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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: Detroit artist Charity fully commits to music career ahead of second album
Charity joined The Metro to share how transformative her total dedication to music has been and what listeners can expect from her upcoming album.
CONTAINER on The Metro: Ali Evans
Detroit’s only eyewear maker Ali turned faith and determination into a business creating bold glasses worn locally and worldwide.
The Metro: How small businesses are faring in Southeast Michigan amid tariffs, inflation
What does it look like to own a small business in a time of tariffs, inflation, and general economic uncertainty? CEO of The Lee Group Mark Lee joins to share what he’s noticed while consulting for small businesses in Southeast Michigan.
The Metro: While DEI is under attack, restorative justice holds its ground
DEI programs are disappearing across the country, but Detroit is building something harder to dismantle. Restorative justice circles put people — not policies — at the center of repair.
The Metro: Why Detroit is taking misdemeanor cases from Wayne County
Conrad Mallett, Jr. is the corporation counsel for the City of Detroit. He spoke with Robyn Vincent.
The Metro: JD Vance talks Charlie Kirk, National Guard in Howell
Vance used his speech to discuss a handful of Republican talking points and offer National Guard deployment in Detroit.
The Metro: How to strengthen a fragile democracy
Political violence has been on the rise. How did we get here, and how do we get to democracy strong enough so that disagreeing perspectives can exist in peace?
The Metro: The power of twisted storytelling with Satori Shakoor
The Metro’s Tia Graham spoke with Satori Shakoor, host of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers about the importance of storytelling and strong public media.
CONTAINER on The Metro: La Cecille
La Cecille is a Detroit artist whose music blends R&B, electronic sounds, and the spirit of her hometown.
The Metro: BLCKOUT Walls Mural Festival returns, empowering artists in Detroit
The Metro’s Tia Graham spoke with Sydney James about BLCKOUT Walls and the economic power of creatives in Detroit.
The Metro: Therapist shares warning signs to prevent suicide
Lori Edelson, a psychotherapist and the owner of Birmingham Maple Clinic, joined the show to raise awareness about suicide and share how we can spot the warning signs.
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The Metro: Metroparks offers to sell Flat Rock Dam to city for $5, with additional $3 million for fish ladder
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks board’s offer to sell the dam to the City of Flat Rock is a victory for community groups and local officials, goes against CEO’s recommendation of partial dam removal.
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