Credit Agency Says Detroit Development Must Expand Beyond Downtown

The credit ratings service Moody’s says Detroit has recovered enough from bankruptcy to safely borrow millions of dollars without being...

Michigan Cities Face Eviction Crisis — Here Are Some Solutions

Jake Neher/WDET A number of Michigan cities struggle with evictions and the social costs of housing insecurity. Three cities --...

The Secret Ingredient Thanksgiving Series with Chef James Rigato: Let’s Talk Turkey

Essential Music Host, Ann Delisi, talks with one of Detroit's premiere chefs about the secrets to a moist, flavorful and delicious...

Shoes Are Being Made in Detroit for the First Time Since 1953 Thanks to Pingree Detroit

Jarett Schlaff talks with Essential Music host, Ann Delisi, about putting veterans to work using reclaimed leather from the auto...

The Secret Ingredient Thanksgiving Series with Chef James Rigato: Green Bean Casserole

Chef James Rigato talks with Essential Music Host, Ann Delisi, about the history of the Green Bean Casserole and how to...

The Secret Ingredient Thanksgiving Series with Chef James Rigato: Potatoes!

Essential Music Host, Ann Delisi, picks Chef James Rigato's brain about how he cooks up sweet potatoes, his russet potato...

The Secret Ingredient Thanksgiving Series with Chef James Rigato: Cranberry Sauce and Gravy

Chef James Rigato talks with Essential Music Host, Ann Delisi, about a different way to go about making cranberry sauce...

The Secret Ingredient Thanksgiving Series with Chef James Rigato: Stuffing

Chef James Rigato talks with Essential Music Host, Ann Delisi, about whether or not to stuff a turkey, the traditional stuffing...

What Happens with Voting in Michigan Now that Prop 3 Is Law?

Jake Neher/WDET Last week, voters changed the face of Michigan politics pretty dramatically. And they transformed the rules for voting in our...

Detroit Company Rebel Nell Is Still Turning Detroit Graffiti Into Jewelry And Empowering Women Along the Way

Rebel Nell co-founder, Amy Peterson, talks with Ann Delisi about the humble beginnings of Rebel Nell, how Eleanor Roosevelt inspires her...

MichMash: This Week’s Elections Were Huge — We’re Not Talking About the Midterms

WDET Digital The incoming Michigan Legislature won’t start passing bills until 2019. But those lawmakers have already taken one of...

Cultural Wealth: Knight Foundation Announces Winners of 2018 Knight Arts Challenge

Andrew Potter Click on the audio player to listen. CultureShift airs weekdays at 12 p.m. on Detroit's public radio WDET...