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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 DetroitDetroit City FC Supershow; Tim Robinson gets an Emmy; Hamtramck Yacht Race Champion
Most of today's podcast is a Detroit City FC super show, catching up on where the team is at right now, Fletcher's take on a couple of signings, and our home…
Daily DetroitShould Detroit restaurants have public grades?; Historic Unity Bell refurbished; Buick wants dealers all-in on EVs
Today's show is in three parts. Detroit could get public restaurant grades in windows, whether it's a letter grade like some cities or a color scale. Should…
Daily DetroitBack from the darkness! 3 Places we've tried + 3 Things to know around town
Show notes to come You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Daily DetroitPart of Michigan's 2019 no-fault auto insurance reform was ruled unconstitutional. What's next? (ft. Todd Berg)
Attorney Todd Berg from Michigan Auto Law joins me to talk about the impact of the Michigan Court of Appeals ruling last week that part of the massive no-fault…
Daily DetroitTrying Faygo Jazzin' Bluesberry; Inside Bakalikan + The Roost; 24Grille reopening + more
Today's show is full of fun stuff around town. We tried the returned to market Faygo Jazzin' Bluesberry plus came up with a cocktial for it, the Bluesberry…
Daily DetroitDetroit's historic Hurlbut Gate will get its eagle back + Things to know around town
Today's feature conversation is with Doug Atkinson of the Great Lakes Water Authority, talking about the work being done to restore the Hurlbut Gate on East…
Daily DetroitGiant Slide reopens, gets new track; DCFC Recap; Moro's for sale + more
Today, we start with a little Detroit City FC coverage. Le Rouge lost 1-0 to Louisville over the weekend. There's a recap and then some words from Coach Trevor…
Daily DetroitDetroit's the place to be for the zombie apocalypse?; New octopus; DSO season preview
What an episode. From Donut Kastle to Ladder 4 Wine bar, places to go. From a DSO season preview with the president of the orchestra to a new octopus on Belle…
Daily DetroitBelle Isle giant slide is back, Wyandotte water pollution, Back to school tax holiday?
A set of stories today plus a bonus link at the end of the podcast that's business in the front and party in the back. Our work is supported in part by people…
Daily DetroitVinFast, Vietnam and the future of electric vehicles (ft. Eric Trytko)
Today's feature conversation is with Eric Trytko, who traveled to Vietnam to learn more about emergent electric car maker VinFast. We take the opportunity to…
Daily DetroitTrying Vernors Black Cherry; HBO Hard Knocks makes Lions fans happy; Barry Sanders in the cheeseteak game; Money for Michigan Avenue
Lots to talk about today, but first we try the new Vernors Black Cherry flavor and put it in cocktails. You can become a monthly member on Patreon…
Daily DetroitOn Monkeypox, low vaccination rates and the high cost of insulin (ft. Dr. Paul Thomas)
Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care joins us to talk about: What we need to know about Monkeypox; The low childhood vaccination rates that…
Daily DetroitDowntown retail will never be the same (ft. Conrad Kickert)
Here's an idea: Because of the changing nature of what retail is, the new Gucci store coming to downtown Detroit doesn't have to sell very much directly to be…
Daily DetroitDolly Parton appreciation; Chroma opens; Northville shuts down streets permanently
From very south of Woodward, your Daily Detroit. Jer chimes in from the road and Devon's at home. We talk about: Dolly Parton to her Imagination Library book…
Daily DetroitUnpacking the primary results in Metro Detroit (ft. Steve Friess)
The 2022 Michigan primary happened. So what's next? Were we right on our predictions? Where do things go from here? Steve Friess returns to unpack it. You can…
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Royal Oak makes list of best places to live; Grocery store for sale + more
Shianne's in the studio to talk about the things happening around metro Detroit. You can become a monthly member on Patreon…
Daily DetroitMetro Detroit primary predictions + punditry (ft. Steve Friess, Newsweek)
