The RISE Podcast introduces Detroit techno as a cultural innovation rooted in Black communities. Host Julian Chambliss previews discussions on Afrofuturism, forgotten pioneers, the city's role, and the machines that shaped the genre—all connected to “Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music,” a MSU Museum exhibition open February 4 through July 12, 2025, on the campus of Michigan State University.

Presented by WKAR Public Media in partnership with MSU Museum at Michigan State University.

Supported in part by MSU Federal Credit Union.

Featured Voices: Dr. Julian Chambliss, John Collins, and Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale.