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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: Rep. Dingell says Trump’s taking ‘meat cleaver’ to federal departments
Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell joined The Metro to discuss these massive cuts to government agencies.
The Metro: A conversation with new Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel
The former state legislator and congressional candidate joined The Metro to discuss the lessons Democrats learned in 2024 and their goals going forward.
The Metro: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s watchdog role could be diminished by budget cuts
Angela Hanks, former associate director of external affairs at the bureau, shared her perspective on what will happen if the agency is gutted by mass layoffs.
The Metro: Will Detroit see better days under Black leadership?
Today on The Metro, we explore how the race of Detroit’s mayor impacts residents and how their efforts could continue to shape the city’s perception as a whole.
The Metro: Detroit Renaissance girls basketball team wins PSL Championship title
The team’s coach, Chris Bass, joined The Metro to talk about the win, coaching the girls team and pushing girls in sports to the front page.
The Metro: A closer look at Highland Park City Council
Producer Jack Filbrandt sat down with the Detroit Documenters to learn more about the challenges Highland Park leaders are prioritizing.
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