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The Metro covers local and regional news and current affairs, arts and cultural events and topics, with a commitment to airing perspectives and uncovering stories underreported by mainstream media in Detroit.
Hosts: Tia Graham and Robyn Vincent
Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II, Jack Filbrandt
Engineer: Nate Bender
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Examining state politics in a divided statehouse
Michigan Public Radio Network political reporter Colin Jackson joined the show to discuss the latest drama and happenings in Michigan’s divided Legislature.
The Metro: County Veteran Service Fund miscalculation puts veteran affairs offices in a tricky financial situation
Detroit Documenters reports that County Veteran Affairs offices across the state are in a tricky financial situation. Money they usually receive from the Michigan County Veteran Service Fund was miscalculated.
The Metro: Dresner Community Center — Gilbert creates new home for nonprofits in Southwest
Dresner Foundation CEO Virginia Romano joined the show to talk about the impact the community center will have in Southwest Detroit.
The Metro: ‘All students’ in Detroit public schools could feel impacts from Department of Education cuts
Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti is sounding the alarm about the state of education in America and how its uncertain path could hurt Detroit students.
The Metro: The shifting political future of Arab Americans in Michigan
Today on The Metro, we explore the political future of Arab Americans in Michigan and across the country.
The Metro: New documentary explores the life and death of Detroit author Donald Goines
Executive Producer Craig Gore, and King Tape Productions Founder Robert “Tape” Bailey joined the show to talk about the film’s progress and Goines’ impact on their work.
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