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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 DetroitTransit's density problem in metro Detroit; Are rides at fairs going away?; Crash Detroit ends; Who wants Pepsi-roni?
A judge has interceded in the debate on Auburn Hills leaving SMART for their own service, keeping them in service for now. But an election is looming; and…
Daily DetroitPOPnology brings R2-D2, ET, Hal 9000 and a Delorean to the Michigan Science Center (ft. Dr. Christian Greer)
The Michigan Science Center is bringing some great icons of pop culture and science fiction to Detroit's midtown for an exhibit, POPnology, you won't want to…
Daily Detroit91% Chance of playoffs for Detroit City; Miami + Atlanta previews; Remembering Pistons legend Bob Lanier
Detroit City FC is proving to the entire USL Championship they're here to stay, and a new rating from USL Tactics puts them at a 91% chance of making the…
Daily DetroitTrying the new Ex-Wife's Famous Chicken; Hudson's tower talk; 1,000 episode party soon
What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. Show notes to come. If this is your first time meeting the show, don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or…
Daily DetroitGoing beyond the credit score to fund Black business (ft. Nimaj Driscoll)
The reality is there's a lot of inequity in our American system. It's been there since our founding. Sure, improvements have been made, but we're nowhere near…
Daily DetroitPlan to lower Detroit's high property taxes gains steam (ft. Nick Allen)
Long time listeners might remember the words split property taxes. The idea being - the city of Detroit's tax burden is only second only to New York City. But…
Daily Detroit7 Development stories around Detroit (ft. Robin Runyan)
From buildings built from the top down in Greekton; to park work on Detroit's west riverfront; to different kinds of housing, Detroit has a number of big…
Daily DetroitLe Rouge deals with injury woes in Tulsa loss; DCFC's challenge of an unbeaten Lou City; Women's season debut
Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio to talk match day action about Detroit City FC on the heels of a loss to Tulsa, and upcoming matches against Louisville City…
Daily DetroitBidding adieu to Astro + Ochre and work's changing mindset; Savage x Fenty to Detroit; What's next for malls + movie theaters
If this is your first time meeting the show, don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we're…
Daily DetroitLiving with water and dealing with our changing climate in Metro Detroit (ft. Josh Elling, Jefferson East)
If you are a long time listeners of the show, you know that the far east side of Detroit by the riverfront is near and dear to my heart. Recently, they've been…
Daily DetroitWhy saving our mature trees matters (ft. Dan Herms)
Mature trees are more important than ever. Our climate is changing, with Metro Detroit on pace in a best case to feel like northern Arkansas within a lifetime…
Daily DetroitProcessing the local impact of Roe v. Wade's probable overturn; Detroit's westside weed dispensing machine shut down; River otters return
What a day. If this is your first time meeting the show, don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love…
Daily DetroitOuimette added on loan; DCFC beats expectations in the USL Championship (and NYRB2); Previewing Tulsa; Women's season opens Saturday
Lots of Detroit City FC news. Fletcher Sharpe talks about the news breaking before we record the show about Karl Ouimette being loaned to DCFC from Indy…
Daily DetroitBourdain was right: Travel changes you; Belle Isle Trolley; Cavnue; Things to do
Anthony Bourdain was right: Travel changes you. A recent trip to Chicago hits different in your 40s than your 20s or 30s. As listeners asked us to include more…
Daily Detroit"Make Your Own Party" with this new book (ft. Kelli Lewton, Chef + Author)
Kelli Lewton is a Certifed Executive Chef, a successful catering company owner and makes frequent appearances on local media. She has a new book out, "Make…
Daily DetroitMeet the new Detroit Refugee Network (ft. Kelli Dobner)
If this is your first time meeting the show, don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we're…
Daily DetroitPreviewing the Detroit International Festival of Animation + 6 Stories to know around Metro Detroit
Today, we preview a great animation film festival coming up and hit on six stories around town you need to know about. DIFA…
Daily DetroitShould DCFC loan a player? Keyworth speculation; Saturday match preview v. New York Red Bulls II
Big show today, wrapping up DCFC's tired win against Hartford and previewing their upcoming match against New York Red Bulls II. We discuss with some dates…
Daily DetroitListener mailbag! Detroit area breakfast spots we love + your questions
Listener question mailbag! If this is your first time meeting the show, don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite…
Daily DetroitBreaking down a triumphant win for Detroit City FC over MLS squad Columbus Crew
