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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: 60 years since Voting Rights Act of 1965
It’s been 60 years since a pivotal moment in the fight for equality in America.
The Metro: A warm community event brings artists together at the LOVE Building
Tomorrow night is the final instalment of the Love@Nite: The Sun Inside series.
The Metro: Black history is Detroit’s history
Today on The Metro, we’re looking at what Black history means to the city of Detroit.
The Metro: Exploring the ties between Detroit music and the Black church
Deborah Smith Pollard joins the show to talk about the state of Gospel music and why Detroit is so influential to the genre.
The Metro: Funding is running out for ShotStopper crime reduction program
Producer Sam Corey sat down with interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison to learn more about the program and how he’s advocating for sustained funding.
The Metro: Edovo Foundation connects incarcerated people to education and information
Brian Hill of the Edovo Foundation joins the show to discuss the significance of connecting incarcerated people to information and education.
The Metro: The crisis of local news in the age of AI and Trump
AI is a powerful, sharp tool, but it cuts both ways. How can we take the best of what AI has to offer, and avoid the worst of its pitfalls?
The Metro: Library cards go beyond just books
Jeff Milo of the Ferndale Library joins the show to talk about the many things that libraries offer residents year-round.
The Metro: Detroit Metro Airport might be getting a cigar lounge
Detroit Documenter Madeline Beck and Coordinator Noah Kincade join the show to discuss the proposed addition to McNamara Terminal.
The Metro: New study shows “gamified learning” could improve youth literacy
Julia Dexter of Shoelace Learning joined the show to discuss how gamified learning can improve reading skills in students.
The Metro: Climate change is impacting weather patterns and snow days
Today on The Metro, we reminisce on the snow days of our childhoods — and explore how different they feel now.
The Metro: Detroit Film Theatre’s long-running Oscar Shorts program is back
WDET’s Ryan Patrick Hooper caught up with DFT Director Elliot Wilhelm to hear more about the films being highlighted this year.
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