Television Created the Donald Trump We See Today, Critic Says

Once upon a time, a real estate mogul in New York became a celebrity. He made cameos in big budget...

Sam’s Jams: How J Dilla, Detroit Hip-Hop Pioneer, Changed Modern Music

WDET Artist: J Dilla Track: Two Can Win, Don't Cry, and many others.... Detroit has an important role in hip-hop...

Milo Minute: The Lows Release, Tart, Blank Slate and Paint Thinner

Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo’s byline appears in publications locally and globally. He’s been plugging ears into the Detroit...

As Primaries Continue, Michigan Prepares to Host Next Year’s Presidential Debate

The University of Michigan will host one of the battles between the eventual nominees, about a month before the election....

Half of All Black Kids in Michigan Live in Concentrated Poverty

Jake Neher/WDET A new study on childhood poverty was recently released by the Annie E Casey Foundation. In it, African-American and...

When Miles Davis Walked the Streets of Detroit

  wdet In 1953, Miles Davis moved to Detroit for a months-long residency at the Blue Bird Inn on Detroit’s...

General Motors Strike Resolution Shows Unions Still Have Clout

The strike has caused financial pain for both UAW members and General Motors. Union workers are existing on strike pay...

Sam’s Jams: This Track from Detroit Techno Pioneers Changed Music History

WDET Artist: Cybotron Track: Alleys of Your Mind (1981) In Chicago, a new genre of music called House emerged in...

Trump Impeachment: Watch Live Press Conference With Italian President

President Trump is holding a joint press conference with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at 12 pm on Wednesday.  In announcing...

Elizabeth Warren Is Candidate to Beat After Ohio Debate, Panel Says

Jake Neher/WDET The fourth Democratic debate took place Tuesday night. Even more than usual, it came at a time of...

Meet the DIA’s New Indigenous Art Curator

The opportunity to work with the Detroit Institute of Arts' robust Native American Art collection was the golden ticket that...

Michigan House Passes Bill To Preserve Mental Health Counselors Ability to Practice

Update, 10/24/19: This bill has now passed the State Senate and is going to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to be signed...