Tuesday was a night for the history books, and a new chapter was written for a legendary club, Detroit City FC. Against most odds, DCFC bested the Columbus…
Daily DetroitPreviewing Detroit City FC v Columbus Crew; USFL opens season
On today's show: We do a bit of a rewind and look at Detroit City FC's win over Birmingham that takes the team to 4th place in the Eastern Division. Fletcher…
Daily DetroitMeet the Bunny Mary; Road real talk; Deleting surface parking lots; Ferndale's Mezcal
If this is your first time meeting the show, don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we're…
Daily DetroitBreadless sandwich shop opens on Detroit's new greenway (ft. Marc Howland)
Today, let's go to the near east side. Joseph Campau and East Jefferson to be exact- well, it's a little tucked in as it's off the new Dennis Archer Greenway…
Daily DetroitPreviewing the Royal Oak Taco Fest (ft. Jonathan Witz)
This July 4th weekend the Royal Oak Taco fest is happening for the first time. We talk with organizer Jonathan Witz about the festival, what to expect, a new…
Daily DetroitComerica Park's tiny bag policy; Big mural feelings; KMart on Blockbuster watch; Spin Lyfts off
Today's stories: Former Ford company Spin has been spun off, and now they're working with Lyft to use their scooters in their app. That leads us to a great…
Daily DetroitDetroit City FC gets wins; Legion + Columbus Crew previews
It's a great time in Detroit for soccer. Detroit City FC strung together a couple wins against Michigan Stars and United 2. Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk about…
Daily DetroitWine is growing in Michigan (ft. Chris Southern, Detroit Vineyards)
We're going to try some wine and talk about wine in Michigan and Detroit. Yes, its a growing thing. Not just in numbers, but in types. Our guest from Detroit…
Daily DetroitFernando's folly?; Southwest Greenway breaks ground; Tigers talk + more (ft. Robin Runyan)
Lots of stories to talk about when Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit is in the studio. The demolition of the Packard Plant seems a big step closer as a court…
Daily DetroitOld Chung's spot for sale; Cannabis ordinance passes in Detroit; Should private companies issue parking tickets?
Producer Shianne is back! Topics discussed: The old Chung's spot is up for sale for $1.5 million: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7yFKCLTXF/ Can a private…
Daily DetroitDan Gilbert goes after Chelsea FC, but should he get it?; Plus looking ahead to Stars, Atlanta United 2
Local billionaire Dan Gilbert has joined a bid with the Ricketts family (of Chicago Cubs fame) for the storied Chelsea FC. It's one of the most important teams…
Daily DetroitApril Fools' headlines; Yemeni coffee expanding; Plus transit, beer + openings
The Friday show covers some April Fools' day headlines; a Yemeni coffeeshop is expanding locations; QLINE + People Mover updates; EMBC's newest brew; Detroit…
Daily DetroitWorking to save Royal Oak's Main Art Theater; DCFC pre-match news
Today's show is in two parts. First, the Main Art Theater in downtown Royal Oak is in danger of being demolished. We discuss it with an advocate working to…
Daily Detroit9 Local headlines + Michigan WWII Memorial coming to Royal Oak (ft. John Maten)
Today's show is in two parts. First, we'll run through some top stories around town I found interesting. Links to all of them at…
Daily DetroitHow to get $100k for your Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park business (ft. Vittoria Katanski)
If you've shopped or dined at small businesses in Detroit, it's very possible you're familiar with a Hatch Detroit alumni. This annual program supporting brick…
Daily DetroitNFL Draft + Hard Knocks coming to Detroit; DCFC news + Memphis 901 FC preview
Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio. We lead with a combination economic and sports story: The NFL Draft is coming in 2024. The Lions will be featured on HBO's…
Daily DetroitApple store speculation; Book Depository progress; New kiosks; Marijuana business growing
Busy show! Devon has the inside line on what's happening at the old Book Depository in Corktown that Ford is rehabbing New kiosks in downtown Detroit bring up…
Daily DetroitTalking All Things Detroit (ft. Jennyfer Crawford); Plus a local National Cocktail Day recommendation
Our show is in two parts. First up, we're talking about small business in Detroit, shopping, and the upcoming all things detroit event in Eastern Market…
Daily DetroitHow potholes inspired beautiful glass mosaics (ft. Michelle Sider)
The 4th Annual Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition opens April 3, and to talk about glass, glass as art, and the event ahead my guest is Michelle Sider. Event…
Daily DetroitDetroit Pizza City; 5 Things to know around town; Half full, half empty
Show notes to come If this is your first time meeting the show, don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If…
Daily DetroitHappy birthday Cyrus Saydee; Battery beaten; Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC preview
