Speaker-elect Joe Tate talks Democrats’ upcoming legislative priorities
Michigan Democrats control the state House for the first time in 12 years. The party made history again last week...
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.
Why automakers and auto dealers are doing well right now
Higher prices have been hitting consumers hard, including in the automobile market. Like many other goods, cars have been hit...
Why boys and men struggle to maintain friendships — and how to change that
As age-old institutions like churches and social clubs become less prominent for Americans, friendships often fill in the gaps. But...
Democrats carried younger voters and capitalized on abortion restriction fears
In Michigan, political majorities favored Democrats in ways that were not anticipated. High prices and historically bad years for the...
Why state Democrats scored big in the 2022 Midterms
There are a few things that have availed themselves in the state Midterm Election results. Michiganders have chosen to enshrine...
New book discusses different types of curiosity and how to encourage it
What are you curious about? When we’re in this mindset of curiosity, we’re not just seeking facts or a singular...
A political scientist assesses midterms and party differences in Michigan
The November 8 election is tomorrow and polls are showing leads by the Democrats in the Michigan races for governor,...
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on election safety, re-election bid
The midterm election is just a day away and things are heating up in Michigan. For the first time in...
New book explores what it’s like to grow up undocumented in the U.S.
In many discussions, immigrants are often reduced to crude stereotypes. They’re cast as bad actors —people who want something they...
How is political money being spent during Michigan’s election season?
Money has a big influence in our politics, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Citizens United. Campaign funding...
Attorney General Dana Nessel on why she’s running for re-election
The attorney general’s office has a budget of about $106 million as of 2020, and is tasked with representing the...
Why Rep. Dan Kildee is running for office in the 8th Congressional District
There are a number of elections that are expected to be close, and that includes the 8th Congressional District race....