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The Metro

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Detroit
Detroit, United States
Michigan
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Ismael Ahmed
ICE
Mental Health
Oakland County
Federal Immigration Enforcement
DTE Energy
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Concert Of Colors
Iran
The Heidelberg Project
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Arab American National Museum
Affordability Agenda
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Albert Kahn
Detroit Documenters

"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

Longtime chef Tyrrell Hutchins curates meals with a shared purpose: connect ancestral traditions with contemporary technique. His Happy Sunday pop-up event is an immersive multi-course dining experience that takes place every other month. On June 14,... more

For a century, Detroit and Windsor have felt like one community split by a river. Now the Gordie Howe International Bridge — the first publicly owned bridge to connect them — is close to opening, amid a standoff between Washington and Ottawa over who... more

A new international span was set to open soon, but it has now been delayed. In an email statement Thursday morning, Mayor Dilkens said, “Although we would all like the Gordie Howe International Bridge to open, Canada need not fall on bent knee to mak... more

Frank Anthony Polito is an award-winning self-published author and playwright from Hazel Park, Michigan. Recently, he's been focuing on murder mystery series starring "Domestic Partners in Crime," Peter ‘PJ’ Penwell and JP Broadway.  "Dragged to Deat... more

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Recent Guests

Tyrrell Hutchins
Chef behind Happy Sunday, host of a Juneteenth pop-up under the Happy Sunday banner
Happy Sunday at Freya, Detroit
Episode: Detroit chef pop-up turns food into an immersive journey
Lee Rodney
Border culture scholar at the University of Windsor
University of Windsor
Episode: What the Gordie Howe Bridge means for Detroit and Windsor
Frank Polito
Author and screenwriter
Hazel Park, Michigan
Episode: 'Dragged to Death' emerges as the prime murder mystery to read during Pride Month
Cass Tretyak
Outreach navigator at Community & Home Supports in Detroit; pursuing a master's in social work at Wayne State
Community & Home Supports, Wayne State University
Episode: 'When the economy catches a cold, Detroit gets pneumonia.' Cass Tretyak on hunger and the cost of living
Kwaku Osei-Bonsu
Project Manager at The Love Building
The Love Building; Detroit Narrative Agency; LGBT Detroit
Episode: A Place Called Heaven honors Detroit's Black queer history
Chris Inpaq Sutton
Director of the film Heaven In Detroit; Broadcast Studio Manager at LGBT Detroit
Heaven In Detroit; LGBT Detroit
Episode: A Place Called Heaven honors Detroit's Black queer history
Lyndsay Green
Detroit Free Press dining reporter and critic
Detroit Free Press
Episode: Detroit could be home to a Michelin star soon. What does that mean for the city?
Aaron Mondry
Senior reporter at Outlier Media
Outlier Media
Episode: Why almost nobody follows Detroit rental law
Lindsey Green
Detroit Free Press dining writer
Detroit Free Press
Episode: Iron Chef Detroit fundraiser returns for a third year

Hosts

Tia Graham
Host of The Metro
Robyn Vincent
Host of The Metro
Robin Vincent
Host of The Metro
Carey Jr. II
Host of The Metro

Reviews

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 States4 months ago

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Guests are described as credible and insightful, offering depth on complex issues.
Listeners appreciate locally grounded reporting that connects policy with everyday life.
The show is valued for introducing underreported Detroit stories to a wider audience.
Sponsorships and partnerships are seen as aligned with community-focused topics.

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#249
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A children's art museum in Rosedale Park nurtures Detroit's next generation of artists
Q: What happens when a child's work is featured in the museum and eventually in a larger venue like a city museum?
Seeing a child's work in a prominent space reinforces their confidence, validates their creative identity, and connects early experiences with future opportunities in the arts.
A children's art museum in Rosedale Park nurtures Detroit's next generation of artists
Q: Why create a museum for kids specifically, rather than a general arts space?
There was a lack of year-round, dedicated spaces for youth visual art that also offer opportunities to make and exhibit work, so the project fills that gap and helps children grow into artists.
A children's art museum in Rosedale Park nurtures Detroit's next generation of artists
Q: What ages or kids are we looking at who are participating within the museum?
The museum caters to a wide range, from babies with their parents up to high school students, with programs and exhibitions designed to involve both young children and older youth.
A Place Called Heaven honors Detroit's Black queer history
Q: What about Black queer Detroit are you trying to tap into with A Place Called Heaven?
We're exploring memory, survival, chosen family, and the ongoing impact of spaces like Club Heaven and Woodward as anchors for community identity and resilience.
Why almost nobody follows Detroit rental law
Q: I want to think about first, though, what exactly this certificate of compliance is supposed to guarantee for the person who lives in one of these homes.
The certificate is tied to a 15-point health and safety checklist; if passed, the property is deemed to be in solid health and safety condition, though landlords report that the process can be costly and intermittently enforcement can be inconsistent.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Metro

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
2. Points North
3. It's Been a Minute
4. The Daily
5. Hard Fork

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The Metro launched 2 years ago and published 1121 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. Tyrrell Hutchins
2. Lee Rodney
3. Frank Polito
4. Cass Tretyak
5. Kwaku Osei-Bonsu
6. Chris Inpaq Sutton
7. Lyndsay Green
8. Aaron Mondry

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