wdet
WDET
Listen
Donate
Detroit Public Radio
Skip to content

WDET 101.9 FM

Primary Menu
  • Listen Live
    • WDET Live
    • Detroit Radio Information Service (DRIS)
  • Shows
    • Music
    • News + Current Affairs
    • Podcasts + Series
  • Schedule
  • Playlists
  • Events
    • WDET Events
    • The Metro Events Guide
    • Travel
  • Support us

In The Groove host Ryan Patrick Hooper holds Detroit's largest boombox — designed by Detroit artist Matthew Holman — outside of WDET Studios during the 2025 spring fundraiser.
  • Culture & Music
  • In The Groove

In The Groove: New music from Yukimi & Little Dragon, Yin Yin, Makaya McCraven + more

Ryan Patrick Hooper October 10, 2025

What a musical buffet I’ve got for you today! New music from Yukimi & Little Dragon, Yin Yin, KeiyaA, Makaya...

Read More
Exterior of the Detroit Institute of Arts Museum
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Culture & Music
  • The Metro Events Guide

The Metro Events Guide: New exhibitions and early fall festivities

Natalie Albrecht, Sophia Jozwiak October 9, 2025

If you're a museum enthusiast, you're in luck. This week, we've got new exhibitions, last-chance exhibitions and even an opportunity...

Read More
A photo of vinyl records at a record store.
  • Culture & Music
  • The Metro

The Metro: Music royalties help pay for Michigan state employee retirements

Jack Filbrandt, Cary Junior II, The Metro October 8, 2025

Detroit is a city with many musical connections. But one musical connection might be helping pay for your retirement.  Between...

Read More
Moonrisers1 Jim Herrington
  • Acoustic Café
  • Culture & Music

Acoustic Café: The Detroit duo Moonrisers make their national debut as in-studio guests, plus Southern Avenue, Vienna Teng, Gregory Porter and more

Rob Reinhart October 6, 2025

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, Detroit songwriter Libby De Camp and drummer/percussionist Adam Schreiber are Moonrisers. Their instrumental...

Read More
OctoberReleasecollage
  • Culture & Music
  • Rob Reinhart's Essential Music

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Historical October releases, plus new stuff from Trombone Shorty, Detroit’s Peter Litvin, TuneYards and more!

Rob Reinhart October 4, 2025

In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, a new month means a new look back in history with...

Read More
Taylor Childs poses with some of her tote bag designs
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Culture & Music
  • The Metro Events Guide

The Metro Events Guide: Eight places to see Detroit talent this week

Sophia Jozwiak October 2, 2025

Detroit is overflowing with talent, and this week's lineup of events proves it. From bands to comedians, from visual artists...

Read More
songs about songs cover (1)
  • Culture & Music
  • Rob Reinhart's Essential Music

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Songs about songs!

Rob Reinhart September 29, 2025

In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, as a HUGE "thank you" to all who supported us during...

Read More
Kristen Ford_Cred Lisa Hause
  • Acoustic Café
  • Culture & Music

Acoustic Café: Rocker Kristen Ford is our guest, and in-studio archives from Mon Rovia, ZZ Ward, Lady Blackbird + more

Rob Reinhart September 29, 2025

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, Kristen Ford plays songs from her seventh album"Pinto." First inspired by seeing Ani...

Read More
Headshot of Taylor Childs over a blue shipping container and a white illustration of the Detroit skyline
  • CONTAINER On The Metro
  • Culture & Music
  • The Metro

CONTAINER on The Metro: Taylor Childs

Tia Graham September 29, 2025

Taylor’s Creative Journey in Art and FashionTaylor has made a name for herself in art and fashion. In 2025, Taylor...

Read More
Ken Burns
  • Culture & Music
  • News

Filmmaker Ken Burns says new American Revolution doc shows citizenship carries responsibility

Quinn Klinefelter September 19, 2025

Film director Ken Burns has gained fame with his acclaimed examinations of the U.S., beginning with his dramatic documentary on...

Read More
A fountain inside a street art fair
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Culture & Music
  • Events
  • The Metro Events Guide

The Metro Events Guide: Art markets, intimate concerts and vegan food festivals

Sophia Jozwiak September 11, 2025

This week, we've got chances to shop from local makers, see performances by rising musicians and explore artifacts from Techno...

Read More
Chantal Cook and Shayla Mcelroy
  • Culture & Music
  • The Metro

The Metro: The City of Detroit wants to connect film creatives with community

Tia Graham September 10, 2025

The thriving Detroit film scene continues to produce fan favorite shows and movies, which can often be found on Tubi...

Read More

Posts pagination

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 326 Next
* indicates required
I'd like to receive WDET's:
wdet footer logo
npr footer logo

Detroit Public Radio 

Your connection to news, music, conversation.

WDET is a community service of Wayne State University.

Subscribe

CONTACT

Membership

Sponsorship

Studio Rentals

Technical Support

Pitch Us a Story

Help/FAQ

Other Inquiries

Shows

Podcasts

Schedule

Listen Live

Contests & Giveaways

SUPPORT WDET

Membership

Leadership Circle

Car Donations

Business Sponsorship

Broadcast Partners Program

More »

INSIDE WDET

About

Staff

Jobs & Internships

Public File

FCC Applications

© Copyright 2024 by WDET and Wayne State University. All Rights Reserved. This Material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in any form. Terms of Use | Online Privacy Policy