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.

Folk Singer Ted Hawkins Opens Up About Music Career in Rare 1994 Interview

Subscribe to Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations iTunes — Stitcher — Spotify In this rare 1994 interview, Ann Delisi talks with folk singer Ted Hawkins...

Detroit Kitchen Terminal Supports Food Workers in Detroit

Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR When the pandemic caused restaurants to close their doors, thousands of...

Learning to Cook and Savoring Life’s Moments with Jackie Garrett

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

Ida Mae Brings British Americana Across the Pond

Subscribe to Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations iTunes — Stitcher — Spotify Ida Mae is an alternative folk band originally from London. The husband-and-wife duo,...

Deeply Rooted Produce Works to Transform Detroit’s Food System with Hyperlocal Produce Delivery

Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR Dazmonique Carr is on a mission to transform Detroit’s food system,...

Living a Full Life with Half a Heart

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

Michigan Wines Gaining in Popularity, But Climate Change Could Threaten That Growth

Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR Michigan winemaking has grown in popularity in recent decades, but just...

Acknowledging Grief and Embracing Therapy with Joshua Watkis and Damika Houston

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

Joshua Henry on the Joys of Working with Lin-Manuel Miranda and his Debut EP, “Guarantee”

Subscribe to Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations iTunes — Stitcher — Spotify Joshua Henry is an award-winning singer, songwriter and performer whose talent and dedication to...

The Never-ending Pursuit of Flavor, with Ryan Burk of Angry Orchard

Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR Fermenting apples to make cider has been going on for centuries,...

Solving Mysteries in Music History With DSO Librarian Robert Stiles

Subscribe to Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations iTunes — Stitcher — Spotify Robert Stiles is the music librarian at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra where he...

Family-Run Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill Thriving After 75 Years, Despite Challenges

Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill has been an entertainment destination for decades....