Protesters Challenge U.S.’s Middle East Policies as Biden Visits Dearborn

This feature originally aired on NPR. A broad coalition of activists gathered in Dearborn Tuesday as President Joe Biden visited...

The U.S. Birthrate Is Dropping. Experts Weigh In on Why and What That Means for America’s Future.

The United States birthrate has continued to decline, according to new 2020 census data. The government revealed earlier this month...

Watch Live: 2021 State of Oakland County Address

Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter will deliver his 2021 State of the County address virtually on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m....

“We’re Here Today to Support the Palestinian People,” Say Protesters at Dearborn Police Station

Russ McNamara/WDET About 1,000 protesters gathered at the Dearborn Police Station on Tuesday to show their support for the Palestinian...

Amid Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Brokers Help for People With Disabilities

Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein, who is both Jewish and blind, has been in the Middle East since the...

AAPI Stories: “Our Life Together Has Really Been a Gift”

This month, WDET is amplifying the diverse stories of our local Asian American and Pacific Islander community, sharing the joys...

Tell Us Your AAPI Story

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and WDET, in partnership with Detroit Public TV, is amplifying the...

We’re Thinking About Herd Immunity All Wrong, Says Social Epidemiologist

“Herd immunity” is a term that is often thrown around to indicate a point where the United States would have enough people...

What You Need To Know About Kids Getting Vaccinated

The Pfizer vaccine has been approved by the FDA for children ages 12 to 15 years old. Vaccinating this demographic is...

Duggan Taps State Civil Rights Director to Lead Detroit Police Department as Interim Chief

After leading the Michigan Department of Civil Rights less than a year, former Detroit assistant police chief James White is returning as interim...

Introducing “Science of Grief,” A New Podcast from WDET and Science Gallery Detroit

Young adults are facing a mental health epidemic in the United States, and the new Science of Grief Podcast from...

CDC Mask Guidance Is Premature, Wayne State Medical Researcher Says

If you’re fully vaccinated, you no longer need to wear a mask in most situations inside or outside. That’s the...