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The Metro: Why several liberal initiatives failed to reach the 2026 ballot

The Metro, Sam Corey March 24, 2026

Michigan, like the rest of the country, has faced polarizing political winds. Because of all the disagreement, fewer policies are...

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Congressman Thanedar talks record, issues heading into midterm election

Russ McNamara March 23, 2026

Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar is running for re-election. He represents the 13th Congressional District which encompasses much of Detroit as...

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2026 Gubernatorial Race Update; Businessman Perry Johnson gets real about his poll numbers

Hernz Laguerre March 20, 2026

Embed playerGet from Streamguys/Teams Grid“In this episode”Business Man Perry Johnson speaks about his internal polling.The importance of filing signatures early.Subscribe...

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The Metro: This local representative is regulating AI. She’s less concerned about data centers

Sam Corey, The Metro March 19, 2026

Artificial intelligence is all around us. AI can now create videos and provide analysis — it's even able to code....

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JD Vance makes stop in Auburn Hills

Alex McLenon March 19, 2026

Vice President JD Vance made a stop at a robotics manufacturing plant in Auburn Hills this week.  The visit was...

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The Metro: Detroit’s Venice could be underwater. Who should protect it?

Sam Corey, The Metro March 16, 2026

These days, when it rains, it much more often pours. That’s due in large part to climate change. Heat waves are...

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Differences within Democratic Party separate US Senate candidates

Russ McNamara March 16, 2026

One of the most watched and most expensive U.S. Senate races in the country is happening here in Michigan. Republicans...

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MichMash: Duggan weighs in on citizens-only voting, speaks about gubernatorial campaign

Hernz Laguerre March 13, 2026

Michigan voters may get a ballot proposal changing the way they are verified to vote. This week on WDET’s MichMash,...

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MichMash: State Rep. Whitsett not seeking fifth term; Road agencies to see funding increase

Hernz Laguerre March 6, 2026

In this episode Why is State Rep. Karen Whitsett not seeking a new term? How has the Regional Transit Authority...

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The Metro: The view of Iran from the diaspora living in metro Detroit

Sam Corey, The Metro March 4, 2026

The war in Iran — and the regional fallout — is continuing.  Without Congressional authorization, President Donald Trump and Israel launched strikes...

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Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for an affordable housing project in Ferndale, Mich. on Aug. 23, 2023.
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Watch live Thursday: Dave Coulter delivers Oakland County State of the County

WDET Digital Team March 4, 2026

Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter will deliver the 2026 State of the County address at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5.The...

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Detroit Axle looking for answers on tariff case

Alex McLenon March 4, 2026

Last month, the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump Administration’s tariff policy. But there are still unresolved challenges out there.That...

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