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Detroit’s most engaging talk is here! Join veteran reporter Kevin Dietz as he covers the headlines and happenings that Detroiters are talking about. We’re mixing it up, with politics, social issues, sports, business news, and more … as only Kevin Dietz can! It’s all part of “All Talk with Kevin Dietz,” weekday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon, on 760 WJR.
SPOTLIGHT PODCASTS:
Dec. 3, 2024 ~ Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, is seeking to have the court toss her involuntary manslaughter conviction. Attorney Todd Flood joins Marie Osborne to explain if this is possible.
Dec. 3, 2024~ Steve Dolunt joins Marie Osborne to discuss the decrease in shootings and homicides in Detroit during 2024’s most violent months, however the funding for this program is expiring.
KEVIN DIETZ
HOST
Kevin Dietz is one of the country’s great storytellers. His charismatic personality and unique ability to connect with people allows him to share emotional and authentic stories that inspire change.
Kevin served as the lead investigative reporter for WDIV-TV in Detroit, Michigan for more than two decades. Kevin is among the most honored in the State’s history, with 17 Michigan Emmys, more than a dozen Michigan Association of Broadcasters awards, two regional Edward R. Murrow awards, two Wade McCree Jr. Statewide Justice Awards, and is the first-ever recipient of the Roger Weber Award for Integrity in Journalism.
Kevin is a life-long Detroiter. He was born in Detroit, grew up in Bloomfield Hills, attended high school at Birmingham Brother Rice, and graduated from Western Michigan University. He has had a 26+ year career as an investigative reporter in Detroit. Today, Kevin runs his own company, helping organizations navigate the media, tell compassionate stories, and make the necessary connections that can truly make a difference.
LAURA HESSEN
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Laura Hessen is the executive producer of “All Talk with Kevin Dietz” heard weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon on 760 WJR.
After graduating from Oakland University in 2015, Laura began her career at 760 WJR as an intern with “The Paul W. Smith Show“ and “The Frank Beckmann Show.” She was later hired as a producer and continues to produce special events at WJR. She also spent some time working for WJR’s sister station, 96.3 WDVD.
In 2017, Laura became the executive producer of “The Guy Gordon Show” when it was introduced on 760 WJR, and remained in that role until the launch of “All Talk with Kevin Dietz” in late 2021.
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