How To Fix Michigan’s Flooding Infrastructure Issues

Southeast Michigan recently saw some terrible flooding after heavy rains, which closed down roadways and caused disruption all over the region....

Kresge Foundation President and CEO Discusses Early Childhood Investments, Regional Transit

Jake Neher/WDET President and CEO of the Kresge Foundation Rip Rapson sits down with Stephen Henderson at the Mackinac Policy...

Attorney General Dana Nessel Determined to Shut Down Line 5

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel made news at the 2019 Mackinac Policy Conference, saying she will act to shut down...

Army Engineers Finalize Asian Carp Plans [VIDEO]

Video credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The Mississippi River is teeming with Asian carp, which have taken over the...

Baltimore Activist’s Lessons On “Food Apartheid” in Detroit

There are several things that Detroit and Baltimore have in common — but one of the biggest similarities is the...

Latest in Local: Joseph Dugan, Saxophonist And Yogi, Releases Improvisational Album

Samastah Yoga Before I tell you anything about Ferndale-based saxophonist and improviser Joseph Dugan, go ahead and click 'play' on his new...

White Flight Caused Canton’s Boom. Now, Immigrants Call It Home

Jerome Vaughn If the location of Michigan's only IKEA wasn't enough of an indicator, Canton Township's web of subdivisions should...

2019 Mackinac Policy Conference: Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence on Racial Disparities and Reparations

As Congress wrestles with its ability to deal with a hostile White House, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence of Michigan has become...

2019 Mackinac Policy Conference: Congressman Andy Levin On Deportation of Iraqis in Michigan

Congressman Andy Levin represents Michigan's 9th Congressional District. He joins Detroit Today's Stephen Henderson at the Mackinac Policy Conference to...

CultureShift Playlist: Jeff Milo Picks His May Favorites From Michigan Artists

Brian Rozman CultureShift airs weekdays 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on WDET 101.9FM Detroit's NPR station. Every week on CultureShift, longtime music journalist...

2019 Mackinac Policy Conference: Gilchrist on Auto No-Fault, Roads, Budget

Garlin Gilchrist made a name for himself in Michigan politics after nearly unseating incumbent Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey in...

2019 Mackinac Policy Conference: Secretary of State Benson Talks Redistricting

There are a lot of issues swirling around this year’s Mackinac Policy Conference. Roads and the budget, education and investment,...