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,...
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.
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...
How Anti-Lockdown Protestors Led the FBI to Hartland Township
Six people have been charged in federal court with plotting to kidnap Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and leave havoc in their...
It’s Not Just Militias. Right-Wing Extremist Groups Have a History in Michigan.
Over the last century a number of extremist movements have found a home in Michigan. Some scholars say the activity of militias in...
Conservatives Face Criticism For Rhetoric After Whitmer Abduction Plot Foiled
This week, federal and state law enforcement announced they had disrupted a plot to abduct Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and attack other...
Whitmer Responds To Kidnapping Plot: “We Are Not One Another’s Enemy. This Virus Is Our Enemy.”
Governor Gretchen Whitmer made a brief statement this afternoon, addressing the plots to kidnap her and attack the Capitol in...