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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: The commercialization of Pride Month
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The Metro: What role will the US play in Israel’s conflict with Iran?
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The Metro: New public health school emerging at Wayne State University
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The Metro: Ex-chief Craig returns to Detroit politics with outsider bid for mayor
Former Police Chief James Craig is the only Republican in the mayoral race. When pressed on police brutality and his support for Trump, the conversation got tense.
The Metro: Christian Vincent reflects on Noah’s Arc and his Detroit roots
Actor and dancer Christian Vincent joins The Metro to discuss Noah’s Arc, queer Black representation, and how Detroit helped shape his path.
The Metro: Black-owned brewery to join the Detroit beer scene
Roar Brewery, a new Black-owned taproom in the Cass Corridor, opens next month. Founder Evan Fay joins The Metro to share his vision for the space.
The Metro: Assassination shakes democracy as political violence rises in America
An alleged political assassination sparks fear and echoes history. Historian Jeremi Suri joins The Metro to explore what this means for democracy.
The Metro: Mayoral candidate Joel Haashiim fights for Detroit grassroots power
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The Metro: Meet Todd Perkins: Attorney, advocate, and Detroit mayoral hopeful
Attorney and mayoral candidate Todd Perkins joins The Metro to share why he’s running to succeed Mike Duggan and what sets him apart in a crowded race.
The Metro: Immigrants face arrest at hearings as Trump policies spark nationwide protests
Thousands joined “No Kings” protests nationwide, including in Detroit, where ICE detentions are rising. Hear more on The Metro with expert Sabrina Balgamwalla.
The Metro: Fatherhood then and now, stories and lessons from dads
Dads from The Metro and beyond reflect on how fatherhood has changed and what they’ve learned along the way.
The Metro: What Detroit’s Latino community wants from the next mayor
Cindy Gamboa of MI Poder joins The Metro to share what issues Detroit’s Latino residents hope the next mayor will address.
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