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Daily Detroit
What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! We have conversations that push Detroit forward and share local stories about restaurants, business, development, local government, policy, technology, things to do, transit and more. All in about 22 minutes a day.
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Anime, gaming, cosplay, and finding your people at Youmacon 2026
Today we're leaning into the "where to go" part of Daily Detroit, with a look at Youmacon at Huntington Place this weekend. We talk with Youmacon CEO Eric…
Daily Detroit8 Things to Know Around Detroit + A Few Minutes with Jemele Hill
Norris Howard is back in the studio, and we've got a lot of ground to cover: Host's plans for Chroma, Baobab Fare's east-side expansion, housing in the North…
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Pizza Picks and Neighborhood Politics
Today on the show, Norris, Devon, and I talk about the reported resolution of that recent City Council inquiry involving small businesses in West Village we…
Daily DetroitYour power bill, your water, your vote (w/ Planet Detroit)
On today's Daily Detroit, I'm joined by Planet Detroit founder Nina Ignaczak and managing editor Dustin Blitchok to talk about the environmental stories…
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What Detroit Youth Actually Want: A Conversation w/ Jaedun Ward
What do Detroit's young people actually want from their city? That's what we're talking about on your Daily Detroit for Wednesday October 21st 2026. We're…
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West Village, Small Businesses, and the Politics of Change
In episode 1976 of the podcast, we are breaking down the growing backlash in Detroit's West Village after District 5 City Councilmember Renata Miller requested…
Daily DetroitReaction: RenCen Going Non-Profit with $1B Gilbert Gift
Dan Gilbert just made a massive $1 billion announcement about the future of the Renaissance Center, giving $1 billion to convert and run the massive RenCen…
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Westland Mall For Sale, Penobscot Questions, and Turning Off Political TV Ads
Devon O'Reilly joins me over a listener's gift of Eastern Kille bourbon to talk about all things Metro Detroit. A big topic we hit, especially in the shadow of…
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Michigan Election Update: Senate Polls & Ballot Proposals
Norris Howard and I are back at the studio breaking down where key Michigan races and statewide ballot proposals stand as we head into the home stretch of the…
Daily DetroitNew Spots: Waka in Eastern Market, Cafe Noir Downtown, Little Ghost + More
Food and fun today on your Daily Detroit! Norris tried the new brick and mortar Waka in Eastern Market; Jer stopped by Cafe Noir's second location that's new…
Daily DetroitMichigan Debate Takes: El-Sayed vs. Rogers & Benson vs. James
With less than a month to go before Election Day, the Daily Detroit panel dives into Michigan's key debate matchups and the changing political dynamics across…
Daily DetroitDetroit is the Pizza Capital of America! Plus, Malört Madness & More
Jer is alive after judging a Malört cocktail contest at the Old Miami. Norris joins in, and on the heels of Grandma Bob's opening a West Village location…
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Debate Week in Michigan, New Affordable Housing Near Eastern Market (And More)
The Rundown: 01:04 - Favorite Halloween costumes 03:54 - The Lions were bad, the Wings feel dead, but there is a second-place Detroit sports team to get on the…
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Should College Sports Be "Saved"? Google Data Center Clash & Metro Detroit Fall Fun
On today's episode, fall is in the air! From where to go to the news you need to know, we have you covered. The Rundown: Fall Outings in Metro Detroit - Devon…
Daily Detroit10 Things to Know: Detroit Development, Better Bus Stops, and a $2B Manufacturing Push
Detroit development, better bus stops, and a major manufacturing push lead today's show. Waka by Baobab Fare is now open in Eastern Market! Ferndale Pride…
Daily DetroitThe Math Behind Why Detroit Needs Growth
Detroit's budget picture continues to improve. But what does that mean for residents, city services, and the big redevelopment projects now under discussion? I…
Daily DetroitPeople Mover Expansion? Dearborn Coffee Week, and a Downtown High-Rise in Danger
Big show to wrap up the week. Today we are on location at Jabal Coffee House on Mason Street in West Dearborn to kick off Dearborn Coffee Week! Norris, and…
Daily DetroitInside The $2.2 Billion Plan For Detroit's Renaissance Center
What do you do with 5.3 million square feet of concrete and glass when the world it was built for no longer exists? Built in the 1970s as a corporate fortress…
Daily DetroitIs a Calzone a Dumpling? And More Sandwich Hot Takes
We brought the mobile studio out to the Detroit Sandwich Party to talk with you about all things between two slices of bread. In this episode, we tackle the…
Daily DetroitFifth Third Park Is A Foul Choice & Should Michigan Ditch Bottle Returns?
