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In a Substack article titled, “Owned Away From Home,” out-of-state ownership of Detroit’s housing stock sits at 5%, aligning with the national average. The author of the report, Alex Alsup, joined The Metro to discuss his key findings. Plus, Detroit Free Press columnist M.L. Elrick joins the show to discuss the continuing Michigan GOP drama and more.

This week on "The Metro," Oliver Ragsdale, Jr. joins the show to talk about the organization’s financial health and future. Plus, it’s Tigers Opening Day in Detroit! Detroit Tigers beat writer for The Athletic Cody Stavenhagen joins to discuss the Tigers' hot start.

Today on "The Metro," we learn more about a new online exhibit paying homage to Detroit Radio DJ The Electrifying Mojo. Plus, environmental expert Nick Schroeck discusses how "zombie wildfires" in Canada could impact air quality in Detroit.

Baobab Fare, a Burundi-inspired restaurant in Detroit, has its second location in the works on the city's east side. Co-owner Nadia Nijimbere joins the show to discuss what they hope the bring to the neighborhood and their recent 2024 James Beard Award nomination for outstanding restaurateur. Also on the show, Mark Stryker, author and co-producer of the film "The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit," joins to discuss the film, which will debut at the Detroit Free Press Film Festival later this month.

Today on "The Metro," we're joined by President of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network Eric Doeh to discuss how they're expanding mental health services to adolescents. Also, Detroit Free Press Columnist Neal Rubin joins the show to discuss Bookstock, a massive used books and media sale in its 20th year of raising money for literacy education.

Today on "The Metro," Artist Trae Isaac and CEO of The Children's Center Nicole Wells Stallworth join the show to discuss a new sculpture on display as part of the city's DCleated Art Project on display ahead of the NFL Draft that will benefit local charities. We're also joined by MDHHS Community and Education Resources Manager Robin Grinnell to discuss a new feature on the MI Bridges website that allows applicants to monitor their benefits status.

Today on "The Metro," Matt Jaber Stifler joins the show to discuss what a new Middle Eastern and North African category on the U.S. Census and federal government surveys means. For decades, people in these communities were instructed to fill out the white category. We're also joined by Raina Battle, a Detroiter and the sous chef at Detroit Central Market. She talks about her culinary journey and encourages people to follow their passions.

Ann Duke, chief development officer for Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County, joined "The Metro" on Thursday to discuss how the organization is supporting people during a housing crisis. Plus, Bernadette Atuahene, a professor at the University of Southern California Law School and executive director of the Institute for Law and Organizing, joined the show to discuss the overassessment of lower value homes in Detroit.

The comedy film “Mean Girls” is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. To commemorate the cult classic's milestone, the Detroit Creativity Project is hosting a fundraiser screening at Emagine Royal Oak on March 30. Following the screening, DCP founder Marc Evan Jackson will moderate a Q&A with actor and Highland Park native Tim Meadows, who played Principal Duvall in the film. Meadows joined "The Metro" to discuss his extensive career and DCP’s mission to share improv with Detroit youths.

A new program will erase medical debt for up to 300,000 Wayne County residents. Dr. Abdul El Sayed joins "The Metro" to discuss how this will be a benefit to people, hospitals and the county. Also, Cori Wofford, director of external affairs at the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan, joins the show to let listeners know how they can climb on board the new Detroit to DTW shuttle.