Rep. Elissa Slotkin joins Detroit Today after announcing US Senate bid
Following mounting speculation, on Monday news broke that Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin is entering the race to become Michigan's next...
Detroit Today
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.
Detroit Today: America has a pop culture addiction
Smartphone addiction is real, but for many of us, it can feel necessary to constantly be online. Our daily life...
Detroit Today: How effective have economic sanctions against Russia been?
When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, one of the first pleas from President Vladimir Zelenskyy to President Joe...
Balloons and UFOs spark tension between the U.S. and China
About a week ago, the United States military shot down an unidentified object over Lake Huron. It was the third...
How Michiganders are responding to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Last week, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria, destroying multiple city blocks and ravaging the area....
What does an equitable, inclusive suburb look like?
Detroit, by will of a vote of its people, is working to assess the damage done by a history of...
Human trafficking is more common than you’d think, experts say
Yesterday marked the end of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Since it was introduced by President Obama via presidential proclamation...
Who gets to call themself a ‘Detroiter’?
Last year, homeownership in Detroit surpassed renting for the first time in a decade. It follows a trend that now,...
Why another debt ceiling fight looms in Congress
On Thursday, the U.S. Treasury Department informed Congress that it is taking “extraordinary measures” to prevent the federal government from...
How police departments can improve community relations and reduce crime
It’s been two and a half years since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer, prompting millions to flood...
With Democrats controlling Lansing, ‘right-to-work’ repeal set to take center stage
This week, Democrats began their first session in 40 years with control of the state house, senate and Governor's office....
Martin Luther King Jr. was a revolutionary
On Monday, Detroit Today and WDET will join organizations around the nation celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King,...