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Hosts: Tia Graham and Robyn Vincent
Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II
Engineer: Nate Bender
Senior Producer: David Leins
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Concert of Colors and Vibe with the Tribes collaborate for a showcase of Native artists, storytellers
The Curved Shores Concert: A Native Artists Showcase is a way for people to see and learn more about native artists in Detroit and beyond. It’s taking place this Saturday at Spot Lite Detroit.
The Metro: People aren’t happy with the economy, but spending is still high. Here’s why.
Professor Joanne Hsu is the director of the monthly Surveys of Consumers at the University of Michigan. She spoke with The Metro’s Sam Corey about their recent findings on consumer confidence.
The Metro: Ford, GM and Stellantis retreated from EVs. Now more drivers want them
Automakers are facing a renewed interest in electric vehicles due to rising gas prices. Automotive analyst John McElroy discusses what impact EV sales could have for metro Detroit automakers.
The Metro: The only certainty is chaos for small businesses in metro Detroit
Many small business owners are preparing for a recession after an unsteady year, feeling the shocks of tariffs and now a supply chain disruption due to the Iran War. How can they remain resilient? Mark Lee gives insight.
The Metro: Autism in the D celebrates 6 years with Weekend of Inclusivity
Autism in the D helps support autistic children and their families. The Weekend of Inclusivity is one of Detroit’s largest autism awareness walks.
The Metro: Data centers, coming to a community near you
In late 2024, Michigan lawmakers voted to provide tax breaks for large data centers. Since then, local officials across Michigan have seen an influx of proposals.
The Metro: Mary Sheffield unveils neighborhood-first vision in State of City address
At her first State of the City address, Mayor Sheffield announced her plans to put neighborhoods first. Donna Givens Davidson gives her perspective as a member of Sheffield’s transition team.
The Metro: Why one sports fan is opening a bar dedicated to women’s sports
Alissa Graff quickly discovered it was a battle to get women’s sports playing at bars, so she’s opening her own joint called Bar IX to celebrate women athletes and give fans a space to root for their favorite teams.
The Metro: Why one local court doesn’t want poor people to pay more for justice
Chief Judge William McConico is running a court-wide amnesty program through April 2, waiving all late fees, penalties, and warrant costs for adjudicated cases when the original fine is paid.
The Metro: The WNBA is becoming the blueprint for women’s professional sports with new contract
A new contract for professional women’s basketball players is increasing pay and adding more games in the schedule, as well as spacing those games out for the benefit of players. What does this win mean for the rest of women’s sports?
The Metro: Metro Detroiters attend third ‘No Kings’ protests
Russ McNamara joins The Metro to share his reporting on the third round of No Kings protests in metro Detroit. Residents gathered to protest ICE, wars abroad, and other policies.
The Metro: School vaccine waivers increase risk of measles outbreaks
A measles outbreak in Washtenaw County includes 7 confirmed cases. Declining vaccination rates in school-age kids are putting children at a higher risk of contracting the disease.
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