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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: The impact of Black churches in Detroit and beyond
Three experts joined the show to discuss the history and impact of Black churches in Detroit, and the reasons younger generations are moving away.
The Metro: WDET joining Midtown Detroit’s 50th annual Noel Night celebrations
From 3 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, WDET will be offering tours of the station, opportunities to meet hosts and more!
The Metro: Nonprofit seeks to create community hub in former Corktown school site
Kintsugi Village founders Paul Spiegelman and Hamsa Daher joined the show to discuss their vision for the space.
The Metro: How can we improve maternal health care in Detroit?
Maternal mortality and preterm birth is particularly high in Detroit. Several health care and childcare professionals joined the show to discuss the problem and potential solutions.
The Metro: The many barriers to solving homelessness in metro Detroit
Local philanthropists Veronika Scott and Chad Audi joined the show to discuss the social factors that lead to homelessness in Detroit, and their organizations’ work.
The Metro: Windsor mayor on how Trump’s policies could impact Canada
Trump has said he plans to deport millions in the U.S. without legal status. Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens joined the show to discuss how the president-elect’s policies could impact Canada.
The Metro: Abu Ghraib detainees awarded $42M, military contractor held liable for abuse
Metro Detroit attorneys Shereef Akeel and Mohammed Alomari joined the show along with one of the plaintiffs in the case, journalist Salah Al-Ejaili, to discuss the ruling.
The Metro: Michiganders welcome firearm deer hunting season this week
Antonio Cosme and Andrea Di Cresce of the Black to the Land Coalition joined the show to discuss how their organization supports hunters of color.
The Metro: New research explores energy-efficient ways to degrade PFAS
William Dichtell, a chemist at Northwestern University, joined the show to discuss his research and the dangers associated with exposure to forever chemicals in our environment.
The Metro: Breaking down the 2024 election in Dearborn, southeast Michigan
Donald Trump won 42% of the vote in Dearborn, with Green Party and pro-ceasefire candidate Jill Stein capturing 18% — more than any other place in Michigan.
The Metro: New mental health facility opens at the Islamic Center of Detroit
My Mental Wellness is one of the first community mental health clinics to operate inside a mosque.
The Metro: Detroit filmmaker to release new film starring Lynn Whitfield, Renée Elise Goldsberry
Writer and director Christine Swanson joined the show to talk about her latest film and exploring serious themes through comedy.
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