WDET’s Thanksgiving Specials

Thanksgiving Day “The Science of Gratitude” from Public Radio International.  In this hour, Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon explores how...

The National Review’s Tim Alberta Discusses Politics

Tim Alberta, Chief Political Correspondent for the National Review and Michigan native, discusses Thanksgiving fun, the transformation of Detroit, and...

Detroit’s Parade and Thanksgiving Misadventures

What is coming up for Detroit’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Host Stephen Henderson talks with Tony Michaels, CEO of the Parade...

Detroit Police Department: Underfunded, Understaffed

J. Carlisle Larsen It’s been nearly a year since Detroit emerged from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. All...

Report: DPS Needs More Teachers and Better Pay

A coalition of people concerned about the Detroit Public School system is pushing Lansing to do more for Detroit’s crumbling...

Divisions in Oakland County Over Syrian Refugee Center in Pontiac

MML A handful of Syrian-Americans living and working in Pontiac began an investment group to buy property and create havens...

News of the Week 11.20.15

Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson speaks with Detroit Free Press religion reporter Niraj Warikoo about Michigan’s response to the Syrian refugee...

Duke Fakir of the Four Tops Reflects on Motown

Lammyman   Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson talks with Duke Fakir, the sole remaining member of seminal Motown band the...

Lt. Gov. Calley Leads Mental-Health Conversation in Michigan

Pkay Chelle/Creative Commons   Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley began his journey as an advocate for mental health issues in Michigan...

Muslim and Jewish Communities Come Together “We Refuse to be Enemies”

In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris…An event at Wayne State University is bringing together unconventional allies. The...

Pontiac at Center of Oakland County Internal Controversy Over Refugees

Matthew Trevethan There's a national debate brewing over Syrian refugees. Governors from many states - including Michigan - say they're...

Taking Care of Ourselves From the Neck Up

Ryan Melaugh Shorter days, darker nights and holiday related stress can take and emotional toll on anyone and for some, it simply...