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The Detroit Evening Report

WDET
Detroit
Michigan
Dearborn
Hamtramck
Mary Sheffield
Detroit, United States
Wayne State University
Michigan Department Of Health and Human Services
Detroit City Council
Gretchen Whitmer
ICE
Detroit Lions
Detroit Police Department
DTE Energy
Affordable Housing
Temporary Protected Status
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Pontiac
Dearborn Heights
Donald Trump

The Detroit Evening Report is a three-minute daily round-up of the news that city residents need to know. Stories focus on the concerns, problems, passions and needs of Detroiters – specifically residents of color. On the weekends, we take a break from the news and spend some time with community members. Hosted by Sascha Raiyn, Jerome Vaughn, Tia Graham, Nargis Rahman, and Hernz Laguerre, Jr. Detr... more

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Detroiters are celebrating another Pistons playoff victory. The team defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 Thursday night in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals. Detroit All-Star Cade Cunningham scored 25 points in the victory. The Pist... more

Dearborn Public Schools has a new superintendent. After several rounds of interviews, the school board chose Mike Esseily to lead the district on Monday.

Esseily served as the Executive Director of Special Populations, overlooking special education,... more

Hockeytown is getting a new team.  Officials from Ilitch Sports and Entertainment announced today that Detroit is getting a Professional Women’s Hockey League expansion team.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and others attended a news conference Wednesd... more

The Detroit police and fire departments have released a video of a man who started a fire inside Huntington Place last month.

Officials say on the morning of April 28 a man poured gasoline onto the carpet in the convention center’s first floor conc... more

This past weekend, Spirit Airlines shut down and ceased all operations after decades in business.

When Spirit travelers entered the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, or DTW, for their scheduled flights, they were met with... more

The Detroit Transportation Corporation, the agency that operates the Detroit People Mover, is selecting a design team for a new transportation hub near Michigan Central.

Officials hope the new hub will expand transportation options in metro Detroit... more

The city of Detroit celebrated 10 years of Project Clean Slate with the program’s 20,000th expunged conviction. Project Clean Slate is a program that removes barriers that limit the economic, social, physical and mental well-being of residents with c... more

DTE Energy is requesting another large rate increase, just weeks after its last increase was approved.  The Detroit utility is asking for another $474 million to pay for infrastructure improvements.  The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a ... more

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Episode: DER Weekends: Birth Detroit provides alternative birthing options for Detroiters
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Mike Duggan
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Episode: Detroit City Council votes in new leaders
Martina Guzman
Journalist and creator of the AI-powered tool Verdad
Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights at Wayne State University
Episode: VERDAD disinformation monitoring tool, plus events this weekend
Stephen Machuga
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Vic Veda
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Episode: Upcoming Thanksgiving parade

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Nargis Rahman
Host from WDET News; associated with Detroit Evening Report
Hernz Laguerre Jr
Host of The Detroit Evening Report
Jerome Vaughn
Host of The Detroit Evening Report; News Anchor

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DER Weekends: Birth Detroit provides alternative birthing options for Detroiters
Q: Do you know how Birth Detroit is accessible to patients? Is it through those kinds of programs, through Medicaid? Is it non-profit supported?
Birth Detroit operates as a clinic-turned-birth center, with ongoing work to secure Medicaid reimbursement and broader accessibility, noting that some services currently require out-of-pocket payment while efforts are underway to expand insurance coverage.
DER Weekends: Birth Detroit provides alternative birthing options for Detroiters
Q: You're part of something called the Michigan Black Birth Workers Directory. Can you tell me more about that?
The directory was created to centralize access to doulas, lactation professionals, and midwives for Black, Indigenous, and Brown families across Michigan, with collaborators across the state to improve visibility and cultural alignment.
DER Weekends: Birth Detroit provides alternative birthing options for Detroiters
Q: Can you talk to me about some of the programs and initiatives that you're working on right now at Birth Detroit?
Birth Detroit offers community-based education, virtual and in-person childbirth classes, and caregiver support programs, including dad/partner involvement, infant safety classes, and the Mamas in Motion group, while expanding access through partnerships and education beyond those receiving direct Birth Detroit care.
DER Weekends: Birth Detroit provides alternative birthing options for Detroiters
Q: And you've brought us a story. Tell me about it.
The episode introduces Birth Detroit, a freestanding birth center in Detroit, and explains how midwives and doulas work together to provide comprehensive perinatal care, education, and support for families, with emphasis on making birth options safer and more culturally aligned with Detroit communities.
DER Weekends: Detroit's historic Black newspaper is watching city's mayoral race closely
Q: What are folks saying to you that is the biggest issue for them in this election?
The biggest issue depends on who you ask, with public safety, education, and economic opportunities coming up as top concerns.

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What is The Detroit Evening Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Detroit-focused, three-minute daily news roundups that emphasize issues, concerns, and interests of residents of color. Across recent episodes, the show covers public health, city governance, education, housing, transportation, and local culture, often tying policy developments to everyday life in Detroit. Notable strengths include a strong community orientation, a consistent commitment to local civic topics, and a roster of recognizable local hosts who accompany listeners through concise, actionable updates. For potential listeners evaluating relevance, the program offers quick, practical context on how state and city decisions affect Detroit neighborhoods, plus occasional in-depth looks at community initiatives and public service programs... more

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2. Elon Geffrard
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7. Stephen Machuga
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