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Detroiters built a grocery store to own themselves. Its president says a lot of the shoppers keeping it open come from outside the city. @thenomadicheart.bsky.social asked her the tough question: is it serving the community it was built for? 🎧️ Listen: wdet.org/2026/09/23/t...

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

@wewill2026.bsky.social beat a former ambassador and a Navy SEAL for the Democratic nomination in MI-07. He'd never held office. Cost of living, data centers, ending wars. In a seat the Republican candidate won by under four points. @thenomadicheart.bsky.social asked why the wars come first.

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

What do you think about the plan to redevelop the RenCen? Bedrock’s CEO makes the case for it on The Metro, Tuesday at 10 a.m. ☎️ Call in during the show: 313-577-1019 🎧 Tune in at wdet.org or 101.9 FM

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

We did it, Detroit!! WDET’s Fall Fundraiser is officially over, and thanks to you, we reached our goal! To everyone who gave and tuned in along the way: Thank you for showing up for Detroit public radio. Our independence depends on you, and you came through. ❤️ wdet.org/give

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Our livestream is temporarily down, but we’re still live on 101.9 FM. We’re working to fix the issue. Our Fall Fundraiser ends today. You can still give at wdet.org/give.

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Thanks to Metro Times for taking a closer look at WDET, the challenges facing public media and why local, independent radio matters.

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Detroit created a civilian police oversight board in 1974, decades before many cities. Its investigators lost direct access to body camera footage in May. @thenomadicheart.bsky.social asked Commissioner Victoria Camille if the board still has the power voters gave it: “No, not in practice.”

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Some people go for the rides. Some go for the monster trucks. Some of us just want to see what an unreasonable amount of butter can become. Spoiler: It’s the butter cow. 🧈🐄 The Michigan State Fair returns to Novi this Labor Day weekend. wdet.org/2026/09/03/m...

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A Detroit street now bears the name of the late Imam Abdullah El-Amin, honoring a legacy of faith, service and community building. buff.ly/bZdVWiG

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The City of Warren has planted its first microforest to increase the tree canopy and greenspaces in the city. buff.ly/AzBi3ia

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

As a listener-supported public radio station, we’re accountable to our community. Your voice helps us understand what you’d like to hear more of and where we can do better. Have your voice heard by taking our annual listener survey and help shape the future of WDET. buff.ly/mmUsgH2

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Lathrup Village is planning its first city arboretum as part of a larger effort to keep mature trees healthy and teach residents the importance that trees play in a community. buff.ly/fy2a3qW

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Each year, scientists from Michigan State University take a census of tree seedlings in Manistee National Forest. This year's census predicts Michigan's growing season will become warmer and wetter, changing which species of trees thrive. buff.ly/DBfoo8k

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Warren, Murphy, Heinrich, Welch — four sitting senators endorsed @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social. She suspended a month before the primary and still drew 60,000+ votes. @thenomadicheart.bsky.social asked if she was pushed. Her answer's clear. buff.ly/fV8k8xi

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Motown legend Martha Reeves tells WDET she's hit a "new level" with her first new record in two decades. buff.ly/VCHUyJH

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Residents of Delray didn’t want the Gordie Howe Bridge to be built there. Now that its built, will the bridge benefit them? University of Michigan-Dearborn sociologist Paul Draus joins The Metro to share how residents near the bridge have been affected by its construction. buff.ly/Gk9xkyS

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Twenty-two arrests were made at Tuesday's Dearborn City Council meeting, where self-described anti-Islamic activist Jake Lang brought a "Christian Crusader March." The following morning, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud joins @thenomadicheart.bsky.social on The Metro.

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Little Traverse Conservancy plans to purchase 160 acres of forest near Harbor Springs to create a wildlife corridor with walking trails. buff.ly/u5W49zV

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Jerome Vaughn came to WDET as an intern. On his final day on air, the longtime News Director and Michigan Journalism Hall of Famer talks with The Metro about the stories that shaped him — and the newsroom he built. buff.ly/MmwCksX

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

After 34 years of telling Detroit’s stories, WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn is retiring. Jerome has built a legacy through both his journalism and his mentorship of the next generation. Jerome’s final broadcast will Aug. 17, on All Things Considered – Detroit from 3-7 p.m. buff.ly/EnhsRBN

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Black voters were about 12% of Michigan's electorate in 2024. Abdul El-Sayed needs them in November. The Metro's Robyn Vincent asked him why Black Detroiters distrust Arab business owners. He's Arab American — and he answered by naming what those stores sell and how they treat customers.

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

He lost Michigan's three biggest counties and won the Democratic Senate primary anyway. Stevens took Wayne and Detroit by wide margins, and narrowly carried Oakland and Macomb. He made it up outstate. @thenomadicheart.bsky.social asked @abdulelsayed.bsky.social to explain that map. buff.ly/zFU6KiH

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Literacy rates are declining, but Michigan's largest used bookstore, John K. King Used and Rare Books, is seeing a surge in young readers investing in physical media. buff.ly/ueMHuLI

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Up-and-coming independent movie theater Treuse Cinema is looking to bring film back to Detroit. buff.ly/4qxI0YH

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In April 2025, @abdulelsayed.bsky.social announced his Senate run in our studio. It became the most expensive Democratic primary in US history. @thenomadicheart.bsky.social asked what he was prepared for. Listen to The Metro at 10 a.m. weekdays on WDET 101.9.

