Will young people get out to vote?
Today on "The Metro," BridgeDetroit reporter Malachi Barrett joins the show to talk about young people's interest in politics. Kwaku Osei, executive director of the LOVE Building, also joins the show to discuss its mission around art and social justice.
New safety lab in Auburn Hills will test EV batteries
Today on "The Metro," UL solutions Vice President and General Manager of Energy and Industrial Automation Milan Dotlich and Senior Vice President of Communications Kathy Fieweger join the show to discuss battery safety and their new lab in Auburn Hills. President of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation Chris Collins also joins the show to discuss this weekend's performances.
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network providing 24/7 mental health crisis services
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network Mobile Crisis Director JaKeya Kellom and Public Affairs Manager Michael McElrath join "The Metro" to discuss how expanding their mental health mobile crisis unit to 24/7 is allowing them to help more people. Also on the show, we're joined by Justin Rogers, founder of the Detroit Football Network, to talk about the Lions' upcoming season.
Detroit collective offers microgrants to 10 community groups for Black Philanthropy Month
The Soul of Philanthropy Michigan (TSOP) is offering 10 microgrants totaling more than $15,000 to nonprofit groups and block clubs in the metro Detroit area. Today on "The Metro," TSOP Michigan Steering Committee Chair Nikia Washington joins the show along with a microgrant recipient to discuss the program. Also on the show, Vice President of the Virginia Park Block Club Jody Wise discusses the reconstruction of the block's historic brick-paved street.
New ESPN doc revisits former Detroit Tigers pitcher Galarraga's near-perfect game
A new documentary from the ESPN series E:60 called “28 Outs: An Imperfect Story,” is revisiting former Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga’s near-perfect game. We revisit the moment with Tigers staff writer for The Athletic Cody Stavenhagen and University of New Mexico Professor Larry Jones, who taught a Law and Society class that studied the game. Also on the show, we also talk to Dr. Andy King on drug addiction and treatment ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31.
Design Core's Detroit Month of Design to kick off in September
Today on "The Metro," Co-executive Director of Design Core Detroit Kiana Wenzell and Detroit photographer Elonte Davis join us to discuss the upcoming Detroit Month of Design. Also, we talk about Detroit's North End neighborhood with Leslie Graham Andrews, chairwoman for the Vanguard Community Development Corporation.
Detroit students immerse themselves in African heritage during trip to Ghana
On this episode of "The Metro," WDET's Russ McNamara joins us live from the Democratic National Convention. We also talk to founder and executive director of the Umoja Debate League, Jerjuan Howard, recent graduate of Henry Ford High School, Taureen Mitchell-Campbell, and 8th grader at Bates Academy Raeghan Stinson about the debate team's recent trip to Ghana.
Grammy-nominated Mumu Fresh makes Detroit stop on The Healing Tour
Today on "The Metro," Grammy-nominated artist and musical ambassador Mumu Fresh joins us live in-studio before her performance at The Bridge Center in Detroit. Also on the show, Outlier Media reporter SaMaya Overall joins us to discuss their series Affording Detroit.
Detroit nonprofit helping to break higher ed barriers
While students get ready for the school year ahead, Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars is helping them plan beyond high school. Today on "The Metro," we talk to Dollars for Scholars Liaison Kelli McCloud about the program and barriers to higher ed. Also, Detroit Public Theatre Co-founder and Artistic Director Courtney Burkett joins the show to discuss the theatre's upcoming 10th season.
