DER Weekends: Physics professor brings race, gender into the classroom to build better scientists
On the latest episode of DER Weekends, WDET's Sascha Raiyn spoke with professor and activist Prasad Venugopal, who teaches classes...
Union workers at Detroit’s Marathon refinery approve strike authorization
Union workers at Detroit’s Marathon Petroleum refinery have authorized their leadership to call for a strike if they cannot reach...
MichMash: Sen. Sarah Anthony says new gun laws are ‘big steps in the right direction’
This week marks one year since the tragic shooting at Michigan State University. How have lawmakers responded? MichMash host Cheyna...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan lawmakers considering revival of film tax credits
A Michigan House committee is considering new legislation aimed at boosting the state’s film and digital media industry. Subscribe to...
The Metro: Detroiter named first Black female president of American Institute of Architects
Detroit is known for its architecture — a city filled with beautiful old buildings. Growing up around these prominent structures inspired...
Alternate Take: Hear Portishead’s Beth Gibbons, Peaking Lights and more
This week on Alternate Take, I feature new music from the duo Peaking Lights, Berlin’s Rhythm & Sound featuring Tikiman,...
Whitmer, Yellen talk up economy in Detroit visit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a joint appearance at the Detroit Economic Club Wednesday before...
MSU students commemorate one year since shooting with gathering at state Capitol
A few dozen Michigan State University students and their supporters met on the state Capitol steps Thursday to memorialize one...
Detroit Evening Report: First eight ‘certified tech hubs’ unveiled in Detroit
The city of Detroit has announced the opening of eight new "certified tech hubs" to help ensure residents have equitable...
WDET celebrates 75 years of public radio in Detroit
Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET marked its 75th anniversary during a celebration at The Jam Handy in New Center on...
The Metro: How the war in Gaza is swaying voters in Michigan
Michigan is home to the nation's largest Arab American population. And in southeast Michigan, about 300,000 Arab Americans call the Dearborn...
Early in-person voting in Michigan’s presidential primary begins Feb. 17
Voters in Michigan's presidential primary elections can start casting ballots in person on Feb. 17. A new state law allows...