New Book ‘Reign of Terror’ Says 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Led to Trump Presidency
In our discussions around the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks two decades later, one journalist is taking a critical look at...
Broken Windows Theory’s “Tipping Point” Concept Challenged in New Study
Since it was published, the broken windows theory has been a major influence on policing practices, drawing a connection between...
Anti-Mask Protesters in Oakland County Angered by School Mask Mandate
With the Labor Day holiday passed, K-12 schools across Michigan are now in full swing. The return to in-person learning comes...
Lack of Understanding on How to Navigate Health Care System a Common Issue for Caregivers
Aging comes with many obstacles. Mobility problems become an issue early on and financial struggles occur with the myriad costs...
Local Infectious Disease Experts Bust COVID-19 Myths
At this point, we’ve all heard a lot about COVID-19, and yet despite all of the public health messaging about...
The Future of Roe v. Wade in Wake of Supreme Court Inaction on Texas Abortion Law
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court utilized the “shadow docket” to allow Texas to implement the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S....
Jelani Cobb Re-examines Kerner Commission’s Findings as They’re Playing Out in 2021
The Kerner Commission was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967 to investigate the causes of urban uprisings in Detroit, Newark and...
Safe Patient Care Act Aims to Protect Registered Nurses Against Being Overworked
In March, the Safe Patient Care Act was introduced in the state Legislature. The proposed legislation would limit forced overtime for...
Understanding the Evolving Threat of COVID-19
More than a year into this pandemic, there is still so much uncertainty about the coronavirus. Even with vaccines, scientific evidence...
How the U.S. Constitution Does and Does Not Protect Your Privacy
As part of 101.9 WDET’s Book Club, we’re inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every...
ISIS-K Attack in Kabul Raises Questions About Future of Counterterrorism in the Region
The terrorist group ISIS-K's bombing last week outside the Kabul airport has opened up new questions about the future of counterterrorism...
Michigan Opera Theatre Presents “Blue,” Exploring Race and Police Brutality in America
When many people think of opera, they think of grand sets, magical themes and love stories set decades or centuries in...
