Evaluating the expanded Child Tax Credit
The amount the United States invests in children is low compared to other developed countries — with little to no...
Sam Corey is a producer for 101.9 WDET, which includes finding and preparing interesting stories for the daily news, arts and culture program, The Metro.
Sam joined WDET after a year and a half at The Union, a small newspaper in California, and stints at a variety of local Michigan outlets, including Michigan Public and the Metro Times. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago.
Could gas tax suspension ease pump prices?
Gas prices have been rising for some time, and are now skyrocketing as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine...
The promises and drawbacks of ranked choice voting
Ranked choice voting is a system that allows people to rank their favorite candidates, preventing votes from being wasted —...
You can’t pay attention and it’s not your fault — according to new book
We live in a world with more artificial distractions than ever before. Author Johann Hari says our focus is being...
Ukrainian-Americans share perspective on Russia invasion
After weeks of troop build up, the Russian attack against Ukraine began early Thursday morning and the aggression has shown...
How Michigan’s new political maps will change dynamics for candidates across the state
New political lines mean new political dramas and dilemmas in Michigan. Typically, every two years, incumbents who want another term...
New book explores the long afterlife of incarceration
Michigan has its fair share of laws on the books that prevent citizens returning to society after a conviction from...
Why Democrats are sheepish about taking credit for a good economy
From the linger effects of the pandemic to high inflation rates driving up prices, the U.S. isn't the easiest place...
How concerned should we be about inflation?
These days, pundits are talking a lot about rising prices and specifically, inflation. And it’s true prices at the grocery store...
“Rooted” explores how humans can live aligned with nature
Humans now impact all parts of the globe, leaving us responsible for the fate of various plant and animal species....
The importance of oversight in America’s past and present
More than a year after the January 6th insurrection attempt, we’re learning more about the level of coordination that went...
Are you happy for Matthew Stafford’s success?
When Matthew Stafford plays in the 2022 Super Bowl, he won't be dressed in the Honolulu blue uniform that Detroiters...