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The Detroit Evening Report

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Detroit
Michigan
Detroit, United States
Hamtramck
Dearborn
Mary Sheffield
Michigan Department Of Health and Human Services
Gretchen Whitmer
Air Quality
DTE Energy
Detroit City Council
Wayne State University
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Detroit Pistons
SNAP
Civil Rights Movement
Cyclosporiasis
Detroit Lions
ICE
Gordie Howe International Bridge

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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Two Detroit Museum institutions want voters in Wayne and Oakland counties to support a joint operating millage on the November ballot.

The Detroit Historical Society and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History are proposing a 10-yea... more

The city of Detroit and local leaders celebrated the opening of Rohns Apartments that will add 17 new affordable units to city’s housing stock.

The long vacant historic apartment building was revitalized by the development company WIZE Detroit.

Dur... more

Far-right influencer and anti-Islam activist Jake Lang appeared before Dearborn City Council Tuesday. As WDET's Bre'Anna Tinsley reports, supporters and opponents gathered around Lang as he arrived.

The city council meeting was moved to the Henry Fo... more

The state health department says it will not be changing its recommendations for childhood vaccinations – despite an executive order signed by President Trump last week.

Chief Medical Executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian says she wants to provide clari... more

The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, or ACCESS, is hosting its 11th annual Back to School Health Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Health and Research Center in Dearborn.

Mona Makki, director of the ACCESS C... more

Detroit Evening Report: Public Safety Fun Day returns to Palmer Park  Hernz Laguerre  August 14, 2026

A photo of the sign in Palmer Park.

Detroit Police and the Detroit Fire Department are hosting Public Safety Fun Day at Palmer Park tom... more

The American Human Rights Council and the Dearborn Police Department are urging the public not to engage with outside groups expected to attend Dearborn’s city council meeting on Aug.18. Far-right influencer and activist Jake Lang may attend the meet... more

The Michigan Public Service Commission is recommending lawmakers ban yearly rate hike requests from utility companies.  The recommendation is one of many on a list requested by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on ways to tackle energy affordability.

Commis... more

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Recent Guests

Sergio Troiani
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Tim Palazzo
Department Director, Detroit Department of Construction and Demolition
City of Detroit
Episode: Department of Construction and Demolition gives update on contaminated dirt removal
Rashida Tlaib
U.S. House of Representatives
United States Congress
Episode: Department of Construction and Demolition gives update on contaminated dirt removal
Elida Reyes
Member, Community Action for Empowerment
Community Action for Empowerment
Episode: Department of Construction and Demolition gives update on contaminated dirt removal
Lauren Fink
Member, Southfield Neighbors Action Committee
Southfield Neighbors Action Committee
Episode: Department of Construction and Demolition gives update on contaminated dirt removal
Dr. Patricia Talley
Scholar/Community Leader
Mexico Negro
Episode: Department of Construction and Demolition gives update on contaminated dirt removal
Dr. Ahmed Radwan
Dean of the College of Health Professions, University of Detroit Mercy
University of Detroit Mercy
Episode: Pathways for first-gen students at the University of Detroit Mercy
Bre'Anna Tinsley
WDET Reporter
WDET
Episode: Alcohol, cannabis ads may soon be banned from being near religious buildings
Wendell Anthony
Leader at Fellowship Chapel and Detroit NAACP president
Fellowship Chapel; Detroit NAACP
Episode: Faith communities ask legislators to pass Michigan Voting Rights Act

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. Tim Palazzo
3. Rashida Tlaib
4. Elida Reyes
5. Lauren Fink
6. Dr. Patricia Talley
7. Dr. Ahmed Radwan
8. Bre'Anna Tinsley

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