Hey friends, we're back in the studio talking through a big batch of local news today. First up, Comerica Park has been renamed "Fifth Third Park." Norris and…
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Should The Wings or Tigers Be Sold? Plus 5 Stories Around Town
We're breaking down what's happening around Metro Detroit. From local lunch spots to rooftop reservation changes to a Midtown coffee shop closure, skyrocketing…
Daily DetroitNew Spots Opening Soon & What Michelin Means for Detroit (w/ Melody Baetens)
The Michelin Guide is bringing its Great Lakes ceremony to Detroit next April, and people have a lot of questions. What does a Michelin presence actually mean…
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Meet The Detroit Musician Behind "Zhaion" (And Why He Isn't Hiding The AI)
Norris and I sit down with Edmund Gray, CEO of Kissmet Music Group, for a conversation that I found completely fascinating in the context of today's…
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A Millage to Keep Metro Detroit's Stories Alive
A proposed Wayne and Oakland county millage could reshape access and provide ongoing sustainability to two of Metro Detroit's cornerstone historic…
Daily DetroitHamtramck Gets SMART Service Back, Plus a First Look at Georgia O'Keeffe at the DIA
On today's show, Norris Howard and I dig into SMART's new Route 500, which restores service to Hamtramck for the first time in more than a decade. It's a new…
Daily DetroitCosm's Tech Is Cool (But Can Be Costly) & Cass Cafe Returns
Ahead of the weekend, Devon and I break down my visit to Cosm Detroit, the new high-tech venue in downtown that's gotten a ton of buzz. The tech and immersive…
Daily DetroitShould Detroit Switch Off DTE?
After severe storms and a tornado swept through Detroit over the Labor Day weekend, leaving many across the region without electricity for days (including…
Daily DetroitInside Ray's Downtown, Bay Harbor Getaway & What's New at Greenfield Village
Before we get started, apologies as this episode is about a day behind. My neighborhood was the one in Detroit that was hit by an EF2 tornado, bringing 115 mph…
Daily DetroitReinvesting in Detroit: Gratiot, 7 Mile, & Denby-Whittier
Today, we're learning about the massive capital investments heading to Detroit's East Side — specifically around Gratiot, 7 Mile, and Denby-Whittier. To do it…
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Your September Guide To Detroit: Jazz Fest, Month of Design & Stories We're Watching
We're kicking off September with our ultimate preview of what's happening and what we're keeping our eyes on across Metro Detroit this month. Norris Howard…
Daily DetroitInvesting in Detroit's Parks: Inside the Neighborhood-Focused Push of the Gilbert Family Foundation
While major downtown developments often capture the headlines, neighborhood parks across the city of Detroit's 139 square miles are getting critical…
Daily DetroitLake Ontario Was Here First, New Life for Mexicantown's YMCA & Bagels in Birmingham
Norris Howard and I tackle a packed Wednesday edition of Daily Detroit. We break down the mounting tensions in the U.S.-Canada trade dispute and respond to…
Daily DetroitDetroit Sandwich Party Returns Bigger Than Ever for 2026 (with Carlos Parisi)
The Detroit Sandwich Party is back and bigger than ever, doubling its footprint at Eastern Market on September 6th with 50 vendors, kid-friendly games, and…
Daily DetroitWhy Michigan Has the Most to Lose in a U.S. - Canada Trade War
The U.S.–Canada trade situation took a wild turn over the weekend. We thought we had an agreement, but now we're suddenly facing a full-scale trade war with…
Daily DetroitHow Outsiders Tried to Rage Bait Dearborn (and Lost Again)
We've got a full studio today. Devon O'Reilly gives us an inside look at what it was actually like inside the Henry Ford Centennial Library during Tuesday…
Daily DetroitDetroit's Giant RenCen is only 5% occupied. So what's next?
On today's show, Norris and I are diving deep into the high-stakes redevelopment plans for the Renaissance Center and the nearby east riverfront, looking to…
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Left, Right, and Local: What Our Survey Says Daily Detroit Listeners Believe
Today we're digging into the results of our recent Daily Detroit audience survey to see where our community actually stands on key political issues and values…
Daily DetroitFair Lane Previews Garage Renovation, Unc's Pizza Opens, New Life for Old GM HQ?
