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Hosts: Tia Graham and Robyn Vincent
Producers: Sam Corey, Alex McLenon
Engineer: Nate Bender and Jose Llanas
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: The meeting that launched a recall campaign, and what Dave Woodward says now
After a contentious April vote on surveillance drones, Oakland County Commission Chair Dave Woodward is facing a recall campaign. He joins The Metro to respond.
The Metro: World renowned Mariachi Vargas to perform at Detroit Opera House
The Detroit Opera House is hosting Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan on May 9. Journalist Martina Guzman and Detroit Opera’s Community and Audience Engagement Director Arthur White join The Metro to discuss the highly renowned mariachi band and the genre as a whole.
The Metro: This trucking company owner worries about price hikes — but not the war causing them
The owner of James Burg Trucking Company in Warren, Jim Burg, says the fuel costs have only impacted his work a little. He speaks to Sam Corey about economic concerns.
The Metro: The people of Saline vs. Big Tech
State Rep. Morgan Foreman on how her constituents became bystanders to a $16 billion dollar data center, and what’s at stake for other Michiganders.
The Metro: Why the push to recall Dave Woodward is about more than one person
Hundreds of people showed up to protest surveillance technology in Oakland County at an April 8 meeting. After a stilted public comment section, people decided to organize and try to recall Oakland County Chair Dave Woodward.
The Metro: How ‘social prescribing’ could solve America’s loneliness epidemic
Around 40% of Americans ages 45 and up report being lonely, which puts them at higher risk for all kinds of serious health concerns like dementia and stroke.
The Metro: Running near empty. How gas prices are hurting local businesses
Small business consultant Mark Lee discusses what rising gas prices are doing to the corner stores, restaurants, landscapers and pet supply chains he advises across Southeast Michigan — already absorbing tariffs, rising healthcare costs, and an unsettled workforce.
The Metro: Progressives have momentum. But can they win over party outsiders?
Michigan progressives had a strong showing at the Democratic convention.. The bigger question now: Can that energy carry into November?
The Metro: Michigan Stage connects generations through theater
From classrooms to senior communities, Michigan Stage engages people in theater and storytelling. Founding Artistic Director Time Paré joins the show talk about expanding access to theater to include everyone.
The Metro: Marriage rates are falling. A Wayne State expert says that might not be a bad thing
Professor Jessica Moorman joins the show to share her findings on present day attitudes surrounding marriage.
The Metro: Substance versus social media. Why Tom Leonard dropped out of Michigan’s governor’s race
Former House Speaker Tom Leonard dropped out of the race for Michigan’s next governor despite having a strong campaign. He speaks to The Metro’s Robyn Vincent about leaving the race and the atmosphere of politics today.
The Metro: Detroit pays private ambulances. Patients pay, too
The city pays three private companies up to $600,000 a year each just to be on standby — and those companies can still bill patients when they respond.
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