Detroit Evening Report: Pistons’ Social Impact Summit helps expunge records
Detroit residents with past convictions can get a fresh start at the Pistons’ Social Impact Summit. According to The National...
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.
MichMash: Will the Michigan Senate race forecast other critical races across the nation?
In this episodeHow do the Michigan Senate candidates reflect the different sections of the Democratic party?What other critical races across...
MichMash: Attorney General Dana Nessel talks ICE detention center lawsuit, data centers and more
The State of Michigan and the City of Romulus have sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to stop them...
Detroit Evening Report: Trump’s address on Iran War
President Donald Trump gave a primetime address last night about the war in Iran. He told Americans that nearly all...
Detroit Evening Report: Trump says he will use executive order to pay TSA agents during partial government shutdown
President Trump announced on Thursday that he will sign an executive order to pay TSA officers during the ongoing shutdown...
MichMash: Michigan Republicans hold 2026 state endorsement convention
In this episodeHow are ballot orders determined for the November general election?Who is running for Secretary of State and Attorney...
Detroit Evening Report: Sheffield names new director for Office of Immigrant Affairs and Economic Inclusion
The Office of Immigrant Affairs and Economic Inclusion has a new director. Mayor Sheffield named Elizabeth Orozco-Vasquez as the leader...
2026 Gubernatorial Race Update; Businessman Perry Johnson gets real about his poll numbers
Embed playerGet from Streamguys/Teams Grid“In this episode”Business Man Perry Johnson speaks about his internal polling.The importance of filing signatures early.Subscribe...
Detroit Evening Report: Religious Leaders Forum releases statement on Temple Israel attack
The Religious Leaders Forum of Metropolitan Detroit released a statement following the violent attack at Temple Israel yesterday. According to...
MichMash: Duggan weighs in on citizens-only voting, speaks about gubernatorial campaign
Michigan voters may get a ballot proposal changing the way they are verified to vote. This week on WDET’s MichMash,...
Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer’s 2027 budget proposes increased fees for licenses, government services
According to a Detroit Free Press report, Gov Gretchen Whitmer’s 2027 budget proposes $139.2 million dollars in fee increases. Some...
MichMash: State Rep. Whitsett not seeking fifth term; Road agencies to see funding increase
In this episode Why is State Rep. Karen Whitsett not seeking a new term? How has the Regional Transit Authority...