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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: What it will take to prevent another wrongful conviction in Wayne County
Deputy Chief and Director of the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Conviction Integrity Unit Valerie Newman discussed how Eric Anderson was wrongfully imprisoned and the changes being made to avoid cases like his in the future.
The Metro: The power of preventing problems instead of responding to them
Author of “Imagine Doing Better: Why Policies Backfire and How Prevention Thinking Can Change Everything” joins the show to discuss the benefits of changing policies to resolve problems before they spin into crises.
The Metro: Gambling reporter discusses the role video games play in the industry
Nick Devor, a journalist who reports on the gambling industry, joins The Metro to tell us about the different ways video games can imitate and encourage gambling.
The Metro: Why some Detroiters are missing out on a key opportunity to build wealth
Shari Williams, the Director of Equitable Neighborhood Planning for Detroit Future City, gives her perspective on inherited homes in Detroit.
The Metro: How to raise healthy gamers
Playing video games is a popular recreational activity for youth today. How do we ensure enjoyment doesn’t spiral into addiction?
The Metro: What makes the Detroit Red Wings so important to Detroit?
Longtime journalist Helene St. James has covered the Red Wings since 1996 and has written three books about the team. We learned more about the storied history and the importance the team holds in Detroit.
The Metro: Red Wings Hockey celebrates 100 years with new exhibition
Detroit Historical Museum has a new exhibition that celebrates 100 years of Detroit Red Wings history.
The Metro: The difficulties Michigan hospitals and their patients face as premiums rise
Michigan Health & Hospital Association CEO Brian Peters talks about what insurance changes will mean for Michiganders who sign up for healthcare through the Affordable Care Act, and how hospitals will be impacted.
The Metro: How to improve the care we provide Black pregnant mothers
Why is maternal healthcare, particularly for Black mothers, so bad in the U.S. and worse in the Midwest? And what can we do about it? Tamika Jackson, reproductive justice and maternal health organizer for Mothering Justice, joins the show to discuss.
The Metro: Detroit Narrative Agency wants Detroit’s story told the right way
Detroit Narrative Agency hosts a yearly fellowship to support local filmmakers in metro Detroit.
The Metro: Early detection for Alzheimer’s is possible with new blood tests
Alzheimer’s research has come a long way in recent years. New blood texts can diagnose the disease before symptoms present.
The Metro: She looked at the waste stream and saw a lifeline
As federal food aid wavered, millions felt the strain. Meanwhile, enormous amounts of unused food continued to be discarded. Goodr founder Jasmine Crowe-Houston talks about the infrastructure she’s built to connect those two realities — and why she thinks logistics may matter as much as generosity.
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