Sen. Slotkin introduces bill to ban imports of Chinese cars
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) has introduced a bill that aims to keep Chinese-made vehicles out of the country by...
Russ McNamara is a reporter and host of All Things Considered for 101.9 WDET, presenting local news to the station’s loyal listeners. McNamara has been working in radio since he was 17 - and in news since 2012. He also worked as play-by-play announcer for Wayne State University basketball for seven years. Born in the Upper Peninsula, McNamara is a lifelong Michigander. He is a 2002 graduate of Central Michigan University’s Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Program.
McNamara has been honored by the Associated Press, the Radio and Television Digital News Association, and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for his work.
He is an amateur photographer, enjoys backpacking, bonfires and traveling with his wife, Sara.
Crossing the line: Know your rights coming back into the US
President Donald Trump campaigned on mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. So far, he hasn't been successful. However, it's not for...
Evans talks transit, Wayne County population growth in State of the County address
Longtime Wayne County Executive Warren Evans gave his State of the County address on Wednesday night.Speaking at Woodhaven High School...
Mallory McMorrow talks US Senate bid, says she provides ‘a new path forward’
The 2026 general election is shaping up to be a big one. The federal election could flip the balance of...
Detroit Evening Report: Thousands join ‘Hands Off!’ demonstrations in Detroit and beyond
Several thousand protesters — unhappy with the Trump administration’s cuts to federal employees, mass deportations, and tariffs — marched down...
Analyst: Trump tariffs mean recession is likely for Michigan, Ontario
Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower Friday after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war. Not even...
Michigan union advocates react to Trump cuts, vow to fight against them
President Donald Trump is attacking unions at the federal level in a way not seen since the Reagan administration. Claiming...
Windsorites annoyed, disappointed with Trump’s treatment of Canada
The relationship between Detroit and Windsor is a microcosm of what’s been happening in recent weeks between the U.S. and...
New Michigan GOP Chair hopes to unify party
The two major political parties held their conventions last weekend. On the Democratic side, former state Senator Curtis Hertel will...
The Metro: Recapping Governor Whitmer’s 7th State of the State Speech
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Governor Gretchen Whitmer held her seventh State of the State Speech...
Detroit Evening Report: Almost 200 families still displaced after water main break
About 190 families displaced by last week’s water main break in Southwest Detroit are still in hotels as repairs and...
Saunteel Jenkins: Nonprofit experience will inform efforts as mayor if elected
One year from now, Mike Duggan won’t be Detroit’s mayor and there is no shortage of folks vying for the...