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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: How the Lions fell short of their Superbowl expectations
Jeremy Reisman is the Editor in Chief of the Pride of Detroit. He explains what the Lions need to address before next season.
The Metro: What role police should play, according to new Detroit police commissioner
Just before the new year, Detroit welcomed four new people to its Board of Police Commissioners, including Victoria Camille. She is the District 7 commissioner.
The Metro: New restaurants to put on your menu for 2026
A number of restaurants are opening in metro Detroit this year, from pizza to Filipino fare.
The Metro: Power, money and silence — Michigan politics this week
Decisions in Lansing this week stalled local projects, tested constitutional limits, and exposed stark differences in how political leaders choose to respond — or remain silent — when lives and money are on the line.
The Metro: Ford pivots on EVs as China becomes the world leader of electric car sales
Paul Eisenstein is a contributing editor for Headlight.News. He spoke with The Metro’s Robyn Vincent about the future of Ford and other automakers.
The Metro: Empowerment Plan supports unhoused people with creative solution
Empowerment Plan manufactures coats from sleeping bags that they distribute to people in need across several countries. It all started in Detroit, in a College for Creative Studies class.
The Metro: Why Wayne State University is leaning into artificial intelligence
Wayne State officially opened an AI research center in October. As concerns about AI usage rise, head of the institute Ezemenari Obasi says AI is a solution for many problems we face today.
The Metro: How movies set in metro Detroit depict it
Steven Shaviro is a former film critic and professor at Wayne State University. He joins the show to discuss movies made in or about metro Detroit.
The Metro: As environmental rules roll back, a religious authority remains silent
U.S. environmental rules have expanded and contracted under different presidents. Now, as protections are rolled back again, climate silence persists in churches.
The Metro: Arts education is more than crayons and markers
Arts and culture are often on the chopping block when funding cuts roll through. This MSU professor believes art education should be standard in K-12 curriculums.
The Metro: What today’s economy means for Michigan’s small businesses
Michigan’s small businesses are navigating higher costs, shifting hiring practices, and rapid advances in AI. We break down what’s changing — and what it means.
The Metro: A new superintendent, a long list of expectations for Michigan schools
Dr. Glenn Maleyko steps into a school system facing uneven academic recovery, high absenteeism, and growing demands beyond the classroom.
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