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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.
Episodes
Daily DetroitMandela and more at The Henry Ford (ft. Cynthia Jones)
The Henry Ford is full of trips through history that relate to today, but going on right now until January 15 is Mandela: The Official Exhibition. Cynthia…
Daily DetroitMichigan wins National Championship // What the Lions need to win against Rams
01:19 - The National championship was not even close 02:28 - Michigan's defense did a number on Michael Penix Jr. 05:34 - Washington got dominated 08:41 - When…
Daily DetroitThe Future of Electric Vehicles and Battery Tech: Where Are We Now? (ft. Gabrielle Coppola)
Where is Michigan (and America) at with electric vehicles and battery technology? Gabrielle Coppola, a journalist at Bloomberg, joins me for a conversation on…
Daily DetroitNew British pub // What is Easy Peasy? // Naming the new skyscraper
It's Friday! Which means a big dose of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on the podcast. Devon O'Reilly joins me and we hit a ton of topics: 01:52…
Daily DetroitAuto show needs wow factor // People should move to Detroit // Predictions
Norris Howard is back from vacation and we just into talking about local stories around town. 01:39 - There's talk of moving the Detroit Auto Show again, back…
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January things to do // Why not restaurant week in winter? // BD's Mongolian still exists
From things to do this January 2024 to remembering BD's Mongolian Grill still exists to answering a listener question to the best of our ability why there were…
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Insane football weekend // Prediction: Cade will leave Pistons
Hello 2024! Crazy weekend of football, and the Detroit Pistons finally break their losing streak. From the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown, here's the…
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Predictions for 2024 (and how we did in 2023?)
Devon and Jer recap their 2023 predictions and if they were on point or just how wrong they were, and make new ones for 2024. 02:33 - Recapping 2023…
Daily DetroitIt's the best of times (Lions) and worst of times (Pistons) in Detroit sports
It's among the best of time in Detroit sports as the Lions clinch the NFC North, bringing home a division title for the first time in more than three decades…
Daily DetroitNew riverfront hotel to start construction // Detroit Policy Conference preview
Happy Friday! As a heads up, we're going to be doing two episodes next week for the holiday break. On today's show: 02:25 - Where is the good Decaf coffee in…
Daily DetroitToronto transit cars may come to Detroit // Local Festivus grievances and more
Norris Howard is in and we're talking... 02:46 - Jer went to "Ain't too proud to beg" at the Fisher Theatre, and saw the story of the Temptations. Excellent…
Daily DetroitThe Bobcat and the reflecting pool // Woodward re-opens // Old radio building fate uncertain
Hello Wednesday! Producer Shianne is in studio and we talk about the stories and events of that interest us... plus, Jer shares a yarn his pops told him about…
Daily DetroitLions return to form // Pistons fans frustrated // New Comerica scoreboard // New Bucharest location
Happy Tuesday! From a new location for a popular shwarma spot to a new scoreboard and Lions talk, we have you covered on this Tuesday with Fletcher Sharpe…
Daily DetroitWorking across city borders, transit, dealing with change and more w/ State Rep. Mike McFall
Today on the show, my guest is State Representative Mike McFall. The 8th House District he serves spans from Madison Heights, through Hazel Park, and into…
Daily DetroitShould food trucks be restricted? And how much?
Devon O'Reilly is in for his Friday appearance. We talk about a few thigns around town, but the big focus of conversation is food trucks. Where should they be…
Daily DetroitUnwrapping a new Michigan poll: Investment over tax cuts; Education worries
A new poll from the Detroit Regional Chamber and Glengariff Group shows that Michigan voters are for investing in infrastructure over tax cuts; that there's…
Daily DetroitThe Icon of Incompletion // 2023 Big Development Themes // Vacant Tall Buildings Sold
Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit joins us today to give a bit of an update on development stories around town and answer a listener question. Can the Belle…
Daily DetroitShould the NHL take concussions more seriously? // Lions vibe deteriorating // Steinwascher returns
Fletcher Sharpe is in studio to talk about the Lions, Dylan Larkin's situation, and Detroit City FC re-signing Nate Steinwascher. 01:03 - Detroit City FC…
Daily DetroitLessons learned running a bar in Detroit since 2005
What does it take to run a bar and restaurant? When Owen Burke and his business partner Tony Piraino first ran a bar called Pulse in 2005, the building they…
Daily DetroitWhy developers turn apartments into condos, hotels // Trying Craig's Coffee
Happy Friday! Three topics for today's show: >> What we're drinking: Craig's Coffee. The independent shop recently opened on Peterboro near Cass, and Devon…
Daily DetroitTrying Kiss Detroit Rock City rum // Randy's first QLINE ride // New shops?
