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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: Detroit Youth Poetry Con shining light on young writers
The third annual event, taking place March 15 at Wayne State University, aims to build creative pathways for local teens and is free to attend.
The Metro: Experts say flying still safe despite recent plane crashes having some on edge
Today on the show, we’re looking at the state of American aviation — what needs to improve and how.
The Metro: How will Trump’s tariffs affect Michigan’s auto industry?
Automotive News reporter John Irwin joined the show to discuss how automakers will respond to the administration’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
The Metro: Preserving the oldest known published cookbook written by a Black woman
Juli McLoone, curator at the Special Collections Research Center at U-M, joined the show to discuss the process behind preserving and digitizing this extremely rare cookbook.
The Metro: New campaign aims to ‘Bring Back the Tracks’ on Michigan Avenue
Metro Detroit Democratic Socialists of America member Melina Herrera joined the show to discuss how the organization is working to move the needle on transit in Detroit.
The Metro: Exploring connections between food and culture with Detroit area chefs
Today on The Metro, we were joined by three metro Detroit chefs to discuss the role food plays in cultural or religious traditions and celebrations.
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