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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 DetroitBig Greektown changes // Oakland County roundabouts // Driver licenses lagging
Vote in the Podcast Awards for us! We are in the News and Politics category as well as People's Choice. https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup Norris and…
Daily DetroitDaily dallying in downtown Detroit
It's the Friday before the Independence Day holiday weekend, so an episode back that harkens back to the earlier days of the show. Mr. Friday and man about…
Daily DetroitDetroit's transportation future will be shared and sustainable (ft. Tim Slusser)
We're very used to the idea of the single-owner car being the center of everything Detroit, from our streets to our industries. But the city government is…
Daily DetroitDetroit solar farms // Historically bad air // QLINE expansion? // Listener feedback
Solar farms could be coming to Detroit neighborhoods. Yay, nay, or need to know more? Air Quality sucks in Detroit right now, but in 1951 - it was similarly…
Daily DetroitWater affordability, replacing lead pipes and hiring Detroiters (ft. Gary Brown, DWSD)
Here's the second of a pair of conversations I had up on Mackinac on water. Gary Brown is the director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department and we get…
Daily DetroitRating Pistons draft picks // New Lions helmet // DCFC loses at home
Three stories today with Fletcher Sharpe.... recorded at Keyworth Stadium after Detroit City's 1-0 loss to Orange County. Fist we walk through his Detroit…
Daily DetroitHappy National Detroit-Style Pizza Day!
It's National Detroit-Style Pizza Day! To celebrate, a pair of conversations. First, Karen Dybis. The author of "Detroit Style Pizza: A Doughtown History" and…
Daily DetroitInvesting in Detroit's future that's already here (ft. Angelique Power)
Angelique Power heads up the Skillman Foundationa and she's a great person to talk to. When it comes to investing in Detroit, it's often about buildings and…
Daily DetroitHuge event weekend // Detroit Target project in peril? // Food news
Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit hops in as Norris Howard is traveling. eE talk about a ton of events around town. Eastern Palace Club's Summer Sandbar fest…
Daily DetroitSpeeding crackdown // Pistons draft predictions // Detroit City FC turns a corner
Your Daily Detroit is in four parts. First, we discuss a speeding crackdown in Michigan as state police say there's rampant speeding over 30 miles an hour of…
Daily DetroitNew Dominican bodega // Hudson Cafe grows // Detroit developments
We talk about the reopened Hudson Cafe in downtown Detroit and their expansion into Northville and Troy; La Bodega in Lincoln Park brings a Dominican market to…
Daily DetroitWe need more people (ft. Ned Staebler)
One of the things that I thought I knew but learned differently when I started this was that I thought most people were on board with growing metro Detroit and…
Daily DetroitMSU buys Fisher Building // Ferndale parking lot battle
Today's show is brought to you by the letter F. Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit and Norris Howard joins us. First, we talk the blockbuster purchase of the…
Daily DetroitHow Detroit's Arsenal of Democracy defeated tyranny (ft. Craig Nelson, "V is for Victory")
Without Detroit's Arsenal of Democracy, the Allied powers couldn't have defeated Germany in World War II. We dig into that and more with New York Times…
Daily DetroitIncinerator comes down // NFL dominates sports media // Detroit City ties
Fletcher Sharpe joins in - We had to slip in a more serious story into the show, as the smokestack of the incinerator has been a part of our Detroit experience…
Daily DetroitTocororo, Northern Lights, Malek Al-Kabob and more
Today we talk the new Tocororo in Eastern Market, a quick Northern Lights reopening review, Malek Al-Kabob in Dearborn and Taylor, there's more Wing Snobs…
Daily DetroitTaylor Swift anchors a big weekend of fun in Detroit
Taylor Swift is coming to Detroit this weekend, but it's only the beginning of a ton of fun events in Detroit. Yes, there's Taylor - and we discuss with Chris…
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Wildfire smoke chokes Detroit's air // Michigan goes hands free
Today's show is in four parts. - First, Norris Howard talks about Michigan's new hands-free driving law and the impacts…
Daily DetroitA tale of two (Metro) Detroits, says Gallup survey
Often there are stories about "two Detroits," but that also extends into Metro Detroit. A survey out last week from the Gallup Center on Black Voices and the…
Daily DetroitEnough Belle Isle beach signage? // Detroit Grand Prix first year thoughts // DCFC and Dario Suarez
Today's show is a busy one. First, we talk about the signage situation on Belle Isle beach, as there was an E.Coli outbreak and swimmers, according to reports…
Daily DetroitCheers from Mackinac Island (ft. Devon O'Reilly)
