WDET-FM (Detroit MI)

WDET-FM is a public radio station located in Detroit, Michigan. It is operated by Wayne State University and is situated in the Cass Corridor area, roughly a mile south of the New Center. The station broadcasts a mix of original content as well as programs from National Public Radio, Public Radio International, and American Public Media. You can tune in on the FM dial at 101.9 MHz. WDET serves the Metro Detroit area and plays a key role in delivering news about the American automotive sector and political developments in Michigan, all within the NPR network.

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In The Groove: New music from Erykah Badu & The Alchemist, Wu-Lu, Yaya Bey

2 days ago | wdet.org | Ryan Patrick Hooper

What a heavy dose of new music discovery for this new music Friday with a heavy lean towards future soul and R&B from an established queen like Erykah Badu and her partner-in-crime on this latest material The Alchemist, or the emerging voice of Yaya Bey and Malaya teaming up with Theo Croker. And don’t forget Jamilah Barry and Lianne La Havas covering Radiohead! Won’t you take a listen? Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.
In The Groove: New music from Hannah Cohen, Joviale, Hotline TNT, LL Burns

2 days ago | wdet.org | Ryan Patrick Hooper

An immaculately heavy does of new music, including a candidate for song of the summer from Hannah Cohen, plus fresh releases from Joviale, Hotline TNT, Turnstile, Joe Armon-Jones, Ganavya and a special spotlight on Wednesday, who will be in town at the Majestic Theatre in November (get your tickets now — they’ll only get more popular once their new album, “Bleeds,” comes out!). Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.
In The Groove: New releases from The Beths, Say She She, Wet Leg

2 days ago | wdet.org | Ryan Patrick Hooper

Loved playing new tracks from The Beths, Say She She, Joy Crookes, Vulfmon, Wet Leg, Bon Iver and many more. Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.
ITG favorites in heavy rotation, plus new music from Vulfmon, SOFT PLAY

2 days ago | wdet.org | Ryan Patrick Hooper

A heavy-on-the-favorites mix from In The Groove’s brief history as your favorite show, plus new music from SOFT PLAY, Vulfmon and more. Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.
In The Groove: TV Girl, Atjazz, Hidden Spheres & Allysha Joy

2 days ago | wdet.org | Ryan Patrick Hooper

Exploring selections from LCD Soundsystem, Atjazz, new stuff from Hidden Spheres and the captivating voice of Allysha Joy. Plus, Barry Can’t Swim, Caribou, Tierra Whack and more. Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above. In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for June 23, 2025“oh baby (lovefingers remix)” – LCD Soundsystem“See – Line Woman (Main Mix)” – Atjazz & Dominique Fils-Aimé“Trust the Feeling (feat.
Extreme heat continues in metro Detroit; Ford Fireworks + more

3 days ago | wdet.org | Nargis Rahman

An extreme heat warning will be in effect for much of southeast Michigan through 8 p.m. Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, dangerously hot conditions with a heat index above 100 degrees are expected across Genesee, Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
MichMash Live: A Michigan politics rewind

6 days ago | wdet.org | Hernz Laguerre

There has been a major sea change in Michigan politics this year. With Republicans taking over the state House, President Donald Trump back in the White House, and Democrats maintaining their majority in the state Senate — their is a new dynamic in the state capitol. “This is the first time that I’ve covered one chamber in Democratic control and one in Republican control,” Lawler said.
Detroit announces return of autonomous shuttle service 'The Connect'

1 week ago | wdet.org | Hernz Laguerre

The city of Detroit announced this week that its free community shuttle service, “The Connect,” will return next month with an expanded route and new features. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The pilot program first launched last summer to help address the growing need for efficient, modern transit options in the area, according to the city.
Cooling centers to open across metro Detroit during upcoming heat wave

1 week ago | wdet.org | Jenny Sherman

As Michiganders in metro Detroit brace themselves for a massive heat wave early next week, many communities are opening cooling centers to help provide relief from the extreme temperatures. An Extreme Heat Watch will be in effect for all of southeast Michigan, beginning Saturday morning through Tuesday evening, as temperatures are expected to soar into the high 90s — with a heat index of 104 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Success of Detroit's QLINE shows potential for mass transit system, advocate says

1 week ago | wdet.org | Quinn Klinefelter

Metro Detroit’s efforts to create a rapid mass transit system on par with other major regions has often gone off the rails. WDET explores some of that history in the latest episode of CuriosiD. But one small slice of the transit puzzle is in place — the QLINE streetcars running along Detroit’s Woodard Avenue.