The Metro: The power of twisted storytelling with Satori Shakoor
Tia Graham The Metro September 16, 2025The Metro’s Tia Graham spoke with Satori Shakoor, host of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers about the importance of storytelling and strong public media.
Satori Shakoor founded Twisted Storytellers in 2012
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In this conversation, The Metro’s Tia Graham spoke with Satori Shakoor, host of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers. Satori talked about the importance of storytelling and the importance of strong public media.
This particular conversation also included information about an upcoming show at The Wright on the theme of colorism. It explored the effects of colorism across cultures and how people process related experiences.
Hosted in front of a live audience, Satori helps create a space of vulnerability, honesty and compassion.
Take a listen to the conversation and learn more about The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers and the impact of sharing intimate life experiences.
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Tia Graham is a reporter and Weekend Edition Host for 101.9 WDET. She graduated from Michigan State University where she had the unique privilege of covering former President Barack Obama and his trip to Lansing in 2014.


