How the I-375 reconstruction project can close the racial wealth gap in Detroit
For some Detroit families, the construction of the five freeways that cut through the heart of the city was a...
Martin Luther King Jr. was a revolutionary
On Monday, Detroit Today and WDET will join organizations around the nation celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King,...
Stabenow’s surprise retirement changes everything about 2024 US Senate race
On Thursday, Michigan Democratic U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow decided not to run for reelection in 2024. Stabenow was the first...
New podcast explores the lack of Black representation for Detroit in Congress, launched by Stephen Henderson
When the 118th U.S. Congress begins its session today, Rashida Tlaib and Shri Thanedar will begin their terms representing Detroit...
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed discusses his new role at Wayne County’s health department
Many people know Dr. Abdul El-Sayed from his gubernatorial run in 2018. At that time, he ran as a progressive,...
State Sen. Jeremy Moss shares what the Democrats’ priorities are for Michigan
When next year begins, Michigan Democrats will control the state Senate and House, as well as the governor’s mansion, for...
Did Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission give power back to voters?
For the past four decades, Republicans dominated control of Michigan's legislature with the help of gerrymandering. Republicans retained control of...
What are you cooking for Thanksgiving?
This Thursday is Thanksgiving. It's a time when, historically, we give thanks for the blessings of the upcoming harvest and...
MSU president faces uncertain future amid controversy
It wasn’t long ago that Larry Nassar’s sexual assault cases — and Michigan State University’s gross mishandling of accusations against...
Detroit Today discusses the crowded 13th Congressional District primary race
Politics can often feel alienated and far away. Sometimes it doesn’t seem like an open, democratic — something with little relation to...
Created Equal, Season 2: Melissa Mays, Flint Mom of Three, Still Fighting the Effects of Poisoned Water
In this episode, Stephen Henderson speaks with Melissa Mays, a Flint mother turned activist who says she and her children are...
Is Newark The Next Flint?
Jake Neher/WDET Residents have been lining up Newark, New Jersey to get their bottles of water after testing revealed lead in the...