Russ McNamara

Detroit

Host, All Things Considered at WDET-FM (Detroit MI)

Radio News for 101.9-FM @WDET - Detroit Public Radio | Member: @SPJDetroit / @RTDNA | @UAWLocal1979 | Not susceptible to your nonsense

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Sen. Slotkin introduces bill to ban imports of Chinese cars

1 week ago | wdet.org | Russ McNamara

U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) has introduced a bill that aims to keep Chinese-made vehicles out of the country by empowering the Commerce Secretary to ban imports. The bill, referred to as the Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act, would establish a national security review process for connected vehicles and connected vehicle components manufactured by companies from China or other countries of concern.
Crossing the line: Know your rights coming back into the US

1 week ago | wdet.org | Russ McNamara

President Donald Trump campaigned on mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. So far, he hasn’t been successful. However, it’s not for lack of trying. There’s been several high profile instances where Immigration and Customs Enforcement have detained longtime U.S. residents, who were not naturalized citizens. Some have been deported — often without due process. Many students — including four at Wayne State University — have had their visas revoked with no warning. But what about U.S. Citizens?
Evans talks transit, Wayne County population growth in State of the County address

2 weeks ago | wdet.org | Russ McNamara

Longtime Wayne County Executive Warren Evans gave his State of the County address on Wednesday night. Speaking at Woodhaven High School in Brownstown Township, Evans touched on several topics throughout his speech, including regional transit, the county’s medical debt relief program and a slight increase in Wayne County’s population.
Mallory McMorrow talks US Senate bid, says she provides 'a new path forward'

2 weeks ago | wdet.org | Russ McNamara

The 2026 general election is shaping up to be a big one. The federal election could flip the balance of power in Congress. In Michigan, everything is set to change. Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General are all open. Earlier this year, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters announced he would not seek reelection. We’re still 16 months out from the primary, yet candidates are already seeing if they’re viable. So far, one Democrat thinks they are. State Sen.
Thousands join 'Hands Off!' demonstrations in Detroit and beyond

2 weeks ago | wdet.org | Russ McNamara |Nargis Rahman

Several thousand protesters — unhappy with the Trump administration’s cuts to federal employees, mass deportations, and tariffs — marched down Woodward Avenue from the Detroit Institute of Arts to Little Caesars Arena on Saturday. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
Analyst: Trump tariffs mean recession is likely for Michigan, Ontario

2 weeks ago | wdet.org | Russ McNamara

Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower Friday after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war. Not even a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market, which is usually the economic highlight of each month, was enough to stop the slide.
Michigan union advocates react to Trump cuts, vow to fight against them

3 weeks ago | wdet.org | Russ McNamara

President Donald Trump is attacking unions at the federal level in a way not seen since the Reagan administration. Claiming it was in the interest of national security, Trump banned collective bargaining for employees at 18 federal agencies in an executive order issued last week. The move comes as Trump has cut pro-worker members of the National Labor Relations Board and replaced them with pro-business, anti-union lobbyists. So what does all this mean for workers in the state of Michigan?
Windsorites Annoyed, Disappointed with Trump's Treatment of Canada

4 weeks ago | wdet.org | Russ McNamara

“We have had some cancelations,” Harding says. “Some people feel strongly about it, where others are still willing to travel.”But don’t count Harding among those who are discouraged from going to the U.S.“I’m going to New Orleans,” Harding says. “It’s our anniversary, so I’m not putting that on hold for anyone.”Windsorite Edward Semenski isn’t phased either.
Recapping Governor Whitmer’s 7th State of the State Speech

1 month ago | wdet.org | Russ McNamara |Sam Corey

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Governor Gretchen Whitmer held her seventh State of the State Speech last night. The speech detailed the policies Whitmer hopes to pass and set the tone for her leadership style. In her second-to-last speech, the governor focused on funding the roads, spending on education and limiting cell phone use in schools.
New Michigan GOP Chair hopes to unify party

1 month ago | wdet.org | Russ McNamara

The two major political parties held their conventions last weekend. On the Democratic side, former state Senator Curtis Hertel will lead the Michigan Democratic Party. He ran unopposed. The Republican side was a bit more contentious. Former Michigan GOP Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock had gotten the coveted Donald Trump endorsement, but after a couple rounds of voting, it was current state Senator Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) that got the nod for chair.