Engler Out as MSU Interim President

Michigan State University Just a year into his interim presidency at Michigan State University, former governor John Engler is out....

Detroit Attorney: Federal Shutdown Taking Toll on Immigrants and Families

Jake Neher/WDET Local activists say the partial federal government shutdown is taking a toll on immigrants and their families. They...

Government Shutdown Draws the Ire of Activists in Southwest Detroit

Jake Neher/WDET A group of activists rallied to oppose the on-going partial shutdown of the federal government Tuesday — staging...

How Does Russia Find Its Insiders in American Politics?

Jake Neher/WDET In an extraordinary story late last week, the New York Times revealed that the FBI began an active...

MichMash: Experts Weigh Michigan’s Piggy Bank, Setting Stage for Divided Government

WDET Digital The state will have more than $24 billion to work with as it gets ready to kick off its...

The Government Shutdown Could Stall the Release of Seasonal Craft Beers from Michigan

Nicole Rupersburg Click the audio player above to hear the full conversation. CultureShift airs weekdays 12 p.m. to 2 p.m....

Looking Back at 1982 Poletown Documentary

WDET/Laura Herberg Thousands of journalists from around the world will be in Detroit next week for the North American International...

A Big Day in Lansing: 100th Legislature Gavels In, Women Take All Top Elected Roles

Michigan Supreme Court This week marks the beginning of a new era of divided state government in Michigan as the 100th Legislature...

What Does the Federal Shutdown Mean for Michigan and Its Economy?

Michigan State University As the federal government shutdown drags on, more consequences are becoming evident. That includes the many ways...

What Was the Point of Trump’s Oval Office Address on Border Security?

William R. Page, USGS In his first speech to the nation from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump defended his...

Family of Michigan Man Detained as Spy by Russia Still Waiting for Specific Charges

Courtesy of David Whelan The family of a Michigan man detained in Russia for alleged espionage say this week may...

Detroit’s Rashida Tlaib Becomes A National Name — Was It The Right Introduction?

Rashida Tlaib for Congress Most of America doesn’t know Rashida Tlaib. And their introduction to the new congresswoman from Detroit...