The Metro

Today on The Metro, we're joined by Northwestern University Professor William Dichtell who's researching how microbes can breakdown forever chemicals. Also on the show, we talk to Pleasant Ridge Filmmaker Alan Bernstein about his new documentary "When we Went Mad" on the famed satirical magazine. 

Today on The Metro, we break down the 2024 election results in southeast Michigan with political consultant Dennis Darnoi. We also talk about how the Arab American community in Dearborn voted with Palestinian-American comedian, attorney and activist Amer Zahr. 

Today on The Metro, My Mental Wellness Director Danish Hasan and one of the center’s therapists, Takween Dwaik, join the show. It's one of the first community mental health centers in North America to open inside of a mosque. We also have a conversation with Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. on his new book, "Citizen Printer."

Detroit filmmaker Christine Swanson has a new project out in theaters everywhere on Nov. 15. "Albany Road" follows a high-powered woman who on her way to the most important meeting of her life is forced to share a rental car during a snowstorm with the mother of her ex-fiancee. The movie stars Emmy Award-winning actress Lynn Whitfield and Tony Award-winning performer Renée Elise Goldsberry. Swanson joins the show to discuss.

Brian Pannebecker, a retired auto worker and 25-year UAW member from Macomb County, spoke with The Metro producer Sam Corey about how Trump earned his vote. Also, the 21st annual Detroit Tree Lighting is set to take place on Friday, Nov. 22 at Campus Martius in Downtown Detroit. Laura Dean, director of parks and public spaces for the Downtown Detroit Partnership, joins the show to talk about what's in store this year. 

The city of Detroit is issuing an open call for a sculptor to create a new statue of legendary Detroit boxer Joe Louis to illustrate his legacy and contributions to the sport of golf. Rochelle Riley, director of the city of Detroit’s Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship office (Detroit ACE) joins the show to discuss the project. Plus, WDET’s News Director Jerome Vaughn joins the show to talk about the WDET News Team's coverage of the 2024 presidential election.

Today on The Metro, Wayne State researcher Alex Hill joins the show to talk about the impact of food insecurity on students and schools. Also, WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn joins the show to discuss the 2024 election and tonight's live special coverage on WDET. 

Today on The Metro, it's Election Day eve and many people have already cast their ballots in Michigan. We talk with 482Forward Communication Lead Imani Foster about the organization's efforts to turn out the vote in Detroit. We also talk to Co-Director for Dance for Democracy Ellen Vial about an Election Night event at Spot Lite Detroit that's helping people with election decompression. 

Today on The Metro, Community Push founders Derrick Dykas and Evan Hutchings join the show to discuss Detroit's growing skateboarding scene and how their nonprofit has been instrumental in helping the community grow in the city. We also speak to Interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison about his new role that starts on Nov. 11.  

Today on The Metro, we're celebrating Halloween by learning more about zombies with Chera Kee, a Wayne State University assistant professor teaching film and media topics with a focus on the horror genre. We also talk to Erebus Haunted Attraction Co-Owner Edward Terebus about 25 years of bring fun and terror to people in Pontiac.