Nathan Bomey’s New Book, “Bridge Builders,” Explores Social and Political Divide in America
After writing the 2018 book "After the Fact: The Erosion of Truth and the Inevitable Rise of Donald Trump," author...
Rep. Slotkin Warns of Vulnerability to Cyberattacks After Colonial Pipeline Hack
National security experts say the recent hack affecting a major U.S. pipeline is just one in a wave of recent cyberattacks. Earlier...
Protesters Challenge U.S.’s Middle East Policies as Biden Visits Dearborn
This feature originally aired on NPR. A broad coalition of activists gathered in Dearborn Tuesday as President Joe Biden visited...
The U.S. Birthrate Is Dropping. Experts Weigh In on Why and What That Means for America’s Future.
The United States birthrate has continued to decline, according to new 2020 census data. The government revealed earlier this month...
Watch Live: 2021 State of Oakland County Address
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter will deliver his 2021 State of the County address virtually on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m....
“We’re Here Today to Support the Palestinian People,” Say Protesters at Dearborn Police Station
Russ McNamara/WDET About 1,000 protesters gathered at the Dearborn Police Station on Tuesday to show their support for the Palestinian...
Amid Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Brokers Help for People With Disabilities
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein, who is both Jewish and blind, has been in the Middle East since the...
AAPI Stories: “Our Life Together Has Really Been a Gift”
This month, WDET is amplifying the diverse stories of our local Asian American and Pacific Islander community, sharing the joys...
Tell Us Your AAPI Story
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and WDET, in partnership with Detroit Public TV, is amplifying the...
We’re Thinking About Herd Immunity All Wrong, Says Social Epidemiologist
“Herd immunity” is a term that is often thrown around to indicate a point where the United States would have enough people...
What You Need To Know About Kids Getting Vaccinated
The Pfizer vaccine has been approved by the FDA for children ages 12 to 15 years old. Vaccinating this demographic is...
Duggan Taps State Civil Rights Director to Lead Detroit Police Department as Interim Chief
After leading the Michigan Department of Civil Rights less than a year, former Detroit assistant police chief James White is returning as interim...