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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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Daily DetroitAdam Schefter is ready for the NFL Draft in Detroit
In this episode of Daily Detroit, we had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior NFL Insider. Adam shared his insights on the upcoming NFL…
Daily DetroitFrom Detroit to Sylvan Lake // Eatori re-opens // Devon's self-driving thoughts
Happy Friday and Happy Tigers Opening Day! Devon and Jer are in the studio for the Friday episode. Here's the all-local podcast rundown: 03:44 - Devon checked…
Daily DetroitNew State District Map // Too commercial of a home run celebration? // Local James Beard Finalists
Norris Howard is in the co-host chair, and we get into some interesting topics on the podcast around Metro Detroit. The rundown: 01:05 - There are new…
Daily DetroitNew Autonomous Downtown Shuttle + 4 Stories to know around Metro Detroit
A self-driving shuttle is coming to downtown Detroit this summer. What do we think? That and more on today's episode. Producer Shianne is in the studio and we…
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Winning spring trifecta: Tigers, Detroit City and Michigan Panthers
For the most part, spring is off to a really strong start when it comes to sports. Outside of the Detroit Red Wings (we'll have to cross our fingers ont them)…
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BD's Mongolian closes in Dearborn, Lions practice facility talk and more
Today's Friday show with Devon O'Reilly is a busy one. The rundown: 03:15 - Devon tried Adelina in downtown Detroit 7:36 - Pink Garlic has opened a second spot…
Daily DetroitWho's next For Governor, Mayor? Political apathy and more ft. Sam Robinson
Special guest Sam Robinson, reporter for Axios Detroit, joined Norris and Jer at the Daily Detroit studio and we talked about what's going on around town with…
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Inside the new Adelina with Chef Fabio Viviani & friends
There's a bunch of new spots opening in Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft, and one of the latest - and capturing the most buzz - is Adelina on Woodward Avenue…
Daily DetroitSutton drama continues // Dusty May goes to Michigan // Detroit City FC wins a cold one
Fletcher Sharpe is in on this Tuesday talking all about the Detroit Lions, U of M's new basketball coach Dusty May, Michigan Panthers and Detroit City FC. The…
Daily DetroitThird Shift Bar Culture Is Fading, But Vital (ft. Mickey Lyons)
Today we talk to barchaelogist and historian Mickey Lyons,who recently had a piece in Punch called "Detroit's Third-Shift Bars Were a Lifeline. Now They're a…
Daily DetroitOakland University NCAA win // Lions life after Sutton // Detroit City adds loan
Fletcher Sharpe is in for Devon O'Reilly - and the timing is perfect as Oakland University had their first NCAA Men's tournament win. We talk about it and…
Daily DetroitEminem to drop new album // People want hybrids // Population drops again
Norris Howard is in for a big show. We talk about everything from Detroit music, a prediction on automotive that Jer got right, and the continuing population…
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Trying Crazy Puffs from Little Caesars (and listener questions)
On today's show, we try the virally popular Little Caesars Crazy Puffs (not sponsored, bought it ourselves); and then answer a listener question about a…
Daily DetroitMaking a comedy special in Detroit (ft. Paul Elia)
Comedian Paul Elia is back after finishing his standup special, "Detroit Player," recorded at the Detroit House of Comedy. You can watch the whole thing free…
Daily DetroitNew airport bus details // Oakland U makes NCAA Tournament // Detroit City wins opener
Fletcher Sharpe is in this Monday, March 18 and ready to go to talk stories around town, on the court and on the pitch. 00:38 - We get into the details on DAX…
Daily DetroitShould we cover I-75 in Downtown Detroit? // District Detroit focuses on residential
Some big news in downtown Detroit development, as there's word of changes with the plans for the District Detroit to focus on residential, pausing plans for an…
Daily DetroitSustainable meat and meals in Metro Detroit (ft. Ping Ho and Sarah Welch of Marrow)
Can sustainable, short food chains work in Metro Detroit, Michigan and America? Many know Marrow as one of Detroit's best restaurants in the city's West…
Daily DetroitThe big list of Detroit spots to check out is back (ft. Jeanette Pierce)
There's so much to enjoy in Detroit, but did you know how much? A refreshed list of bars, restaurants and cafes across the city - focused on those that are…
