The Progressive Underground: Sample the new Common and Pete Rock album + more
On this weekend’s episode of The Progressive Underground, I unveil a new cut from the highly anticipated album by Common and...
Created Equal: First over-the-counter birth control pill expanding contraception access across US
Nearly 60 years after Griswold v. Connecticut, a Supreme Court ruling that allowed married couples to legally use prescription birth...
Shuttered Downriver power plant demolished by explosives, sending dust and flames into the air
TRENTON, Mich. (AP) — Part of a shuttered power plant near Detroit was demolished Friday by explosives that turned the...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Best of 2024 (so far)
This week on Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, I'm looking at the first half of 2024, with cool new stuff from...
The New Music Show: Hear tracks from the ‘IYKYK’ compilation + more
On this episode of The New Music Show, I showcase a brand new compilation called IYKYK from NYC-based dance label, Air Texture...
Rep. Friske released while assault investigation continues
Michigan Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) was released from the Lansing city lockup on Friday without being charged with a crime....
Oakland County deputy fatally shot during ‘ambush’ on Detroit’s east side
An Oakland County Sheriff deputy was shot and killed while investigating a car theft in Madison Heights that ended with...
MichMash: How will lawmakers respond to recent mass shootings in Michigan?
Despite gun legislation introduced after last year's shooting on Michigan State University's campus, recent mass shootings in southeast Michigan are...
Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer launches task force to address gun violence in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is establishing a gun violence prevention task force for Michigan to address and reduce instances of gun...
The John Shippen tournament aims to increase diversity in golf
The Detroit Golf Club is hosting The John Shippen men’s golf invitational this weekend. Fourteen Black golfers will play for...
The Metro: New Outlier Media survey offers insights on turnout, priorities for Detroit voters
Outlier Media has commissioned the Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS) — a project of the University of Michigan —...
Alternate Take: Hear ACDC cover from Detroit dance band Slingshot; music from Arthur Russell and more
On the latest episode of Alternate Take, I share music from Slingshot, a band that performed live on the iconic...