Governor Whitmer takes positive route with first TV ad of the election season
Election season in Michigan brings a flood of candidate ads, and Governor Whitmer just released her first TV ad ahead...
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.
Michigan Republicans shut down resolution to commemorate Pride Month
Subscribe to MichMash on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, NPR One or wherever you get your podcasts. Every June in recent years, Michigan Democrats have introduced a resolution...
Trouble with the law in Michigan GOP
Subscribe to MichMash on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, NPR One or wherever you get your podcasts. A lot has happened in the Michigan GOP this week. In...
Highlights from the Mackinac Policy Conference
Subscribe to MichMash on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, NPR One or wherever you get your podcasts. Every year, lawmakers and lobbyists flock to Mackinac Island for the...
Essential Cooking: Third culture is a creative superpower for Jon Kung
Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR Chef Jon Kung has found their niche on TikTok...
Michigan’s abortion ban was suspended. Now what?
Subscribe to MichMash on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, NPR One or wherever you get your podcasts. A draft opinion in the upcoming abortion rights case Dobbs...
MichMash says farewell to co-host Jake Neher
Subscribe to MichMash on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, NPR One or wherever you get your podcasts. The two hosts of MichMash, Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth, have...
Essential Cooking: Anais Martinez, aka The Curious Mexican, showcases Mexico City’s culinary treasures
Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR In this episode Anais Martinez offers rich culinary experiences...
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...