Daily DetroitLions trade for Carlton Davis // Weaver has words with fan // Detroit City FC season kickoff
A ton of Detroit sports to unpack this week. Here's the rundown with Fletcher Sharpe: 01:21 - Breaking down Lions / Buccaneers trade for Carlton Davis. Is he…
Daily DetroitChef Max Hardy (from 2018)
Today we remember Chef Maxcel Hardy, who last week passed away unexpectedly at the age of 40. He stopped by the studio back in 2018 for a great chat about his…
Daily DetroitSt. Patrick's Day preview (with an O'Reilly) // Detroit NFL Draft map talk
Devon O'Reilly is in as he is every Friday. But today, a couple of his favorite topics are the focus. St. Patrick's Day in Detroit, the parade, and the…
Daily DetroitPharmacies closing, Clinton Township explosion, and where to get crafty fabrics
Producer Shianne is in the studio today, and we get into stories around town and a little podcast inside baseball. 00:46 - We learned we're the 17th best…
Daily DetroitBeing vital means more than going viral // Listener feedback
Today's episode is in two parts. First, there was a buck of listener feedback on the episode last week for Norris Howard. Since he's here, we dive in. 11:15 -…
Daily DetroitPackard Plant coming down // Tigers optimism // Larkin out for two weeks
Fletcher Sharpe is in - and we talk about a big demolition underway, the Tigers and Red Wings. 01:16 - The final parts of the Packard Plant are coming down…
Daily DetroitDetroit's demolitions are winding down (ft. LaJuan Counts)
Despite the news today that the Packard Plant is having another section of it demolished, the reality is Detroit's season of demolition is sunsetting. In a…
Daily DetroitPresley's + Elephant and Co. First Taste // Do people just care more about U of M? // Changes Downtown
Welcome to Friday! Devon O'Reilly is in and we're talking all things Detroit. 00:59 A first taste of two new places: Presley's in the David Whitney Building…
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Happy Leap Day! Trying Super Crisp; Summer concerts and Broadway in Detroit
Time for a palette cleanser of an episode, where we keep it fun. Producer Shianne joins us in the studio at Techtown. 00:47 - Where we've been, from talking…
Daily DetroitUnpacking the Michigan Primary // Fast food surge pricing could soak the poor
The Michigan Primary was on Tuesday night, and Norris Howard is in with some thoughts on it (and other things around town). 01:03 - Norris is back from San…
Daily DetroitA dabbing panda? // Red Wings playoff push + more
A dabbing panda? Fletcher Sharpe's culinary curiosity is piqued. Have you been? We discuss and will get back to you next week on what it's like. Plus, there's…
Daily DetroitInside Detroit's first 3-D printed house
Detroit's first 3-D printed house is for sale on the city's east side. I talked with Citizen Robotics and builder on the project Fernando Bales about what…
Daily DetroitWhere should Mr. Chimetime (and you) go next? // New hotel talk // Hiroki-San, Presley's
We've made it to Friday! Let's talk Detroit stuff: 01:32 - Devon went to HIROKI-SAN in the Book Tower, and has thoughts. 03:44 - There's a new restaurant…
Daily DetroitOn Detroit's new "Hollywood" sign // Pie Sci, IKEA and Canton
What is up with that new "Hollywood" style sign going up ahead of the NFL Draft? Now that there's a real rendering a lot of people have strong opinions one way…
Daily DetroitWorking to keep housing attainable in Detroit (ft. Darnell Adams, Gilbert Family Foundation)
On your Daily Detroit for Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 - we're going to talk about a new approach to attainable housing. As you know, housing prices have…
Daily DetroitIs Juwan Howard on the hot seat? // Lions sign CFL star // Pistons
Fletcher Sharpe is in and we're going to talk Detroit area sports. 01:06 - Is Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard on the hot seat? 08:05 - A Canadian…
Daily DetroitAn old (and a new) favorite // Valentine's Day w/ Janet Yellen // Somebody's gotta pay for it
Wide-ranging show from food to economics. Devon O'Reilly is in. 01:33 - In "Where we've been" we talk about the longtime mainstay of Z's Villa and the…
Daily DetroitReconnecting Metro Detroit to our soul // New Buddy's, and a new bar
Norris Howard is in. 00:36 - We talk about the great feedback we got from listeners in Canton; how development happened in Metro Detroit; and part of the draw…
Daily DetroitBlack Tech Saturdays and Growing Detroit's Social Media
Black Tech Saturdays is making quite the splash in bridging digital divides and being a platform to lift up Detroit in technology. Plus, it's a total vibe. Far…
Daily DetroitWhat can the Lions learn from watching the Super Bowl? // Michigan Panthers update // Did the Pistons come out ahead on trades?
