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The Metro covers local and regional news and current affairs, arts and cultural events and topics, with a commitment to airing perspectives and uncovering stories underreported by mainstream media in Detroit.
Hosts: Tia Graham and Robyn Vincent
Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II, Jack Filbrandt
Engineer: Nate Bender
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Increased measles concerns with cases on the rise
Measles was declared eradicated in the U.S. 25 years ago, but health experts say measles deaths could become more common, marking a shift backwards.
The Metro: Attorney representing pro-Palestine protester detained at Detroit Metro Airport
Amir Makled joined The Metro in March to discuss the case and why he took it on pro bono. He returned this week to share his experience detained by federal officials.
The Metro: Changes underway on Monroe Street in Greektown
Greektown Neighborhood Partnership Chair and President Athina Papas joined the show to discuss the changes coming to downtown.
The Metro: Fighting food waste with composting in metro Detroit
Two guests joined the show on Tuesday to discuss the various options available to metro Detroit residents looking to compost at home.
The Metro: ‘Jazz-A-Bet’ book bridges music history and children’s literature
Robin Wilson, owner of Vesey Lane Goods in Detroit, joined the show to discuss her new children’s book, “Jazz-A-Bet: An Original Jazz Alphabet.”
The Metro: Investigation probes unprecedented number of journalists killed in Gaza
Hoda Osman, executive editor at Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism, joined the show to discuss the targeting of journalists in Gaza.
The Metro: Detroit’s oldest choir has a new director
Rackham Choir’s new artistic director, Julian Goods, joined the show to share more about the choir and Detroit’s rich musical history.
The Metro: Political pressure is ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs
Metro Producer Sam Corey sat down with two professors to understand how DEI programs work and what could happen as they go away.
The Metro: Former Sleeping Bear Dunes superintendent warns of cuts to national parks, public lands
Tom Ulrich former deputy superintendent for Sleeping Bear, joined the show to discuss the current challenges facing America’s public lands.
The Metro: Curbing the impulse to buy more stuff
Anthropologist and author of the book “So Much Stuff,” Chip Colwell, joined the show to discuss humans’ long-standing relationship with items and why we have so much.
The Metro: Mallory McMorrow wants to bring a new generation to the US Senate
Metro Producer Sam Corey spoke with McMorrow about why she’s running to fill the seat Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will be vacating at the end of 2026.
The Metro: City budget sessions wrapping up in Detroit
A big part of budget session conversations this year is uncertainty surrounding federal funding going to cities, according to the Detroit Documenters.
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