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Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II, Jack Filbrandt
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Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: American Jewish identity and the weight of rising antisemitism
As violence and rhetoric escalate, American Jews are navigating complex emotions, rising antisemitism, and diverging views on Israel.
The Metro: Walking the wire of survival in ‘The Razor’s Edge’
Filmmaker Keith Famie joins The Metro to discuss “The Razor’s Edge,” his Emmy-nominated documentary on homelessness, hunger, and humanity.
The Metro: Black Twitter’s evolution as a pillar of pop culture
Black Twitter reshaped how we watch TV together through memes, jokes, and real-time reactions. Professor Sherri Williams explains on The Metro today.
The Metro: Detroit vs Speculators: The lawsuit that never was
Detroit battles a new housing crisis: speculation and risky rent-to-own deals. What happened to efforts to hold speculators accountable?
The Metro: Routine checkups boost men’s lifespan
Men’s Health Month aims to close the life expectancy gap with awareness, support, and services—especially for Black men in Detroit and beyond.
The Metro: Canadian wildfire smoke is clouding Michigan skies. An expert shares how to stay safe
Air quality across the Midwest has recently been some of the worst in the world. Dr. Omer Awan joins The Metro to discuss the lesser-known health risks of wildfire.
The Metro: Satori Shakoor ‘Confessions of a menopausal femme fatale’
Satori Shakoor brings humor to menopause in her new comedy special, streaming June 12 on major platforms.
The Metro: How Trump’s attack on public media threatens democracy and access to information
A vote to slash $1.1B from public media is looming. Media scholar Victor Pickard tells The Metro why it’s a threat to democracy, not just journalism.
The Metro: Iron Chef Detroit, food for thought
Iron Chef Detroit is back, supporting Cass Community Social Services with a culinary showdown that helps fight poverty and uplift Detroit communities. Rev. Faith Fowler joins The Metro to share how this annual event fuels their mission.
The Metro: Clash in the corridor: Iron Chef Detroit heats up for round 2
Iron Chef Detroit returns this Thursday with a culinary face-off at Eastern Market. Chefs Anthony Lombardo and Andy Hollyday join The Metro to share what they’re bringing to the table.
The Metro: Detroit’s Mayoral Candidates face off over transit issues at public forum
As Detroit prepares to elect a new mayor, transit is emerging as a key issue. Nine candidates are on the August primary ballot, and a recent forum hosted by Transportation Riders United gave them a chance to share their vision for improving Detroit’s bus and streetcar systems. WDET’s Alex McLenon breaks down the highlights on The Metro.
The Metro: Detroit’s composer laureate is creating music inspired by sounds of the city
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