The Metro: Michigan homeowners associations can’t stop solar panels under new law
A new state law was passed yesterday that prohibits homeowners associations from banning rooftop solar panels and other energy-saving equipment. ...
Created Equal: How police misconduct is protected through ‘qualified immunity’
For decades, the doctrine of qualified immunity has protected law enforcement and other government officials from being held accountable when...
Visions: Music from Signal Quartet, Archie Shepp, Donald Byrd + more
On this episode of Visions, my playlist ranges from Archie Shepp to Linda May Han Oh — and so many...
Biden camp makes pitch to Michigan veterans
Michigan Democrats made their pitch to military veterans Monday on why they should support President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. This comes...
In The Groove: New music discovery from Sun Byrd, Hello Mary, Bacchae, Phantom Handshakes
Beautiful moments in public radio listening as we go from vintage Brazilian funk courtesy of Azymuth into a Fleet Foxes...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit police, mayor announce new strategy to address block party violence
The Detroit Police Department on Monday announced plans to deploy extra officers to the Neighborhood Response Team following an illegal...
The Metro: Detroit video game creator to release second game set in the Motor City
Imagine a world where you’re set in a kingdom, but that kingdom isn’t home — Detroit is. That’s the universe...
Created Equal: The end of race-based kidney testing
Since the late '90s, doctors have included race in equations used to estimate kidney function. Known as the estimated glomerular...
The New Music Show: Tracks from Will Sessions, Amp Fiddler, Dames Brown + more
On this episode of The New Music Show, we revisit Will Session's timeless collaboration with Amp Fiddler and Dames Brown.Plus, a...
UM study suggests long term exposure to air pollution could affect how independently seniors can live
New research from the University of Michigan links long term exposure to air pollution to how independently you are able to live...
2 dead, more than a dozen others injured in Detroit shooting, Michigan State Police say
DETROIT (AP) — A shooting early Sunday at a Detroit block party left two people dead and 19 others injured,...
Live on WDET: Mokoomba
Mokoomba — a dynamic six-man ensemble hailing from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — stands at the forefront of Africa’s vibrant music...