WDET debuts a new local public affairs program, "Detroit Today," on Monday, April 2 at 10am. The two-hour program will air weekdays, and hosting the program for its first week will be WDET\'s Matt Watroba.

Detroit Today features for the first week will include:

Monday, April 2
Opening Day in Detroit
We celebrate the Tigers. Features include a conversation with Dan
Dickerson, a story from former Detroiter and baseball fan, NPR\'s Don
Gonyea, a look at what it is the Tigers\' groundskeeper does and Matt
Watroba has a conversation with his dad from Tigers\' spring training in
Florida. Also, Chuck Horn presents a music review of a new baseball CD
box set.

Tuesday, April 3
Auto Industry
Has Detroit put all their eggs in the automotive basket, and if so what
can we do about it? We\'ll hear from automotive analysts, as well as
the governor\'s office on their plans for the near future. A social
worker from MI Works, a social service that helps former auto workers
transition into new jobs.

Wednesday, April 4
Education
What\'s the current state of education in this state, and in Detroit?
Rev. Jimmy Womack, as well as others involved with the recent proposed
school closings discuss the many issues.

Thursday, April 5
Health Care
Why are big hospitals being built in the suburbs, while access to heath
care within the city isn\'t as accessible. We\'ll talk with Detroit
Renaissance president Doug Rothwell about economic growth in the city,
and a conversation with Dr. Calvin Trent about bridging the cultural
divide.

Friday, April 6
Faith
On this Good Friday, Reverend Robert Jones and his wife Beatrice will
discuss Easter while Rabbi Wolpe will discuss the Jewish Holiday
Passover. The reverend and his wife will also perform some spirituals
in-studio. A local woman discusses culinary alternatives to Passover
fare, and we\'ll hear the story of one woman trying to preserve her
heritage by keeping her families tradition of designing Easter eggs.

Detroit Today airs 10am - noon weekdays on WDET 101.9fm and at wdet.org