With tensions rising between the U.S. and Canada, WDET is bringing back our cross-border collaboration with Jeremy Hobson of NPR’s The Middle and CBC’s Ian Hanomansing.

WDET will preempt its regular programming from 4-6 p.m. this Sunday, Feb. 23, to present an open conversation with listeners from both nations.

Recording live from Vancouver, Hobson and Hanomansing  — co-host of CBC’s The National and host of Cross Country Checkup — will dive into key issues like tariffs, trade, and the Trump administration’s bold proposal to make Canada the 51st state.

The question being posed to listeners will be:

What’s next for the U.S.-Canada relationship?

Want to join the discussion? Tune in live by visiting 101.9 FM on your radio dial, or stream the show via wdet.org or the WDET mobile app. You can also share your feedback using the Google Form below.

This week marks the one-year anniversary of WDET’s newest programs, and several of our hosts are planning special shows throughout the week to celebrate.

WDET kicked off its 75th anniversary year by announcing a major expansion of— and reinvestment in —  its local programming last February.

Those changes, designed to bring more local coverage and locally curated music to the airwaves, were informed by data from our membership, listener ratings and studies.

Over the past year, WDET has offered more daily coverage of the news, arts and culture Detroiters care about, with more input and call-in dialogue from listeners on an expanded version of The Metro — WDET’s new cultural affairs program.

Additionally, building upon the station’s history of shining a light on Detroit’s rich and diverse musical legacy, WDET added seven new music programs to its lineup — including the five-day-a-week program In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper, featuring new releases from Detroit and beyond.

Other WDET music programs launched in February 2024 include:

• Visions
• The Detroit Move
• MI Local
• The Boulevard
• Alternate Take (V 2.0)
• The New Music Show

Guided by listener feedback and fundraising metrics, WDET refreshed its programming schedule again in November, adding more opportunities for listeners to enjoy our one-of-a-kind music programming every weekday evening with an expanded weeknight music schedule.

Be sure to tune in to WDET this week to join the celebration. And if you have enjoyed our programming this past year, consider making a gift of support to help keep your favorite programs and programs like it on the air.

WDET will continue celebrating the success of our newest programs on World Radio Day, Thursday, Feb. 13, as we join together at The Majestic Theatre for a members-only event to commemorate the wrap of WDET’s 75th year.

If you would like to become a member and join us on Feb. 13, contact Member Services or visit wdet.org/give.

NPR Music officially launched its 11th annual Tiny Desk Contest this week — in search of the next great undiscovered artist to showcase in their very own Tiny Desk concert.

Since its debut in 2014, the contest has received more than 50,000 submissions from independent artists across the country, each hoping to earn the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in NPR’s signature music discovery series.

In addition to having the chance to perform their very own Tiny Desk concert, the 2025 winner will receive mentorship from a music industry expert, and get to perform as the headliner of a 10-city national tour.

More than 100 metro Detroit musicians entered the contest last year (check them out here!) — a handful of which were featured in WDET’s Sounds Like Detroit music showcase.

The submission window officially opened on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and will run through 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Feb. 10.

Submit your Tiny Desk Contest video at npr.org/tinydeskcontest.

Not sure if you’re eligible? Take the quiz.