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We're a proud affiliate of NPR, airing and contributing to popular national programs such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered. As a non-profit institution, WDET is committed to enhancing life in Detroit. We share the truth of what our listeners live each day, providing platforms for Detroiters to connect and tell their stories while serving as a megaphone for voices that often go unheard. Our award-winning journalists deliver facts and diverse perspectives that encourage listeners to make up their own minds. We're committed to ethical journalism and follow the Public Media Code of Integrity, Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics, and the NPR Ethics Guidelines.
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Macomb Township Clerk Kristi Pozzi, a Republican and the president of the Macomb County Clerks Association, says there are checks and balances in place in Michigan to keep fraud out of the absentee ballot counting process.
Kristi Pozzi says Macomb Township processed more than 33,000 absentee ballots and there was no fraud.
President Trump addressed the nation on Thursday, sharing baseless claims about election fraud.
As the nation awaits final results, Stephen Henderson is joined by journalists and Congressman Andy Levin to unpack the impact of this tumultuous election.
Sturgeon - one of the oldest and largest fish living in the Great Lakes. Genetically they're prehistoric - they're also endangered.
Ever seen one?
You can in this watch party where we see how sturgeon spawn, learn where they live, and find out where you can pet one.
Mike Bouchard will serve his sixth term as Oakland County Sheriff.
The Republican incumbent will serve his sixth four-year term on the job after defeating Democratic challenger Vincent Gregory.
“At the end of the day, Biden grew his base a little more than Trump. And structurally, probably not a lot has changed… It’s still going to be a divided country."
"It's one thing to defeat [Trump]. Its another thing to defeat what he stands for," says Ron Fournier of the Truscott Rossman PR firm.
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Sturgeon have existed virtually unchanged for 200 million years and can grow to be up to 8 feet long. A local expert talks about the role of the ancient megafish in the Great Lakes.
Watch Hip Hop Public Health's COVID-19 Safety PSA now:
Hip Hop Public Health leverages the power of music and public service in a new music video for their "Behind the Mask" campaign. Watch the full video now.
BREAKING: Haley Stevens has won a second term representing Michigan's 11th Congressional District.
Stevens will return to the U.S. House for a second term after beating challenger Eric Esshaki.
View the results of state House of Representatives races in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties:
Live results of Michigan House of Representatives races in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
Democrat Gary Peters wins reelection to U.S. Senate in a tight race against Republican challenger John James.
Gary Peters retained his Senate seat in a tight race against challenger John James.
Many of the protesters said they showed up in hopes of becoming Republican challengers, but they were not being allowed in. Election staff said they were not letting in Republican or Democratic challengers because they had reached capacity.
Trump supporters gathered in front of the vote counting center, chanting "stop the vote." Counter protesters gathered shortly thereafter chanting "count every vote."
BREAKING: The Associated Press has called Michigan for Joe Biden. Michigan's 16 Electoral College push Biden to 264 total votes, six short of the 270 needed to win the White House.
Democrat Joe Biden has carried Michigan and its 16 electoral votes, pushing him him to 264 Electoral College votes, six short of the 270 needed to win the White House
The Trump campaign filed a lawsuit that seeks to stop the counting of ballots in Michigan. The suit demands better access for campaign observers to locations where ballots are being processed and counted, according to the campaign.
Suits in both states are demanding better access for campaign observers to locations where ballots are being processed and counted, the campaign says.
Although it’s easy to jump to conclusions at this point, it’s important to be patient and wait for every vote to be counted.
Stephen Henderson speaks with political journalists Zach Gorchow and Farai Chideya about the slow trickle of election results in Michigan and nationally.
Elissa Slotkin keeps her U.S. House seat in the 8th Congressional District. She flipped the district in 2018.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin will retain her seat in the U.S. after facing Republican challenger Paul Junge.
Follow along on-air and online for live updates and results from WDET:
View live results for Michigan's 2020 presidential and congressional races as well as local races in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties.
A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances Americans won’t know the winner of the 2020 presidential race on election night, but that doesn’t mean the results will be flawed or fraudulent.
WDET remains committed to sharing accurate information and will not declare winners in statewide and national races until The Associated Press does. Learn more about how races are called and when results are expected.
It’s Election Day 2020 and after a long and contentious campaign, tensions are running high. Though this election cycle is certainly unprecedented, it isn’t the first contentious election in America’s history. What can we learn from previous fraught elections and how the country endured after them?
In these tense times, looking to the past may provide important insight into the endurance of American democracy.
“Be patient, listen to election officials and be skeptical about any rumors flying around about elections being rigged,” says Alex Halderman, co-chair of the Michigan Election Security Advisory Commission.
