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John Sherwood, left, and Scott Duck, both of the American Museum of Magic, stand beside the milk can used in Harry Houdini’s famous escape act. Duck holds a photo of Houdini performing the trick.
  • Culture & Music
  • Featured
  • News

Harry Houdini still haunts Detroit 100 years after his Halloween death

Quinn Klinefelter October 31, 2026

News

Trump speaks to a crowd of supporters at Macomb County, marking 100 days into his presidency, April 29, 2025.
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  • Politics, Government & Finance
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  • The Metro

The struggle to build trust in local elections is pushing this clerk into retirement | The Metro

Sam Corey, Robyn Vincent, The Metro October 27, 2026
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  • CONTAINER On The Metro
  • Secondary

Margo Moon’s Shell Shock’D Tacos | CONTAINER on The Metro

Tia Graham October 26, 2026
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  • Acoustic Café
  • Culture & Music

Acoustic Café: Rhett Miller plays new solo songs and some Old 97s classics, plus archives from Loudon Wainwright III, Tori Amos and more

Rob Reinhart January 18, 2026

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, our in-studio guest is Rhett Miller of Old 97s. Rhett's music has been...

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  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground: Martin Luther King Jr. tribute

Chris Campbell January 17, 2026

Each year, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered through a narrow lens. A quote. A speech. A dream, often...

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  • Culture & Music
  • Rob Reinhart's Essential Music

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A happy 80th birthday to Dolly, a fond farewell to Bobby, new Arlo Parks and more

Rob Reinhart January 17, 2026

This week on Rob Reinhart's Essential Music the happiest of birthday wishes to Dolly Parton who turns 80 on Monday,...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: MSU report says Michigan’s teaching shortage is on-going

Bre'Anna Tinsley January 16, 2026

A new report says Michigan is losing teachers about as fast as it's gaining them. Researchers at Michigan State University say nearly eight thousand...

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  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground: The Mystique of Helen Folasade Adu and the band Sade

Chris Campbell January 16, 2026

Today marks the 67th birthday of Sade Adu, the voice and frontwoman of Sade, and we are marking it by...

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  • MichMash
  • Politics, Government & Finance

MichMash: Budget battles and ballot changes in Michigan

Hernz Laguerre January 16, 2026

Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.House Republican have moved to unilaterally cut up to $645 million...

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A balcony view of the state senate chambers in Michigan's capitol building.
  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance

MI voters to decide if it’s time for a constitutional convention

Pat Batcheller January 16, 2026

Is it time to rewrite Michigan's constitution? Voters will answer that question in 2026.A ballot proposal asks whether state residents...

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In the Groove host Ryan Patrick Hooper double exposed on film.
  • In The Groove

In The Groove: Mitski, Waxahatchee, Bonobo and bold rhythms from KAYTRANADA

Lilly Lynn Nguyen, Ryan Patrick Hooper January 16, 2026

Taking a deep dive into a mix of intimate reflections and bold rhythms today, from Mitski and Waxahatchee to Bonobo, KAYTRANADA, and Cut Copy. Expect dreamy indie...

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Taxes
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Researchers investigate the effects of a potential sales tax in Detroit

Bre'Anna Tinsley January 15, 2026

A sales tax of one percent in Detroit could generate $72 million a year in revenue for the city. That’s according to a report...

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Exterior of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit
  • The Metro Events Guide

Metro Events Guide: Ways to celebrate MLK Day in metro Detroit, plus the Detroit Auto Show and more

Natalie Albrecht January 15, 2026

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is this upcoming Monday, and our local museums are making sure you have every opportunity...

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Three people pose next to a trailhead sign for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The bridge is on the horizon in the background.
  • The Metro

The Metro: What was in the Gordie Howe International Bridge community benefits plan?

David Leins, The Metro January 15, 2026

The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor is nearly open, and its community benefits process is winding down.The...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: Detroit residents honor detained loved ones

Cary Junior II, The Metro January 15, 2026

Immigration enforcement over the last year has become a lot more visible. Late last year, four Detroit students and their...

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