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The Metro

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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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Latest Episodes

Every American president is hanging on one wall in Midtown Detroit. Damon DeWitt started painting them in 2008, when he was 25, living in Miami during the Obama campaign, working two jobs and trying to decide whether he was actually going to be an ar... more

Yousef Rabhi is a Democratic Socialist. He beat 12-year incumbent Chris Taylor by 10 points — over the endorsements of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin — in a primary that was part of something bigger: a progressive ... more

The Paint the Park Mural and Art Festival returns to Allen Park, in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority and The Mural People. It's free and open to the public Aug. 22-23.

Eight muralists will create large-scale public artworks throu... more

Michigan voters wrote reproductive rights into the state constitution in 2022. Planned Parenthood of Michigan had 14 health centers then. Today it has seven. Three closed on a single day at the end of July — Lansing, Livonia and Warren. None of them ... more

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Recent Guests

Megan Owens
Director of Transit Riders United
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Episode: Detroit expands public transit, one millage at a time
Branden Snyder
State Director of the Working Families Party
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Episode: Has economic populism come to Michigan?
Eric Liu
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Episode: Is voting the least we can do, or the most?
Razi Jafri
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Rupak Ginn
host of Spice Road
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Episode: PBS’ ‘Spice Road’ gets the dish on Amar Pizza in Hamtramck
Fatoumata Sacko
BasBlue program participant and entrepreneur
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Episode: BasBlue encourages women to pursue entrepreneurship in Detroit
Pepper Catt
Peer recovery coach with the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities
Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities (Troy, Michigan)
Episode: Michigan’s lesser-known strategy for fighting addiction
Mady Chen
Artist, owner of Apple and Thistle
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Hosts

Tia Graham
Host of The Metro; frequently covers Detroit news, culture, and community stories. Affiliated with WDET (Detroit Public Radio).
Robyn Vincent
Host of The Metro; co-leads coverage on local news, culture, and civic issues. Affiliated with WDET.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Thank You!!!

    Great segment on WSU Health research for Multiple Sclerosis.

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    El Don McGuap
    United States6 months ago

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Detroit expands public transit, one millage at a time
Q: Why is this millage considered a turning point for regional transit, and what comes next?
Owens explains that the millage removes opt-out gaps, guarantees baseline service across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, and paves the way for new routes, on-demand flex services, and eventual cross-state improvements like a Detroit-Lansing-Grand Rapids corridor, contingent on continued public and political support.
Detroit expands public transit, one millage at a time
Q: What would it take to get good public transit in Metro Detroit?
The guest outlines that achieving a basic universal service, followed by expanded routes and smarter, more convenient options, requires sustained political will, stable funding, and collaboration across counties, with emphasis on serving seniors, disabled residents, and low-income workers as a foundation before pursuing faster, cross-regional connections.
BasBlue encourages women to pursue entrepreneurship in Detroit
Q: How are the Future Founders and Future Leaders different, and what outcomes do they aim for?
Future Founders targets high school students with entrepreneurship exposure and internships; Future Leaders targets 18-26-year-olds with mentoring, networking, and pathways toward starting a business or pursuing careers in the entrepreneurial space.
BasBlue encourages women to pursue entrepreneurship in Detroit
Q: What prompted BasBlue to create programs for high school and early college students?
To expose young people to entrepreneurship early, break mental boxes around career options, and provide a safety net and role models so they can envision themselves as capable businessbuilders.
Abdul El-Sayed on winning Michigan's Senate primary
Q: What do you see as the role of money in politics going forward?
He argued for significant reforms to money in politics, stressing that campaign finance should not distort policy debates and that ensuring money stays in Michigan would be a cornerstone of his planned approach to governance.

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A Detroit-focused program blends reporting on local politics, housing, and public policy with deep dives into culture, food, and community storytelling. Episodes frequently center on how policy, urban development, and social equity affect everyday life, while also spotlighting arts, dining, and historical perspectives from local institutions and researchers. Noteworthy is the mix of investigative journalism, civic dialogue, and culturally rooted conversations with guests ranging from scholars and historians to chefs, organizers, and filmmakers, offering practical takeaways for residents, business leaders, and sponsors looking to engage with Detroit's evolving landscape.

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Recent guests on The Metro include:

1. Megan Owens
2. Branden Snyder
3. Eric Liu
4. Razi Jafri
5. Rupak Ginn
6. Fatoumata Sacko
7. Pepper Catt
8. Mady Chen

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