"Good election results take time," says Alex Halderman, co-chair of the Michigan Election Security Advisory Commission.
For many people with disabilities, the ability to cast an absentee ballot this year, especially with the threat of coronavirus, relieved some longstanding anxieties about accessibility.
Experts estimate that there are there are 38 million potential voters with disabilities in the U.S., including more than 1 million in Michigan, but there has been low turnout amongst disabled voters. Local activists are trying to change that.
Rep. Debbie Dingell joined Detroit Today to weigh in on today's election:
Rep. Debbie Dingell says women will play a big role this election, in part by recognizing the power of their votes.
Heading to the polls today? Don't forget to:
😷 Mask up
👏 Sanitize your hands
↔️ Maintain social distancing
From social distancing to sanitizing, find out what local clerks are doing to try to keep poll workers and voters healthy on November 3rd.
Election Day is here. Here's what you should know if you're planning on voting in person.
When it comes to election polling, who and what are we supposed to believe, especially since 2016 went so differently than what the pollsters had predicted?
Stephen Henderson and two experts delve into an area of politics that's become increasingly controversial since 2016: Election polling.
Voting in person tomorrow, but have some last-minute questions? Check out our voting guides for the information you need to know:
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Between staffing shortages, inadequate training for volunteers, and mistakes that affected the ability for votes to be recounted, Detroit’s August primary election did not go smoothly. City and state election officials are taking steps to ensure the same errors aren’t being made on November 3rd.
In August, 72% of the city's absentee ballot precincts were out of balance, making them ineligible to be recounted. Election officials are taking steps to ensure that does not happen in the presidential election.
As a swing state, Michigan could be a very attractive target for cyber threats during the election, but election officials have take steps to prepare for that possibility.
On MichMash, Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth explore the biggest threats to Michigan's elections systems and what the state is doing to prevent attacks.
Producing a hit record is just another day at the office for McKinley Jackson.
In Episode 008 of Between Takes, record producer and arranger McKinley Jackson to describes what it’s like working on a hit record.
Frustration, injustice, and politics make for unstable chemistry. With this combustible mix, only time will tell whether this election will be the first step towards healing or the spark that sets it ablaze.
A rise in anger and awareness over the police killings of Black men combined with an upsurge in the participation of militia groups have already led to confrontations and violence. What will happen after the election?
“Orchestrating Change” chronicles two years in the life of a first-of-its-kind orchestra made for musicians with mental illness and the people who support them.
The documentary "Orchestrating Change" follows two years in the life of an orchestra for musicians with mental illness -- and doesn't shy away from showing the realities of living with bipolar disorder.
Jazz saxophone legend Pharoah Sanders turned 80 years old this year.
Pharoah Sanders, who turned 80 this year, is a jazz pioneer who's spiritual artistic improvisations have changed the trajectory of jazz saxophone.
Trees can combat warming and flooding events, both of which climate experts expect to be the biggest facets of climate change we're likely to see in Michigan.
Trees are an important piece of city infrastructure, says writer Brian Allnutt, especially as climate change progresses throughout the Midwest.
Organizers are relying on social media and digital displays in dorms to connect with students and get the word out about voting.
Instagram, digital displays, and a satellite clerk's office made it easier for students living on and near campus to vote.
The chair of the Macomb County Democratic Black Caucus joined Detroit Today to talk about how Black voters in Macomb are feeling about the election:
Although many people don't think of Black voters and candidates when they think of Macomb County, they are playing an increasingly large role, according to Joel Rutherford, chair of the Macomb County Democratic Black Caucus.
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Today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Modern Music with Jon Moshier will be taken over by the ghouls and goblins for the premiere of a brand new Halloween Special full moon Spooktacular show produced and hosted by the “Master of Monsters” himself, Jon Moshier. Don't miss the frightful fun!
Juggalos and Faygo go together like peanut butter and jelly, but how well do these diehard fans of Insane Clown Posse know Detroit’s signature pop? WDET created the Faygo Taste Test Challenge to find out. Support Detroit’s public radio station 101.9 WDET to make sure no Juggalo goes thirsty in 2020: wdet.org/give This video was edited in 2020 and filmed inside of WDET’s Studio A in 2018.
In the latest episode of Essential Cooking, Ann Delisi interviews her co-host, Chef James Rigato and his friend and mentor, Chef Luciano Del Signore about what they cook for themselves at home, their favorite noodle and what they love about each other’s cooking. Now available where ever you get your podcasts!
