Detroit seeking artist for new Joe Louis sculpture embodying his golf legacy

Brian Pannebecker, a retired auto worker and 25-year UAW member from Macomb County, spoke with The Metro producer Sam Corey about how Trump earned his vote. Also, the 21st annual Detroit Tree Lighting is set to take place on Friday, Nov. 22 at Campus Martius in Downtown Detroit. Laura Dean, director of parks and public spaces for the Downtown Detroit Partnership, joins the show to talk about what's in store this year. 

The city of Detroit is issuing an open call for a sculptor to create a new statue of legendary Detroit boxer Joe Louis to illustrate his legacy and contributions to the sport of golf. Rochelle Riley, director of the city of Detroit’s Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship office (Detroit ACE) joins the show to discuss the project. Plus, WDET’s News Director Jerome Vaughn joins the show to talk about the WDET News Team's coverage of the 2024 presidential election.

Today on The Metro, Wayne State researcher Alex Hill joins the show to talk about the impact of food insecurity on students and schools. Also, WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn joins the show to discuss the 2024 election and tonight's live special coverage on WDET. 

Today on The Metro, it's Election Day eve and many people have already cast their ballots in Michigan. We talk with 482Forward Communication Lead Imani Foster about the organization's efforts to turn out the vote in Detroit. We also talk to Co-Director for Dance for Democracy Ellen Vial about an Election Night event at Spot Lite Detroit that's helping people with election decompression.   

Today on The Metro, Community Push founders Derrick Dykas and Evan Hutchings join the show to discuss Detroit's growing skateboarding scene and how their nonprofit has been instrumental in helping the community grow in the city. We also speak to Interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison about his new role that starts on Nov. 11.  

Today on The Metro, we're celebrating Halloween by learning more about zombies with Chera Kee, a Wayne State University assistant professor teaching film and media topics with a focus on the horror genre. We also talk to Erebus Haunted Attraction Co-Owner Edward Terebus about 25 years of bring fun and terror to people in Pontiac. 

Today on The Metro, city of Detroit Historian Jamon Jordan helps us understand how Devil’s Night came to an end and the lessons we can take from that time in history. Also, Matt Grossman, head of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, joins the show to discuss why the election is so tight in Michigan and how voters are feeling less than a week out from Election Day.

Today on The Metro, Detroit Disability Power Founder Dessa Cosma joins the show to discuss a new report from the organizations that says 84% of Detroit's polling locations are not accessible to people with disabilities. Canton Township Clerk Michael Siegrist also joins the show to answer questions and help people make a voting plan.

Today on The Metro, Detroit artist Cary Longchamps talks about the VHF project, which explores abandoned properties and public art in the city. Also, Freedom House Detroit Leader Elizabeth Orozco Vasquez joins the show to talk about how the organization is supporting immigrants in the city.

Today on The Metro, Downtown Detroit Partnership CEO Eric Lawson and Detroit Director of Planning and Development Antoine Bryant join the show to discuss a potential plan to cap Interstate 75 and reconnect communities. You’ve been hearing conversations with candidates running for two open seats in Detroit’s 36th District Court on the show this week. Today we conclude our series with Andrea Bradley-Baskin.