Between Takes: McKinley Jackson and Marvin Gaye’s Enduring Friendship
Welcome to Between Takes; where artists and musicians tell stories about what happens behind the scenes. WDET’s Sam Beaubien has been...
Rep. Tlaib and Activist Bernadette Atuahene Address Impeachment and #BlackHomesMatter
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has been calling for President Donald Trump to be impeached since the very beginning of her term...
Capitol Insurrection Complicates Biden’s Plans for Criminal Justice Reform
Last week’s insurrection at the Capitol highlighted America’s mounting problem of white supremacist, far-right extremism. The event also underscored longstanding...
New Album Heralds Return of Hip-Hop Duo Passalacqua
What a breath of fresh air this is, and maybe even a little bit nostalgic, to be able to dive...
A Michigan Reporter’s Harrowing Experience Inside Capitol During Insurrection
As lawmakers evacuated the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday to flee a violent pro-Trump mob, journalists were stuck inside. Many continued...
Television Shows May Appear More Diverse, But Representation Still Lacks Quality
Hollywood and the entertainment industry still have work to do when it comes to cultivating a more diverse and inclusive...
We’re Going To Make It Through Winter Together, Detroit. A Doctor Tells Us How.
“Baby, it’s Michigan outside.” With the winter months colliding with the effects of the coronavirus, our moods are bound to...
How Coronavirus Changed Detroit’s Water Shutoff Policy
Late last year, officials in Detroit committed to ending the city’s water shut-off policy. The austerity measure was put in...
Detroit Automakers Report New Vehicle Sales Down in 2020, Despite Late Momentum
Detroit's automakers had trouble moving new vehicles in 2020. General Motors says its domestic sales were down about 12% on the year,...
MI SOS Jocelyn Benson on How Redistricting Commission Puts Power In Voters’ Hands
Amid a coup attempt in the nation’s Capitol, the country is trying to process what changes are in store for our...
Michigan Lags in COVID Vaccine Distribution
Requests are pouring into Michigan public health offices for coronavirus vaccines amid concerns of shortages. It’s been a rocky rollout...
Every Michigan Democrat in Congress Says Trump Should Be Immediately Removed
All nine Democrats representing Michigan in the U.S. House and Senate are now calling for President Donald Trump to be...