The Metro: Jewish Democrats are divided on El-Sayed’s victory. Andy Levin says they shouldn’t be
This has been a hard moment for many Jewish people. Antisemitism has been on the rise, and Americans' views of...
Sam Corey
Sam Corey is a producer for 101.9 WDET, which includes finding and preparing interesting stories for the daily news, arts and culture program, The Metro. Sam joined WDET after a year and a half at The Union, a small newspaper in California, and stints at a variety of local Michigan outlets, including WUOM and the Metro Times. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago.
The Metro: Jewish Democrats are divided on El-Sayed’s victory. Andy Levin says they shouldn’t be
This has been a hard moment for many Jewish people. Antisemitism has been on the rise, and Americans' views of...
The Metro: How does a new, gigantic bridge affect people living nearby?
The Gordie Howe International Bridge includes a mile and a half of cable and steel stretching across the Detroit River....
The Metro: He came to WDET as an intern. He leaves as its news director
In 2001, Detroit opened its polls with a big question on the ballot. Twenty-one people were running for mayor. Dennis...
The Metro: What Republican candidates need to do to win Michigan
It’s said that all politics is local. But these days, that doesn’t appear to be so true. Instead, a lot...
The Metro: Detroit expands public transit, one millage at a time
Wayne County residents overwhelmingly approved a millage that ensures everyone pays into the suburban public transit system, known as SMART. ...
Metro: Progressives win up and down ballot
Michigan primaries usually come and go with most people not voting. They’re low-profile elections in August, and turnout tends to...
The Metro: Has economic populism come to Michigan?
Ever since President Donald Trump won a second term, Democrats have been arguing with each other about the same two...
The Metro: Michigan’s lesser-known strategy for fighting addiction
Since the pandemic, overdose deaths are continuing to decline in Michigan. The number is dropping quickly in Metro Detroit. There...
The Metro: Wayne County finally sees drop in overdose deaths, but new drugs spark concern
Overdose deaths in Michigan have been declining since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic brought on concerning increase in drug-related fatalities....
The Metro: A tale of two towers. The case for and against the RenCen deal
This week, Governor Whitmer signed a law that doubles the cap on a state tax break for big development projects...
The Metro: The push to quiet cars in the Motor City
The sound of music and engines is synonymous with summer in metro Detroit. But that noise, specifically the kind generated...
The Metro: Air quality in Detroit is better. A local physician is still concerned
Wildfire smoke at times last week made Detroit’s air quality the worst in the world — that's in a place that...