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Hosts: Tia Graham and Robyn Vincent
Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II, Jack Filbrandt
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Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Federal government shutdown ripples through Detroit’s food systems
As the federal shutdown stretches into its second month, Michigan’s food assistance network braces for impact.
The Metro: Michigan braces for a SNAP gap as shutdown drags on
The federal shutdown has put November SNAP benefits on hold, leaving about 1.4 million Michiganders uncertain about their grocery budgets. Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks talks with Robyn Vincent about the state’s short-term options and the urgency of federal action.
The Metro: Everything you need to know about Hamtramck’s mayoral race
Candidates to replace Amer Ghalib after his nomination to be ambassador to Kuwait include Adam Alharbi, Hamtramck City Council Member Muhith Mahmood, and write-in candidate, Lynn Blasey.
The Metro: 22-acre park opens on Detroit’s riverfront
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park on Detroit’s riverfront features a playground, splash pad, water garden, and covered basketball courts.
The Metro: What future workplaces could look like
It’s been over five years since the COVID-19 pandemic and local autoworkers are have taken steps to move its employees back into the office. At the same time, co-working spaces continue to be a popular work place option for companies.
The Metro: What it looks like to repair Detroit homes
Over 20,000 homes in Detroit are in dire need of repairs for problems like leaky roofs, electricity issues, and asbestos in the walls.
The Metro: Expert says curfew penalties don’t work
Detroit fines parents of teenagers who stay out past curfew hours without adult supervision in an effort to deter crime. Experts argue this approach doesn’t work and that it could cause more hardship for families.
The Metro: What Americans think about President Trump’s foreign policy
This month, Council on Foreign Relations senior fellow and Yale lecturer Rebecca Lissner began speaking with people around the country about what they make of American foreign policy.
The Metro: Community organizers support and promote the arts in Hamtramck
The artistic and sobriety space, Recovery Community Center, is trying to do even more to foster and protect local and visiting talent, and expand its programming.
The Metro: MOCAD’s Co-Director talks 20 years bringing fine arts to community
Co-Director Jova Lynne joined The Metro to talk more about renovations, new exhibitions and 20 years of MOCAD.
The Metro: Building a Detroit that moves everyone
Detroiter Deanne Austin shares what she’s learned from years of navigating Detroit without a driver’s license and what she hopes the city’s next mayor will do for transit.
The Metro: How Detroit’s next mayor can reduce homelessness
Poverty is going up in Detroit. So too are the costs of food and housing. All of this means that many are struggling to pay their bills, and homelessness — particularly for kids — is on the rise. How can Detroit rise to the challenge?
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