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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
Engineer: Nate Bender
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: How ‘social prescribing’ could solve America’s loneliness epidemic
Around 40% of Americans ages 45 and up report being lonely, which puts them at higher risk for all kinds of serious health concerns like dementia and stroke.
The Metro: Running near empty. How gas prices are hurting local businesses
Small business consultant Mark Lee discusses what rising gas prices are doing to the corner stores, restaurants, landscapers and pet supply chains he advises across Southeast Michigan — already absorbing tariffs, rising healthcare costs, and an unsettled workforce.
The Metro: Progressives have momentum. But can they win over party outsiders?
Michigan progressives had a strong showing at the Democratic convention.. The bigger question now: Can that energy carry into November?
The Metro: Michigan Stage connects generations through theater
From classrooms to senior communities, Michigan Stage engages people in theater and storytelling. Founding Artistic Director Time Paré joins the show talk about expanding access to theater to include everyone.
The Metro: Marriage rates are falling. A Wayne State expert says that might not be a bad thing
Professor Jessica Moorman joins the show to share her findings on present day attitudes surrounding marriage.
The Metro: Substance versus social media. Why Tom Leonard dropped out of Michigan’s governor’s race
Former House Speaker Tom Leonard dropped out of the race for Michigan’s next governor despite having a strong campaign. He speaks to The Metro’s Robyn Vincent about leaving the race and the atmosphere of politics today.
The Metro: Detroit pays private ambulances. Patients pay, too
The city pays three private companies up to $600,000 a year each just to be on standby — and those companies can still bill patients when they respond.
The Metro: Detroit’s Alternative Press gave a voice to a generation of artists. A new book tells its story
In 1969, Ann and Ken Mikolowski launched The Alternative Press in the Cass Corridor. For 30 years, the periodical published writings and poetry from their contemporaries that spoke to the political and cultural moment.
The Metro: How to lead a classroom according to a teacher on the cusp of retirement
Shirley Brezzell is being acknowledged for her contributions as an educator by the Michigan Science Teachers Association. Before she retires, she has some lessons to pass on to new educators and parents.
The Metro: How Islamophobia shaped American policy — from 9/11 to now
The Metro’s Sam Corey spoke to people practicing Islam in the area, and scholars of Islamophobia to better understand why this particular form of hatred is rising.
The Metro: Poetry’s impact across cultures, explained by an Iraqi American poet
Arab American poet Wafaa Mustafa speaks with The Metro’s Tia Graham about what this moment in time is like for Arab Americans and how simple visibility isn’t the goal.
The Metro: The next generation of poets connect and compete at Detroit Youth Poetry Slam
The Detroit Youth Poetry Slam is happening May 7 at the Wright Museum. It’s a competition and community event for teens to have their voices showcased and heard in front of a live audience, put together by InsideOut Literary Arts.
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