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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: What are tariffs? And how could they affect consumers?
Bharat Ramamurti of the American Economic Liberties Project joined the show to discuss Trump’s tariffs, both paused and in effect.
The Metro: Tuning in on media habits in Trump’s second term
In the midst of confusing and fast-paced changes to the law, we explore how people are navigating the news and seeking valuable information.
The Metro: Sharing our favorite stories from our first year on-air
Today on The Metro, we’re celebrating our first year on the air!
The Metro: Pope Francis Center opens emergency warming shelter during extreme cold
When temperatures dipped dangerously low during the recent polar vortex, the Pope Francis Center opened
The Metro: Black history is celebrated year round at the Charles H. Wright Museum
Community Engagement Manager Yoland Jack joins the show to discuss special events taking place at the museum during Black History Month.
The Metro: Holistic medicine is becoming a more common practice
The Metro discusses how holistic medicine has become quite influential in America as many lose faith institutional medicine.
The Metro: Homeschooling is on the rise
Most families enroll their kids in a traditional school, whether it’s a public, private, or
The Metro: Is the U.S. electric vehicle industry changing directions?
President Donald Trump revoked a pledge to make all vehicles sold in the U.S. battery-powered by 2030. We discussed what this means for the country’s Electric Vehicle transition with Wall Street Detroit Bureau Chief Mike Colias.
WDET celebrating 1-year anniversary of new programs this week
WDET will continue celebrating its newest programs at a members-only event later this month commemorating the wrap of WDET’s 75th year.
The Grammys had a few surprises up their sleeves. Here are some key moments from the show
Beyoncé winning for “Cowboy Carter” capped a night that turned into a tribute to a suffering Los Angeles, with city firefighters chosen to reveal the winner of the last award.
The Metro: Steps we can all take to reduce waste
Today on The Metro, we discuss what the city of Detroit is doing to reduce waste, what we can do personally, and what it means to center sustainability in our food system.
The Metro: How a Ferndale church is building community through comedy
Drew Fralick, co-lead pastor of the Renaissance Vineyard Church, joined the show to share more about what inspired him and his wife to start a comedy club in the church’s basement.
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