The Metro

Today on "The Metro," we sit down with two individuals decreasing violence in their communities through the ShotStopper program, Public Health & Safety Director for Force Detroit Dujuan “Zoe” Kennedy and CEO of Detroit Friends and Family Ray Winans. We also talk with Senior Mobility Strategist for Detroit Konner Petz and Belle Isle Conservancy Director Genevieve Rattray about a robot keeping Belle Isle Beach clean this summer.

L'anse Creuse Schools Superintendent Erik Edoff and Northville Public Schools Superintendent RJ Webber joined "The Metro" to discuss the youth mental health crisis they're witnessing first hand — and funding for mental health counselors and other professionals in schools is almost out. We also talk to NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis and President of the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan on a youth sports conference on April 24-25.

Diarra Kilpatrick, creator and star of "Diarra from Detroit" — BET's first scripted television show — joins "The Metro." Also, CEO of the Detroit Parent Network Jametta Lilly joins the show to talk about Summer Discovery, a free summer day camp program for kids in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties.

Today on "The Metro," we're joined by Senior Associate Angela Wyrembelski and Designer Sara Timberlake of Quinn Evans architecture firm, the American Institute of Architects winner of the Architecture Firm Award of 2024 for their historic preservation work. We're also joined by State Rep. Mai Xiong who won the 25th District special election on Tuesday.

Today on "The Metro," Artist Halima Cassells and Sidewalk Detroit Program Director Augusta Morrison join the show. They're having a River Rouge clean-up at Eliza Howell Park Saturday where the collected materials will be used for a public art project. Also, WDET's Stephen Henderson joins the show to discuss Detroit Public Television's new name change and move back to the city.

Today on "The Metro," Detroit council member Fred Durhal III joins the show to discuss the approved city budget for fiscal year 2025 and what it means for residents. Also on the show, we're joined by President and CEO of Health Alliance Plan Dr. Michael Genord to discuss Black Maternal Health Week and how to improve health outcomes for Black families.

Today on "The Metro," founder and executive director of Birdie's Bookmobile Alyce Hartman joins the show. The organization is celebrating Donate a Book Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Eastern Market. Donated books will be distributed to Detroit kids throughout the year. Also on the show, we take a look back on the "Goin' to Work" Pistons with writer Eli Day, who recently wrote about the team for Detroit Metro Times.

Michigan law requires young people seeking an abortion to get permission from a parent, and in some cases, a judge. Today on "The Metro," we're joined by ACLU Political Director Merissa Kovach. The nonprofit released a report that says this policy creates health care access challenges and limits the rights of young people. Also on the show, Chief of Mobility Innovation for the City of Detroit Tim Slusser joins to discuss new autonomous vehicle shuttles launching in the city this summer.

Metro Food Rescue has been selected as the official food rescue partner for the NFL Draft, taking place April 25-27 in Detroit. The organization's Founder and CEO Chad Techner joins "The Metro" to explain how excess food will be collected and distributed during the event. Also, a program at Genessee County Jail is lowering the number of people re-entering the system. Peter Hull, professor of economics at Brown University and the author of a study on the jail’s program, joined the show to discuss the I.G.N.I.T.E. program's mission.

Today on "The Metro," Director of the University of Michigan Center for Innovation Scott Shireman joins the show to discuss what the project means for Detroit and the university. The center will open in 2027. Also on the show, Board Director for the Wolverine Bar Association Alexis Smith Scott joins to discuss the 62nd annual Barrister's Ball taking place this month.