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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 DJ Ember LaFiamma is among techno’s next wave
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The Metro: Detroit built techno on grit and genius. What will it take to sustain it?
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Roger Penske’s IndyCar team embroiled in scandal ahead of Indy 500
Team Penske was caught with an illegal part on its cars, leading to a series of realizations that raised questions about officiating.

The Metro: Detroit’s Carr Center remains focused on uplifting Black artists despite NEA cuts
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The Metro: Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit on entering Michigan AG race
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The Metro: Jalen Rose’s next play is championing education and community empowerment
Jalen Rose is probably best known for what he’s done on the basketball court. He

The Metro: The Prom Promise removes financial barriers to give students ‘a prom night to remember’
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The Metro: The lesser known threats to Michigan’s waters
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Survey finds consumers sour on the economy, personal incomes amid tariff uncertainty
Researchers say the widely-watched Consumer Sentiment Index has shown a sharp decline throughout this year.

The Metro: Movement is a big event with small beginnings
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The Metro: The story behind Detroit’s population growth
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The Metro: Ypsilanti nonprofit empowering local youth through poetry
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