Misinformation, Disinformation And How Tech Distorts Democracy

In recent years, the worlds of technology and politics have become increasingly intertwined. Various platforms each have their own policies...

Tell WDET Your Thoughts on the 2020 Michigan Presidential Primary Election

Michigan's presidential primary election is on March 10, which some are calling "Big Tuesday." It occurs after 20 states have...

This 19th Century Political Power Couple Holds Lessons for Modern America

It was an era of political division, a rapidly changing media environment and anti-immigrant sentiment.  No, not 21st century America. This was...

From Bush Recount to Trump Rallies, NPR’s Don Gonyea On 20 Years of Presidential Reporting

NPR Political Correspondent, Don Gonyea, was anchoring at WDET in Detroit when NPR called him to Washington, D.C. to cover...

Michigan Voters Care About Roads in 2020, But Are Unclear on Costs

Voters across the country will be heading to the polls in the coming months, starting off with the Iowa Caucuses...

Macomb County, In Spotlight for 2020 Election, Just Wants to Talk Local Issues

The 2020 election is already on the minds of residents across Metro Detroit.  Over the past several weeks, 101.9 WDET...

Michigan’s Record-Breaking Lame Duck Session Has Ripple Effects A Year Later

  It’s been a year since the Michigan Legislature’s record-breaking lame duck session that saw more than 300 bills fly...

Debate Impeachment Like a Constitutional Law Expert with Detroit Today’s Guide

Updated 9:00 am ET, December 19, 2019: This story has been updated to reflect the passage of the two articles...

U.S. House Votes On the Impeachment of President Trump

The House of Representatives is expected to debate and vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at...

The Decade of Disruption: Me Too, Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump and More

Before entering 2020, Detroit Today's Stephen Henderson closes out this year and the decade by taking a look back to reflect...

Impeachment Widens Typically Thin Political Divide in Center Line

At a pristine countertop in Center Line’s Haney’s Family Restaurant, owner Russ Haney watches the last of his midday customers...

Why Democrats’ Impeachment Messaging Isn’t Working

Articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump are now in front of the full U.S. House, which is expected to...