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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, Jack Filbrandt
Engineer: Nate Bender
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Detroit Metro Airport might be getting a cigar lounge
Detroit Documenter Madeline Beck and Coordinator Noah Kincade join the show to discuss the proposed addition to McNamara Terminal.
The Metro: New study shows “gamified learning” could improve youth literacy
Julia Dexter of Shoelace Learning joined the show to discuss how gamified learning can improve reading skills in students.
The Metro: Climate change is impacting weather patterns and snow days
Today on The Metro, we reminisce on the snow days of our childhoods — and explore how different they feel now.
The Metro: Detroit Film Theatre’s long-running Oscar Shorts program is back
WDET’s Ryan Patrick Hooper caught up with DFT Director Elliot Wilhelm to hear more about the films being highlighted this year.
The Metro: Bassist Marion Hayden named 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist
The virtuoso jazz bassist and educator joined The Metro to talk about the Eminent Artist honor and reflect on what inspired her love for music.
The Metro: ‘Broken Hearts and Connections’ event aims to help those dealing with grief find community
The nonprofit Narratives of Pain, led by therapist Dr. Zain Shamoon, hosts several events throughout the year as an outlet for people to share their stories.
The Metro: Finding love in the digital age
Today on The Metro, on the eve of Valentine’s Day, we explore how social media and dating apps have altered romantic relationships.
The Metro: Many Detroit arena workers living in poverty, WSU survey finds
A recent survey led by a Wayne State researcher shows that people working at Detroit stadiums struggle to make ends meet.
The Metro: New book helping Black men thrive in corporate America
Communication expert Justin Grant joined the show to discuss his new book, “Company Men: A Wellness Guide for Black Men in Corporate America.”
The Metro: Detroit animal keeping ordinance aims to promote food sovereignty
Associate Director of Urban Agriculture for the City of Detroit Patrice Brown joined The Metro to discuss the impact of the new ordinance on local residents.
The Metro: Artificial intelligence in education
Today on The Metro, we’re talking to educators on the front lines adjusting their teaching methods and guiding students through this complex landscape.
The Metro: Corporate subsidies aren’t working to create jobs like people hoped
This week on “The Metro,” James Hohman of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy shares why legislators give money to corporations to create jobs even though they often don’t come to be.
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