The Metro: Exploring the ties between Detroit music and the Black church

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit is one of the most important music cities in America. ...

The Metro: Funding is running out for ShotStopper crime reduction program

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. ShotStoppers is Detroit’s most prized crime reduction program. For a little...

The Metro: Edovo Foundation connects incarcerated people to education and information

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.The recent film “Sing Sing” is giving viewers a lot to think...

The Metro: The crisis of local news in the age of AI and Trump

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.Artificial intelligence is entering nearly every profession. It can help gain insights...

The Metro: Library cards go beyond just books

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The public library is more than a place that houses books...

The Metro: Detroit Metro Airport might be getting a cigar lounge

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. We’re celebrating a belated Valentine’s Day today and bringing you a...

The Metro: New study shows “gamified learning” could improve youth literacy

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Reading is one of the most beneficial life skills one can...

The Metro: Climate change is impacting weather patterns and snow days

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Snow days are when school districts close schools for a day...

The Metro: Detroit Film Theatre’s long-running Oscar Shorts program is back

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The 97th Academy Awards will air on ABC in March. Buzzed...

The Metro: Bassist Marion Hayden named 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Each year, Kresge Arts in Detroit selects and awards one eminent...

The Metro: ‘Broken Hearts and Connections’ event aims to help those dealing with grief find community

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Winter in Michigan is known by many as a time to...

The Metro: Finding love in the digital age

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Social media has dramatically changed our world. Connecting with new people...