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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: Bassist Marion Hayden named 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist
The virtuoso jazz bassist and educator joined The Metro to talk about the Eminent Artist honor and reflect on what inspired her love for music.
The Metro: ‘Broken Hearts and Connections’ event aims to help those dealing with grief find community
The nonprofit Narratives of Pain, led by therapist Dr. Zain Shamoon, hosts several events throughout the year as an outlet for people to share their stories.
The Metro: Finding love in the digital age
Today on The Metro, on the eve of Valentine’s Day, we explore how social media and dating apps have altered romantic relationships.
The Metro: Many Detroit arena workers living in poverty, WSU survey finds
A recent survey led by a Wayne State researcher shows that people working at Detroit stadiums struggle to make ends meet.
The Metro: New book helping Black men thrive in corporate America
Communication expert Justin Grant joined the show to discuss his new book, “Company Men: A Wellness Guide for Black Men in Corporate America.”
The Metro: Detroit animal keeping ordinance aims to promote food sovereignty
Associate Director of Urban Agriculture for the City of Detroit Patrice Brown joined The Metro to discuss the impact of the new ordinance on local residents.
The Metro: Artificial intelligence in education
Today on The Metro, we’re talking to educators on the front lines adjusting their teaching methods and guiding students through this complex landscape.
The Metro: Corporate subsidies aren’t working to create jobs like people hoped
This week on “The Metro,” James Hohman of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy shares why legislators give money to corporations to create jobs even though they often don’t come to be.
The Metro: Umoja Fine Arts hosting youth art workshops during Black History Month
Umoja Fine Arts Curator Ian Grant joined The Metro on Tuesday to talk about the gallery’s upcoming programming and its efforts to support young artists.
The Metro: Detroit nonprofit renovating vacant school into east side community hub
WDET’s Jack Filbrandt dodged construction and toured the building with Vice President of Opportunity Hubs Brandi Haggins.
The Metro: How can streets be safer for bikers, pedestrians in Detroit?
This week on “The Metro,” we discussed bike and pedestrian safety and how Detroit is making our streets safer.
The Metro: Clark Park Coalition keeping ice hockey alive in southwest Detroit
Coalition Director Anthony Benavides has been integral to saving the rink at Clark Park and helping it thrive.
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