The Metro: How to talk across the political divide in Michigan
For years, many of us have watched political polarization deepen, pulling families, friends, and communities apart. That sense of distance...
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: How to talk across the political divide in Michigan
For years, many of us have watched political polarization deepen, pulling families, friends, and communities apart. That sense of distance...
The Metro: A Blue Cross change could put therapy out of reach for many
For years, many of us accepted the stigma and avoided therapy. But things are changing. These days, people are seeking...
The Metro: Devastation from afar feels close for many in Michigan’s Lebanese community
Many residents in metro Detroit — home to the nation’s largest Lebanese community — are mourning as the war between...
The Metro: Why homes are built more quickly in West Michigan — and what the rest of the state can learn
Michigan is facing a serious housing shortage, with experts estimating the state needs to build nearly 100,000 homes. Outdated zoning...
The Metro: How government inefficiency hampers population growth in Michigan
In Michigan, we have many needs: higher-paying jobs, better educational outcomes, and more public transit. Above all, we need more...
The Metro: Windsor mayor says Gordie Howe Bridge ‘will transcend Donald Trump’s presidency’ when it opens
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is widely interpreted as strengthening the connection between Canada and the United States, making travel...
The Metro: ‘When the economy catches a cold, Detroit gets pneumonia’
Affordability is the buzzword of the moment — you can watch it climb in how often people google the word...
The Metro: Why an eviction defense program creating trust in Detroit’s legal system may not exist next year
For about three years, Detroit's Right to Counsel program has given free legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction. The...
The Metro: Senator Elissa Slotkin says ‘economic basket of issues’ unites Democrats against Trump
Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin is one of the most closely watched politicians in her party right now. A former CIA...
The Metro: Why Jennifer Granholm says our politics have gotten so much worse today
How much has politics changed in the last 20 years? That was a different time — a time before President...
The Metro: Justin Onwenu says state government should protect residents from the ‘insanity’ of national politics
Life is becoming less affordable for Michiganders. And in Lansing, despite the constraints they face, many believe lawmakers are not...
The Metro: Why Rx Kids has bipartisan support from all corners of Michigan
Money is getting tighter. The cost of life can be even more daunting if you have a kids. Children are...
