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The Detroit Evening Report

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

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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Michigan has restarted its Sun Bucks program.

The goal of the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program is to help ensure school-age children continue to receive healthy meals during the months when they are not in school.

The state says famili... more

The Detroit City Council has approved an extended curfew for the Detroit fireworks display on Monday, June 22.

Under the measure, minors will not be allowed downtown without parental supervision from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m.

Councilmember Denzel McCam... more

The Jews of Color Initiative is hosting a national listening tour across the U.S., with a stop in Detroit next week. The organization aims to increase awareness of regional experiences and foster conversations about racial equity within the Jewish co... more

Southgate’s Pride celebration is back on thanks to The Library Network, a library cooperative based in Novi. The celebration was canceled after Southgate city officials decided not to pay for a vendor at the event, stating the city should not be used... more

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority abruptly canceled festivities planned for the Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon cutting tomorrow.

Windsor Detroit Bridge officials said that the US and Canada have agreed to push back the opening of the span in order to... more

Detroiters should get ready for a few days of hot weather.  The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and several other counties until 8 p.m. tonight.

High temperatures today are expected to rise into the low... more

Wayne State University has announced the inaugural director of its Detroit Center for Black Studies. Dr. Richard D. Benson comes from the University of Pittsburgh where he was an associate professor. His work has focused on the Black radical traditio... more

A Dearborn park will be the home of a new visual art project depicting the children of Gaza. The City of Dearborn, Jewish Voice for Peace-Detroit, the U.S. Palestinian Community Network, and ACCESS present this “Wall of Tears” artwork to the communit... more

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Recent Guests

Abdul El-Sayed
Candidate/Political figure discussed in interview
Democratic political figure (Senate candidate)
Episode: UAW endorses Benson for governor, El-Sayed for Senate
Mary Sheffield
Detroit Mayor
City of Detroit
Episode: Detroit gains professional women’s hockey team
Jerjuan Howard
Umoja Debate League founder
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Episode: Detroit Public Library launches systemwide building assessment
Elon Geffrard
Co-founder of Birth Detroit
Birth Detroit
Episode: DER Weekends: Birth Detroit provides alternative birthing options for Detroiters
Miriam Aukerman
Senior attorney at the American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
Episode: ACLU challenges new ICE detention policy
Tareq Md Ariful Islam
The Bangladeshi Ambassador to the United States
Embassy of Bangladesh
Episode: Bangladesh ambassador discusses plans to open consulate in Detroit
Mike Duggan
Independent gubernatorial candidate, former mayor of Detroit
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
Founder of Stack Up, a non-profit supporting veterans' mental health through gaming.
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Episode: Veterans find mental health support in gaming, plus New Year events

Hosts

Jerome Vaughn
News director and executive producer; host with multiple on-air credits for The Detroit Evening Report and WDET News.
Sascha Raiyn
Editor of The Detroit Evening Report; host on-air with responsibilities across WDET's Detroit Evening Report.
Hernz Laguerre Jr
Host of The Detroit Evening Report; on-air contributor and reporter for WDET.
Tia Graham
Host of The Detroit Evening Report; on-air reporter and contributor for WDET.
Nargis Rahman
Host of Detroit Evening Report; host/reporter on The Detroit Evening Report for WDET.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Detroit Evening Report

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

A fast, city-focused daily news roundup that aims to keep Detroit residents informed in about three minutes. It concentrates on local stories—from city governance and neighborhoods to education and public safety—through the lens of communities of color, offering concise context and practical details for residents. The show frequently weaves in local institutions, events, and city officials, often anchoring reporting with WDET on-the-ground correspondents. A notable strength is its brisk pace and tight amplification of Detroit-specific concerns, making it useful for listeners who want a quick briefing with pointers for neighborhood engagement and upcoming events. The program also stands out for its weekday cadence and weekend-community segme... more

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2. Mary Sheffield
3. Jerjuan Howard
4. Elon Geffrard
5. Miriam Aukerman
6. Tareq Md Ariful Islam
7. Mike Duggan
8. Martina Guzman

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