Catching up as we do every Friday, but this time at the end of a long week in the tail moments of the Mackinac Policy Conference. Feedback as always -…
Daily DetroitDetroit's Land Value Tax proposal, explained (ft. Jay Rising)
It's not news that the city of Detroit has one of highest tax rates in metro Detroit, Michigan and the country. What is news is a new land value tax plan to…
Daily DetroitKeeping our lakes and waterways great (ft. Candice Miller)
In this conversation at the Detroit Policy Conference, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner gets into what she's doing to keep sewage out of our water…
Daily DetroitTrying Detroit style pizza on Mackinac Island // Detroit City wins again
Today's show is in two parts. First, we do a first look and quick review of the new Mackinac Island Pizza as we've landed at the Mackinac Policy Conference. It…
Daily DetroitWhat really is Rock and Rye? // SIX the Musical // SW Greenway opens and more
Lots to talk about on the this Friday before the holiday week. But we start with something that shook us to our core - what if Rock and Rye isn't really Rock…
Daily DetroitThe robots are here (ft. Jeff Burnstein)
It's not that the robots and automation is coming. It's here. The question is now what are the opportunities and how can Metro Detroit capitalize on our…
Daily DetroitDetroit's pride and population loss // Stone Soap clock runs out // Tipping culture // AM radios here to stay
Norris Howard joins us in the co-host seat today. We talk about an article that a bunch of you texted and emailed in about - Detroit possibly losing the title…
Daily DetroitPreviewing the Live Glassblowing Arts and Music Festival // Meet the Chamberlain Bakery guy
Today's show is a two-parter. First, we preview the upcoming Live Glassblowing Arts and Music Festival put together by the MIchigan Glass Project. Allison Key…
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Your Detroit sports questions, answered (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
A bit of a mailbag episode as we answer some of your questions. Always can send them in at dailydetroit - at- gmail -dot- com. We saved the sports questions…
Daily DetroitCatching up with Carla Hall! Plus 4 things we're talking about around Detroit
Today's show is a special one as we had the chance to catch up with Carla Hall of Top Chef, Food Network and The Chew fame. She was doing a great thing at the…
Daily DetroitNew EV charging corridor, License plate readers, plus 6 stories around Detroit
00:22 - A freighter has run aground at Belle Isle as we recorded this 02:33 - A new electric vehicle charging corridor is going in from Quebec to Kalmazoo…
Daily DetroitNorthern Lights Lounge is back // Bakehouse46 // Berkley Coffee and Oak Park Dry
An old favorite is back after three years in the city of Detroit, and we talk about the new Bakehouse46 in Ferndale and the Berkley Coffee and Oak Park Dry…
Daily DetroitMonty Williams for Pistons coach? // Crystal Palace and Sevilla coming to town // Patience needed for Detroit City FC
Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk all things Detroit sports. 00:42 Monty Williams is on the coaching board after being fired by Mat Ishbia. Could he land in…
Daily DetroitFirst taste of the new Alpino; Favorite Detroit tourist spots; Hotel news
Recording live at Campus Martius - your Daily Detroit! Randy and Devon both went to Alpino in their opening days and come back with a hot review. Then, Jer…
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Bob Seger and Aretha made things here. Now, a new generation will, too.
Bob Seger and Aretha Franklin made stuff here. And so could you, as a historic studio from the 1930s is being rehabbed on Detroit's east side at Cadieux and…
Daily DetroitLive from Campus Martius! (ft. Norris Howard)
Introducing a voice you'll hear more often on the show, Norris Howard - from Hometown Tourist day in Campus Martius Park. We talk about his history growing up…
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Trying Faygo Peach with Vernors // Best concert picks for $25 // Bikes and Coffee closing
On today's show Shianne brings a drink from TikTok to try; We discuss a ton of concerts for sale for just $25 and which ones we'd go to; and Bikes and Coffee…
Daily DetroitThumbs down on Pistons coach choices // Panthers, Detroit City and more
Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk all things sports from his thumbs down for the current Pistons coach options, to the Ishbia incident to the Michigan Panther and…
Daily DetroitWhere will the NFL Draft be in Detroit? // Trying BESA // Things to do + more
We cover a ton of things from trying a Michigan booze that should have stayed a beer, where exactly we think the NFL Draft will be located in Detroit, Engineer…
Daily DetroitTransit Center update; Piquette Flats + more (ft. Robin Runyan)
Robin Runyan from Urbanize joins us on today's show to talk all things Detroit development. There's areas of downtown that should have buildings on them and we…
Daily DetroitWill we dissolve (or save!) Michigan's small cities?
