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The Metro: Is China the future of the global automotive industry?
Chinese automakers are expected to achieve 33% global market share by 2030, according to consulting firm AlixPartners.
![Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud at a mural dedication ceremony for student artists at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on July 31, 2024.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dearborn-Mayor-Abdullah-Hammoud-16x9-1-900x506.jpg)
Dearborn Mayor Hammoud: ‘There must be a timeline of how we achieve a just Palestinian state’
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud spoke to WDET about what Democrats need to do to secure Michigan’s Arab American voters come November’s general election.
![American writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin.](https://wdet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/James-Baldwin-900x506.jpg)
The Metro: New exhibit at The Wright honors writer and activist James Baldwin
If James Baldwin were alive today, he would have been celebrating his 100th birthday. To
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The Metro: New Oakland County program offering student debt relief for residents
Oakland County Commissioner Charlie Cavell joined the show on Thursday to discuss the new program and how it will work.
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The Metro: More than 20 candidates running for 3 open school board seats in Detroit
Mario Morrow, a political analyst and former educator and school administrator in Detroit, joined the show to discuss the importance of the race.
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The Metro: ‘Chronic absenteeism’ is hurting Michigan students. How can we solve it?
Lori Higgins, bureau chief for Chalkbeat Detroit, joined the show to discuss her ongoing reporting on the critical issue plaguing many students and families.
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