The Metro: Public health expert weighs in on cancer risks linked to hair relaxers
Thousands of women have been in the initial stages of a legal battle over hair products they believe made them...
Cary Junior II
Cary Junior II is an audio journalist and producer for The Metro on 101.9 WDET. Cary has worked as a producer or host on a number of projects. His work includes short and longform audio, documentary series and daily radio. In his five year career in journalism he has worked for Crooked Media, the Detroit Free Press, and now WDET - Detroit's NPR station.
The Metro: Public health expert weighs in on cancer risks linked to hair relaxers
Thousands of women have been in the initial stages of a legal battle over hair products they believe made them...
The Metro: A look at turnout efforts in Detroit’s 2025 election
Leading up to this year’s election The Metro has discussed how Detroit's turnout needs to improve. According to the city’s...
The Metro: Why Detroit’s youngest voters stay engaged
In the 12 years since the city of Detroit declared bankruptcy, a new generation of voters came of age. A...
The Metro: What future workplaces could look like
It’s been over five years since the COVID-19 pandemic and local autoworkers are have taken steps to move its employees back...
The Metro: Expert says curfew penalties don’t work
Three teenagers and a four-year-old were killed in a string of deadly shootings in Detroit during the summer. In response, Mayor...
The Metro: Legendary Comic George Wallace on tour in Detroit
George Wallace's observational humor, and masterful storytelling have earned him a place among comedy's most iconic figures. As a comic, writer...
The Metro: The unintended consequences of consumer reviews
The internet and the social platforms that exist there have been both an interesting and unsettling experiment. When we look...
The Metro: Crowd plays key role in comedian Sam Tallent’s sets
Sam Tallent is an entertainer who has spent two decades on the stage as a musician and comedian. Sam, like...
The Metro: Non-profit engages Black church community to improve voter turnout
Voter turnout in Detroit is low. Only a fraction of registered voters cast a ballot when Election Day comes. But...
The Metro: Warren police launch program to break the cycle of domestic violence
The thousands of domestic violence calls Warren police receive annually are pushing law enforcement to act differently, to move faster...
The Metro: Non-profit calls on men to address domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and one local non-profit is recruiting men to help end the abuse.While men are...
The Metro: Music royalties help pay for Michigan state employee retirements
Detroit is a city with many musical connections. But one musical connection might be helping pay for your retirement. Between...