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The Metro: Retired UAW member shares why he proudly supported Donald Trump
Brian Pannebecker, a retired auto worker and 25-year UAW member from Macomb County, spoke with “The Metro” producer Sam Corey about how Trump earned his vote.
The Metro: Wayne State researcher on the common misconceptions of food insecurity
Wayne State researcher Alex Hill joins the show to talk about the impact of food insecurity on students and schools.
The Metro: Detroit coalition 482Forward hoping to boost voter turnout in the city
Amani Foster, communications lead with 482Forward, joined the show to discuss the organization’s nonstop work to engage voters in Detroit.
The Metro: The community behind Detroit’s skateparks
The proliferation of skateparks in the city is a point of pride for many, with community members playing key roles in creating and maintaining them.
The Metro: A spooky Halloween show with zombies, a haunted house and politics
In this episode, we learn about the origin of zombies, the family behind Erebus Haunted Attraction in Pontiac and more.
The Metro: The history (and end) of Devil’s Night in Detroit
Detroit Historian Jamon Jordan joined the show on Halloween eve to share more about Devil’s Night and how the community came together to put a stop to it.
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