In the newest episode of Essential Cooking, fishmonger Matthew Wiseman of Motor City Seafood Company joins Ann Delisi and Mabel Gray's Chef James Rigato to talk seafood: The fish we eat too much of, the fish we should eat more of, and how to find the right fish to cook at home. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
The night of August 22, 2020 started as a non-violent rally against racial injustice and police brutality. After police showed up, it ended in broken bones, bloody faces and a vivid example of what protestors are railing against. Here's what protestors saw:
Starting your own garden. Climate change issues for farmers. Farming in Detroit. In episode 3 of Essential Cooking, Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato talk with Detroit farmer Michelle Lutz. Now available where ever you get your podcasts!
Tune in for our final book club conversation of the summer! Stephen Henderson and Sandra Adell, professor of Afro-American studies, discuss how "Invisible Man" relates to political and social movements in 2020.
Find out what all the buzzzzzzz is about in the second episode of Essential Cooking, available where ever you listen to podcasts:
Do you have a teenager or child who sleeps all day and stays up all night playing video games or watching TV? Then this is the Help Desk video for you! Find out how to manage screen time from the parenting experts at WDET and Metro Parent Magazine:
Tune in right now for an Education Town Hall hosted by WDET 101.9FM, Chalkbeat Detroit, Metro Parent Magazine and featuring a team of education officials, health officials, parent advocates and learning experts ready to tell you what you actually want to know about education and learning in the time of COVID-19. Leave your questions about schools reopening, remote learning, education options, support services or anything else education-related in the comments below to have them answered by our panels of experts.
Detroit's Cultural Center in Midtown is open for exploration.
This week on Help Desk, experts from WDET and Metro Parent Magazine provide advice on what to do when your child doesn’t react well to the word "no."
"Essential Cooking," a new podcast featuring WDET's Ann Delisi and Mabel Gray's Chef James Rigato, is coming soon to a streaming service near you. Don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date with the latest episodes! » https://wdet.org/shows/essential-cooking/
This week in our parenting Help Desk, experts from WDET and Metro Parent Magazine tackle a topic that may feel off-limits to many parents: What to do when you have a "favorite child." (Spoiler alert: You're not alone!) Join the conversation in Doing Our Best: Parenting in the Age of COVID-19.
In the age of COVID-19 everyone has different comfort levels about who they're willing to engage with and what they're willing to do. How is that impacting kids' socialization? Experts from WDET 101.9FM and Metro Parent Magazine tackle this complicated question in the third episode of Help Desk! We want to answer YOUR questions! Drop them in the comments or submit them to metroparent.com/helpdesk. Join Doing Our Best: Parenting in the Age of COVID-19 for more parenting tips and support!
Find out how to communicate with your kids about why they can't do "normal" things right now and some fun things to do instead in this week's episode of "Help Desk" from WDET 101.9FM and Metro Parent Magazine Looking for more caregiving resources? Join Doing Our Best: Parenting in the Age of COVID-19 to connect with childcare experts and other caregivers.
Calling all caregivers! Curious about how to keep kids entertained this summer? What options you have? What's safe for you and your family? Check out our new "Help Desk" video, featuring expert advice from Metro Parent Magazine. Do you have other questions about parenting during a pandemic we can help answer? Drop them in the comments 👇
Happy Birthday to Lamont Dozier, who was born on this day in 1941. Over the span of his 65-year career, he has written more than 500 songs, including a bevy of beloved Motown hits like "Baby Love" and "Stop! In The Name of Love." 🎧 Listen to his full "In the Groove" → https://buff.ly/39ctwe0
Demonstrators have been gathering in Detroit to protest police brutality and two consecutive nights of unrest over the weekend led to the implementation of an 8 PM curfew on Sunday night. WDET reporter Eli Newman was on the scene Sunday when at approximately 8:40 PM, the Detroit Police Department deployed tear gas to disperse the roughly 300 protestors who were gathered on the lawn of the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters. This is what he heard. *NOTE: This audio contains explicit language that may not be suitable for some viewers.
The COVID-19 global pandemic has stress levels peaking. Here’s a technique you can use to calm down:
An important message about WDET's spring fundraiser from our News Director, Jerome Vaughn. Now is the time to listen, now is the time to give: https://buff.ly/3bjOdWd
Ann Delisi is joined in by Mike Halloran for a very special “Radios in Motion” inspired edition of Essential Music. Tune in right now!
Find out what the census is and why it matters:
Detroit’s own White Bee, also known as Shannon Barnes, has been serenading the ears of future soul and jazz lovers here in the city for almost ten years. She stopped by WDET's Studio A for a live performance and to chat about her new album: https://buff.ly/2vKuM9I
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Do you have questions or concerns about the 2020 Census? We want to hear them! https://buff.ly/2NDgga3
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