The Metro

Local nonprofit Detroit Future City hosted a panel discussion and Juneteenth celebration on Tuesday to commemorate Black liberation and wealth generation through homeownership. Panelist Krysta Pate, founder and CEO of The Ownership Initiative, joins "The Metro" to discuss what Juneteenth means to her, and how homeownership is empowering Black Detroiters.

This past weekend, former President Donald Trump made a stop in Detroit for a small engagement with Black voters. WDET’s Russ McNamara and Sam Robinson of Axios Detroit join "The Metro" to unpack the event. Plus, two transit experts join the show to talk about the safety of roundabouts as they expand around southeast Michigan.

As the metro Detroit area continues to cope after Saturday's mass shooting at a Rochester Hills splash pad, Mayor Bryan K. Barnett says his primary focus is supporting the recovery of the victims. He joins "The Metro" to talk about how the community is being supported in the aftermath.

On this episode of "The Metro," WDET staff members and dads join the show to talk about how fatherhood has changed them. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II also shared his thoughts on being a dad ahead of Father's Day this weekend.

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans is pushing legislators to amend state law that allows local municipalities to opt-out from SMART bus service. That could be significant because there are currently 16 Wayne County cities that do not have a property tax millage to support SMART services. Why is Evans pushing to expand SMART? How does he hope to accomplish his goal, and what might the consequences be if he succeeds? Evans joined "The Metro to" answer these questions.

Ukraine's Cultural Forces joins the show for a conversation and musical performance. Valery Shyrokov, Taras Stoliar, and Olha Rukavishnikova are military members who were professional artists before the war. They're currently on a music tour of gratitude to the U.S., making stops across the country. Also on the show is Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County Executive Director & CEO Michele Hodges. The organization is relocating one of its resale shops that accepts and receives gently used home repair items to serve more people.

The new 40-unit Bridge Housing Campus has been under construction in Detroit’s Core City neighborhood. The campus, created by the Pope Francis Center, will provide up to 120 days of housing and offer medical, psychological, addiction and job-readiness services for Detroit's homeless population. Bridge Housing formally opened last week and will begin to house people later this month. Pope Francis Center President and CEO Father Tim McCabe joined "The Metro" to discuss the new campus and the services being offered.

Today on "The Metro," we're joined by Ford Motor Company Chief of Communications Mark Truby to discuss the company's much anticipated grand reopening celebration and concert at Michigan Central Station. We also spoke with Affirmations Executive Director Cheryl Czach about how the organization is supporting Ferndale's LGBTQ+ community year-round and during Pride.

Richard Hess, principal architect at Quinn Evans and project manager for the Michigan Central Station's restoration, joins "The Metro" to provide details on the history and symbol of Michigan Central, and the thoughts that went into the new design and restoration. Also, David Fahrenthold, a New York Times investigative reporter writing about corruption among nonprofits, joins the show to discuss recent embezzlement charges announced this week against the former CFO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.

Coleman A. Young International Airport is getting a facelift after nearly 50 years without major renovations. The facility's director, Jason Watt, joins "The Metro" to discuss the new design and enhancements. Plus, local consultant Dennis Darnoi joins the show to discuss last week's criminal conviction of former President Donald Trump.