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February 10, 2025 'Rust Belt Reporter' John Gallagher releases memoir
Detroit Free Press Reporter and columnist John Gallagher had a front row seat to many of the city’s changes over his 32-year career. He writes about those changes and his experience in the journalism industry in his new memoir, “Rust Belt Reporter.” Gallagher joined The Metro on Monday to discuss the book and the many ways the city has improved over the years.
Hear more stories from The Metro on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
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February 10, 2025The rise of women's sports and the WNBA's potential return to Detroit
Today on The Metro, we’re talking about increased interest around women’s basketball and the trajectory of women in sports more broadly. In Detroit, it's led to the possibility of a WNBA team returning to the city.
Guests:
Risa Isard: A professor of sports management at the University of Connecticut.
Ketra Armstrong: Professor of sports management at the University of Michigan. She works to address gender and racial inequities in her field.
More headlines from The Metro on Feb. 10, 2025:
John Gallagher is a former 32-year Detroit Free Press reporter and columnist, where he covered economic redevelopment. He joined the show to discuss his new memoir, “Rust Belt Reporter,” about his time reporting in Detroit and around the Midwest.
The Department of Education manages student loans and grants, and monitors how schools are treating vulnerable kids, such as those with disabilities. To help us understand how the changing political climate is affecting young people in Detroit, 482 Forward Communications Lead Imani Foster joined The Metro.
Clark Park Coalition Director Anthony Benavides also joined the show to talk about the outdoor ice rink at the park and how they’re keeping the sport alive in Hockey Town.
Tomorrow’s question: Are you afraid to get in an accident when walking and biking around Detroit?
Join the conversation by calling 313-577-1019 or leaving us an Open Mic message on the WDET app.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.
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February 06, 2025 Tuning in on media habits in Trump’s second term
While the country is split on Trump’s actions and policies, we’re all taking in a lot of new information. There has been a lot of confusion and fast-changing court decisions on Trump’s executive orders.
Today on The Metro, we explore how people are navigating the news and seeking valuable information.
Guests:
Michael Seltzer: Franklin Village Trustee who voted for Trump.
Emily Sydnor: Senior researcher at the Institute for Democracy, Journalism, Citizenship and teaches communications at Syracuse University.
Jihii Jolly: Freelance journalist, writer and someone who thinks a lot about media literacy.
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52 min
February 06, 2025 What are tariffs? And how could they affect consumers?
Bharat Ramamurti is the senior advisor for economic strategy at the American Economic Liberties Project and a former economic communications advisor for the Biden-Harris administration. He spoke with senior producer David Leins about Trump’s tariffs, both paused and in effect.
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February 06, 2025 How is the project to cap I-75 going?
The Downtown Detroit Partnership is developing a project to cap the I-75 freeway, connecting the downtown and midtown districts. The project has been in the planning stages for a while, but it recently received additional federal funding in January. DDP CEO Eric Larson joined the show to provide an update on the project.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.
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February 06, 2025 Detroit Public Theatre's latest production explores history in conversation with the present
Now at the Detroit Public Theatre, the stage play “Confederates” explores how history is in conversation with the present. Professor of Hip Hop Theatre Goldie E. Patrick and Philadelphia-based theatre artist Will Street joined the show to discuss.
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February 05, 2025 First Year Favorite: Steps we can all take to reduce waste
The Metro is 1 year old! To celebrate, we're sharing some of our favorite stories from our first year of episodes.
Tepfirah Rushdan is the director of Detroit’s Office of Sustainability. She joined the show in January to discuss what the city of Detroit is doing to reduce waste, what we can do personally and what it means to center sustainability in our food system.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.
19 min
February 05, 2025 First Year Favorite: Tips for thriving and surviving in the winter
The Metro is 1 year old! To celebrate, we're sharing some of our favorite stories from our first year of episodes.
Ian Solomon is the founder of Amplify Outside and communications and engagement manager for the Detroit Parks Coalition. He joined the show in January to discuss how Amplify Outside works to remove barriers that prevent people from enjoying the outdoors.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.
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February 05, 2025 First Year Favorite: A jingle jaunt down memory lane
The Metro is 1 year old! To celebrate, we're sharing some of our favorite stories from our first year of episodes.
In addition to being the host of Modern Music on WDET, Jon Moshier is also the executive music producer for Doner Advertising. He joined the show in December to reflect on the art of the jingle.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.
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February 05, 2025 First Year Favorite: Looking back on the life and legacy of poet Nikki Giovanni
The Metro is 1 year old! To celebrate, we're sharing some of our favorite stories from our first year of episodes.
Detroit's poet laureate jessica Care moore is a world-renouned poet, author and musician. She joined the show in December to look back on the life and lecacy of celebrated poet Nikki Giovanni just after she passed.
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