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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: Mallory McMorrow wants to bring a new generation to the US Senate
Metro Producer Sam Corey spoke with McMorrow about why she’s running to fill the seat Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will be vacating at the end of 2026.
The Metro: City budget sessions wrapping up in Detroit
A big part of budget session conversations this year is uncertainty surrounding federal funding going to cities, according to the Detroit Documenters.
The Metro: Talking to strangers is good for your health, research shows
There is mounting research that suggests that having real-life interactions with other people is good for our health and happiness.
The Metro: Detroit photographer Bill Rauhauser’s legacy celebrated in new exhibit
Angela Wisniewski-Cobbina, owner of Detroit boutique Coup D’état, joined the show to discuss the exhibit, which will feature 23 of Rauhauser’s legendary pieces.
The Metro: Utilities face scrutiny over rate increases, customer impact
Starting in April, the average monthly bill for Consumers Energy customers will increase by $2.78. The approval comes after rate hikes for both DTE and Consumers Energy were granted in the past year.
The Metro: Access to college education via federal loans facing disruption
Trump announced last week that the administration of federal student loans would now be the responsibility of the Small Business Administration instead of the Department of Education.
The Metro: A look at public transit history and where it’s headed in Detroit
Today on The Metro, we’re looking at the history and future of public transit in the Motor City.
The Metro: How will cuts to the VA and its services impact veterans?
Veterans rely on the VA to provide the essential services that help them return to civilian life after serving.
The Metro: Birdie’s Bookmobile is turning the page on Michigan’s literacy crisis
Founder and Executive Director Alyce Hartman joined the show to share her passion for promoting youth literacy in Detroit, and her latest efforts to get a book in every kid’s hands in the city.
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.
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