MichMash: Michigan Progressives push past the primaries
In this episodeKey to some of the progressive wins in the most recent Michigan primariesWhat does it mean to be...
Hernz Laguerre Jr. is a Multimedia Journalist at 101.9 WDET. He is one of the co-host for "Detroit Evening Report," one of the weekend anchors for "Weekend Edition," the producer for our political podcast, "MichMash," and reports on arts, culture and politics. Hernz graduated from Syracuse University: S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with his bachelors in broadcast and digital journalism and his masters in television, radio and film.
Detroit Evening Report: Green Grocer initiative celebrates new ribbon cutting
The city of Detroit and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation celebrated the third Green Grocer ribbon cutting in the Motor City. This is part...
MichMash: A review of the 2026 Michigan primary results
In this episodeThe results of the Michigan primary elections. What was surprising and what was expected?A forecast of the 2026...
MichMash: A preview of the 2026 Michigan primary election
This year's primaries feature some competitive races that will mark battle lines come November and may even point to national...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit invests in Homeless to Housed initiative
The City of Detroit has announced a three year, $9.2 million investment to help unhoused families move out of emergency...
Detroit Evening Report: MyFlight Tours officially opens Detroit location
A year after the groundbreaking ceremony, MyFlight Tours is opening up their new headquarters and aviation entertainment in Detroit this weekend. The helicopter tour company is offering sightseeing flights over Detroit's...
MichMash: State House Speaker Matt Hall weighs in on spending proposals and the Republican primary
In this episode The state of both the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial race. Which spending proposal does State House Speaker Matt Hall...
Detroit Evening Report: How wildfire smoke choked the Michigan economy
The wildfire smoke that covered Michigan skies is costing the state money. According to an Analysis from an East Lansing...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit offers respite centers to get people out of wildfire smoke
The city of Detroit’s Health Department is offering guidance and respite centers to help residents to stay safe from the Canadian wildfire smoke. In a...
MichMash: Whitmer clashes with state Democrats after vetoing bills; MEDC revives economic development incentive
Tensions are high in Lansing among the Democrats with Governor Whitmer vetoing a series a bills from her own party....
MichMash: Candidates clash during Michigan primary debates
“In this episode”Key takeaways from the Democratic U.S. Senate debate.Analysis of the Republican gubernatorial debate.How did each debate show divides...
MichMash: What is your favorite state park?
It's the 4th of July weekend and many Michiganders are celebrating by going to their favorite parks to go swimming,...