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.

Formed in 2011, the Belle Isle Conservancy has played a vital role in restoring and maintaining the island's most notable attractions. On today's episode of "The Metro," longtime board member and interim CEO of the Belle Isle Conservancy Maud Lyon joins to discuss the organization’s role and the efforts being made on the island. Also, we talk to political and communications consultant Greg Bowen and the Founder of the Institute for Afro Urbanism in Detroit Lauren Hood about Biden's reelection campaign and how he's appealing to voters in Detroit.

Today on "The Metro," we're joined by Detroit DJ and producer John "Jammin" Collins ahead of his performance at the Movement Electronic Music Festival this weekend. Also, National Organization of Minority Architects Detroit Chapter President Kendal Bowman joins the show to discuss their free Project Pipeline Summer Camp, designed to get kids excited about the architecture field.

Today on "The Metro," we're joined by Climate Central Senior Data Analyst Jen Brady. The nonprofit found Detroit and its suburbs have experienced a "heat island effect" making the area eight degrees warmer. Also, Michigan Department of Transportation Senior Project Manager Jon Loree joins the show to discuss next steps in the I-375 Reconnection Communities Project.

Today on "The Metro," we're joined by Farmington Hills Cultural Arts Programmer Sam Koeppe and Detroit Sound Conservancy Board Member Damon Percy to talk about a special event at The Hawk paying tribute to Club Heaven, an inclusive space created by a group of Black LGBTQ young people in the 80s. Also on the show, we talk to Co-founder and Executive Director of the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network Malik Yakini, about the newly opened Detroit People’s Food Co-op in Detroit's North End neighborhood.

Today on "The Metro," the Arab Film Festival is kicking off this week at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn. Curator of Education for the museum, Dave Serio, joins the show to discuss this year's festival. Council Member Mary Waters also joins the show to discuss a proposed fugitive dust ordinance in Detroit.

Today on "The Metro," Detroit-based Pearl Edison co-founders Evan Anderson and Jake Yurek join the show to talk about how they're taking advantage of Inflation Reduction Act funds to help low-income families in the city improve their energy efficiency. Also, Hamtramck's new Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri joins the show to talk about how he plans to run the department.

Today on "The Metro," we're joined by Wayne State University Anthropology Professor Tareq Ramadan, who's leading the preservation project of Malcolm X's once-home in Inkster. Also, Bash Pickleball Club co-owner Sam Briko and coach Nick Hernandez join the show to discuss the new club and the recent popularity of the sport.

Today on "The Metro," we're celebrating Mother's Day and exploring what it means to be a mom. We're joined by Livonia City Councilmember Carrie Budzinski; Sabrina Nelson, a Detroit mother and grandmother; and Manager of Strategic Initiatives at WDET Diane Sanders. Author Ari Berman also joins the show to discuss his new book, "Minority Rule," and how some government institutions don't always side with the majority.