Jake Neher is a longtime radio/audio journalist, producer and host. He leads Automotive News’ audio storytelling and podcasting operations. Before coming to Automotive News, Jake spent the previous 12 years in the world of public radio. A lifelong Michigander, Jake has also spent time reporting in Arctic Alaska, New York City, and at the Michigan state Capitol in Lansing. Most recently, he served as senior editor for WDET’s Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson as well as as co-creator and co-host of WDET’s popular state politics podcast MichMash. When he’s not digging into an audio project, you can find him digging in his vegetable garden. Ironically, Superman ice cream is his kryptonite.