Highland Park is, again, on the brink of bankruptcy. This time, over water bills. Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, joins us…
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Goodbye Gordon Lightfoot // Allegedly sus suds // Caribou Coffee returning // Julia Child exhibit
Busy show today. Shianne remembers one of her favorite artists, Gordon Lightfoot. Then, we talk about the allegedly sus suds situation with Founders failed…
Daily DetroitThumbs up on Lions draft // Michigan Panthers vibes // DCFC needs signings
Our show is in three parts. First, the Detroit Lions and their overall draft strategy, plus how D'Andre Swift ended up in the best position possible. Fletcher…
Daily DetroitOn Fishbones; Hot honey on pizza; and NYC
Today's show covers a lot of ground. First, where we've been. We talk about Fishbones, still tickin' after all these years in Detroit's Greektown. Then…
Daily DetroitNewLab Detroit opens in old Book Depository // Water plant tour // Sahara comes downtown
Shianne and Jer checked out NewLab Detroit Then Shianne also went to a tour of the water intake processing plant in Detroit's Waterworks Park And finally we…
Daily DetroitDetroit City needs out of the box thinking // Jameson Williams hot take
And we're back! Detroit City FC lost 3-1 to Minnesota in the open cup, and 1-0 to Sacramento. We discuss what's going on, what's at the root of the issue and…
Daily DetroitNew dog-focused beer garden // Pink Garlic // New anime-inspired bar
We cover a ton on our Friday edition of your Daily Detroit. Whether it's a step into the new-ish Detroit Public Theater, a tip on a new Indian spot in Oak…
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Tragedy rooted in trauma // Old ballroom at risk // Losing a studio dog
Hey all - this episode is kinda heavy. We talk about the violence in Greektown over the weekend (and other parts of the city), and get into why it is a…
Daily DetroitIn the gym with Claressa Shields
A very busy Monday. First, Fletcher and Jer head to Detroit's west side to meet up with Undisputed Middleweight Boxing Champion and Flint, Michigan native…
Daily DetroitWhy growth matters // Old Miami still tickin' // Southland Mall stories
We talk about where we've been including El Moore, Seasons - and realizing from some listeners people don't know what the Old Miami is. Plus, we answer a…
Daily DetroitThe historic eagle has landed; Local makerspace expands
Today's show is in two parts. First, the historic stone eagle has landed. After the original was destroyed by lightning, it was decided to give the Hurlbut…
Daily DetroitFerndale Pride is back and bigger than ever (ft. Julia Music)
One of our favorite events of the year is Ferndale Pride - and it'll be here before you know it. And before then, there's a ton of fun events to check out as…
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A blueprint for Metro Detroit to grow again (ft. Lou Glazer)
By most metrics, Michigan and Metro Detroit are stagnant as far as population. Economically, we are slipping behind. Young talent continues to leave. Instead…
Daily DetroitDwane Casey out as coach; Dutch Girl building for sale; Detroit City FC doldrums
The building Dutch Girl Donuts was in is being sold; Dwane Casey is out as head coach for the Detroit Pistons; Fletcher and listeners react; Plus we look at…
Daily DetroitJolly Pumpkin Dearborn done // Grand Circus Park projects + more
From the surprise closure of Jolly Pumpkin Dearborn to three projects in Grand Circus Park to a cheese wheel pasta pop-up, we've got your Friday covered. We do…
Daily DetroitOpening Day // Vernors as state pop? // Bus service changes + more
It's Opening Day! We talk about a number of stories around Metro Detroit, from bus service changes at SMART and DDOT, to a Grand Prix track concern, to a…
Daily DetroitInside the beautiful Book Tower // Detroit City FC gets by Gold Star
Today's episode is in two parts. First, a post-tour discussion with Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit on the historic Book Tower. The $300 million renovation…
Daily DetroitMeet the Detroit Brew Trail
The Detroit Brew Trail is a great way to explore the many pints Metro Detroit has to offer. Chris Moyer from Visit Detroit is in studio to talk about it. More…
Daily DetroitTrying Chicken Guy! // Pistons tanking, but there's hope // Detroit City's missing offense
We went to Chicken Guy! on opening weekend in Livonia and are back with an honest review with Engineer Randy Walker. Plus, Fletcher Sharpe talks about the…
Daily DetroitHow to celebrate Champions Day
Did you know that in 1935 Detroit had the most epic year in American sports history, when it comes to winning? Champions Day is on April 18th - but on April…