Former Detroit Health Director Talks About Jumping Into Race for Governor
Laura Weber Davis/WDET The 2018 race for governor is beginning to take shape, and we already have a sense of...
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Michigan Democrats in Congress React To Trump’s Address
J. Carlisle Larsen/WDET President Donald Trump made his first address to Congress last night. Trump stuck to his written speech,...
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Answers Listener Questions on Detroit Today
Jake Neher/WDET Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is running for reelection. He’s seen the city through bankruptcy proceedings in court, he’s...
What the Heck is Going on in the State Legislature?
Pkay Chelle/Creative Commons Last week, Republican leaders in the state House forced a vote to reduce Michigan’s income tax. This is despite...
Viewers Stunned by Oscars Best Picture Flub
Moonlight The 2017 Oscars had an unusual climax, as La La Land was incorrectly announced as the winner of Best...
Lawmakers Scrap Plan to Eliminate Income Tax — Reduction Still On The Table
Cheyna Roth/MPRN Lawmakers in Lansing might not try to do away with the state income tax after all; but, they...
Are Reports of Detroit’s Rebirth Greatly Exaggerated?
Jake Neher/WDET Mayor Mike Duggan gives his State of the City speech on Tuesday evening. He’ll undoubtedly talk about positive...
Detroit Restoration Groups Join Forces to Save Buildings
Building Hugger Historic preservationists have seen mixed results from Detroit's revitalization. On one hand, there are new opportunities in the city's core...
What Have We Learned from the Japanese-American Internment 75 Years Later?
Jake Neher/WDET Sunday marked the 75th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing into law the internment of Japanese-Americans. By modern...
UAW President: Don’t Buy American Cars, Buy Cars Made in America
Sonari Glinton "American made" doesn't always mean made by an American brand. In early February, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Dennis Williams...
State House Republicans Roll Out “Action Plan,” Set Stage for Next Two Years
Cheyna Roth/MPRN An income tax rollback, a more transparent government, and reducing auto insurance rates - those are some of...
Priest: Trump Would Have Benefited From Sticking With Jesuit, Liberal Arts Education
Amber Neher Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson recently spoke with author and pastor Jim Wallis about race and moral responsibility in...