Wdet

WDET is a non-commercial public radio station based in Detroit, Michigan. Licensed to Wayne State University, it broadcasts on 101.9 FM and streams online, serving the Detroit metropolitan area with a mix of national and local programming. As a member of National Public Radio (NPR), WDET airs widely known programs such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered, complemented by locally produced news, talk, and culture shows. The station also features music programming, including jazz and world music blocks, and provides cultural and community-focused content.

The station has a long-standing presence in Detroit’s media landscape. WDET traces its roots to Wayne State University’s early forays into FM broadcasting and gradually expanded into a regional public radio outlet with a focus on local journalism, neighborhood issues, arts, and events. Over the years, it developed a robust newsroom and a variety of locally produced programs that reflect the city’s diversity and civic life. WDET also engages with listeners through live events, partnerships, and educational initiatives, and distributes content as podcasts and on-demand streams.

Funding for WDET comes from a combination of listener contributions, underwriting from local businesses and organizations, and support from Wayne State University. This nonprofit model underpins its mission to provide informative local news, in-depth cultural coverage, and programming that supports community dialogue. In addition to traditional broadcasts, WDET maintains a digital presence through its website, mobile apps, and social media, offering live streams and archived programs for broad accessibility.