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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 legacy and future of Lakeside Mall
Detroit Free Press business reporter JC Reindl joined the show this week to discuss both the mall’s history and the future of the site.
The Metro: Detroit Sound Conservancy awarded $1.9M grant to restore historic Blue Bird Inn
DSC Director Michelle Jahra McKinney and DSC Director of Operations Jonah Raduns-Silverstein joined the show to discuss the restoration efforts.
CEO of Pope Francis Center ‘disappointed’ by Supreme Court ruling on outdoor sleeping bans
The ruling overturns a decision from a California-based appeals court that found the bans could be considered “cruel and unusual punishment” when shelter space is lacking.
The Metro: Barbara McQuade offers SCOTUS reflections as annual session comes to a close
The former U.S. attorney joined the show to analyze some of the Supreme Court’s most impactful decisions and recap the year’s term.
The Metro: Celebrating Detroit’s relationship with Windsor on Canada Day
In honor of Canada Day, we were joined by several guests to discuss the history of the land as well as to celebrate the relationship between Detroit and Windsor.
The Metro: Curtain opens on Michigan Stage summer theater
Tim Paré, artistic director of Michigan Stage, joined The Metro on Friday to share his
experience with theater and the summer line-up for Michigan Stage.
The Metro: New upscale lounge The Vinyl Society has Parisian flair with Detroit history in mind
Owner Dennis Archer Jr. joined the show to share more details about the new bar and lounge spot.
The Metro: Highlighting Michigan’s largest urban park
Those outside Detroit may not know that the city’s Rouge Park is also home to one of the largest old growth forests in southeast Michigan.
Gun safety laws help to reduce gun violence, advocates say
Michigan had over 1,500 firearm deaths in 2022, according to the Center for Disease Control.
The Metro: Impact Arts Conference, Obsidian Theatre Festival descend on Detroit this week
Obie Award-winning playwright and theater producer Garlia Jones joined the show to discuss the events and how they’re amplifying Black storytellers and artists.
The Metro: New Outlier Media survey offers insights on turnout, priorities for Detroit voters
The survey showed that while Detroit residents plan to turn out in this upcoming presidential election, they don’t feel heard by their local officials.
The Metro: Thousands without power in metro Detroit amid extreme heat, severe storms
DTE Energy expects to restore power to 80-90% of affected customers by the end of the day Thursday.
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