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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: Detroit students navigate a new political climate
Imani Foster of 482 Forward joined the show to share how the Trump administration’s sweeping policy changes are affecting young people in Detroit.
The Metro: ‘Rust Belt Reporter’ John Gallagher releases memoir
The Detroit Free Press veteran reporter joined “The Metro” to discuss his new memoir and the many ways the city has improved over the years.
The Metro: The rise of women’s sports and the WNBA’s potential return to Detroit
Today on The Metro, we talk about the growing interest around women’s basketball and the trajectory of women in sports more broadly.
The Metro: Detroit Public Theatre’s latest production explores history in conversation with the present
Performances of “Confederates” by Detroit’s own Dominique Morisseau go from Feb. 6 through March 16, 2025.
The Metro: How is the project to cap I-75 going?
The project has been in the planning stages for a while, but it recently received additional federal funding in January.
The Metro: What are tariffs? And how could they affect consumers?
Bharat Ramamurti of the American Economic Liberties Project joined the show to discuss Trump’s tariffs, both paused and in effect.
The Metro: Tuning in on media habits in Trump’s second term
In the midst of confusing and fast-paced changes to the law, we explore how people are navigating the news and seeking valuable information.
The Metro: Sharing our favorite stories from our first year on-air
Today on The Metro, we’re celebrating our first year on the air!
The Metro: Pope Francis Center opens emergency warming shelter during extreme cold
When temperatures dipped dangerously low during the recent polar vortex, the Pope Francis Center opened
The Metro: Black history is celebrated year round at the Charles H. Wright Museum
Community Engagement Manager Yoland Jack joins the show to discuss special events taking place at the museum during Black History Month.
The Metro: Holistic medicine is becoming a more common practice
The Metro discusses how holistic medicine has become quite influential in America as many lose faith institutional medicine.
The Metro: Homeschooling is on the rise
Most families enroll their kids in a traditional school, whether it’s a public, private, or
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