Did Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission give power back to voters?
For the past four decades, Republicans dominated control of Michigan's legislature with the help of gerrymandering. Republicans retained control of...
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Nick Austin hosts Soul Saturday, merging genres like soul and hip-hop with electronica and funk into a rich tapestry of sound that is uniquely Detroit. Austin is a native Detroiter with a post-graduate degree from Wayne State University and is a classically trained musician who developed his love and interest in a diverse array of musical styles at a young age. Austin continues his tradition of breaking barriers in music on WDET, merging genres like soul and funk with electronica and hip-hop into a rich tapestry of rhythm and sound that is uniquely Detroit.
Michigan State Police agree to independent investigation of racial profiling
Last month, the Michigan State Police hired an auditing firm to conduct a “Traffic Enforcement Policy and Program Analysis” as...
Why Democrats may fare better in Lansing in 2023 than they did in 1983
For the first time in four decades, Michigan Democrats will control both legislative chambers and the Governor's office in Lansing....
Inflation and the U.S. economy following the 2022 midterms
Inflation was one of the top issues on voter's minds when they headed to the polls last week. Yet while...
Despite success at the polls, Democrats face challenges nationally
The midterms are often a referendum on the party controlling the White House, with the president's party historically doing poorly...
Depolarizing America through curious conversations
Polarization in today's discourse is a problem. Some find it impossible to even relate to friends and family members who...
Democrat Carl Marlinga discusses why he is running for Congress
Michigan’s 10th Congressional District race is one of the most competitive races in the state. Democrat Carl Marlinga faces Republican...
Democrat Shri Thanedar discusses why he’s running for Congress
The 13th Congressional District race has gathered a lot of attention, both from those inside and outside of the district....
Republican Steven Elliott discusses why he is running for Congress
Michigan’s new Congressional Districts have shaken things up in our politics. It means incumbents now have to run in places they may not...
New U of D Mercy president focused on community development, holistic education
This semester, Donald Taylor begins his tenure as the University of Detroit Mercy's 26th president. He follows Dr. Antoine Garibaldi,...
Oakland County politics in the wake of the midterms
Oakland County’s politics are changing. Once a longtime Republican stronghold, a majority of voters in the region supported Hillary Clinton...
Exploring the pros and cons of Michigan’s November ballot proposals
On election day, voters will consider three ballot measures affecting term limits, voter access and abortion in Michigan. Michigan Proposal...