When listener Peter Bloye began working in Detroit, he heard the common greeting "What up doe?" everywhere he went. But despite the phrase's popular use, no one he asked could agree on its meaning.
In this episode of CuriosiD, Russ McNamara finds out what's up with "What up doe", from its initial use to what it means to Detroit today.
Our CuriosiD series is fueled by questions about the region from listeners like you. Have your own question? Fill out the form here.
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Where in Detroit is the community known as Dogleg?
In the latest episode of CuriosiD, we discover the roots of the name Dogleg for the southernmost part of Southwest Detroit, and explore its other name: the most polluted zip code in Michigan.
This month's question came from Detroiter and WDET DRIS volunteer Keith Mason.
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Did Detroit automakers sabotage public transit?
WDET 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.
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The untold history of Detroit's Fortune Records
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.
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What happens to old fire trucks in Detroit?
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.
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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