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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: Exploring connections between food and culture with Detroit area chefs
Today on The Metro, we were joined by three metro Detroit chefs to discuss the role food plays in cultural or religious traditions and celebrations.
The Metro: The past and present of the indigenous sport lacrosse in Detroit
Lacrosse coach Liam McElroy joined the show to discuss the origins of the game and the sport’s growing popularity in Detroit.
The Metro: License plate cameras at Ferndale-Detroit border creating controversy
Metro Producer Jack Filbrandt sat down with Detroit Documenters Coordinator Noah Kincade to learn more.
The Metro: Repairing the broken water main in Southwest Detroit
Great Lakes Water Authority CEO Suzanne Coffey joined the show to provide an update on repairs to the massive water main break.
The Metro: Should cellphones be restricted in Michigan schools?
Many public schools already prohibit cellphones in class, but recently state lawmakers nationwide have taken things a step further.
The Metro: Recapping Governor Whitmer’s 7th State of the State Speech
To discuss what Democrats and Republicans made of the speech, Russ McNamara, host of WDET’s ‘All Things Considered,’ joined the show.
The Metro: Detroit Opera puts a new twist on Handel’s ‘Rinaldo’
WDET’s Ryan Patrick Hooper spoke with Anthony Roth Costanzo about the story behind “Rinaldo” and the power of opera in 2025.
The Metro: New exhibit shows the power and purpose of seeing Arab Americans as ordinary
“Seeing the Southend” features photographs of Yemeni and Lebanese people in Dearborn taken by Tony Maine during the 1960s and 70s.
The Metro: Connecting with community is important, but it’s gotten a lot harder
Our built environment has changed in ways that make seeing other people more difficult. We look to community experts for advice.
The Metro: Looking into the solar system with Michigan Science Center
Recently, the news of a possible asteroid impact on Earth in 2032 sent folks into a frenzy. Dr. Christian Greer from the Michigan Science Center joins the show to let us know what’s up with asteroids and our solar system.
The Metro: Changes to Michigan’s minimum wage, sick leave
Court-ordered minimum wage and sick leave laws were set to take effect Friday, but Michigan lawmakers struck a deal changing the laws again.
The Metro: 10 year Marine Corps veteran terminated from Veterans Affairs in Ann Arbor
Under the leadership of Elon Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency is slashing jobs across more than a dozen agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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