Gabriela Santiago-Romero joined us in the WDET studio to talk about how immigration policy is affecting her community in District 6.

Listen to “In the Groove” with Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET. Lots of throwbacks for throwback Thursday, including Junior Parker, Ike & Tina Turner, Odetta, Ella ...

Affordable housing has been a major issue for many voters in Detroit. In fact, according to recent U-M surveys, housing affordability is a top priority for residents.

Ford’s $10 billion tech project shutdown is sending shockwaves through southeast Michigan’s auto industry. Journalist John McElroy joins The Metro to discuss the fallout for local suppliers and what ...

According to United Way's latest ALICE report, roughly 41% of Michigan households are facing financial hardship.

WDET is examining what Detroiters are seeking from the city’s next mayor with “Citizen Vox,” one-on-one conversations with residents about the issues that matter to them.

Listeners and fans will again have the opportunity to celebrate the show — now in its fourth year — at the Don Was Motor City Playlist's 2nd annual Bowling Party on Monday, July 21 at the Garden Bowl!

Project organizer Maurice Weeks joined the show to talk about what’s at stake for Detroiters, and how roles in local government can be transformational.

The community known as "dogleg" is made up of Detroit's two southernmost neighborhoods, Oakwood Heights and Boynton.

Listen to the latest episode of the “Detroit Evening Report” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit’s public schools board is interviewing candidates for its ...

In this special episode, we navigate the genre’s cultural roots, its surprising resurgence and the smooth sounds that still go down easy, whether you’re sailing the coast or just cruising down memory ...

The 46th Detroit Jazz Festival, the world’s largest free jazz festival, returns to the city Friday, Aug. 29th through Monday, Sept. 1st, and Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET is teaming up with Paxahau ...