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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. 

Today on The Metro, producer Sam Corey has a conversation with Jonathan Peregrino of JP Makes and Bakes. It's a new coffee shop specializing in Filipino treats. We also bring you co-host Robyn Vincent's conversation with William Burton Jr., one of three candidates running for 36th District Court Judge. 

Today on The Metro, Detroit Horse Power's David Silver and Jeff Jones join the show to discuss the nonprofit's new 14-acre site on Detroit's Westside. Plus, an art exhibit focused on the Rust Belt and election season updates.

Today on The Metro, Founder and Head Chef of the Patchwork Culinary Project Nick Sanchez joins the show to discuss how his own experiences led him to help immigrants gain culinary training and find success in the restaurant industry. We also talk to Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti about how Proposal S would provide a financial boost to the schools if approved. 

Today on The Metro, we welcome our new co-host Robyn Vincent to the program! Also, we talk with astronomer and philanthropist Russ Carroll, who donated the Dan Zowada Memorial Observatory to Wayne State University in honor of his friend and love for space exploration. The telescope recently moved from Rodeo, New Mexico to Mt. Palomar, California. We also talk to BridgeDetroit Reporter Malachi Barret about Detroit Police Chief James White being named the new CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network.