The Metro: What Black Michiganders say their communities need
What policies do Black residents in Michigan want to see?The Center for Community Uplift at the Brookings Institute measured the...
Cary Junior II is an audio journalist and producer for The Metro on 101.9 WDET. Cary has worked as a producer or host on a number of projects. His work includes short and longform audio, documentary series and daily radio. In his five year career in journalism he has worked for Crooked Media, the Detroit Free Press, and now WDET - Detroit's NPR station.
The Metro: What Black Michiganders say their communities need
What policies do Black residents in Michigan want to see?The Center for Community Uplift at the Brookings Institute measured the...
The Metro: Arab Orchestra founder says music fosters greater unity
After a family trip to Syria at the tender age of ten, Michael Ibrahim’s parents handed him an oud. The...
The Metro: Gambling reporter discusses the role video games play in the industry
The vast majority of popular online games like Roblox, Genshin Impact, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive have in-game currency, encouraging players...
The Metro: How to raise healthy gamers
Youth are especially at risk of over-engaging with digital worlds and disconnecting from reality. Gaming addiction is just like any...
The Metro: Black Midwesterners find alternative messengers for their news
Trust in major news organizations is at an all time low.According to a 2024 Gallup poll that has tracked trust...
The Metro: The White Stripes inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
A legendary Detroit band has been recognized with one of music industry’s highest honors. The White Stripes were inducted into the...
The Metro: Gambling in sports and Pistons icon’s legacy amid scandal
The relationship between sports and gambling is getting complicated. In the years since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting across the...
The Metro: Investigation finds potential conflicts of interest in Oakland County contracts
Controversy among local leaders in Oakland County is brewing.A Detroit Free Press investigation uncovered gaps in the county's laws that...
The Metro: Public health expert weighs in on cancer risks linked to hair relaxers
Thousands of women have been in the initial stages of a legal battle over hair products they believe made them...
The Metro: A look at turnout efforts in Detroit’s 2025 election
Leading up to this year’s election The Metro has discussed how Detroit's turnout needs to improve. According to the city’s...
The Metro: Why Detroit’s youngest voters stay engaged
In the 12 years since the city of Detroit declared bankruptcy, a new generation of voters came of age. A...
The Metro: What future workplaces could look like
It’s been over five years since the COVID-19 pandemic and local autoworkers are have taken steps to move its employees back...