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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
Engineer: Nate Bender
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Renting an apartment? Extra fees may be costing you hundreds
Investigative reporter Tracie McMillan found a tangle of fees piled on top of rent at properties run by Greystar — the country’s largest landlord, with thousands of apartments across metro Detroit.
The Metro: Confidence is at a record low. So why is metro Detroit launching businesses in droves?
Many say they’re stressed about money. So why are thousands of Michiganders starting businesses this year? Mark Lee unpacks the paradox.
The Metro: Why homes are built more quickly in West Michigan — and what the rest of the state can learn
“A lot of the people in the decision-making chair already own their own house” — a developer explains why metro Detroit doesn’t have enough middle-income housing.
The Metro: The leading legacies of Gayly Speaking and ‘Come Out! In Detroit’
Dr. Tim Retzloff discusses the leadership and impact of Gayly Speaking show in Detroit. He and illustrator Clare Paul also spoke about the comic book “Come Out! In Detroit,” describing it as a love letter to the first Pride of Michigan.
The Metro: How government inefficiency hampers population growth in Michigan
“Solutions of one generation have become the barriers [to our own],” says Jeff Donofrio, chief executive officer of Business Leaders For Michigan.
The Metro: ‘We Tell These Truths’ explores culture and community with Concert of Colors Neighborhood Series
Betto Arcos and Raymond Lozano share the story of Mexicantown in Detroit and how that resonates with the Smithsonian’s homage to America’s 250th anniversary.
The Metro: Detroit chef pop-up turns food into an immersive journey
Chef Tyrrell Hutchins joined The Metro to explain what inspired his Juneteenth menu and the Happy Sunday format.
The Metro: A new bridge, an old connection. What the Gordie Howe Bridge means for Detroit and Windsor
Border-culture scholar Lee Rodney on whether the first publicly owned bridge between the two cities can reconnect a region the border has spent two decades pulling apart.
The Metro: Windsor mayor says Gordie Howe Bridge ‘will transcend Donald Trump’s presidency’ when it opens
During normal political times, Mayor Drew Dilkens says the bridge’s construction and opening would be an opportunity to celebrate the close relationship between Canada and the United States.
The Metro: ‘Dragged to Death’ emerges as the prime murder mystery to read during Pride Month
“Dragged to Death” is the fourth installment of Domestic Partners in Crime series, in which young drag queen is smothered by her own wig. Author Frank Anthony Polito joins the show to talk about his book, self publishing and experiences in Detroit and New York.
The Metro: ‘When the economy catches a cold, Detroit gets pneumonia’
Cass Tretyak, an outreach navigator at Community and Home Supports, on how a punishing economy is reshaping her clients’ daily lives — and what it takes to keep people fed and housed.
The Metro: A Place Called Heaven event honors the legacy of Detroit’s Black queer history
Chris “Inpaq” Sutton and Kwaku Osei-Bonsu talked about Detroit’s Black queer community and explored the need for safe spaces ahead of their LOVE@Nite event.
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