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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: Mayoral candidate Joel Haashiim fights for Detroit grassroots power
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The Metro: Meet Todd Perkins: Attorney, advocate, and Detroit mayoral hopeful
Attorney and mayoral candidate Todd Perkins joins The Metro to share why he’s running to succeed Mike Duggan and what sets him apart in a crowded race.
The Metro: Immigrants face arrest at hearings as Trump policies spark nationwide protests
Thousands joined “No Kings” protests nationwide, including in Detroit, where ICE detentions are rising. Hear more on The Metro with expert Sabrina Balgamwalla.
The Metro: Fatherhood then and now, stories and lessons from dads
Dads from The Metro and beyond reflect on how fatherhood has changed and what they’ve learned along the way.
The Metro: What Detroit’s Latino community wants from the next mayor
Cindy Gamboa of MI Poder joins The Metro to share what issues Detroit’s Latino residents hope the next mayor will address.
The Metro: Detroit’s Senior Olympics wraps with awards and celebration
Crystal Perkins joins The Metro to talk about Detroit’s Senior Olympics and how the city is celebrating its older residents this weekend.
The Metro: No Kings protests planned nationwide this weekend
Rev. Barry Randolph joins The Metro to talk about this weekend’s nationwide “NO KINGS” protests and why he’s calling for peaceful action.
The Metro: Mayoral candidate Rogelio Landin on growing Detroit and more
Mayoral candidate Rogelio Landin proposes annexing nearby suburbs to reverse Detroit’s population loss and expand opportunity.
The Metro: American Jewish identity and the weight of rising antisemitism
As violence and rhetoric escalate, American Jews are navigating complex emotions, rising antisemitism, and diverging views on Israel.
The Metro: Walking the wire of survival in ‘The Razor’s Edge’
Filmmaker Keith Famie joins The Metro to discuss “The Razor’s Edge,” his Emmy-nominated documentary on homelessness, hunger, and humanity.
The Metro: Black Twitter’s evolution as a pillar of pop culture
Black Twitter reshaped how we watch TV together through memes, jokes, and real-time reactions. Professor Sherri Williams explains on The Metro today.
The Metro: Detroit vs Speculators: The lawsuit that never was
Detroit battles a new housing crisis: speculation and risky rent-to-own deals. What happened to efforts to hold speculators accountable?
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