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The Metro covers local and regional news and current affairs, arts and cultural events and topics, with a commitment to airing perspectives and uncovering stories underreported by mainstream media in Detroit.
Hosts: Tia Graham and Robyn Vincent
Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II, Jack Filbrandt
Engineer: Nate Bender
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: How will cuts to the VA and its services impact veterans?
Veterans rely on the VA to provide the essential services that help them return to civilian life after serving.
The Metro: Birdie’s Bookmobile is turning the page on Michigan’s literacy crisis
Founder and Executive Director Alyce Hartman joined the show to share her passion for promoting youth literacy in Detroit, and her latest efforts to get a book in every kid’s hands in the city.
The Metro: Examining state politics in a divided statehouse
Michigan Public Radio Network political reporter Colin Jackson joined the show to discuss the latest drama and happenings in Michigan’s divided Legislature.
The Metro: County Veteran Service Fund miscalculation puts veteran affairs offices in a tricky financial situation
Detroit Documenters reports that County Veteran Affairs offices across the state are in a tricky financial situation. Money they usually receive from the Michigan County Veteran Service Fund was miscalculated.
The Metro: Dresner Community Center — Gilbert creates new home for nonprofits in Southwest
Dresner Foundation CEO Virginia Romano joined the show to talk about the impact the community center will have in Southwest Detroit.
The Metro: ‘All students’ in Detroit public schools could feel impacts from Department of Education cuts
Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti is sounding the alarm about the state of education in America and how its uncertain path could hurt Detroit students.
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