Happy Wednesday! Engineer Randy Walker is in the studio today filling in for Norris Howard who is on the road this week. 00:56 - We try Kiss - themed Detroit…
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Shianne's small and local business shopping tips across Metro Detroit
Producer Shianne Nocerini is a bit of a lover of shopping local, so she's in the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown to share some of her favorites to the North…
Daily DetroitJim Leyland Hall of Fame love // Can the Pistons pull up? // Lions, Michigan talk
Hello and welcome back from the weekend. Today's show is a busy one. 00:41 - Lions talk as they beat the Saints. There's pluses and minuses. 08:43 - Michigan…
Daily DetroitInside new spots in Detroit, Dan Gilbert pushes for regional transit
Happy Friday, and welcome to the weekend! Busy show as Devon O'Reilly is back after the holiday weekend. 02:45 - There's a new bar going into the David Whitney…
Daily DetroitIn-depth: America's first wireless electric charging road
The first wireless electric charging road in the United States - where, with the right equipment, you can drive on it and charge while moving - has opened in…
Daily DetroitBONUS: First take on new Detroit City FC head coach Danny Dichio
I know we promised fewer shows this week but Detroit never stops. Danny Dichio was named the new head coach of Detroit City FC on Wednesday, taking over from…
Daily Detroit150 Days 'til NFL Draft in Detroit // Maeda to Tigers // Michigan & Lions
The rundown: 01:13 - Fletcher Sharpe shares and amazing catch in High School Football 04:17 - Michigan wins and how they're like Kintsugi pottery 12:33 - Lions…
Daily DetroitIs Detroit welcoming? // More solar in Detroit
Lots of listener feedback and some parade talk in this episode with Norris Howard. 00:26 - Detroit Thanksgiving parade memories, like when Chilly Willy flew…
Daily DetroitHelping women to run for office (ft. Vote Run Lead Action)
Women make up a slight majority of our population - but in general, make up nowhere near that percentage of our elected leaders. Vote Run Lead Action hopes to…
Daily DetroitThe Lions and Wolverines win anyway (plus predictions)
The Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines win. Fletcher Sharpe gets into the ups, the downs, and what's next for both football teams. Feedback as always -…
Daily DetroitRIP Boston Market // Hello Mad Nice + Scooters // Detroit named top travel spot
Today is tree lighting day in Detroit! Thousands will be in Campus Martius as the holidays really kick off. Today's show is full of what to know and where to…
Daily DetroitNew international train service for Detroit? // Detroit City council districts changing
00:55 - The internet is abuzz from a Canadian report that there's possibly a new international train service from Toronto through Detroit to Chicago coming. We…
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Michigan and Harbaugh is the talk of the nation // Lions win boosts confidence
Two main topics today. 00:45 The University of Michigan won without their head coach, Jim Harbaugh, on the sidelines. The whole alleged scandal is the talk of…
Daily DetroitHow we're dining and drinking in 2023 (ft. Mickey Lyons)
Author and journalist Mickey Lyons is one of the people you want to know if you want your finger on the pulse of drinking, dining and merriment in Detroit…
Daily DetroitYour Thanksgiving song suggestions (and more)
Happy Friday! Devon O'Reilly joins in talk about Thanksgiving song ideas from you, salad suggestions, and autonomous vehicle challenges. Feedback as always -…
Daily DetroitWhat if Detroit had built a subway? (ft. Jake Berman)
Metro Detroit may have been a very different place if a dedicated subway, light rail or elevated system had been built at one of the many opportunities, all…
Daily DetroitMore national eyes on Detroit sports // Michigan solar panel fight
Detroit Red Wings fan Norris Howard is in. 02:47 - There's a new deal that'll put Detroit City FC on national television more often, as well as the league…
Daily DetroitWho should pay for Comerica Park renovations? // Pistons, Wings are good to watch
Fletcher Sharpe is in as we talk about new developments we've learned around the stuck District Detroit land deal next to Comerica Park. Should the county use…
Daily DetroitIn-depth on the Detroit Music Hall expansion (ft. Vince Paul)
The Detroit Music Hall is embarking on a massive expansion. We talk details with Vince Paul, the president and artistic director who has brought a big, bold…
Daily DetroitLooking for Maurice (salad) // Joe Louis Greenway trailhead opens // Luxury hotel
Devon O'Reilly joins us for Friday, and we start with the hunt for a good Maurice salad. If you don't know, the Maurice was the signature salad of Hudson's…
