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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.
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: What started in Detroit is now a statewide fight to treat water as a human right
For years, Michigan communities—from Detroit to small towns and rural counties—have struggled under rising water rates, mounting household debt, and widespread shutoffs. Now a bipartisan group of lawmakers is reviving a statewide affordability plan.
The Metro: How to choose the right tree for the right place in 2026
A new 57 page guide rates tree species for climate change resiliency in Michigan.
The Metro: Why the health of Michiganders lags behind others around the nation — and how we can catch up
A new report by the Citizens Research Council details how the health of Michiganders is worse than neighboring states, and what role policy can play in fixing that.
The Metro: ‘Venus Undone’ reimagines what it means to be a goddess
Detroit-based artist Cydney Camp uses her canvas to show Venus, goddess of love and beauty, as a complete human—flaws and all.
The Metro: What it will take to prevent another wrongful conviction in Wayne County
Deputy Chief and Director of the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Conviction Integrity Unit Valerie Newman discussed how Eric Anderson was wrongfully imprisoned and the changes being made to avoid cases like his in the future.
The Metro: The power of preventing problems instead of responding to them
Author of “Imagine Doing Better: Why Policies Backfire and How Prevention Thinking Can Change Everything” joins the show to discuss the benefits of changing policies to resolve problems before they spin into crises.
The Metro: Gambling reporter discusses the role video games play in the industry
Nick Devor, a journalist who reports on the gambling industry, joins The Metro to tell us about the different ways video games can imitate and encourage gambling.
The Metro: Why some Detroiters are missing out on a key opportunity to build wealth
Shari Williams, the Director of Equitable Neighborhood Planning for Detroit Future City, gives her perspective on inherited homes in Detroit.
The Metro: How to raise healthy gamers
Playing video games is a popular recreational activity for youth today. How do we ensure enjoyment doesn’t spiral into addiction?
The Metro: What makes the Detroit Red Wings so important to Detroit?
Longtime journalist Helene St. James has covered the Red Wings since 1996 and has written three books about the team. We learned more about the storied history and the importance the team holds in Detroit.
The Metro: Red Wings Hockey celebrates 100 years with new exhibition
Detroit Historical Museum has a new exhibition that celebrates 100 years of Detroit Red Wings history.
The Metro: The difficulties Michigan hospitals and their patients face as premiums rise
Michigan Health & Hospital Association CEO Brian Peters talks about what insurance changes will mean for Michiganders who sign up for healthcare through the Affordable Care Act, and how hospitals will be impacted.
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