Sharing Detroit’s unique stories not heard anywhere else
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
Listen + Subscribe
Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: The Detroit Association of Women’s Clubs makes national list for endangered historic places
Founded in 1921 at the height of the women’s suffrage movement, the DAWC made it their mission to fight for their own version of equality.
The Metro: What happens when women hold the door open for each other
Metro Detroit entrepreneur Danielle North and founder of the Detroit Women’s Leadership Network joined The Metro at Mackinac to talk about scarcity, solidarity, and what she’s built when the door wasn’t open for her.
The Metro: Jocelyn Benson on the cost of living, data centers and the race for governor
The Michigan Secretary of State, now the Democratic frontrunner to replace Gretchen Whitmer, joined The Metro live from the Mackinac Policy Conference to talk affordability, energy costs, data centers — and the questions trailing her campaign.
The Metro: Detroit lands a professional women’s hockey team in the league’s fourth season
A Professional Women’s Hockey League team is coming to Detroit – a milestone that was
The Metro: Senator Elissa Slotkin says ‘economic basket of issues’ unites Democrats against Trump
Sen. Elissa Slotkin talks with The Metro’s Robyn Vincent at the Mackinac Policy Conference about her political rise, bipartisan appeal and the debate over the Democratic Party’s direction.
The Metro: For the LGBTQ + community, affirming one’s identity is a source of real psychological strength
New research from Michigan State University explores how identity affirmation supports mental health for sexual and gender diverse people of color, while also examining the emotional costs that can come with building resilience through discrimination and oppression.
The Metro: New book captures Detroit’s summer spirit and asks who its outdoor spaces were really built for
Through 33 personal stories, Detroiters reflect on summer, community and the ways race has shaped access to outdoor spaces and experiences.
The Metro: Why Jennifer Granholm says our politics have gotten so much worse today
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm reflects on how politics, media and public discourse have changed over the last two decades.
The Metro: Justin Onwenu says state government should protect residents from the ‘insanity’ of national politics
Justin Onwenu is running as a Democrat for District 1’s state Senate. He spoke about what he wants to change with The Metro’s Robyn Vincent.
The Metro: Why Rx Kids has bipartisan support from all corners of Michigan
Rx Kids provides unrestricted cash to mothers who are at least 16 weeks pregnant or to guardians who have a child who is six months or younger.
The Metro: Darryl DeAngelo Terrell’s art builds a world where Black gay life can thrive
Darryl DeAngelo Terrell uses art to envision a world that embraces every part of their being.
The Metro: For Black LGBTQ+ Detroiters Club Heaven was more than a dancefloor, it was a lifeline.
Before Movement and massive festival crowds, Detroit’s dance music scene lived in underground clubs like Club Heaven. Damon Percy reflects on the iconic Black LGBTQ+ space and the community it created.
Support the shows you love.
WDET’s unique music programs are dedicated to exploring the music and culture of our region and the world.
Keep the music going. Please make a gift today.