Back in '89, I simply slid into place. Award winning journalist, host of "In The Groove" (weekdays 12-3 p.m.) on 101.9 @WDET Detroit Public Radio
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Joined June 2010
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“It’s scary knowing that even if you’re homeless, you can’t even lay out here and go to sleep without somebody beating you."
Walked the trail, spoke with Lansing's homeless to understand the violence happening in Michigan's capital for New York Times nytimes.com/2026/10/14/us/la…
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What’s the oldest bar in Detroit? In the latest episode of CuriosiD, bar historian Mickey Lyons joins WDET’s @HooperRadio on a cold (and boozy) quest to find out: buff.ly/4gVWAtl 🍻
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local clothing brand ✅
pistons game ✅
tshirt of meme this week ✅
one of the fastest Detroitifactions I’ve ever seen, I bet this man is eating at a Coney Island near the city airport right now
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NOW PLAYING: @__SHIGETO with "The New Music Show" and guest co-host @HooperRadio from "In The Groove." Donate for a chance to be blessed as the resident guest for a year at Spot Lite Detroit! Donate: buff.ly/3BbjzAP
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It's your FINAL chance to win the WDET/@majesticdetroit Golden Ticket! Listen and donate during #InTheGroove with @HooperRadio before 4p ET today. Donate: wdet.secureallegiance.com/wd…
Listen to #InTheGroove now until 4p ET for your chance to win the Golden Ticket to @majesticdetroit! The Golden Ticket gets you 10 tickets to ANY show at the Majestic and Magic Stick in #Detroit. All you need to do is donate to enter the drawing: tinyurl.com/heh9ty3j
BREAKING: @bigsgjamo celebrated his career game against the Rams at Zorba’s on 6 Mile, a true Detroiter @Lions @PrideOfDetroit @Justin_Rogers
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.@HooperRadio dropping the WORLD PREMIERE of new Jack White music!
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.@HooperRadio is live now on #InTheGroove! Hear new music from Deon Jamar, a WORLD PREMIERE from WDET #TheNewMusicShow host @__SHIGETO and more.
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Today on In The Groove, @HooperRadio provides the perfect 4th of July soundtrack for the city with more Belle Isle Bangers 🔥
Tune in from noon to 3 on 101.9 FM, wdet.org/listen-live or the WDET app 🔊🎶
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Detroit botanical artist Lisa Waud is wrapping up her residency this weekend with “Portrait,” an interactive flower installation on the ground floor of the Boyer Campbell factory. @HooperRadio and WDET photo intern Tayler Simpson went early to check it out 💐📸
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Breaking: UFO Factory in Corktown will live on as UFO BAR under a new owner — who also runs Spot Lite in Detroit. @hooperradio has the story: buff.ly/3RljIXz
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When @WomenOnWax brings the vibes. Listen to the #InTheGroove @MovementDetroit mega mix right now until 3 hosted by @HooperRadio!
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📱: wdet.org or our free mobile app
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.@MovementDetroit Week continues on WDET! DJ Etta is spinning live on #InTheGroove with @HooperRadio! Listen on 101.9 FM or stream at wdet.org.
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Alright, Detroit. It’s your last chance ever to drop a song into the CultureShift jukebox. Share your pick and say your goodbyes at 313-577-1019 🎶
Tune in at 101.9 FM, WDET.org/listen-live or the WDET app 📻 @aleelcdet @HooperRadio @itstiatime00
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“I felt like I was out on the field today.” — @HooperRadio drinking a well deserved whiskey after a stressful lions win
a very happy HALLOWICKED to those who celebrate 🤡😈
how much do juggalos *actually* know their @Faygo ?
i made 3 juggalos take the @wdet faygo taste test challenge
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I spent too much of my life living the Leo’s lie — that their chicken lemon rice soup was the best in the biz
Yemen Cafe in Hamtramck saved me from the dark fantasy I was trapped in. It’s not even close, don’t @ me
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When you donate to our Fall Fundraiser during CultureShift, you’re automatically entered to win ✨Golden Tickets✨ for you and a friend to see 5 shows of your choice at the Majestic Theatre or the Magic Stick. Get in on this ultimate giveaway at wdet.org/give 💫