Sharing Detroit’s unique stories not heard anywhere else
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: Retired UAW member shares why he proudly supported Donald Trump
Brian Pannebecker, a retired auto worker and 25-year UAW member from Macomb County, spoke with “The Metro” producer Sam Corey about how Trump earned his vote.
The Metro: Wayne State researcher on the common misconceptions of food insecurity
Wayne State researcher Alex Hill joins the show to talk about the impact of food insecurity on students and schools.
The Metro: Detroit coalition 482Forward hoping to boost voter turnout in the city
Amani Foster, communications lead with 482Forward, joined the show to discuss the organization’s nonstop work to engage voters in Detroit.
The Metro: The community behind Detroit’s skateparks
The proliferation of skateparks in the city is a point of pride for many, with community members playing key roles in creating and maintaining them.
The Metro: A spooky Halloween show with zombies, a haunted house and politics
In this episode, we learn about the origin of zombies, the family behind Erebus Haunted Attraction in Pontiac and more.
The Metro: The history (and end) of Devil’s Night in Detroit
Detroit Historian Jamon Jordan joined the show on Halloween eve to share more about Devil’s Night and how the community came together to put a stop to it.
The Metro: What it means to improve voting access for people with disabilities
Disability Power Detroit Founder Dessa Cosma joins the show to discuss the organization’s 2023 report.
The Metro: How capping I-75 could reconnect communities
A new project would cap I-75 to connect downtown to midtown Detroit. Two of the project’s leaders join the show to discuss.
The Metro: New Filipino coffee shop opens in New Center
Sam Corey, producer of “The Metro,” sat down with Peregrino in his shop along Woodward Avenue to talk about his inspiration behind JP Makes and Bakes.
The Metro: Detroit Horse Power breaks ground on new facility, galloping to 2026 opening
Detroit Horse Power’s David Silver and Jeff Jones joined the show to discuss the new 14-acre site.
The Metro: Patchwork Culinary Project helping to create opportunities for immigrants
Nick Sanchez, founder and lead chef at Patchwork, joined The Metro on Tuesday to share more about the project.
Award-winning journalist Robyn Vincent joins ‘The Metro’ as co-host alongside Tia Graham
Tia Graham sits down with Robyn Vincent to discuss how she got her start in public radio and her journey back to Detroit.
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