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Hosts: Tia Graham and Robyn Vincent
Producers: Sam Corey, Cary Junior II
Engineer: Nate Bender
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Recent stories from The Metro
The Metro: Why this Michigan conservative voted for a marijuana tax
Last month, lawmakers placed a 24%tax on marijuana products sold in the state to fund road repairs. The vote was mostly along party lines with Democrats supporting it, and Republicans rejecting the measure.
The Metro: Why Detroit’s youngest voters stay engaged
As we approach a different kind of off-year election, when the keys to the future of Detroit are up for grabs, just how engaged is Gen Z in local politics?
The Metro: Rep. Rashida Tlaib on shutdown impacts, crisis in Gaza, Mamdani’s rise
A stalled federal government, families struggling to eat, and a world in turmoil. The Metro looks at how the shutdown is hitting Michigan households and how movements for justice, from Detroit to Gaza, are reshaping American politics.
The Metro: Many Tongues immersive exhibition explores how stories bind us across time, culture, and medium
A new exhibition opening next week wants to explore storytelling through the lens of food, poetry, comedy, visual art, fashion, film, and performance.
The Metro: The Chad Smith Foundation supports furthering music education at University of Michigan
Hall of Fame Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith recently announced The Chad Smith Foundation. Chad grew up in Michigan and returned to the place where he got his start to help students do the same.
The Metro: A new master plan of policies will guide Detroit into the future
A new master plan of policies will be unveiled in the coming months to help residents, businesses owners, and city officials guide Detroit into the future.
CONTAINER On The Metro: Ijania Cortez
Detroit artist Ijania Cortez uses bold color and community storytelling to bring local icons and everyday Detroiters to life through her murals and public art.
The Metro: Halloween special returns to WDET airwaves in time for trick-or-treating
Jon Moshier, host of Modern Music on WDET, produces his annual Halloween special with an ear for the classic and the offbeat.
The Metro: Federal government shutdown ripples through Detroit’s food systems
As the federal shutdown stretches into its second month, Michigan’s food assistance network braces for impact.
The Metro: Michigan braces for a SNAP gap as shutdown drags on
The federal shutdown has put November SNAP benefits on hold, leaving about 1.4 million Michiganders uncertain about their grocery budgets. Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks talks with Robyn Vincent about the state’s short-term options and the urgency of federal action.
The Metro: Everything you need to know about Hamtramck’s mayoral race
Candidates to replace Amer Ghalib after his nomination to be ambassador to Kuwait include Adam Alharbi, Hamtramck City Council Member Muhith Mahmood, and write-in candidate, Lynn Blasey.
The Metro: 22-acre park opens on Detroit’s riverfront
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park on Detroit’s riverfront features a playground, splash pad, water garden, and covered basketball courts.
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