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.

Meet the 2020 WDET StoryMakers Fellows

We are excited to announce the WDET StoryMakers Fellowship cohort! Working out of the WDET newsroom, fellows will get hands-on training in...

Everything You Need to Know About WDET’s Detroit StoryMakers Fellowship

101.9 WDET is now accepting applications for its Detroit StoryMakers Fall/Winter Fellowship.  The paid fellowship will provide a new path...

Homeward Bound: Greek Dogs Travel 5,000 Miles to Find Homes in the U.S.

Jennifer Cloherty Six months ago, Danos, a black and white English Setter, was the victim of a hit and run,...

WDET Accepting Multimedia Pitches For Community Stories

Note: WDET is not currently accepting freelance pitches for the StoryMakers program. When you hear the word community, what comes...