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Hosts: Tia Graham and Robyn Vincent
Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II
Engineer: Nate Bender
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: ‘Default Day’ could save you money in the new year
Michael Luca is a professor of economics at Johns Hopkins University. He suggests we take time in January to double-check all the accounts that automatically withdraw our money and get rid of the service we no longer use.
The Metro: Power, money and silence — Michigan politics this week
Decisions in Lansing this week stalled local projects, tested constitutional limits, and exposed stark differences in how political leaders choose to respond — or remain silent — when lives and money are on the line.
The Metro: Ford pivots on EVs as China becomes the world leader of electric car sales
Paul Eisenstein is a contributing editor for Headlight.News. He spoke with The Metro’s Robyn Vincent about the future of Ford and other automakers.
The Metro: Empowerment Plan supports unhoused people with creative solution
Empowerment Plan manufactures coats from sleeping bags that they distribute to people in need across several countries. It all started in Detroit, in a College for Creative Studies class.
The Metro: Why Wayne State University is leaning into artificial intelligence
Wayne State officially opened an AI research center in October. As concerns about AI usage rise, head of the institute Ezemenari Obasi says AI is a solution for many problems we face today.
The Metro: How movies set in metro Detroit depict it
Steven Shaviro is a former film critic and professor at Wayne State University. He joins the show to discuss movies made in or about metro Detroit.
The Metro: As environmental rules roll back, a religious authority remains silent
U.S. environmental rules have expanded and contracted under different presidents. Now, as protections are rolled back again, climate silence persists in churches.
The Metro: Arts education is more than crayons and markers
Arts and culture are often on the chopping block when funding cuts roll through. This MSU professor believes art education should be standard in K-12 curriculums.
The Metro: What today’s economy means for Michigan’s small businesses
Michigan’s small businesses are navigating higher costs, shifting hiring practices, and rapid advances in AI. We break down what’s changing — and what it means.
The Metro: A new superintendent, a long list of expectations for Michigan schools
Dr. Glenn Maleyko steps into a school system facing uneven academic recovery, high absenteeism, and growing demands beyond the classroom.
The Metro: How to make the most of Michigan winter in 2026
Dog sledding tops this year’s bucket list for winter fun from Bridge Michigan.
The Metro: Bamboo co-working space opens new location in Midtown
Bamboo now has five locations across Michigan, including one of its newest locations in Midtown Detroit.
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