“I Never Aspired to Be a Band Leader:” Jazz Legend Doug Hammond on Musical Leadership and the Power of Rhythm
Jazz percussionist Doug Hammond is a living legend. Although born and raised in Tampa, Florida, the drummer is indelibly tied...
Two Years Ahead of Schedule, the Detroit Institute of Arts Wants Another 10-Year Millage
With their annual fundraising gala and a new exhibition highlighting African-American collectors and artists on deck, the Detroit Institute of...
State Rep. and Former Teacher Lori Stone On Education in Center Line
As 101.9 WDET focuses on Center Line as part of our "Crossing the Lines" series, we’re talking with people who...
The Challenges Of Being Yourself in the Workplace
Why don’t we open up more at work? Probably because we fear being judged, misunderstood or disliked. This is especially...
New CMU President Bob Davies On Push to Expand Presence in Detroit
Its main campus may be two hours north of Detroit in Mt. Pleasant, but Central Michigan University is looking to expand...
Beyond #OKboomer, Four Women of Four Different Generations Talk Politics
A 40-year age gap separates the oldest and youngest candidates in a crowded Democratic presidential primary field. The slate of...
Detroit Public Schools Get $5 Million For Mental Health Care Services
The Detroit Public Schools Community District received $5 million in grants and additional funds to augment behavioral and mental health...
Listen to Partner, the Polaris Prize-Nominated Windsor Rock Band
Partner seemingly came out of nowhere to get nominated for the prestigious Polaris Prize for their album ‘In Search of...
Created Equal, Season 2: Marc Edwards
Marc Edwards, a civil engineer and University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech conducted the research confirming that lead was poisoning...
Where is Center Line? WDET’s New ‘Crossing The Lines’ Community
101.9 WDET's "Crossing The Lines" is a series that explores what unites us and divides us as a people and as...
Created Equal, Season 2: Virg Bernero
Virg Bernero was the 51st Mayor of Lansing and is currently CEO of Bernero Hannan LLC. Bernero put pressure on...
Simon Tam Just Wanted to Play Dance Rock. Then the Supreme Court Got Involved.
In 2009, Simon Tam began for a legal battle to trademark the name of his band, The Slants. Tam, an...