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.

Restaurants Can Reopen With Limited Capacity on February 1

The state health department will allow indoor dining to resume, with restrictions, starting on February 1. Michigan has seen a...

Whitmer Unveils $5.6 Billion MI COVID Relief Plan

The Whitmer Administration has rolled out a $5.6 billion MI COVID Relief Plan, which prioritizes ending the pandemic and providing economic...

Michigan Ban On Indoor Dining Could Be Lifted Feb. 1

Some COVID-19 restrictions are set to be lifted in Michigan this weekend. The state health department says indoor group exercise and...

Gov. Whitmer Wants Schools to Reopen For In-Person Instruction by March 1

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is strongly encouraging all K-12 schools in Michigan to reopen for in-person instruction by March 1, as...

MI State Senator Says Armed Conservative Protests in April Were Just the Beginning

The visuals of a mob storming into a legislative building caught many off-guard. No, not events in Washington D.C. this week, but the pro-Trump,...

City of Detroit Rolls Out Coronavirus Vaccination Plan

The City of Detroit is rolling out the early part of its coronavirus vaccination plan, which prioritizes access for critical...

In a Bid to Keep Trump President, Texas Sues Michigan in the US Supreme Court

In an effort to throw out election results and keep Donald Trump as president, Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is...

Michigan Extends COVID-19 Related Emergency Order for 12 More Days

Michigan will extend the COVID-19-related emergency order for an additional 12 days. The "pause," which was originally slated to end Wednesday, is...

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Urges Mask Wearing and Social Distancing as Coronavirus Cases Surge

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is painting a bleak picture as coronavirus infections are surging in the state once again. The Michigan...

The Combustible Mix of White Rage, Racial Injustice and the Election

The partisan divide has grown wider over the past four years and the threat of political unrest continues to grow....

NAACP to Monitor Voter Intimidation at the Polls in Detroit

The rise of emboldened white militia groups in the state and a foiled plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer have...

Anxiety Rising: Marginalized Michiganders Fear White Backlash, Violence

Images of white male rage have become a feature of 2020, adding to a chaotic mix of civil unrest, environmental and...