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The Metro

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Detroit, United States
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Detroit Lions
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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.

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Don Was is a celebrated musician, producer, filmmaker and more. He's a six-time Grammy winner and president of the prolific jazz label Blue Note Records. But he puts more stock into a living legacy in the arts than any awards he's won.

He pours bac... more

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Oakland County Commission Chair Dave Woodward is the target of a recall effort. It started after an April meeting where the board approved a surveillance drone contract — and many residents never got to speak before the vote.

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This weekend Detroit will experience a legendary performance. The Detroit Opera House is hosting Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan May 9. The ensemble has been performing for over a century and is considered to be the world’s best mariachi band. The styl... more

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High fuel costs are impacting everyone. One industry is being hit particularly hard. 

Truckers are seeing costs skyrocket as diesel costs have risen 41% since the United States and Israel started a war with Iran.  Jim Burg is the President of the J... more

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Martina Guzman
Journalist and founder/program director of Verdad
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Episode: World renowned Mariachi Vargas to perform at Detroit Opera House
Arthur White
Director of Community & Audience Engagement at the Detroit Opera House
Detroit Opera House
Episode: World renowned Mariachi Vargas to perform at Detroit Opera House
Morgan Foreman
State Representative
State of Michigan
Episode: The people of Saline vs. Big Tech
Justine Galbraith
Leader of the I Am Oakland County campaign
I Am Oakland County
Episode: Why the push to recall Dave Woodward is about more than one person
Adrian Hemond
CEO of Grassroots Midwest
Grassroots Midwest
Episode: Progressives look to November after Democratic convention wins
Tom Leonard
Former Michigan House Speaker and Republican gubernatorial candidate
Former Michigan House Speaker
Episode: Substance versus social media: Why Tom Leonard dropped out of Michigan's governor's race
Ellen Gilchrist
Chief Operating Officer, BasBlue
BasBlue
Episode: BasBlue builds possibility and power for women and nonbinary people in Detroit
Rebecca Kosick
Associate Professor of Comparative Poetry and Poetics at the University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Episode: Detroit's Alternative Press gave a voice to a generation of artists. A new book tells its story
Dawood Walid
Director for Michigan's Council on American-Islamic Relations
CAIR Michigan
Episode: How Islamophobia shaped American policy — from 9/11 to now

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Tia Graham
Host of The Metro
Robyn Vincent
Host of The Metro
Robin Vincent
Host of The Metro
Carey Jr. II
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
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The people of Saline vs. Big Tech
Q: To the best of your knowledge, what are their main concerns with the data center project?
Constituents are worried about groundwater contamination, noise, construction disruption, and the broader environmental impact on the community, including the reliability of the local grid and rising energy costs.
Progressives look to November after Democratic convention wins
Q: What did the guests identify as the key to turning online organizing into real-world action?
The guest described moving beyond online engagement to real-world activities like door-knocking, meetings, and in-person conversations, arguing that translating online activity into tangible, scalable actions is essential for broad political impact.
Marriage rates are falling. A Wayne State expert says that might not be a bad thing
Q: Why are marriage rates falling even as single status rises in the population?
Factors include delayed first marriages, economic shifts, increased education and independence for women, and evolving cultural norms that prioritize love, compatibility, and shared values over traditional incentives to marry.
Marriage rates are falling. A Wayne State expert says that might not be a bad thing
Q: What does the shift away from traditional scripts mean for couples?
The shift creates more opportunities for people to pursue connections outside traditional gender roles, but it also brings ambiguity about who should pursue, who pays, and how to balance expectations with current economic realities.
Marriage rates are falling. A Wayne State expert says that might not be a bad thing
Q: How would you define modern dating today?
Moorman explains that there isn't a universal definition; dating varies widely, and different people have different expectations about what constitutes dating, committing, and pursuing partnership in today's social landscape.

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What is The Metro about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently threads local Detroit and metro-area stories with broader explorations of culture, politics, and social change. Recent episodes highlight barriers faced by women in sports media consumption, reform efforts in the local judiciary, and how community voices shape city budgeting and governance. Guests span topics from interfaith dialogue and immigrant experiences to sports sociology, public health, and archival storytelling, often tying national issues to Detroit's unique civic and cultural landscape. A standout pattern is pairing rigorous analysis with on-the-ground perspectives from activists, educators, health professionals, and artists, creating a space for nuanced, solution-oriented conversations that feel deeply root... more

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1. The Detroit Evening Report
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The Metro launched 2 years ago and published 1071 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Metro include:

1. Martina Guzman
2. Arthur White
3. Morgan Foreman
4. Justine Galbraith
5. Adrian Hemond
6. Tom Leonard
7. Ellen Gilchrist
8. Rebecca Kosick

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