In today's episode, Devon O'Reilly and I dive into some exciting developments across Metro Detroit, starting with my firsthand look at Unc's Detroit-style…
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The Big Data Center Fight Continues, Newsman Retires, & Listener Pushback
On today's show, Norris Howard and I are talking about the massive debate over data centers sweeping Southeast Michigan. From moratoriums to legal battles to…
Daily DetroitWalking the Gordie Howe Bridge: First Impressions & What to Know
Today on Daily Detroit, photographer and urbanism enthusiast Ryan Southen joins me to share what it's actually like to walk the newly opened Gordie Howe…
Daily DetroitRedesigning Greektown: Inside Detroit's New People-First Streetscape For An Old Favorite
Greektown has been a staple of downtown Detroit for generations. I have so many great memories as a kid, and it's one of the most "city-feeling" areas of…
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Why the Detroit Shock Deserve More Credit in WNBA History
Writer and director Larry J. Sanders joins the show to discuss his upcoming documentary, Shockwave, which explores the legacy of the three-time champion…
Daily DetroitMoney Couldn't Buy Michigan: El-Sayed Beats Stevens in Most Expensive Primary Ever
In this special post-election edition of Daily Detroit, we break down the high-stakes results from Tuesday's primary elections across Michigan. In this…
Daily DetroitNorris Moved Back to Detroit. Here's Why.
On today's episode, I talked to Norris Howard about why he moved back to Detroit. We wanted to take a minute and talk honestly about why he did it — and what…
Daily DetroitA Question of Class and Classrooms: Should All Detroit's Public Schools Have Equal Programs and Opportunities?
In this episode, I sit down with parent Brandi "BrandiTheeMillennialManager" McGill and sociologist Dr. Aya Waller‑Bey — along with my regular co-host Norris…
Daily DetroitMichigan Politics Isn't Purple, It's Pissed Off: El-Sayed vs. Stevens
I've been watching Michigan politics for a long time, and this Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens primary feels like the front line of a bigger national…
Daily DetroitMelody Baetens On Detroit's Best Food, Music Venue Struggles, And What's Next
Norris and Jer sit down with Detroit News restaurant critic Melody Baetens to talk about the city's post‑COVID dining boom, why consistency is key to winning…
Daily DetroitHow Transit Could Finally Reach Every Corner of Wayne County
In this episode, I sit down with Transportation Riders United executive director Megan Owens to unpack Wayne County's transit millage and what it could mean…
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Quick chats: American Arab Chamber; Plus the future of the Detroit Zoo
Today's Daily Detroit is a little different. I've got two shorter conversations that are too good to leave behind, so we're stitching them together into one…
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N/A, Yay or Nay; RenCen & the Riverfront; 88% Agreement
On today's Daily Detroit I kick things off in "prime Negroni season," and on the heels of a new zero proof gin debate with Devon whether zero-proof gin and…
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Put Down Your Phone and Pick Up Detroit
In today's episode, Norris and I hit pause on the doomscroll and talk about simple joys and summer adventures around Detroit. We talk about everything from…
Daily DetroitWhen the Basics Break in Media, People Pay the Price
I sit down with communications pro Matt Friedman to talk about what happens when the basic stuff in media breaks — from lettuce recalls and weather alerts to…
Daily DetroitFrom Avalon Street to City Hall: Mama Shu's Bright Vision for Highland Park
Today, I sit down with Highland Park mayoral candidate and Avalon Village founder Shamayim "Mama Shu" Harris. We dig into how she's turned one of the city's…
Daily DetroitDetroit Wildfire-side Chat: Smoke, Stadium Groundbreaking, and a Hot Senate Primary
Today we're coming to you from a very smoky studio in Detroit as Canadian wildfire haze pushes Detroit's air quality off the charts. Should we Blame Canada?…
Daily DetroitLettuce Is Off The Menu
We start with a very cool story about Jack White, "Seven Nation Army," and how seven little notes turned into one of the biggest chants in global sports. Then…
Daily DetroitDowntown Detroit Has Turned Into A True Weekend Destination
After the pandemic, downtown Detroit underwent a massive shift. Many left their offices to come back just a couple of times a week, and people looking for…
Daily DetroitFairlane's Uncertain Future, Greektown's New Gateway, and Detroit Brands Head North
Fairlane Town Center is back in the headlines, and not for the right reasons. In this episode, Devon and I dig into the latest on Dearborn's struggling mall…
Daily DetroitLights Out, Bills Up, Everyone's Fed Up
Lights were out, bills are up, and a lot of folks around here are just done with it. On today's Daily Detroit, Norris and I talk through the long Fourth of…
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Michigan's $75 Billion Budget, Explained (with Steve Watson)
There's a ton of useful information in today's Daily Detroit, and you'll walk away with a better understanding of how our state works. I'm joined by longtime…
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McMorrow Drops Out: What's Next in Michigan's Senate Race?
Mallory McMorrow just suspended her campaign for the Democratic U.S. Senate primary here in Michigan, and the nation is watching. We break down why her run…