You've got Detroit questions, we've got answers. CuriosiD is a podcast from WDET, Detroit's NPR Station. Our reporters answer your questions about the region, like "Who invented the Boston Cooler?" or "Are there really salt mines underneath Detroit?" Something puzzling you about Detroit? Ask about it at http://wdet.org/curious and we might answer your question in a future episode!
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RSS FeedWDET listener Jennifer Kulczycki had heard for years that Detroit doesn't have a robust transit system because the city's Big Three automakers undermined the streetcar and bus systems in order to sell more vehicles. But she couldn't prove whether or not this claim was true.
In this episode of CuriosiD, Quinn Klinefelter takes to the streets to uncover the true relationship between Detroit automakers and public transit.
Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.
WDET listener David Perry was perusing the stacks at Ann Arbor's Encore Records when he stumbled upon a three-disc compilation album with 60 tracks — ranging from R&B and doo-wop to hillbilly, rockabilly, blues and gospel — all recorded at the now defunct Fortune Records in Detroit. It was his first introduction to the pioneering mom and pop label, which — as a music lover — led him to wonder why he hadn't ever heard of it before.
In the latest episode of CuriosiD, we dig into the mysterious history behind Fortune Records and why it seems to have faded into obscurity.
Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.
Fire trucks are among the most recognizable vehicles on the road. They’re big, red, loud, and built to respond when lives are on the line. But what happens when these machines are retired from service?
In this episode of CuriosiD, WDET's Alex McLenon answers this question from WDET listener and Detroit Fire Department cadet Kevin Snook.
Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.
Ann Arbor is known for its tree-lined streets and vibrant university culture. But how the town got its name is...a bit of a story. In this edition of CuriosiD, Amanda LeClaire finds out for one WDET listener.
Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.
Bob Seger is a Detroit rock legend, but do younger generations know his music today? In this episode of CuriosiD, WDET's Madison Ganzak spoke with Seger fans, music experts, and Detroiters of different generations to answer this question from listener Alyse Nichols.
If you’ve ever wondered about Detroit’s history, culture, or community, send us your question at wdet.org/curious.
In this episode of “CuriosiD,” WDET's Ryan Patrick Hooper goes on a quest to find the oldest bar in the city with the help of bar historian Mickey Lyons. This month's question comes from WDET listener Collette Nutton.
The Cobo Hall Christmas Carnival ran for nearly 40 years in downtown Detroit before quietly ending in 2002. On this episode of CuriosiD, host Amanda Le Claire answers a question from WDET listener Angela Gallegos about what happened to the beloved Detroit holiday tradition, with the help of Detroit historian and writer Amy Elliott Bragg.
In this episode of CuriosiD, WDET listener Adam Danis pressed us about Michigan's cider mill obsession and the time-honored tradition of enjoying cold apple cider and fresh, hot doughnuts with friends and family. Host Amanda LeClaire caught up with Diane Smith of the Michigan Apple Committee to talk about what make's the state's cider mills so special.
In this episode of CuriosiD, WDET’s Jeff Milo visits the Detroit Public Library's reference desk with a simple query: Where are the ghosts? Milo joined listener and retired librarian Anne Kabel at the Main Library to speak with staff members about the many alleged supernatural encounters over the years.
For the past decade, CuriosiD has captivated WDET listeners with its unique take on Detroit-centric stories. But what does it take to bring an episode of this beloved series to life? On this special 10th anniversary episode of CuriosiD, we take you behind the scenes and talking with some of the folks here at WDET who put the episodes together.
Plus, we revisit a previous episode of CuriosiD about the origins of the Detroit Lions’ iconic team uniform colors, as they kicked off a highly anticipated new season this month.
Have your own question about Detroit? Submit it at http://wdet.org/curious.