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The Metro: NPR Public Editor Kelly McBride on CPB cuts, media ethics

Robyn Vincent, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 1, 2025

Today on The Metro, we continue our coverage on the fight over public media funding and what's at stake for...

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The Metro: An update on proposed federal funding cuts to NPR, PBS

Robyn Vincent, The Metro, Nadia Ziyad June 25, 2025

Federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is the focus of a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Wednesday. ...

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House votes to claw back $1.1 billion from public media

NPR June 12, 2025

The House of Representatives narrowly approved legislation Thursday to eliminate the next two years of federal funding for public media outlets.It...

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John Conyers III speaks on The Metro at WDET Studios.
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The Metro: New book by John Conyers III explores his father’s legacy

The Metro, Nadia Ziyad, Tia Graham June 5, 2025

From 1965 to 2017, John Conyers Jr.  dedicated his life to serving all people and creating new pathways for Black...

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Critics: Medicaid cuts in House GOP budget plan will burden Michigan health system

Rick Pluta May 13, 2025

Health care advocates are pushing back against a new congressional Republican plan that would make cuts to Medicaid. In Michigan, that...

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Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit).
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Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate joins crowded race for US Senate

Associated Press May 12, 2025

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A lawmaker from Detroit is joining the crowded field of Democrats vying for the battleground state's...

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FILE - Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., listens to comments before the NAACP Detroit branch Fight for Freedom Fund dinner in Detroit, May 19, 2024.
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Detroit Evening Report: Shri Thanedar drafts articles of impeachment against Trump

Hernz Laguerre April 29, 2025

Congressman Shri Thanedar announced Monday that he has drafted articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of violating...

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U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for an affordable housing project in Ferndale, Mich. on Aug. 23, 2023.
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The Metro: US Rep. Haley Stevens on why she’s running for Senate

The Metro, Robyn Vincent April 24, 2025

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens launched her U.S. Senate campaign on Tuesday — joining a growing crowd of candidates vying for...

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FILE - Former state Sen. Adam Hollier attends a press conference with other Detroit lawmakers and activists regarding the redistricting of Michigan Congressional maps, Oct. 12, 2021.
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Detroit Evening Report: Adam Hollier launches third Congressional bid to unseat Thanedar in Detroit

Sascha Raiyn April 15, 2025

Former State lawmaker Adam Hollier is running for Congress again, challenging incumbent Shri Thanedar in next year's Democratic primary election.Subscribe...

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A Seagull electric vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD for test driving is parked outside a showroom in Beijing, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
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Sen. Slotkin introduces bill to ban imports of Chinese cars

Russ McNamara April 11, 2025

U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) has introduced a bill that aims to keep Chinese-made vehicles out of the country by...

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Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel announced his campaign for Congress in Michigan's 10th district on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
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Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel makes bid for Congress, says he’ll support ‘working people’

Quinn Klinefelter April 11, 2025

Michigan Republican U.S. Rep. John James says he’s running for governor.That leaves an open seat among the GOP’s very narrow...

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Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow at a coffeehouse in Birmingham on April 5, 2025.
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Mallory McMorrow talks US Senate bid, says she provides ‘a new path forward’

Russ McNamara April 8, 2025

The 2026 general election is shaping up to be a big one. The federal election could flip the balance of...

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