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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: Are conservative values changing in 2025?
Today on The Metro, we’re looking at whether Trump’s actions are good-old fashioned conservative values in action or if there’s something fundamentally different and dangerous.
The Metro: Rep. Dingell says Trump’s taking ‘meat cleaver’ to federal departments
Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell joined The Metro to discuss these massive cuts to government agencies.
The Metro: A conversation with new Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel
The former state legislator and congressional candidate joined The Metro to discuss the lessons Democrats learned in 2024 and their goals going forward.
The Metro: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s watchdog role could be diminished by budget cuts
Angela Hanks, former associate director of external affairs at the bureau, shared her perspective on what will happen if the agency is gutted by mass layoffs.
The Metro: Will Detroit see better days under Black leadership?
Today on The Metro, we explore how the race of Detroit’s mayor impacts residents and how their efforts could continue to shape the city’s perception as a whole.
The Metro: Detroit Renaissance girls basketball team wins PSL Championship title
The team’s coach, Chris Bass, joined The Metro to talk about the win, coaching the girls team and pushing girls in sports to the front page.
The Metro: A closer look at Highland Park City Council
Producer Jack Filbrandt sat down with the Detroit Documenters to learn more about the challenges Highland Park leaders are prioritizing.
The Metro: Federal education funding cuts could impact vulnerable Michigan students the most
Executive Director of Ed Trust-Midwest Amber Arellano joined The Metro on Monday to discuss the role the department plays and the impacts funding cuts could have.
The Metro: Detroit Tigers start spring training
Today on The Metro, we’re turning back the clock on some favorite Tigers memories and looking ahead to 2025 Major League Baseball Opening Day.
The Metro: HUD gives Detroit $346M to prevent basement flooding
The Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery funding is tied to the flooding Detroit and other communities experienced in August 2023.
The Metro: Local nonprofit advocates for ‘holistic’ approach to ending homelessness
Today on The Metro, we discuss some of the biggest contributing factors that lead to homelessness and what barriers people experiencing homelessness in Detroit face.
The Metro: Thrifting takes center stage at 7th Annual Rags $2 Riches fashion show
The 7th annual Rags $2 Riches fashion show wants to highlight thrifted clothes, give them a high-end twist and show you can still look fly in second hand apparel.
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