The Metro: New historic marker remembers the Algiers Motel, Detroit Rebellion of 1967

A new historic marker will be placed at the former location of the Algiers Motel, which was the site of...

MI Local: Previewing Sounds Like Detroit concert; High Strung’s Josh Malerman joins the show

This week on MI Local, I start off the show with exclusive premieres of new music by local artists, including...

The Detroit Move: Hear music from The Equals, T. Rex and more

On this episode of The Detroit Move, I have New Orleans R&B gems from Paul Gayten and Ernie K-Doe, along with...

For the first time since he exited the presidential race, Biden to address the nation

In an Oval Office speech this evening, President Biden will address his decision to abandon his race for a second...

Whitmer signs budget that offers K-14 guarantee

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $23.4 billion education budget Tuesday that includes a guarantee the state will pay for at...

A new law aims to advance US nuclear power, but some fear it shortchanges safety

It’s been over two years since the Palisades Nuclear Plant on the shores of Lake Michigan closed its doors. But...

In The Groove: A musical farewell to Motown legend Duke Fakir of the Four Tops

There was joy throughout the show with new music from Lawne, Metronomy & Nourished by Time, Real Estate, Rosa Brunello...

Detroit Evening Report: Abandon Biden campaign remains skeptical of Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris could be inheriting some of the opposition President Joe Biden faced on the campaign trail, now that Biden...

The Metro: Inaugural HBCU Student Film Festival is coming to Detroit

A theme we often highlight on The Metro is Detroit’s robust arts community. Whether you see a giant mural or...

Created Equal: Examining the Black-white wealth gap in America

Typical Black families in the United States have 15 cents on the dollar compared to typical white families, according to...

The Progressive Underground: Hear music from Michael Kiwanuka, Kaytranada + more

On this episode of The Progressive Underground, I sample a beautiful remix of a classic Sade track by Kaytranada, brand new...

Whitmer endorses Harris for president, dismisses speculation about joining as running-mate

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s nominee for president in an email...