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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: Community organizers support and promote the arts in Hamtramck
The artistic and sobriety space, Recovery Community Center, is trying to do even more to foster and protect local and visiting talent, and expand its programming.
The Metro: MOCAD’s Co-Director talks 20 years bringing fine arts to community
Co-Director Jova Lynne joined The Metro to talk more about renovations, new exhibitions and 20 years of MOCAD.
The Metro: Building a Detroit that moves everyone
Detroiter Deanne Austin shares what she’s learned from years of navigating Detroit without a driver’s license and what she hopes the city’s next mayor will do for transit.
The Metro: How Detroit’s next mayor can reduce homelessness
Poverty is going up in Detroit. So too are the costs of food and housing. All of this means that many are struggling to pay their bills, and homelessness — particularly for kids — is on the rise. How can Detroit rise to the challenge?
The Metro: Legendary Comic George Wallace on tour in Detroit
George Wallace’s observational humor, and masterful storytelling have earned him a place among comedy’s most iconic figures. Wallace joined the The Metro to discuss all the things he appreciates most in his life.
The Metro: Whitmer pardons Hmong community leader, Michigan father facing deportation
The governor’s pardon of Lue Yang highlights a clash between Michigan’s expungement law and federal deportation rules.
The Metro:‘Something compelling about the democratic ideal’ — the case for more representative democracy
Osita Nwanevu is the author of the book, “The Right of the People.” Producer Sam Corey spoke to him about majoritarian democracy and whether some ballot proposals initiated in Michigan would create a more representative democracy in the state.
The Metro: Deaf volunteers say they were excluded at Comerica Park. A judge says their case can proceed
Volunteers from Detroit’s DAD Foundation staffed a concessions stand to raise money for their nonprofit. After a confusing “secret shopper” encounter, they were told not to return. Their lawsuit tests what equal communication requires in public spaces.
The Metro: New Black Box theatre takes center stage at University of Detroit Mercy
The Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre is brining Shakespeare, community programming to Detroit’s Live 6 neighborhood.
The Metro: A voyage toward Gaza, and into custody
Metro Detroit attorney Huwaida Arraf describes being detained by Israeli forces after leading a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza.
The Metro: Why Michigan’s clerks are against the ranked choice voting initiative
Last week, the campaign to implement ranked choice voting took a hit. That’s because the Michigan Association of County Clerks came out against it. Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown explains why.
The Metro: InsideOut Literary Arts celebrates 30 years with a new move and new programs
InsideOut is celebrating 30 years of nurturing creative writing skills in Detroit students by sharing their work and hosting a party at The Norwood Saturday, Oct. 25.
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