David Leins is a Podcast Coordinator and Producer at WDET. He also oversees the StoryMakers program. Leins joined WDET after working at the Arab American National Museum. Before that, he produced freelance journalism pieces in Detroit and and the Palestinian territories for Middle East Eye News. He is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a B.A. in anthropology and a minor in Arabic.

When he isn't making radio and podcasts, David is probably spending his free time outside on a hike, marvelling at the trees and birds.

Essential Cooking: The most demanding culinary job in Detroit with Certified Master Chef Shawn Loving

 Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR Master Chef Shawn Loving is the executive chef at...

Essential Cooking: Traditional Japanese cuisine with Ken Nagao of Sharaku

  Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR In this episode: Ken Nagao on Sharaku’s first 25...

Essential Cooking: James goes to Baja

Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR When you’re traveling somewhere new, what’s the first thing you...

Essential Cooking: Not all Detroit pizza is square

 Detroit-style pizza has gone mainstream. National chains like Jets and Pizza Hut are serving fast-food versions Detroit square pizza...

Essential Cooking: Fine wine and fresh seafood with Antoine Przekop

 In this episode: The differences between selling wine and seafood How to find out if your perch dinner is...

Essential Cooking: Satellite owner Brennan Calnin on the benefits of owning a food truck

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Introducing “Tracked and Traced,” a New Podcast from WDET and MSU’s Science Gallery

You are being surveilled. In the street, at home, on your phone. Police, governments, and corporations are collecting more data...

Community Podcast Lab Helps Detroiters Get Their Start in Podcasting

While the popularity of podcasts has exploded in recent years, opportunities for people of color to get their start in...

Growing Up with Grief with Nolan Colter

The Science of Grief, produced by WDET and Science Gallery Detroit, explores the stories, science and solutions around grief and...

Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia with Savanah Rayyan

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Navigating Gender Transitions and the Importance of Forgiveness with Alex Nitsche

The Science of Grief, produced by WDET and Science Gallery Detroit, explores the stories, science and solutions around grief and...

Challenging the Stigma Around Suicide with Felicia Frabis

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