The Metro: Too soon to celebrate Detroit’s population growth?
The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference became all about how to increase Michigan’s population. After that conference, politicians, demographers and economists...
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: Too soon to celebrate Detroit’s population growth?
The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference became all about how to increase Michigan’s population. After that conference, politicians, demographers and economists...
The Metro at MPC: Skillman CEO on investing in Detroit’s next generation
The Skillman Foundation is one of Detroit’s most influential philanthropic organizations, using millions of dollars to shape education policy and...
The Metro at MPC: Michigan US Sen. Gary Peters on ‘passing the torch’
Michigan U.S. Sen. Gary Peters is preparing to retire after a decades-long career in politics and public service. Peters has championed...
The Metro at MPC: Rep. Debbie Dingell says she’s constantly meeting frustrated Michiganders
In 2016, many liberals didn’t take Donald Trump seriously. They thought that he was wacky, ridiculous, offensive, and not a...
The Metro at MPC: Devin Scillian on his career, attacks on the media
News media has changed a lot. In just the last decade, people have more access to information than they have...
The Metro: Detroit’s Carr Center remains focused on uplifting Black artists despite NEA cuts
Many arts organizations are in a vulnerable position right now. That’s in part because the Trump administration has started canceling...
The Metro: Jalen Rose’s next play is championing education and community empowerment
Jalen Rose is probably best known for what he’s done on the basketball court. He was one of the leaders...
The Metro: Movement is a big event with small beginnings
Movement began in 2000 as a grassroots tribute to Detroit’s role in the birth of techno — a massive event...
The Metro: The story behind Detroit’s population growth
New data shows the city of Detroit gained more than 6,800 residents in 2024. The city’s population now tops 645,000,...
The Metro: Lions face Packers in start to upcoming NFL season
The Detroit Lions had an outstanding 2024, breaking several franchise records. The Lions ended the season with 15 wins and...
The Metro: Ibram X. Kendi’s new book introduces Malcolm X to a new generation
Ibram X. Kendi has a new children’s book out called “Malcolm Lives.” In the book, he’s introducing the life and...
The Metro: Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network launches mobile outreach clinic for preventive health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In Wayne County, one of the foremost organizations trying to ease residents' mental health...