcom Detroiters airs tonight, and 24 local bars debut the...
The “Pope of Trash” on Politics, Art, and Life on the Road
The boundary-breaking films of John Waters have inspired a generation of artists to think outside the mainstream. He's toured extensively with his...
Looking Back On Detroit Jazz Legend Donald Byrd
Detroit's legendary jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd would have have turned on 85 this past February 4th, so we're taking a look back...
Milo Minute: Adult, The Beggars, Seraphine Collective & More
Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo’s byline appears in publications locally and globally. He’s been plugging ears into the Detroit scene for years...
Detroit Restaurant Week Returns
Detroit Restaurant Week returns this Friday. Twenty-six restaurants from Southwest and Downtown to West Village and Palmer Park are involved...
The Legacy of Detroit Music Legend James Jamerson
Motown legend James Jamerson would have celebrated his 81st birthday on January 29. Listen in as CultureShift correspondent Ryan Patrick Hooper...
Dive Into these Gorgeous Designs of the Iconic Chevrolet Corvette
Dozens of rare and incredible examples of automotive design are currently on display at Detroit's Scarab Club. Listen to curator Robert...
Drake’s, Le Dog, The Pretzel Bell, and Dozens More Iconic Ann Arbor Restaurants in New Book
A new book from Arcadia Publishing explores the history of some of Ann Arbor’s most iconic restaurants. WDET’s Amanda LeClaire spoke...
