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Hosts: Tia Graham and Robyn Vincent
Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II, Jack Filbrandt
Engineer: Nate Bender
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: New Eliza Howell Park art project to be made from Rouge River waste
The park’s 2024 artist-in-residence Halima Cassells joined the show along with Program Director Augusta Morrison to talk about the park’s residency program.
The Metro: Detroit Councilman Fred Durhal shares highlights from 2025 fiscal budget
Durhal joined “The Metro” on Monday to discuss the city’s budget for fiscal year 2025 and what it means for residents.
The Metro: Birdie’s Bookmobile to collect books for kids at Eastern Market this Saturday
The nonprofit will be at Shed 2 in Eastern Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday for drop offs.
The Metro: ACLU report calls for end to Michigan’s parental consent law for abortions
Today on “The Metro,” we’re joined by ACLU Political Director Merissa Kovach to discuss the report and how the policy limits health care access for young people.
The Metro: Food rescue will partner with NFL Draft to serve 30,000 meals
Metro Food Rescue Founder and CEO Chad Techner joined the show Wednesday to discuss how excess food will be collected and distributed during the event.
The Metro: U-M Innovation Center in Detroit takes another step toward construction
The building, located between West Columbia and Elizabeth Street, will span 200,000 feet and have six floors.
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