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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: Detroit Women’s Commission could shape policy alongside the next mayor
The Detroit Women’s Commission is a new group in the mayor’s office. They’re meeting monthly to discuss challenges women face in Detroit. And how to improve the lives and experiences of women calling Detroit home.
The Metro: Oakland County’s new approach to increase vaccinations
In the last few years, Oakland county has changed its approach to vaccine hesitance; it’s now trying to be more open, curious and empathetic towards those who have concerns. Oakland County Health Officer Kate Guzman spoke with Robyn Vincent about the specifics of their new approach, its effectiveness and more.
The Metro: Detroit Public Library celebrates Filipino Day of the Dead with dance party
The Detroit Public Library continues to expand its offerings in the community with a celebratory event blending Halloween with “Day of the Dead.” The day of dancing will have music from Filipino EDM artist With Love, Harlow and Erika Irie.
CONTAINER on The Metro: Donald Calloway
Detroit artist Donald Calloway, a 2025 Kresge Artist Fellow, creates striking mixed media works from repurposed materials and has exhibited at major Detroit institutions.
The Metro: The unintended consequences of consumer reviews
Consumer reviews are a useful way to find out the quality and value of an item or service, but their design can prove faulty. Michael Luca is a professor at Johns Hopkins whose work focuses on the design of online platforms. He joined the show to provide some perspective.
The Metro: This Madison Heights mayoral candidate leads with care, collaboration and community
If elected, Quinn Wright would be Madison Heights’ first Black mayor.
The Metro: Are Detroit police responsible for preventing violent crime?
To try to prevent crime before it happens, Detroit police end up stopping people for nonviolent offenses. A Detroit Free Press investigation found that about 20% of those stops ended in foot chases and police shootings.
The Metro: Who wins, who loses, and who sues over Michigan’s new budget
Michigan’s new budget delivers record funding for schools and roads, cuts corporate incentives, and introduces a cannabis tax that’s already facing a court challenge.
The Metro: Crowd plays key role in comedian Sam Tallent’s sets
Sam Tallent joined the show ahead of his run of stand-up shows in Royal Oak to discuss his process, his inspirations, and his new book.
The Metro: Non-profit engages Black church community to improve voter turnout
Lift Every Voice and Vote is a non-profit that aims to educate citizens about the election process. The organization is partnering with the Black church community to help mobilize more people.
The Metro: Detroit’s oldest cemetery will be lit up for tours this weekend
Elmwood Cemetery lights up this weekend for ‘Elmwood Alight.’
The Metro: What’s downstream for dam removal in Michigan’s rivers?
Old hydroelectric dams are still installed along the Rouge and Huron Rivers, but they’re crumbling and it’s time to repair them, or remove them.
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