Fletcher Sharpe is in, and here's the rundown: 01:07 - What can the Detroit Lions learn from watching the Super Bowl, as far as pieces they may need? Is Dan…
Daily DetroitHart Plaza fountain will be fixed // New tower tour // RenCen deal
Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit hops into the studio, and we're talking Detroit development. 00:33 - We both took a tour of the new Residences of Water…
Daily DetroitOn Food Reviews, Prix Fixe Menus, and Hometown Love
Welcome to Friday, and we've got a heck of a show for you of local Detroit topics. 03:13 - Devon talks about why he needed to share some "hometown love" in a…
Daily DetroitNew Detroit city council map // Norris gets his library card // Canton Township
Norris Howard is IN the studio today, and we're talking about things around Metro Detroit. 01:35 - New Detroit City Council map just dropped that redefines the…
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Detroit's education gap (and ideas to fix it) ft. Tinu Usoro, 482 Forward
Whether it's public or charter schools, Detroit students are fighting an uphill battle. Between trasportation, transparency, and even dealing with extreme…
Daily DetroitBen Johnson, Aaron Glenn stay in Detroit (and why it matters)
How important is it that Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn - Offensive and Defensive coordinators for the Detroit Lions, stay in Detroit? Plus, Brad Holmes took a…
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Is 2024 the turning point for transit in Metro Detroit?
Metro Detroit has wrestled with a lack of comprehensive transit — far behind peer regions, and even lesser ones — for decades. Michigan's competitive…
Daily DetroitTalking Yemeni Coffee (ft. Ibrahim Alhasbani, Qahwah House)
Yemeni coffee is spreading across America as more and more people discover just how good it is. Qahwah House started in Dearborn, but has gone as far as…
Daily DetroitThe Introvert Economy // Michigan Central hotel // Olga's Westland closes
Four Daily Detroit contributors around one table? The dream is realized at the new studio in TechTown. Norris Howard, Shianne Nocerini, Devon O'Reilly and Jer…
Daily DetroitWhat is populism, really? (ft. Steve Babson)
What is populism, anyway? There's a lot of talk about populists and the concept of populism in today's political discourse but little talk about what the roots…
Daily DetroitMonday Mourning Quarterback
A heartbreaking loss to end an amazing season for the Detroit Lions. Fletcher Sharpe breaks down what worked and what didn't, and we start to pick up the…
Daily DetroitState of the State highlights, James Beard semifinalists and Bye, Jim Harbaugh
From the serious to the seriously fun, we've got you covered on your Daily Detroit. Devon O'Reilly is in to talk about: 01:11 - Michigan State of the State…
Daily DetroitOn Stephen A. Smith and Detroit
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith made some off-the-cuff comments about Detroit that got a lot of Detroiters real mad about how he perceived the city and the Lions…
Daily DetroitOn Northern Soul (and how to shake your tail feather)
If there's anything Detroiters know how to do, it's how to tap our feet and nod to the beat. And so often in history, those beats are made right here. Local…
Daily DetroitCan the Lions beat the 49ers? Yes. Will they? We talk about it.
Fletcher Sharpe is in and we're here to talk the Detroit Lions. 01:08 - Is/was the curse of Bobby Layne real? 03:18 - Recapping the Lions/Buccaneers games…
Daily DetroitOn the future of Metro Detroit's suburban transit (ft. Tiffany Gunter, SMART)
Although a lot of attention is paid to buses and transit in the city of Detroit, the reality is the vast majority of people in Metro Detroit do not live within…
Daily DetroitA few minutes with Mike Tirico — plus stories around Detroit
Today's show is a special one as we kick off talking to Mike Tirico, the sports broadcasting legend. Then, Jer and Devon get into some stories to know around…
Daily DetroitDetroit Development stories to watch in 2024 (ft. Robin Runyan)
What is there to look forward to in 2024? Urbanize Detroit's Robin Runyan is in the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown and we discuss that and more. 00:46 -…
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What the Lions need to win against Tampa Bay in the playoffs
We now know our weekend playoff opponent: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. So what's next? What do the Detroit Lions need to do? Plus, we talk a little bit about the…
Daily DetroitDoes the Republican Party matter anymore? Or is it all Trump?
With the recent drama at the Michigan State Party around who's in charge, finances and more - we got to thinking, in the age of Trump, does a state party…
Daily DetroitBONUS POD: Lions Win!!!
The Detroit Lions won their first playoff game in a long, long time against the LA Rams. How are we feeling about it? Is the "Same Old Lions" curse over? How…
Daily DetroitCan Michigan grow? // People Mover expansion? // Auto show is moving to January
We've got a bit of a conference exhaustion after a very busy Thursday, but Devon O'Reilly and Fletcher Sharpe picked up themselves and we digitally got…
Daily DetroitTarget says no // Direct Metro Airport bus pilot // Developments get grants
Norris Howard is in and we've got stories around Detroit and Metro Detroit to talk about on the podcast. 00:47 - Target is pulling out of the deal for the City…