How Feeding Yourself Is Freeing Yourself
Stephen Henderson speaks with Dr. Monica White, a Detroit native and author of the book “Freedom Farmers: Agricultural Resistance and the Black...
The Decade of Disruption: Me Too, Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump and More
Before entering 2020, Detroit Today's Stephen Henderson closes out this year and the decade by taking a look back to reflect...
Why Is Kid Rock So Upset? And Other Questions For Detroit’s Forgotten Son
Last week, Kid Rock took to the stage at his Honky Tonk Steakhouse restaurant in Nashville and released a slew...
Minorities Make Up Increasing Share of Drug Overdose Deaths In Wayne County, Report Says
A preliminary report on drug overdoses in Wayne County predicts the number of deaths will stay the same as last...
Five Years After Detroit’s Bankruptcy, Kevyn Orr Stands By Decisions
It has been five years since Detroit’s historic bankruptcy, but the effects of it are still being debated. Former Emergency...
Attorney for Trayvon Martin’s Family Says George Zimmerman ‘Seeking Attention’ With Lawsuit
Jake Neher/WDET George Zimmerman, the man acquitted by a jury in the death of Trayvon Martin in 2013, is suing Martin’s family...
Was Sen. Kamala Harris Doomed From The Start?
United States Senate On Tuesday, Democratic presidential contender and California Senator Kamala Harris announced she was dropping out of the...
The News Cycle Is Making Us Sick. What Can We Do About It?
Whether it’s a refugee crisis, a school shooting, the latest climate report, partisan divisions in Washington, police brutality, a natural...
Created Equal, Season 2: Journalist Ron Fonger Says Water Crisis Was Government’s Failed Attempt “To Save Money”
Longtime journalist for the Flint Journal and MLive Ron Fonger talks with Stephen Henderson about his work covering the crisis....
Detroit Artist Tylonn Sawyer Celebrates “White History Month” at University of Michigan Gallery
The oil paintings of Detroit-based figurative artist Tylonn Sawyer are mounted with layered messaging and symbolism. In his latest work "White...
Created Equal, Season 2: Lindsey Smith On Immersing Herself in Flint and Telling Residents’ Stories
In this episode, Stephen Henderson speaks with Lindsey Smith, p. 273, Michigan Radio’s Investigative Reporter. Her 2015 documentary about the Flint...
WDET’s Jerome Vaughn Interviews NPR’s Aarti Shahani On Her Immigration Story
National Public Radio reporter Aarti Shahani talks with 101.9 WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn about her book, "Here We Are:...