Jam Out Like a Presidential Candidate [PLAYLIST]
2020 presidential candidates are starting to roll out one of the most important parts of their campaigns -- their rally playlists....
Michigan’s Secretary of State Promised to Reduce Wait Times. That’s Not Happening.
WDET Digital Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has promised to significantly reduce wait times at branch offices. During her...
In Response to Water Crisis, Brightmoor Students Build Filtration System
A group of high school students is flattening a patch of dirt next to a modest-looking church in the northwest...
United Way Is Leading the Search for Long-Term Solutions for Flint
Jake Neher/WDET It’s been over 5 years since Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a Flint pediatrician, first brought public attention to the...
Creator of New York Times’ 1619 Project Not Surprised By Conservative Backlash
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation In observance of the 400th anniversary of the first African slaves arriving here...
Lawmakers Eye Road Compromise As They Return to State Capitol
MPRN State lawmakers are back in Lansing this week after their summer break, and they have some big tasks ahead of...
AG Nessel On GOP Redistricting Lawsuit: “Just Another Effort to Circumvent What the People Wanted”
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's tenure so far has been aggressive, with hot-button issues from gerrymandering to juvenile lifers grabbing...
Listeners Weigh In on How to Fight Racism Within Yourself and Your Community
Ibram X. Kendi Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is a historian and director of the Antiracist Research & Policy Center at...
Meet Dave Coulter, Oakland County’s New Executive
Jake Neher/WDET For the first time ever, a Democrat is Oakland County executive. After two weeks of political wrangling, the County...
GOP State Sen. Peter Lucido Talks Road Negotiations, Budget, Possible Run For Congress
State lawmakers head back to Lansing on Tuesday after their summer break. They have some hefty tasks to tackle between...
Is It Time To Get Rid Of Michigan’s Law Requiring Schools To Start After Labor Day?
Crain's Detroit Business For a generation of Michigan school children, Labor Day has always marked the end of summer and...
Dave Coulter is Now Oakland County Executive. What’s Going to Change?
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter will be the next executive of Oakland County. His appointment comes after the death of longtime...