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...
Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service said Tuesday she is resigning following the assassination attempt against former...
The Metro: How Michigan’s insurance reform laws failed to protect Detroit drivers
A recent joint investigation by The Markup and Outlier Media found that the average cost of auto insurance in Detroit...
Republicans seek unity as Biden drops out of presidential race
It’s taken roughly a week for a seismic shift to occur in the 2024 presidential election.Facing dwindling poll numbers and...
Detroit Evening Report: Mayor Duggan, Councilwoman Mary Waters announce proposed rental ordinance changes
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit City Council Member Mary Waters announced proposed changes to a new rental ordinance on...
Created Equal: What do Democrats do now that Biden dropped out of the race?
On Sunday afternoon, President Joe Biden announced he will no longer be the Democratic Party nominee. He is the first...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Jack White, Concert of Colors performers + more
On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, hear tracks from the new Jack White album, released only on vinyl...
Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns and he endorses Harris
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following...
DER Weekends: Aaron Dworkin says what the world needs now is Poetjournalism
On the latest episode of Detroit Evening Report Weekends, WDET's Sascha Raiyn talks to author and "poetjournalist" Aaron Dworkin about...