Fletcher Sharpe is in the co-host seat to walk through all things Detroit City FC. We talk about beating the Charleston Battery and key players; Preview the…
Daily DetroitBye, I-375; New trailhead park; Blame it on the Nain
Tons of stories plus drink recommendations. It was great to get out and see the world on a very warm St. Patrick's Day. I-375 should be no more after a key…
Daily DetroitFinding the shipwrecked schooner Atlanta (ft. Corey Adkins)
On today's Daily Detroit - we talk about a shipwreck. The shipwreck of the Atlanta was recently found, amazingly preserved, in Lake Superior. Based in Port…
Daily DetroitFind a lost loved one in Ukraine w/ DeTy.org (ft. Adrian Kwitkowsky)
The situation in Ukraine, among many other words, is heartbreaking. Part of the issue in a warzone is connecting people together. Family members. Loved ones…
Daily DetroitSAFC wrap-up; DCFC v Charleston Battery preview; More players to sign
In your weekly Le Rouge Report with Fletcher Sharpe, we go over some key Detroit City FC topics after their first match of the USL Championship season. How did…
Daily DetroitSt. Patrick's Day Preview; NeighborHUB; Plus 8 things to know around Detroit
The forecast for St. Patrick's Day is going to be 67 degrees. I think that tells you all you need to know about what's happening with that next week. We also…
Daily DetroitIn-depth on Detroit's State of the City (ft. Chase Cantrell)
More than just a recap, we offer analysis on the topics inside of the 2022 State of the City delivered by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. The Master of Powerpoints…
Daily DetroitChallenge Detroit's decade-plus of impact (ft. Deirdre Groves + Addison Mauck)
Have you ever wondered how you could get a job working in Detroit on interesting projects you care about? Or are you someone who hires people and wants people…
Daily DetroitHistoric Fisher Body 21 to get new life; DCFC v San Antonio FC preview + Atuahene, Forbes signed
Today's show is in two parts. First, Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit talks about the massive Fisher Body 21 project, the impact and the importance - plus a…
Daily DetroitRivian's hot but the pricing is not; Does Ford Model e stand for Edsel? + more auto talk
We are the Motor City, so we're talking the auto industry today with Eric Trytko. Will Ford's Model e stand for Edsel? Or will they make it soar? Rivian's made…
Daily DetroitDevon's (Double Soft) Parade; Basement kitchens, rising costs and roaming deer
Devon espouses his love of Double Soft Parade. We discuss rising costs around town and basement kitchens. The museum millage faces a big setback. Plus Jer…
Daily DetroitMichigan film incentives are back on the table (ft. Alexander Page)
Today we're wading into one of the most requested topics as of late - the possible return of film incentives. The first round in 2008 met its practical end…
Daily DetroitThe $700 million plan for Detroit's school buildings (ft. Ethan Bakuli)
Chalkbeat Detroit reporter Ethan Bakuli shares the details on the Detroit Public School District plan to spend $700 million on buildings and facilities. What's…
Daily DetroitPączki Day
We head to New Palace Bakery in Hamtramck for a Metro Detroit tradition. We stumble into a long-closed bar, ruminate on life, and rank their specialty Pączki…
Daily DetroitNFL Draft in Detroit?; The Trialist; Where's Green + Lawson now; DCFC sleeve sponsor dropped; The Milk Cup
On today's Daily Detroit, Fletcher Sharpe is in the game. 00:36 MLB lockout looks like it's going to delay the season, and that's not great for Detroit…
Daily DetroitBig bold building speculation; Local food news + more
What might be the next big building to move? The old state building on the Lodge? The Penobscot? Or maybe the RenCen? Plus, Portillo's is opening in Royal Oak…
Daily DetroitMetro Detroit's transit dramatics continue in Auburn Hills (ft. David Gifford)
The city council of Auburn Hills recently voted to leave SMART, the suburban bus system, to create their own, far more limited service. That may or may not…
Daily DetroitHow to really revive the Rust Belt (ft. John Austin)
A new report makes the case that it's quality of life and community that helps revive cities, not the lowest taxes or most "business friendly" environment…
Daily DetroitDetroit's Greenway glory days are just beginning (ft. Todd Scott)
Whether it's the Joe Louis Greenway, the Iron Belle Trail, the Detroit Riverfront, East Warren and Morningside or in suburbs like Ferndale - Detroit's greenway…
Daily DetroitWhat most media misses about the Juwan Howard incident; DCFC news and how to win season tickets
Fletcher Sharpe tells us why he thinks (most) of the media has it wrong when it comes to U of M coach Juwan Howard's incident with Wisconsin. Plus, a bunch of…
Daily DetroitBig Great Lakes cleanup money; Coffee strike; What we're looking forward to + more
Today on your Friday show: 00:53 - Jer's bold snow-themed grape cocktail 02:56 - What to mix with paczki vodka (listener question) 06:15 - The Great Lakes is…