LA Times Looks At Innovative Ways Detroit ER is Trying To Stem Violent Crime
Los Angeles Times The problem of violent crime in a city like Detroit seems almost hopelessly complex as it spreads...
Policy Meets the People: Introducing the Issue of Gerrymandering
This week, WDET dives into the issue of redistricting in Michigan. Here’s an introduction to what you’ll find on air...
If Marijuana Becomes Legal, How High Can You Get in Michigan?
Brett Levin, flickr. Click the audio player to listen. CultureShift airs weekdays at 12 p.m. When Michiganders step into the voting...
Smartphones, Email and Online Communities: Tech Analyst Says Sometimes You Should Take a Sabbatical [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]
Note: danah boyd does not capitalize her name. Sandra Svoboda/WDET When danah boyd started researching how people used technology and...
What Does Train Station Transformation Say About Detroit’s Resurgence?
Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET The big exciting announcement in Detroit this week was Ford’s unveiling of its plans for the towering...
Policy Meets The People Special — Water
Laura Weber-Davis, WDET Water is the most basic element of life. And, one could argue, it’s the most basic thing government provides. Water...
Taking Public Stage Helps Muslim Woman Recover from Sexual Trauma
Click on the audio player above to hear the story. Six women formed a circle on stage and warmed up...
Ford Announces Its Plans for Michigan Central Station
Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Ford Motor Company announced plans Tuesday to make its new Corktown Campus a hub for innovative mobility...
Last Call at Tom’s Tavern: Owner Ron Gurdjian Passes Away at 78
Click on the audio player above to hear the conversation. Detroit lost a local legend this weekend. Tom's Tavern owner and...
Framed by WDET– Photographs and stories from Detroit
From longtime residents who are preserving a southern blues tradition to neighbors who share Middle Eastern cuisine, Framed by WDET highlighted...
How Is Our Health Tied To The Health Of The Great Lakes?
Gus Navarro/WDET The Great Lakes are the heart of Michigan, pumping lifeblood through our inland lakes, rivers and streams. The...
Grand Rapids Taking Big Steps to Protect Water Amid Climate Change–Is Your City?
Michigan.gov The prospect of more frequent and severe storms due to climate change could lead to increased runoff and pollution...
