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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: New book takes historical look at how Black Americans envisioned utopia
Detroit author Aaron Roberston joined the show to share his reflections on the diverse array of Black utopian visions throughout American history.
The Metro: Black Artists Archive working to preserve Detroit history
BAA Founder Dr. Kelli Morgan joined the show to discuss how the organization is preserving Black history in the city.
The Metro: Roger Guenveur Smith brings acclaimed solo performances to the Wright
The actor, playwright and director is best known for roles in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing,” “Malcolm X,” and Ridley Scott’s “American Gangster.”
The Metro: Oakland County’s new approach to supporting people with drug addiction
Recovery Support Specialist Paul Shankin joined the show to share how he’s supporting individuals with addiction issues in his role with the county.
The Metro: Women’s Service Day set for Thursday across metro Detroit
Karen Boyd of Share Detroit and Priya Gurumurthy of Yanfeng joined the show to share more about the event and the importance of giving back.
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star Marc Evan Jackson wants YOU to donate to WDET
The former Michigander joined “The Metro” on Tuesday to talk about his nonprofit, The Detroit Creativity Project, and the importance of supporting public media.
The Metro: A plan to restore Palmer Park’s old-growth forest
Work to restore and maintain one of Detroit’s largest green spaces has been underway for more than a decade.
The Metro: Outlier Media’s new SMS service aims to address information gaps in Detroit
Outlier Media’s Sarah Alvarez joined the show to discuss the local news outlet’s new and improved texting service for Detroiters.
The Metro: How is the Gordie Howe Bridge construction impacting residents?
Simone Sagovac, director of the Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition, joined the show to discuss the impact the bridge has had on city residents.
The Metro: Will young people get out to vote?
BridgeDetroit Reporter Malachi Barrett joined the show to talk about young people’s interest in politics this election season.
The Metro: New safety lab in Auburn Hills will test EV batteries
UL Solutions has opened a new $100 million safety lab in Auburn Hills to test electric vehicle batteries.
The Metro: Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network providing 24/7 mental health crisis services
DWIHN’s Mobile Crisis Director JaKeya Kellom says calls to their crisis services have increased from 30 in December to 141 in the month of July.
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