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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, Alex McLenon
Engineer: Nate Bender and Jose Llanas
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Detroit’s culture, mystery, and memory — now in puzzle form
A new locally built puzzle collection captures Detroit’s personality through light and deep-cut references and the lived experiences of its creators.
The Metro: What the archives of bureaucracy can tell us about colonial administration in the U.S. today
Evidence of colonization in the United States is stored in filing cabinets and archives of bureaucracy, and is still evident in the U.S. government today. Maggie Blackhawk, a scholar of colonialism, imperialism, and American Indian history joined The Metro to discuss.
The Metro: Filmmaker of Detroit documentary wants his art to heal
In his documentary 20 years in the making, Stephen McGee captures Detroit’s resurgence, with special attention to those that never left the city but feel left behind in the city’s development.
The Metro: As aviation hits rough air, a veteran questions whether government math still flies
Airports are cutting flights amid a worsening controller shortage. But former air traffic controller Todd Yeary says the numbers and narrative don’t fully reflect what’s happening inside America’s control rooms.
The Metro: Why tackling affordability issues was the winning message for candidates across the country
Amanda Litman, the co-founder and president of Run For Something, recently told a reporter that of the over 200 left candidates affiliated with her organization, nearly every one who achieved victory did it by discussing affordability, particularly housing costs.
The Metro: Why Detroit residents are happy with Sheffield’s victory
How are residents reacting to Sheffield’s victory? What do they hope she accomplishes? And, what kinds of organizing and coalition building will the new mayor have to do to live up to her promises?
The Metro: A Detroit doctor offers a remedy for America’s health care headache
As federal subsidies that have kept health insurance affordable are set to expire, one Detroit doctor says there’s another way to treat the system — by removing insurance from the exam room.
The Metro: The sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald is a Detroit story
The Edmund Fitzgerald was built in Ecorse and sank en route to Zug Island. Victoria Stewart discusses the ship’s Detroit connection on The Metro.
The Metro: How healthy is the Huron River?
PFAS and pollutants still plague the Huron River. What is needed to get protect the watershed for decades to come? Rebecca Esselman, CEO of the Huron River Watershed Council, joins the Metro to discuss.
The Metro: Public health expert weighs in on cancer risks linked to hair relaxers
Aisha Langford, a professor of public health at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine, joined the show to explain important takeaways for consumers and stylists who use relaxers.
The Metro: The two Republican frontrunners in the governor’s race
Currently, Congressman John James and former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox are in the lead for the Republican party’s pick for next governor.
The Metro: What Michigan’s midterm voting signals about access and equity
Audits show Detroit’s polling sites still fall short on accessibility, even as Michigan expands early voting. We explore what disabled voters faced this election — and what must change before the next one.
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