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.

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....

“Rough Cut Stone”: Family is Foundational for Jazz Singer Gregory Porter

Subscribe to Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations iTunes — Stitcher — Spotify Gregory Porter has achieved levels of success most musicians only dream of, and he owes...

Starting a Successful Food Business Isn’t Easy, But Detroit Kitchen Connect Is Here To Help

Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR Courtesy of Laura Romito Starting a restaurant or food business is...

How the Motown Sound Made its Way Into Rustbelt Studios

Subscribe to Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations iTunes — Stitcher — Spotify Al Sutton has been recording and producing records for over 25 years. As...

Extend Your Growing Season With a Hoop House

Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR Courtesy of Tomm Becker Spring is officially here in Michigan, and...

Joanne Shaw Taylor’s Blues Talent Landed Her a Dream Gig for the Queen

Subscribe to Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations iTunes — Stitcher — Spotify Joanne Shaw Taylor was a 16-year-old introverted blues guitar wunderkind when Dave Stewart from...

Mark Kurlyandchik Honors Detroit Food Fighters in His Last Piece for the Detroit Free Press

Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR Detroit Free Press Mark Kurylandchik has spent the last five years...

After 30 Years, Ani DiFranco Is Still Fighting the Patriarchy With Her Music

Subscribe to Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations iTunes — Stitcher — Spotify This isn’t the first time Ani DiFranco shaved her head. But she’s also...