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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
CONTAINER on The Metro: Taylor Childs
Emerging Detroit artist and designer Taylor Childs blends sustainable fashion with community values rooted in her family and neighborhood legacy.
The Metro: Neuroscientist explains how music affects the brain
Music has the power to alter or reinforce our state of being. Scientists like Daniel Levitin want to harness its power to heal us.
The Metro: How to stop foreclosures in Detroit
The overall number of homes on Wayne County’s auction list has been shrinking, but it remains to be seen if this signals a trend. The Metro spoke with Alex Alsup, author of “The Chargeback” to learn more.
The Metro: Recent killings test state domestic violence protections
The Metro speaks to Detroit Free Press reporter Nushrat Rahman about recent domestic violence murders and how Michigan’s systems may fail to protect victims.
The Metro: Envisioning better access to the arts for Detroit youth
Detroit Partnership for Arts Education is bringing together leaders across arts, education, and philanthropy in Detroit to improve access to the arts for Detroit youth.
The Metro: How to confront cultural norms driving domestic abuse
Co-Executive Director of the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic Violence Chéree Thomas asks what can happen if our culture becomes a protective measure of its own.
The Metro: Can housing pods reduce homelessness in Lansing?
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor spoke with Robyn Vincent about the city’s recent housing proposal.
The Metro: Anishinaabe art exhibition coming to DIA
The work of 60 contemporary Anishinaabe artists will be featured in new exhibition at Detroit Institute of Arts, Sep. 28 – April 6.
The Metro: ‘Make it Ours’ talks about the life of fashion visionary Virgil Abloh
In 2018, the Louis Vuitton made history when announcing its first Black man as lead creative director of menswear, Virgil Abloh.
The Metro: How Detroit Equity Action Lab is training leaders to disrupt inequity
Asandi Conner directs the Detroit Equity Action Lab that works to bring equity to institutions across the city.
The Metro: Can conditions improve for Detroit arena workers?
The Detroit Industry Standard Boards for sports arenas have been meeting to discuss challenges people working at Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park and Ford Field are facing. The Metro speaks with the Detroit Documenters to learn more.
The Metro: Season Fair brings contemporary art to Michigan Central, highlighting 10 Detroit artists
Season Fair is a new contemporary art fair debuting at Michigan Central this month as part of Detroit Month of Design.
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