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: City of Detroit one step closer to investment grade status after Moody’s rating upgrade

Detroit is on the cusp of investment grade status since its recent rating upgrade to Ba1 by bond credit rating...

Detroit Evening Report: African American AP course to be taught in 20 Michigan high schools

Education officials announced 20 Michigan high schools are introducing the new Advanced Placement African American studies course. Listen and Subscribe...

MichMash County Close-up: Oakland

In this episode Oakland County and how it reflects the greater state of Michigan  Accomplishments the 18th District has made...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s Proposal N advisory board will finally hold public meetings

The Detroit Demolition Department advisory group that’s in charge of overseeing the $250 million bond to tear down and stabilize...

MichMash: Bucket list bills and pent-up policy make their way through Lansing

In this episode Democrats are seizing the opportunity of their majority to pass bills that have long been in waiting...

Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn investing $30 million in public parks project

The city of Dearborn is spending $30 million to improve and expand public parks. Listen and Subscribe to the Detroit...

MichMash: Michigan defers shipment from East Palestine, but regular storage of hazardous chemicals remains

In this episode: How often hazardous waste comes into Michigan and the reason the recent shipment was halted The concern...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan House passes gun control, right-to-work repeal bills

It was a busy session for the Michigan Legislature on Wednesday, as bills passed by the State House covered gun...

MichMash: Michigan Senate passes historic LGBTQ legislation, heads to House

State Senator Jeremy Moss called March 1, 2023 one of the best days he’s served in the last eight years...

Detroit Evening Report: Capital Impact Partners awards $415K in grants to real estate developers of color

Capital Impact Partners has awarded $415,000 in grants to 16 real estate projects led by developers of color in Metro...

Detroit poet jessica Care moore brings ‘Vibe Sessions’ to Carr Center

Multi-hyphenate poet jessica Care moore is launching a three-part series entitled "Vibe Sessions" this Saturday at the Carr Center in...

MichMash: DTE Energy faces scrutiny over power outage response time

In the midst of a massive ice storm, Bridge Detroit’s Jena Brooker joins MichMash host Cheyna Roth to explain the...