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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: How the war in Gaza is swaying voters in Michigan
Arab residents in Dearborn overwhelmingly supported President Joe Biden in 2020, but that likely won’t be the case in the state’s upcoming primary.
The Metro: New book aims to redefine partnerships with friendship at the center
Written by NPR’s Rhaina Cohen, “The Other Significant Others” follows the lives of peoples whose friendships have taken the form of life partners.
The Metro: Asian Americans celebrate the Lunar New Year throughout metro Detroit
Tied to the lunar calendar, the holiday is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian communities.
The Metro: Redrawn metro Detroit state House districts need community input
Edward Woods III, executive director of the MICRC, joined Tia Graham on the show to discuss how residents can provide input on the redrawn maps.
The Metro: Detroit City Council approves new district maps
Bridge Detroit’s Malachi Barrett joined WDET’s Nick Austin to discuss the redistricting process and what it means for Detroiters.
The Metro: Clairmount Center provides housing and support for Detroit’s LGBTQ+ youths
“The Metro” co-host Tia Graham spoke with Ruth Ellis Center Executive Director Mark Erwin about how the Clairmount Center supports Detroit’s LGBTQ+ youths.
The Metro: Declining population means new Detroit City Council districts
Detroit’s population declined 10.5% since the last decennial count, according to 2020 U.S. Census data.
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