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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: The nation’s first Black-owned TV station celebrates its history 50 years after launch
WGPR Historical Society is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding on October 4. Joe Spencer, President of the non-profit and the former Director of Programming at WGPR, joined the show to discuss the station’s legacy.
The Metro: The Highway Clean-Up is art in action
All Notes is a creative and community platform blending music, social impact, and digital media founded by Detroit based musician TommyPAPI. Through the initiative, he hosts livestream performances, neighborhood cleanups, and resource drives, connecting artists through support-centered work.
The Metro: Could a tax on concert tickets generate revenue for the city?
Leaders in Detroit’s business and government sectors greatly invested in entertainment downtown. That investment has
The Metro: Why violence can emerge from unacknowledged grief and loss
A targeted shooting at a Grand Blanc church highlights gun access, veteran trauma, and warning signs. Experts discuss how communities can help prevent violence.
The Metro: Iraqi American filmmaker explores Detroit’s cultural fault lines
Metro Detroit’s Iraqi American community is full of stories of survival and hope. In “Pomegranate,” Weam Namou turns one of those stories into film, exploring the intersection of faith, politics, and identity.
The Metro: Detroit plans to reroute trucks away from residential neighborhoods
Samuel Krassenstein is the Chief of Infrastructure and the Deputy Director for Public Works for the City of Detroit. He spoke with Robyn Vincent about truck traffic in Detroit, the problems it causes, and how the city is working to alleviate the problem for residents who live near it.
The Metro: Colorism and the Latino community
Born in Brazil, Professor Rogerio Pinto has dedicated his life to breaking the social constructs of colorism and other “-isms” that divide people.
CONTAINER on The Metro: Taylor Childs
Emerging Detroit artist and designer Taylor Childs blends sustainable fashion with community values rooted in her family and neighborhood legacy.
The Metro: Neuroscientist explains how music affects the brain
Music has the power to alter or reinforce our state of being. Scientists like Daniel Levitin want to harness its power to heal us.
The Metro: How to stop foreclosures in Detroit
The overall number of homes on Wayne County’s auction list has been shrinking, but it remains to be seen if this signals a trend. The Metro spoke with Alex Alsup, author of “The Chargeback” to learn more.
The Metro: Recent killings test state domestic violence protections
The Metro speaks to Detroit Free Press reporter Nushrat Rahman about recent domestic violence murders and how Michigan’s systems may fail to protect victims.
The Metro: Envisioning better access to the arts for Detroit youth
Detroit Partnership for Arts Education is bringing together leaders across arts, education, and philanthropy in Detroit to improve access to the arts for Detroit youth.
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