The Metro

A new exhibit highlighting iconic jewelry worn by hip-hop artists throughout the genre's 50-year history opened last month at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The exhibit, titled "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry," is based on the book by Oak Park native and author Vikki Tobak. Toback joins "The Metro" to talk about the exhibit and her connection to hip-hop. Also, Detroit Parks Coalition Program Director Yvette Pullom-Bass joins the show to talk about what's on the docket for the local nonprofit.

On this episode of "The Metro," Real Mighty Queer Detroit's creative director and curator Patrick Burton discusses what to expect from this year's exhibition, including the artists, galleries, purpose and the meaning behind it.

On this episode of "The Metro," we're joined by Detroit Youth Choir Director Anthony White and choir members Toni Larkin and Chauncey Bowers. They recently performed at the NFL Draft and are part of the Disney+ docuseries "Choir.' We also sit down with Nargis Rahman, one of the WDET reporters who's been covering the pro-Palestine encampment that was recently dismantled by Wayne State University police.

WDET’s Nick Austin sat down with Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan, Clara Hendrickson of the Detroit Free Press and WDET’s Russ McNamara to discuss the biggest news to come out of the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

On Wednesday's special episode of "The Metro," broadcasted live from the Grand Hotel, WDET's Nick Austin spoke with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Chief Growth & Marketing Officer Hilary Doe and other guests to get their perspective on what our state should do to create a better future for Michigan.

Nick Austin is broadcasting live this week from the Mackinac Policy Conference with WDET colleagues Cheyna Roth (MichMash), Russ McNamara (All Things Considered) and Stephen Henderson (Created Equal). Listen to his conversations with some of the state's top decision makers here, or go to wdet.org/mpc. The Metro will be back on Friday with Tia Graham and guest host Cary Junior II.

On this episode of "The Metro," we're joined by Michigan Fashion Week founder and CEO Loren Hicks to discuss how the event is supporting creators in the state. Also on the show, we're joined by Wayne State University researchers Richard Pilsner and Mike Petriello, who are looking at the effect of "forever chemicals" on male fertility.

Detroiters are gearing up for an epic weekend of electronic music from some of the city's most talented and well-respected DJs at the Movement Electronic Music Festival. Two of this year's performers — Detroit techno icon Delano Smith and upcoming local DJ Blackmoonchild — join "The Metro" to share how they got their start in the industry and what we can expect from them at this year's festival.

Music fans attending Movement this weekend who are looking for a bite to eat are in for a treat as the new Argentinian restaurant PUMA Detroit plans to open its doors for a soft opening on Friday. Chef Javier Bardauil joins "The Metro" to share more about his new restaurant and what patrons can expect this weekend. Also on the show, Detroit Free Press reporter Nushrat Rahman joins to discuss a new U-M report that found a quarter of Michigan renters are spending more than 50% of their total income on rent.

Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate is launching a new survey to better understand Detroiters' mental health needs. Tate joins "The Metro" to share more about the survey and his motivations for creating it. Also, Detroit City Football Club CEO and co-owner Sean Mann joins the show to discuss plans to build a new stadium at the former Southwest Detroit Hospital site in Corktown.