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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: Reimagine Everything pays homage to author, philosopher and activist Grace Lee Boggs.
The gathering will honor the life and legacy of the civil rights activist and take a look at how to move forward in this moment in time we’re in today. Donald Boggs, son of James Boggs, and Alice Jennings J.D joined Metro host Tia Graham to talk more about the 10-year memorial.
The Metro: Hart Plaza hosts powwow to honor Detroit’s Indigenous past, present and future
Travis Schuyler is the program director with the North American Indian Association of Detroit. He spoke with The Metro’s Tia Graham.
CONTAINER on The Metro: Bevlove
Detroit R&B artist Bevlove channels her gospel roots into soulful performances, blending smooth production with heartfelt storytelling shaped by her church upbringing
The Metro: Where Senate candidates stand on electric vehicles, tariffs
The next Senator representing Michigan could shift the balance of power in Washington, and their policies relating to the auto industry, tariffs and electric vehicles could make Michigan’s economic interests pivotal nationwide.
The Metro: What urban farmers need from Detroit’s next mayor
Amanda Brezzell spoke with Cary Junior II about the challenges and joys of farming in Detroit.
The Metro: Warren police launch program to break the cycle of domestic violence
In May, Warren police launched Operation Cycle Break, a new program designed to close the gaps in how domestic violence cases move through the system.
The Metro: Pot for potholes, or a hit to equity? Advocates push back
Michigan’s cannabis tax will fund more road projects, but it intensifies questions about who benefits—and who gets pushed out—five years into legalization’s equity promise.
The Metro: Why officials want to cap parts of I-75
The project to cap I-75 could allow pedestrians to stroll between downtown Detroit and certain parts of the city.
The Metro: Non-profit calls on men to address domestic violence
Haven is a non-profit that aims to eliminate domestic violence and provides resources to survivors in their time of need. They’re asking more men to raise their voices on the issue.
The Metro: Music royalties help pay for Michigan state employee retirements
Michigan’s pension fund invested over $1 billion in music royalties, earning money every time songs by artists like Billie Holiday and Tyla are streamed — but raising questions about who really profits from music.
The Metro: Truck routes enforced in Southwest, residents call for citywide ordinance
Detroit is enforcing new truck routes in Southwest Detroit after years of resident complaints. Community groups say the changes are a start, but they’re pushing for a citywide ordinance.
The Metro: License plate readers in Ferndale draw criticism, face city council vote
City officials say automatic license plate readers from Flock Safety make the city safer. Residents are urging a ‘no’ vote, saying the company and technology pose significant risks to civil liberties. Ferndale City Council is expected to vote on a contract renewal in coming weeks.
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