The Metro: Slotkin’s ‘economic war plan’ to revive America’s shrinking middle class
Last week, Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin gave a speech at a progressive think tank where she gave a stern warning...
Sam Corey
Sam Corey is a producer for 101.9 WDET, which includes finding and preparing interesting stories for the daily news, arts and culture program, The Metro. Sam joined WDET after a year and a half at The Union, a small newspaper in California, and stints at a variety of local Michigan outlets, including WUOM and the Metro Times. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago.
The Metro: Slotkin’s ‘economic war plan’ to revive America’s shrinking middle class
Last week, Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin gave a speech at a progressive think tank where she gave a stern warning...
The Metro: Detroit stand up Melanie Hearn to headline ‘What’s So Funny About Detroit?’
Detroit comedian Melanie Hearn is one of the most unique voices in stand up. Opening up for seasoned comedians like...
The Metro: Detroit mayoral candidate Fred Durhal shares strategic vision for the city
Detroit mayoral candidate and City Councilman Fred Durhal III last week announced his strategic plan for improving the city, including...
The Metro: West Bloomfield rabbi on Zionism, rising antisemitism, fighting extremism
Since Oct. 7, 2023, the world has felt different for a lot of American Jews. Antisemitism has risen. More recently,...
The Metro: Closing the accessibility gap for metro Detroit voters
Some Michiganders will begin casting ballots in the state's Aug. 4 primary election as early as next week, with absentee...
The Metro: What role will the US play in Israel’s conflict with Iran?
On Friday, Israel launched attacks on Iran, intending to hit Iran’s uranium enrichment site, where it is building nuclear arms,...
The Metro: Ex-chief Craig returns to Detroit politics with outsider bid for mayor
Come November, Detroit residents will decide who will lead the city into its next chapter. Nine candidates and a write-in...
The Metro: Mayoral candidate Joel Haashiim fights for Detroit grassroots power
There are a few candidates running as outsiders in Detroit’s mayoral election. They say they aren’t typical politicians and that...
The Metro: Mayoral candidate Rogelio Landin on growing Detroit and more
As Detroit continues its fight to stabilize population loss and rebuild its tax base, one mayoral write-in candidate believes the...
The Metro: American Jewish identity and the weight of rising antisemitism
Since October 7th, the world has felt different for many American Jews, and antisemitism has been on the rise. More...
The Metro: Detroit vs Speculators: The lawsuit that never was
For a long time, one of Detroit’s biggest challenges was blight. Generational disinvestment and residential flight left about 80,000 homes...
The Metro: Santa Ono’s political gamble; higher-ed leadership in the Trump era
Last month, then University of Michigan President Santa Ono announced his resignation from the college after accepting a role leading...