Conservative Surgeon Ben Carson Launches Presidential Bid In Detroit

Conservative retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson is jumping into the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Carson told supporters in his...

The Armenian Heritage and the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide

WDET Host Stephen Henderson is joined by University of Michigan-Dearborn Lecturer Ani Kasparian and Principal of Manoogian High School Dr....

Vote “Yes,” or Vote “No,” But Cast a Ballot

Joan Isabella Stephen Henderson:   Tomorrow is Election Day, and there’s just one item on the ballot in many communities: Proposal...

Biden Tells Detroit NAACP Baltimore Unrest Must Unite Nation, Not Splinter It

   Vice President Joe Biden says the recent unrest in Baltimore should serve to bring the nation together, not splinter...

Bike to School Day and ACES Day Encourage Healthy Living Among Children

Michigan officials are encouraging students to live a healthy lifestyle this week. A project called “All Children Exercise Simultaneously Day," also...

The Progressive Underground Show 121

Somi On tonight's episode of The Progressive Underground, we bump tunes from Vic Mensa, Somi (pictured), Sly Johnson, Eddie Fowlkes, Ortella,...

New Soul Sunday’s Playlist for May 3, 2015

We're running the gamut of soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronica In 30 mins on ‪#‎NewSoulSunday‬, with the help of artists...

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 5-2-15

This week on RREM, a couple Metro Times Blowout artists, Courtney Barnett, Mavis, and sets of old/new/covers from some cool...

Prosecutor Resigns After Baltimore Facebook Rant

   A Wayne County Prosecutor is resigning after posting a controversial message on Facebook condemning protesters in Baltimore.    After...

Michelle Obama Talks Up Higher Education At Wayne State Rally

   First Lady Michelle Obama told a crowd of students in Detroit today that higher education is the key to...

WDET and GPS Distribute 8,000 Books to Kids in Southwest Detroit

  Global Productivity Solutions WDET's vision is an informed and engaged Detroit, and we believe in giving every child a chance...

Former Free Press Columnist Susan Ager Talks About Her National Geographic Piece on Detroit

A recent issue of National Geographic features a large, multidimensional spread on Detroit. The magazine is far from the only...