MichMash: Are economic incentives helping Michigan?
At the end of 2025, a commitment to getting a new economic development plan out of the Legislature was halted....
Hernz Laguerre Jr. is a Multimedia Journalist at 101.9 WDET. He is one of the co-host for "Detroit Evening Report," one of the weekend anchors for "Weekend Edition," the producer for our political podcast, "MichMash," and reports on arts, culture and politics. Hernz graduated from Syracuse University: S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with his bachelors in broadcast and digital journalism and his masters in television, radio and film.
Detroit Evening Report: Sheffield takes office
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield took office on New Year's Day. But she's celebrating her achievement with a public swearing-in ceremony...
MichMash: Looking back on Michigan’s top political stories of 2025
There were a lot of defining political moments in 2025 that made the year stand out. This week on MichMash,...
Detroit Evening Report: Doulas expand maternal care access in Michigan, Kwanzaa events
Over the holidays…we’re sharing some of the stories Detroit Evening Report hosts produced for the radio. Today…we hear a story...
MichMash: Senator Peters discusses his decision not to run for reelection
In this episodeSenator Gary Peters shares why he is not running for reelection.Updates with the rank choice voting initiativeSenator Gary...
Detroit Evening Report: Executive order could bring big savings for Michigan cannabis businesses
The Trump administration issued an executive order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance. This change doesn’t legalize the...
MichMash: Congresswoman Haley Stevens makes her case for US Senate seat
Congresswoman Haley Stevens is vying for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan in a highly contested field. In this episode...
Detroit Evening Report: Warming centers open in extreme cold
The City of Detroit is activating warming centers in response to the extreme cold weather forecasted this weekend. The City...
MichMash: Michigan might be key to control of US Senate and House
As we get closer to the midterm elections, races for the Michigan U.S. Senate and House seats prove that Michigan...
MichMash: Members of the Michigan Judicial Council seek overhaul of state court funding
Is everyone getting charged the same in Michigan's courts? This is the question causing members of the Michigan Judicial Council...
Detroit Evening Report: Big Sean and Usher invest in Detroit youth talent
Detroit rapper Big Sean and music legend Usher are partnering to invest in a new $1 million entertainment production facility...
MichMash: Looking ahead at the remainder of 2025
During Thanksgiving weekend, the MichMash hosts got together to look at issues and stories we should look out for in...