Detroit Extends Census Canvassing Into October As Deadline Shifts

The City of Detroit will use an extension of the Census deadline to improve its low response rate. So far, just...

Accidental Presidents: The Veeps Who Changed American History

Not many American vice presidents have successfully run and attained higher office. The most well-known ones — Andrew Johnson, Harry...

She Became Her Mother’s Caregiver — And Found A Creative Muse

Hanging Out On McDougall, Collage On Canvas, 48"×48", Artist: Judy Bowman  Judy Bowman left home when she was 18 years...

NPR Live Coverage: Trump, Biden Debate For First Time In Cleveland

Loading... Trusted, accurate, up-to-date WDET is here to keep you informed on essential information, news and resources related to COVID-19. This...

Detroit City Council Approves Facial Recognition Contract Extension Despite Opposition

Detroit City Council passed a police facial recognition contract today. The Detroit Police Department’s use of facial recognition will continue...

The Only “Black Issue” In American Politics Is Opposition to Racial Inequality

We’re about a month away from the November Elections. One of the voting blocs that could decide the presidential race...

‘Defund’ Movement Sets Sights on Detroit Police Facial Recognition

Detroit City Council will vote to renew a contract with the software developer of the Detroit Police Department’s facial recognition...

Ed Love Awarded With Wayne State University Honor

On September 25, 2020, Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson recognized Ed Love with the President's Award for Excellence...

Essential Cooking: Two Generations of Italian Chefs

Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — TuneIn — NPR Chef Luciano Del Signore has been Chef James Rigato's mentor throughout...

Tribute from Ismael Ahmed

SUBMITTED BY: Ismael Ahmed, host of WDET's "This Island Earth" For 5 years back in the '90s, Kim Hunter and...

Robert Wood Johnson CEO: COVID-19 Exposes Cracks In Healthcare System

The coronavirus pandemic has put the worst aspects of American society on display in full regalia. That includes massive racial...

WATCH: Chris Campbell Interviews Ed Love About His Life and Career

On this vintage episode of "Metro Jazz", Chris Campbell, host of WDET's The Progressive Underground, interviews iconic broadcaster Ed Love. Ed discusses...