Must Detroit Shrink to Survive?
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET When the city of Detroit emerged from the nation’s largest-ever municipal bankruptcy almost two years ago it...
Quinn Klinefelter is a host and Senior News Editor for 101.9 WDET, anchoring midday newscasts and preparing reports for WDET, NPR and the BBC. Klinefelter joined WDET in 1998 after earning a M.A. from the nation's top-ranked journalism school, the University of Missouri-Columbia, and working as a sports correspondent for BBC Radio 4 and as a talk show host, anchor and reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.
He has won over 50 awards for his work from groups including CBS Radio, the Associated Press, the Wisconsin and Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Society of Professional Journalists. He has covered government and politics for WDET, including interviewing numerous presidential candidates, Michigan governors and every Detroit mayor elected in the 21st century. He also regularly reports on sports and entertainment, including covering 20 editions of the Indianapolis 500.
He was literally on top of the news when he finished an interview with then-Senator Bob Dole by stepping on his shoes.
Clinton Blasts Trump, Pacific Trade Deal at Speech in Michigan
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET Hillary Clinton told a crowd of factory workers in Warren that she will fight any trade deal that sends...
Clinton Outlines Economic Agenda Today in Warren
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton delivers her response to Republican rival Donald Trump’s economic policy address today in Warren. Both...
Trump Delivers Address at Detroit Economic Club
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is laying out a vision for an economy he says would work for both business...
Former Detroit Council President to Stand Trial
Former Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh is being ordered to stand trial on charges of criminal sexual conduct with...
Key Detroit Demolition Official Resigns
A key figure in Detroit’s demolition program has resigned. City officials say Jim Wright, the deputy director of the Detroit...
Tesla Gigafactory Energizes Battery Production
Tim Stevens/Roadshow Automaker Tesla is staking much of its future on a new facility – a sprawling, battery-producing factory. The...
Trump to Speak at Detroit Economic Club
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump travels to Detroit next week to make his case for the White House before a...
Dean of House Conyers Wins Tough Primary Battle
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET The longest-serving active member of Congress appears likely to retain that position. Michigan Democrat John Conyers emerged victorious...
Delphi Takes Driverless Cars to Singapore
Parts supplier Delphi Automotive is set to begin testing self-driving cars in Singapore. Automotive analysts predict a wave of so-called...
Michigan Primary Elections Offer Few Competitive Races
Michigan voters head to the polls this week for party primary elections. When the state legislature re-drew the boundaries...
New Detroit Lion Changes Number out of Respect for Megatron
The Detroit Lions have a new receiver who says he is taking a new jersey number as a way to...
