The Metro: Senator Elissa Slotkin says ‘economic basket of issues’ unites Democrats against Trump
Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin is one of the most closely watched politicians in her party right now. A former CIA...
Sen. Peters talks about sending state money to national guard base, Iran war at Mackinac Policy Conference
With war brewing abroad, Michigan is looking at bolstering defenses close to home. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill Wednesday...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Sen. Peters comments on Iran, state Rep. Puri on budgeting and DTE announces battery storage for data centers
With the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference underway, politicians, policymakers and journalists are gathering on Mackinac Island this week to discuss major issues facing...
The Metro: Why Jennifer Granholm says our politics have gotten so much worse today
How much has politics changed in the last 20 years? That was a different time — a time before President...
Harmful algal blooms pose health risks for people and pets
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects this year's harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie to be moderate. The agency...
MoveDetroit’s vision for growing and maintaining population
Detroit’s population has grown by several thousand residents over the past three years. MoveDetroit is one organization that hopes to continue...
More youth are seeking therapy related to social media usage
Access to mental health care for young people is an issue gaining more attention in the U.S. Studies show social...
2026 Mackinac Policy Conference
Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET is bringing the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference directly to you.Each year, the Mackinac Policy Conference...
Is the Wayne County Airport Authority quietly limiting public access after ICE controversy?
Public access to the Wayne County Airport Authority's monthly meetings has changed, according to officials and an inside source. The...
Imam Elturk shares how people are preparing for Hajj
Nearly 2 million Muslims will make the greater pilgrimage to Mecca, or Hajj, next week.Imam Steve Mustapha Elturk is President...
The Metro: Justin Onwenu says state government should protect residents from the ‘insanity’ of national politics
Life is becoming less affordable for Michiganders. And in Lansing, despite the constraints they face, many believe lawmakers are not...
MichMash: Why Mike Duggan dropped out, plus court ruling could affect funding
Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.With less than six months until the...