It's Primary Election Day in Michigan! Steve Friess is here to help unpack it and make some predictions relevant to Metro Detroit. Then, we'll look back at it…
Daily DetroitDetroit City FC final stretch check-in (ft. John Morrissey, USL Tactics)
Hey friends! John Morrissey (@USLTactics) on Twitter is one of the best strategic minds in American soccer. Today we get an outside perspective looking in on…
Daily DetroitDevon's back; Pistons return the teal?; Gilbert gets tax breaks; New riverfront apartment renderings + more
Hey all. Devon's back now that his special project is here! But, it's gonna be about 18 years until the work is complete. As to stories - we talk about drinks…
Daily DetroitKeys to ease the labor shortage and bridge the talent gap (ft. Cindy Pasky, Strategic Staffing Solutions)
Cindy Pasky is the founder and CEO of Strategic Staffing Solutions. She has some bright ideas based in real-world experience on how to bridge the talent gap…
Daily DetroitTrying Pizza Cat Max; Time Will Tell; Bar Pigalle + Randy loves frog legs
Engineer Randy Walker steps in to talk about some of the places we've checked out around town and our first impressions. We touch on the new Pizza Cat Max in…
Daily DetroitImpact of losing Amoo-Mensah for season; A disappointing draw; New Mexico United is next
Jer and Fletcher catch up on the porch to talk a little Detroit City FC. Heads up, we'll be doing two episodes this week, a bit of a summer slowdown. Our…
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Detroit named one of World's Greatest Cities; Robotaps; Ambassador Bridge owner stymied + more
Places to check out: Dragonfly and Loui's Pizza Stories: We discuss the criteria on naming Detroit one of the world's 50 greatest cities; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer…
Daily DetroitFor business, Detroit's the place to be (ft. Alex Linebrink, Passage)
What are some of the keys to building a successful business in downtown Detroit? Passage is a ticketing and payments company that found a niche working with…
Daily DetroitPutting power in the hands of our future (ft. Angelique Power, Skillman Foundation)
Angelique Power, Logan Newman, and Mohammad Muntakim join me to talk about putting actual power in the hands of Detroit's youth and young adults. The Skillman…
Daily DetroitDCFC v. Monterey Bay FC preview + women's season done; Pistons summer positivity
Fletcher Sharpe is in to wrap up the DCFC men's win against Indy Eleven, preview the match ahead against Monterey Bay FC. Then we talk a bit about the end of…
Daily DetroitCass Cafe closing; Detroit area population drop; Big state bucks for projects + Meet a 3,100lb dog
Show notes to come You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon…
Daily DetroitDCFC's disappointing draw; Injury worries; Indy Eleven preview
On location at Keyworth in Hamtramck, Jer and Fletcher catch up after the disappointing draw against Hartford Athletic. Fletcher Sharpe analyzes the match…
Daily DetroitA day without cars on Belle Isle? + Transit in Macomb County at risk
Transit Guide Detroit's Dave Gifford joins us for a conversation on a couple of topical issues. First, what about a day once in awhile with no cars on Belle…
Daily DetroitInside Detroit City FC's new flagship store; Hartford match preview; USC + UCLA joining Big Ten hot take
On today's show, Fletcher and Jer check out the new Detroit City FC store before it opens in downtown Detroit's Capitol Park. - We look back at the tape for…
Daily DetroitTrying SpkrBox + Traverse City Whiskey; Hudson's tower saga; Belle Isle shuttle
Devon O'Reilly is in as he is on Fridays: - Jer checked out the renovated SpkrBox (former Urban Bean) and it's quite the mid century modern spot in Capitol…
Daily DetroitEvery city has a story to tell (ft. Jeanette Pierce, City Institute)
Jeanette Pierce has spent her life so far connecting Detroiters to the stories and places of their community. In her next chapter at the City Institute, she's…
Daily DetroitHas Detroit's marijuana industry lost out to the suburbs? (ft. Paul Demko, Politico)
Paul Demko, Cannabis editor for Politco joins me to talk about his recent piece that's a deep-dive into Detroit's late-opening cannabis industry, the…
Daily DetroitDCFC heads to Vegas; Pistons do well in draft; Baseball without announcers?
