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16 Jun 2025
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21 Sep 2025
WDET's Fall Fundraiser is nearing the finish line. $23,807.76 left to raise. Add your support before the drive ends: wdet.org/give
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24 Jul 2025
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for SE Michigan until midnight ET. @wdet
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🔊 UAW VP Laura Dickerson joined @WDET to discuss the UAW's endorsement of @SKinlochJr for Mayor of Detroit. ow.ly/A2t950WiK6O
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22 Jun 2025
Trump confirms U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites
President Trump says U.S. forces “completely and fully obliterated” Iran’s Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan facilities in a direct military strike.
He warned Iran: choose “peace or tragedy.”
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WDET 101.9FM retweeted
22 Jun 2025
President Trump is now addressing the nation. Listen LIVE @wdet
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22 Jun 2025
WDET will carry President Trump's address to the nation about the US strikes on Iran at 10 p.m. ET tonight. Tune in at 101.9 FM or stream it at wdet.org.
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MICHMASH FANS! Tonight is the night. Join us for a MichMash live show at @GoComedyImprov in Ferndale featuring Cheyna Roth, @ZachGorchow, and @kasbenal! We’ll be unjumbling Michigan politics from the first half of 2025 and looking ahead to 2026.
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6 Jun 2025
⚠️ Update: The House Committee on Rules is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, June 10 to take up the rescission proposal that includes funding cuts to public media like WDET. Call your representative and urge them to protect public media before it's too late. wdet.org/save
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6 Jun 2025
This week, @MRCCUnion — which represents over 14,000 members across the state — endorsed Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan for governor. In the latest episode of MichMash, we explain why that indicates a major political shift for Michigan’s working class 🎧
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6 Jun 2025
The Grand Prix has secured a new contract with the city of Detroit through at least 2028, but it’s unclear how — or if — the future of the Renaissance Center could impact that. @alexmclenon reports 🏁
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6 Jun 2025
Here’s where to celebrate Pride in Detroit this weekend, from rainbow parades to techno dance parties. Plus, art fairs and Vibes with the Tribes. Details in our latest events guide 🏳️🌈
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5 Jun 2025
Tonight on Alternate Take, @partyshuffleliz shares new music from Los Angeles, Paris, Frankfurt, Chicago, New York — and of course, Detroit. Catch new music from Pachyman, Gelli Haha, KOKOROKO and more. Listen live at 8 PM on 101.9 FM, wdet.org/listen-live the WDET app 🔊🎶
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5 Jun 2025
For the past 12 years, @waynestate’s Keys2Life Performing Arts Summer Camp has provided local students with classes led by top Detroit artists. Camp Director Darell Campbell Jr. joined The Metro to talk about this year’s program, which starts June 30.
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4 Jun 2025
Public media is at risk, but you can help ‼️
Congress could vote on a proposal to cut our funding as soon as this week. If enough of us call our representatives and urge them not to support this package, we could save the programs we love. Learn more at wdet.org/save
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4 Jun 2025
Tonight on MI Local, @milo_jeff welcomes singer-songwriter Jon Mikal Bartee of the Detroit-based punk trio The Idiot Kids for an in-studio interview, performance and premiere of a new single! Listen live at 101.9 FM, wdet.org/listen-live the WDET app 🤘
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3 Jun 2025
Tonight on The Detroit Move, music from The Rays, L.C. McKinley and Roy Gaines. Plus, lost classics from The Yardbirds and Linda Lyndell, and music made in the Motor City from KIDS, Milk Bath and Devotions. Listen live at 8PM on 101.9FM, wdet.org/listen-live the WDET app 🎶
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3 Jun 2025
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist has announced new incentive programs aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and retaining talent in the state.
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3 Jun 2025
Breaking: @DIADetroit will acquire Detroit artist Tiff Massey’s “Baby Bling” for the museum’s permanent collection. Massey is the youngest artist to have a solo exhibition at the DIA — her ‘7 Mile Livernois’ exhibit wrapped up last month 💎
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