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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: Employees at Ann Arbor dispensary seek union representation
Workers at Exclusive Brands in Ann Arbor have been on strike for over a month, alleging retaliation and fighting for union recognition.
The Metro: Arts and culture funding preserved in state budget
Arts and culture grants from the State of Michigan have been preserved in the state budget for fiscal year 2026. Lauren Ward, director of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan joined the Metro to describe the programs those funds support.
The Metro: Duggan says Detroit’s recovery shows he can lead the state
As Detroit stabilizes its finances and reinvests in neighborhoods, Mayor Mike Duggan is pointing to those changes as he begins a run for governor.
The Metro: Why Detroit has been narrowing its roads
Producer Sam Corey spoke with Wayne State Urban Planner Eric Bettis about why Detroit has wide roads, and whether the city is trying to durably change that.
The Metro: Detroit park honoring hunger march is expanding
Friends of the Rouge and the Fort Rouge Gateway Partnership joined forces to construct the Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park to celebrate those who fought for workers rights and commemorate that pivotal moment in labor history.
The Metro: The nation’s first Black-owned TV station celebrates its history 50 years after launch
WGPR Historical Society is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding on October 4. Joe Spencer, President of the non-profit and the former Director of Programming at WGPR, joined the show to discuss the station’s legacy.
The Metro: The Highway Clean-Up is art in action
All Notes is a creative and community platform blending music, social impact, and digital media founded by Detroit based musician TommyPAPI. Through the initiative, he hosts livestream performances, neighborhood cleanups, and resource drives, connecting artists through support-centered work.
The Metro: Could a tax on concert tickets generate revenue for the city?
Leaders in Detroit’s business and government sectors greatly invested in entertainment downtown. That investment has
The Metro: Why violence can emerge from unacknowledged grief and loss
A targeted shooting at a Grand Blanc church highlights gun access, veteran trauma, and warning signs. Experts discuss how communities can help prevent violence.
The Metro: Iraqi American filmmaker explores Detroit’s cultural fault lines
Metro Detroit’s Iraqi American community is full of stories of survival and hope. In “Pomegranate,” Weam Namou turns one of those stories into film, exploring the intersection of faith, politics, and identity.
The Metro: Detroit plans to reroute trucks away from residential neighborhoods
Samuel Krassenstein is the Chief of Infrastructure and the Deputy Director for Public Works for the City of Detroit. He spoke with Robyn Vincent about truck traffic in Detroit, the problems it causes, and how the city is working to alleviate the problem for residents who live near it.
The Metro: Colorism and the Latino community
Born in Brazil, Professor Rogerio Pinto has dedicated his life to breaking the social constructs of colorism and other “-isms” that divide people.
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