Fletcher Sharpe is here to talk all things Detroit City FC, USL Championship and then some other sports, too. DCFC is licking wounds again after losing in…
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Reasons why abortion services need to be available you might not know (ft. Dr. Paul Thomas)
The reality is we don't talk about abortion in polite conversation. So we will today, so we can learn things. If you're of a certain age, you may know someone…
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Fire at the podcast studio
Literally. We're reeling here after what happened last night, but committed to keep things going. Plus, we talk about a recent list of Dearborn places to eat…
Daily Detroit7 Development stories around Detroit + Hudson's tower talk (ft. Robin Runyan)
Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit is in the studio, and we're talking about a ton of projects around town. Turkey Stearnes Field at Hamtramck Stadium was…
Daily DetroitGrowing and keeping people and companies in Metro Detroit (ft. Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber)
Brad Williams from the Detroit Regional Chamber joins us to talk about a number of policy and community issues facing Metro Detroit this year — the progress…
Daily DetroitWhat is Detroit City's missing piece to go top tier? + Previewing Memphis 901 FC
Detroit City FC showed well on a national audience of ESPN this weekend. And there's a lot to be proud of with the season so far. But there's also a lot to…
Daily DetroitTrying Warda Pâtisserie, Qamaria Coffee, Dooped Donuts and the Balsamic vinegar TikTok challenge
This is fun Friday edition of the podcast, where we try three different local area treats AND the balsamic vinegar soda TikTok challenge. Warda's chef and…
Daily DetroitGrowing Esports in Detroit + the Great Lakes (ft. Norris Howard, Immortals)
Don't sleep on Esports. It's a growing thing, and thanks to Immortals, there's even more activity in the industry happening in the Great Lakes. Norris Howard…
Daily DetroitWhat's next for Detroit's East Warren streetscape (ft. Allen Penniman)
Construction has begun on an $8.2 million streetscape project on East Warren in Detroit, between Cadieux and Three Mile. What are some of the improvements…
Daily DetroitLicking wounds ahead of ESPN coming to town: DCFC v El Paso Locomotive preview
Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio. Saturday's Detroit City FC loss against Sacramento was hurt, but such as life in pro sports. We talk about the lessons…
Daily DetroitHelp decide what's next for Belle Isle's abandoned zoo (ft. Amanda Treadwell)
Take the survey on what should happen next at the old Belle Zoo space: https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=736&type=SPRK
Daily DetroitFixing flooding, sewers, and more with an eye to the future (ft. Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works)
One of the most important assets we have in Metro Detroit is our water. From drinking it to our access to it, it's a vital part of what makes our region an…
Daily DetroitBargain Block returns; Ransom Gillis House for sale; Money saving tips; Blood drive for Dylan
On today's show, Shianne airs some early festivus grievances about inflation and gas prices; but we focus on solutions - including tips to save money on gas…
Daily DetroitDetroit City FC ties Pittsburgh; Sacramento Republic match preview
Detroit City FC down some players tied the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1-1 in another iron sharpens iron match. Fletcher Sharpe shares the key points on taking one…
Daily DetroitA new way to look at transit in Metro Detroit (ft. Dwight Ferrell, SMART)
Dwight Ferrell is the new-ish head of SMART, the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation that runs transit services in Detroit's suburbs…
Daily DetroitConnecting the history of Detroit and Mackinac Island (ft. Bob Tagatz, Grand Hotel historian)
Steamships, railroads, prohibition, an amazingly large wood frame hotel, an island without cars... there's just so much to talk about. Bob Tagatz, historian…
Daily DetroitHow Ford's big investment in Michigan fits into the bigger picture (ft. Glenn Stevens, MICHAuto)
News today came that Ford's making some big investments in Michigan and Metro Detroit. With Glenn Stevens of MICHAuto, we talk about not just that news, but…
Daily DetroitNew statewide poll results; Improving women's sports in schools and at the pro level; Bravo Top Chef finalist is a local
Hello from the Mackinac Policy Conference! The Detroit Regional Chamber has a new poll out sharing what Michiganders think about the economy, schools, and…
Daily DetroitDetroit City FC's June gauntlet; Prideraiser + more
Detroit City FC has an important June ahead to keep their position near the top of the USL Championship Eastern Conference standings. Fletcher Sharpe previews…
Daily DetroitTraffic Jam & Snug memories; District Detroit design thoughts + more
Show notes to come If you want to support Daily Detroit financially... A one time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Monthly membership…
Daily DetroitPreviewing "Wolf Hound" + making feature movies in Michigan (ft. Michael B. Chait)
Joining me - filmmaker and director Michael B. Chait. He's from the area and has a new feature film shot in large part right here in Michigan and Metro…
Daily DetroitDetroit's historic Frederick Stearns House becomes a beautiful bed and breakfast (ft. Rachel Mitchell)
Show notes to come If you want to support Daily Detroit financially... A one time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Monthly membership…
Daily DetroitCraig short on signatures; What was your first car?; New electric buses + more
Today producer Shianne is in the sturdio and we hit a round robin of stories. - Some Republican gubernatorial candidates, including former DPD chief James…
Daily DetroitYour Detroit City FC questions; Atlanta United 2 victory wrap-up
Detroit City FC beat Atlanta United 2 3-1 over the weekend. Fletcher has the highlights and something he's watching for. As the team embraces a much-needed bye…
Daily DetroitWhat's the future of the People Mover?; Immersive Van Gogh; Pricey plates; Startups feel pinch and more
We talk about a ton of things around Metro Detroit: Devon tried Brazen Bagels; Jer talks up Cafe 1923 Jer previewed the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in a…
Daily DetroitFerndale Pride is back June 4 (ft. Julia Music)
Ferndale Pride is June 4, 2022. Their Executive Director Julia Music joins us to talk about everything ahead for an even that'll be bigger and better than ever…