Daily DetroitReforming Michigan's auto insurance reforms (ft. Brandon Hewitt, Michigan Auto Law)
Michigan's 2019 auto reform hasn't worked out as expected. Brandon Hewitt from Michigan Auto Law joins us to talk about a step forward the state legislature is…
Daily DetroitToyota fast follows UAW wages // Michigan likes cash // Mall for sale
Toyota fast follows the UAW pay raises - will unionization work at more automakers? A study shows Michigan is among the least interested in being cashless. And…
Daily DetroitDoes sign stealing even matter? // Lions MNF win // EMU gift
Today's show is in four parts. First, we quickly talk about EMU Alumni Maxx Crosby's gift to their athletic department. Second, the Lions won on Monday Night…
Daily DetroitThe growing strength of America's labor movement (ft. Mike Podhorzer)
Ford, Stellantis and General Motors all now have tentative deals with the UAW. But the longterm impact may just be beginning as labor's strength grows…
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Hello, Friday
Recorded live from Castalia... a Friday episode of your Daily Detroit. Devon O'Reilly is back and we talk about everything from details on a large development…
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2023 Detroit City FC Playoff Special
A special edition of the podcast, also available in video format. Detroit City FC beat the odds and beat Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1-0, advancing in the USL…
Daily DetroitStrikes continue // Inflatable dome // Listener feedback
Norris Howard joins in. The UAW strike now has ran longer than the 2019 walk-out. How far will it go? If you're on the line, how are you feeling? If this keeps…
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More parking lots? // Caribou to Ferndale // Inn Season closing // Bumps for Bumpy Cake production
00:34 - GP Park is looking at some new zoning to turn owned and occupied housing into (maybe) parking. Change is inevitable, but aren't there better ways for…
Daily DetroitSam Woll tragedy // Riverwalk connects to Belle Isle // Lions MNF prediction
A lot to process from this weekend. 00:17 We start the show talking about the tragic death of community leader Samantha Woll. There's national attention, and…
Daily DetroitLive from the Cambria Detroit Hotel
Somehow, we figured out how to get four Daily Detroit contributors in one room! Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit, Fletcher Sharpe and Shianne Nocerini joined…
Daily DetroitHow Downtown Detroit is dealing with (and creating) change (ft. Eric Larson, DDP)
Today's guest is Eric Larson, the CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. The organization brings together the business community, philanthropy and government…
Daily DetroitBelle Isle boathouse demo? // Michigan housing shortages // Keep the pink bathroom?
Norris Howard is in like he is every Wednesday talking all things Metro Detroit. 02:07 - The Belle Isle Boathouse is danger of being demo'd by the Michigan…
Daily DetroitOn the Detroit casino picket line
Workers at Detroit's three casinos are on strike. We catch you up on the situation, and talk to people on the picket line about their concerns. If you're a…
Daily DetroitStrike could cost city $452k a day // Lions win // Detroit City bounces into playoffs
Today's show is in three parts. 00:50 - A strike against Detroit's three casinos looms as the contract expires tonight at midnight. The 3,700 workers…
Daily DetroitBroth and yoga // Michigan talent talk // Your guest suggestions
Welcome to Friday! Devon O'Reilly joins us as he does each week. Save the date! Happy Hour on October 25. 01:02 We talk about Toast of the Town last week 03:43…
Daily DetroitHappy Hour Oct 25 // Chinatown exhibit // Portillo's to Livonia
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Daily DetroitA whale of an opinion // Detroit Library discontent // Are leaders listening?
Norris Howard is in the co-host seat. 01:01 - Michiganders should be ready for fall 02:04 - The "Whaling Wall" on the Broderick facing Comerica Park in…
Daily DetroitMichigan's fav kids Halloween movie // Lions win // DCFC fights for playoff spot
Fletcher Sharpe is in on this Tuesday, making up for Monday where we took the federal holiday off. 01:02 - Clickbait statistics! What is Michigan's favorite…
Daily DetroitAre cider mills overrated? // Gilbert more visible // Downtown talk // Get a grant
Happy Friday! Made it to the weekend. Devon O'Reilly hops in as he does every Friday. 01:20 - Fall is basically here. Are cider mills overrated? 06:48 -…
Daily DetroitUAW Strike update, EVs and more (ft. John McElroy)
We are near the three week mark of the UAW strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis - a strike that's gotten international attention as part of a…