Detroit Future City: Black Middle Class Under Siege, But Opportunities Exist

Jake Neher/WDET A new report by Detroit Future City tells us some really interesting, and frankly disturbing, things about the city’s...

Saganaki Pizza Lights Up Gilbert’s Lodge in St. Clair Shores

Courtesy of Melody Baetens Click the audio player above to listen. CultureShift airs weekdays 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on WDET 101.9FM Detroit public radio....

Frozen: Detroit Photographer Documents Ice Culture in Michigan for NatGeo

Amy Sacka Pictured above: An attendee of the annual Perchville festival in Tawas, Michigan. Perchville, which is in its 69th year,...

Fiat Chrysler Announces $4.5 Billion Investment in Southeast Michigan Facilities

 Fiat Chrysler on Tuesday announced a $4.5 billion investment plan it says wwill increase its workforce in Detroit and the...

Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Pete Souza

Joan Isabella WDET presents Ann Delisi's Essential Conversations podcast.  Hosted by Detroit storyteller Ann Delisi, this interview series recognizes the creative spirit...

Red Wings Make Moves For the Future [LISTEN]

The Detroit Red Wings are likely to miss the National Hockey League playoffs for the third straight year, their longest...

Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: MC5 Guitarist Wayne Kramer

Joan Isabella WDET presents Ann Delisi's Essential Conversations podcast.  Hosted by Detroit storyteller Ann Delisi, this interview series recognizes the creative...

Should Michigan Raise the Tobacco Age to 21?

Jake Neher/WDET As some states begin to liberalize cannabis laws, many of the same states are further restricting access to tobacco. California,...

How Is Marijuana Legalization Going So Far in Michigan?

Jake Neher/WDET It’s been three months since Michigan voters decided to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and up. Since...

Author Bridgett Davis Discusses ‘The World According to Fannie Davis,’ Numbers Running in Detroit

Joan Isabella/WDET Fannie Davis was a numbers runner in Detroit in the 1950s and ‘60s, before the legal lottery began....

Hall of Fame Gymnast Wendy Hilliard: We Must Create More Opportunity for Detroit Youth

Jake Neher/WDET Wendy Hilliard is a Hall of Fame rhythmic gymnast and the first African American gymnast to represent the United...

Sam’s Jams: The CultureShift Playlist

Meta Stange/WDET CultureShift airs weekdays 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on WDET 101.9FM. Every week on CultureShift on WDET, you can...