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

WDET wants to hear from YOU! Whether you tune in for local news, music, culture or conversation - now is your chance to take our listener survey and have your voice help shape WDET. buff.ly/Ud3j2Ue

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

In a tight race, Abdul El-Sayed has emerged the projected winner of the Democratic U.S. Senate primary. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in November. buff.ly/yONrhcU

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

AP projects John James as winner of Republican primary for Michigan governor. buff.ly/yONrhcU

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

AP projects Jeremy Moss winner of Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Michigan's 11th Congressional District.

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

AP projects Michael Bouchard as winner of the Republican primary for U.S. House in District 12.

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

AP projects Rashida Tlaib as the winner of Democratic primary for U.S. House in Michigan's 12th Congressional District. buff.ly/yONrhcU

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

AP projects Jocelyn Benson as winner of Democratic primary for Michigan governor. buff.ly/yONrhcU

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The Gordie Howe Bridge might be cheaper for semi-trucks to cross than the Ambassador Bridge, but the cargo they haul is about to cost more. Small business advisor Mark Lee visits The Metro to explain the upcoming tariff on Canadian goods and what it means for Michiganders. buff.ly/rUmyQIb

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

WDET is introducing two new music programs to its weekend schedule! Beginning August 8, listeners can tune in for The Carte Blanche Show with legendary Detroit emcee Phat Kat aka Ronnie Euro on Saturdays from 8-10 p.m., followed by Segues with Ralph Valdez on Sundays from 7-9 p.m. buff.ly/JGLOWxB

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

For decades, filing for asylum on time kept immigration agents away from your door. Now it can make you a target. The Metro's Robyn Vincent hears from an immigration attorney, a woman who was detained, and a Southwest Detroit pastor about what’s changed in metro Detroit. buff.ly/5E5jIk0

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The City of Detroit announces the Homeless to Housed initiative - a three year, $9.2 million investment to help unhoused families move out of emergency shelter and into stabilized housing. buff.ly/72LsjK7

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Céline Gounder joins The Metro to discuss the state of America's public health infrastructure and how it's affecting the cyclospora outbreak. buff.ly/hhV7SU2

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Are cars in the Motor City too loud? State Rep. Natalie Price joins The Metro to discuss a bill that would limit how much noise motorized vehicles can make.

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The Metro: The push to quiet cars in the Motor City - WDET 101.9 FM

State Rep. Natalie Price joins The Metro to discuss a bill to limit how much noise a motorized vehicle can make.

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

In the newest episode of CuriosiD: Nargis Rahman examines who is playing cricket in Detroit and how the sport is gaining popularity in Southeast Michigan. buff.ly/CmybdcW

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CuriosiD: Who plays cricket in Detroit? - WDET 101.9 FM

WDET's Nargis Rahman takes a swing at describing how the international sport of cricket became so popular in Detroit over the last few years.

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

NPR honors Don Gonyea as he retires after four decades in radio. Scott Detrow walks listeners through Don's career highlights alongside Scott Horsley and Susan Davis, showcasing how authentic curiosity and warmth makes Don's reporting special. WDET wishes him well in his retirement!

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We love you, Don Gonyea: Veteran NPR correspondent hangs up his mic after 4 decades - WDET 101.9 FM

NPR's Don Gonyea's has retired after over 40 years. His friends and colleagues remember their favorite moments from his storied career.

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

BridgeDetroit's Jena Brooker has spent years trying to uncover the history of the Cadillac Heights neighborhood. WDET's Pat Batcheller speaks to Brooker about the impacts the community is currently facing from a concrete plant owned by Crown Enterprises.

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Bridge Detroit, ProPublica investigate dust's impact on a city neighborhood - WDET 101.9 FM

Detroit’s Cadillac Heights neighborhood was once a thriving Black middle-class community. Today, parts of it are more industrial than residential.

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Sen. Gary Peters shares the reasonings behind his endorsement of Haley Stevens and what is at stake in the upcoming U.S. Senate election. buff.ly/7IaEXeL

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Michigan Teacher of the Year award winner Erik Meerschaert joins The Metro to share how he is helping students learn during a time with more distractions than ever. buff.ly/5pPxA0t

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Dearborn is named a Tree City USA for the 39th year as Mayor Abdullah Hammoud says the city has been planting roughly one thousand trees per year. buff.ly/zR6BMlE

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

With Michiganders seeing average gas prices below $4 a gallon, Gas Buddy senior petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan discusses the recent price drop with WDET's Pat Batcheller. buff.ly/vsTdnGH

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

July 6 marks the 250th anniversary of Potawatomi chiefs signing a deed transferring ownership of Grosse Ile to British fur traders Alexander and William Macomb. Tony Krukowski of Grosse Ile Historical Society shares the history surrounding the deed with WDET's Pat Batcheller. buff.ly/hIZGP2I

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Hantz Woodlands began as an agricultural experiment to regulate destructive plant diseases in Detroit's eastside. Mike Score, president of Hantz Farms, shares how the woodlands have surpassed the original goals agreed upon in a deal with the city. buff.ly/SuJxRA3

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