The Progressive Underground Show 242

Ravyn Lenae Music On this weekend's The Progressive Underground, host Chris Campbell bumps new tracks from Grooveman Spot, Osage, Keys...

Michigan Governor Sets Special Elections to Replace Conyers

Jake Neher/WDET Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says special elections to fill the seat left vacant by former Congressman John Conyers...

Tiny Homes Aim for Big Impact in Detroit

Cass Community Social Services If you live or work in Detroit and have driven around the city, you may have...

Political Dynasties: Why Do Voters Keep Electing People With The Same Last Names?

Jake Neher/WDET Two of Michigan’s longest-serving members of Congress are ending their tenure in Washington. Congressman Sander Levin (D-Royal Oak)...

Conservative Economist and Stephen Henderson Discuss Tax Bills, Government Shutdown

Pat Batcheller Congress has passed a two-week funding bill, averting a government shutdown. That's at least until December 22. Meanwhile,...

Louis Armstrong, Nick Cave, Nina Simone: Check Out A New ‘In The Groove’ with Comedian Nick Offerman

Actor and comedian Nick Offerman is best known for his role as the manly Libertarian Ron Swanson on the hit NBC...

Former USA Gymnastics, MSU Doctor Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Porn

Michigan Legislature A federal judge in Michigan is sentencing a former doctor for the USA Gymnastics team to 60 years...

Will Metro Detroit Voters See Another Transit Millage on the 2018 Ballot?

Matt Trevethan/WDET Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel delivered his State of the County speech on Wednesday night at the Macomb Center for...

Legislature Compromises, Adopts Scaled-Back Local Retirement Overhaul

Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder and Republican leaders have backed down from a plan to give the state sweeping authority to...

Detroit, International Experts React to Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement

Jake Neher/WDET Decades of foreign policy and international consensus has been overturned this week. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump declared that the...

Michigan Governor Weighs Special Election to Fill Congressional Seat Left Open by Conyers

Jake Neher/WDET Voters in Michigan’s 13th Congressional district will face a special election to fill the seat vacated by one...

Executive Mark Hackel Delivers State of Macomb County Address

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel delivered his annual State of the County address Wednesday evening.  He spoke to constituents and...