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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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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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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 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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⚠️ 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
ALT Less than 4 days left to call your representative and urge them to protect public media. Call today, before it's too late. Resources and more info at wdet.org/save
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist has announced new incentive programs aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and retaining talent in the state.
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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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