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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 DetroitYou go where the people are (ft. Andre Ash, Michigan Chronicle)
Andre Ash from the Michigan Chronicle is my featured conversation today. Andre is an important part of the black-owned Chronicle's expansion into online…
Daily DetroitHappy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! It's a fun Friday episode. Devon and Jer talk about themed cocktails for the weekend; Day of the Dead Ofrendas in Southwest Detroit; a couple…
Daily DetroitPsychedelics, Reparations and Funded Initiatives on Detroit's 2021 ballot
There are three ballot proposals - E, R, and S. One deals with Entheogenic plants; another, to create a reparations task force, and finally, allow for voters…
Daily DetroitThe Black Star Initiative; James Oliver opens; Operation Northern Hook continues
There's a lot on today's show: Operation Northern Hook snares two Detroit Police officers accusing them of accepting bribes. One of them that's the focus of…
Daily DetroitDCFC on the brink of winning the season, Bertuzzi is goofy and more (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
On today's show: Detroit City FC is on the brink of winning the regular season. We recap the Stumptown AC match and preview the California United Strikers…
Daily DetroitHow might we get from here to there (ft. Eric Trytko)
In our listener survey, many said we should throw in some more discussion and analysis episodes. Automotive writer Eric Trytko joins me to talk about Rivian's…
Daily DetroitIn the policy weeds (ft. Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber)
Brad Williams is the Vice President of Government Relations for the Detroit Regional Chamber and one of the wonkiest people I know as far as public policy. And…
Daily DetroitHector Santiago wants to represent District 6 on Detroit City Council
Hector Santiago is a candidate for Detroit City Council to represent District 6. Sprawling from most of the west of greater downtown Detroit, down the…
Daily DetroitCheers to Brooklyn Street Local
There are a lot of openings and closings in the food and drink world to talk about. First, cheers to Brooklyn Street Local. Nine plus years is a heck of a run…
Daily DetroitHow to help Afghan refugees resettle in Metro Detroit (ft. Kelli Dobner)
Our feature conversation with with Kelli Dobner of Samaritas. He organization is looking to raise funds to help 350 Afghan refugees in Metro Detroit and Grand…
Daily DetroitThe details on Apple's new Developer Academy in Detroit (ft. Alisha Johnson)
Apple has opened a new iOS and App developer academy here in Detroit with the goal of bringing in a thousand students a year across their programs. It's part…
Daily DetroitHBCU to reopen in Detroit; Towing changes; DCFC's Black Star Initiative + more
It is a busy show today! 01:13 - The Pensole Lewis School of Business and Design will be Michigan's only HBCU. The school is the brainchild of Dr. D'Wayne…
Daily DetroitDearborn burgers, bars and what might be next; Affordable developments in Detroit; and welcome back Thanksgiving Day parade
Today, we start in Dearborn. We discuss the news that Miller's is for sale, and what tweaks might need to happen next. Plus, there's a new food hall opening up…
Daily DetroitCould auto insurance actually get cheaper in Detroit? Plus free Men's Health Event on Saturday
Today's show is in two parts. First, someone from the insurance company side who's willing to come on air and talk in detail about insurance rates in Detroit…
Daily DetroitAll the things Detroit City FC
Today, Fletcher Sharpe talks all the things Detroit City FC. From the drubbing Le Rouge gave to New Amsterdam (and their goalie situation), to a 0-0 draw, we…
Daily DetroitAnthony Adams wants to be Detroit's mayor
Today's conversation is with Anthony Adams, candidate for mayor of the city of Detroit. He has a long career in public service, and we dive into the issues the…
Daily DetroitOn sculpture and art in Detroit (ft. Austen Brantley)
Today's feature conversation is with sculptor Austen Brantley. Website: https://www.austenbrantleysculpture.com/ Instagram…
Daily DetroitIn-depth on bringing the Detroit Grand Prix back downtown (ft. Eric Trytko)
The Detroit Grand Prix could be moving downtown. It's big news, as many Detroiters have had a mixed view of the race. Many are supportive of the race as it's…
Daily DetroitSpivey pleads guilty; Mom's Spaghetti; DCFC wins + sports (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
Today's show: -Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey pleads guilty as part of a widening corruption probe - A Detroit Firefighters union official is alleged to…
Daily DetroitM.L. Elrick wants to represent Detroit's far east side on City Council
As we run up to the November Detroit election, we're doing some candidate interviews. One of them is M.L. Elrick. He's running for District 4 on Detroit's east…
Daily DetroitHow Michiganders feel on the economy, Afghan resettlement + more; Detroit City FC loses for the first time in a year
Today's show is in two parts. First half, Jer and Shi break down a Detroit Regional Chamber poll released today that talks about how the state feels about the…
Daily DetroitWhy you should be a Detroit City FC fan (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
Fletcher Sharpe is in the North End studio today. From a bicycle kick victory goal on ESPN SportsCenter to NISA season shifts, there's a lot of soccer news…
Daily DetroitMichigan-made Canned Cocktail Taste Test
New Holland v Coppercraft v Two James A no fear, no favor review of Michigan-made canned craft cocktails available for public purchase at the time of recording.
Daily DetroitInside The Eddystone (ft. Keith Bradford, Olympia Development)
Today we visit the Eddystone in downtown Detroit. We share some history, then talk to Keith Bradford. He's the Senior VP of Development at Olympia Development…
Daily DetroitMeet the Oudolf Garden on Belle Isle; Plus 5 stories to know around town
Today's feature conversation with Duncan Campbell, talking about the Oudolf Garden on Belle Isle. It was designed by Piet Oudolf. Plus, five stories to know…
Daily DetroitBook Tower gets a "Roost," Fisher Building for Sale, Detroit City FC news w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Today's feature conversation is with Fletcher Sharpe (@saintfdw) on Detroit City FC's win over 1904 FC. He also tees up next week's match against Chicago…
Daily DetroitUsing Minecraft to teach kids; Plus 6 stories to know around town
Our feature conversation is about a Detroit-based company that's created a Minecraft world to teach personal finance called Fintropolis. Also, through their…
Daily Detroit6 Friday things to know around town w/ Devon O'Reilly
Today's rundown on a Friday, from the David Whitney Building across from Grand Circus Park: - Longtime city activist, commentator and so much more Steve Hood…
Daily DetroitTelling Detroit's story with maps (ft. Alex B. Hill)
"Detroit in 50 Maps" is a new book out this November. Alex B. Hill is the author and our guest, talking about the ways to tell Detroit's story with maps and…
Daily DetroitWould you keep Cabrera's 500th homer ball? Discussing Untold: Malice at the Palace; DCFC Preview
Today's show covers three main topics: 00:42 - Fletcher Sharpe talks about Cal United and Detroit City FC's tie plus previews Saturday's game against SD 1904…
Daily DetroitFloods, mold, outages, or wind damaging your house? Tips + when to call in the pros
We have had a lot of bad weather lately in Metro Detroit. It's resulted in flooding, power outages, and wind damage. So what to do? Brian Thomas and Justin…
Daily DetroitDetroit population drops 10.5%; Supergeil quick look and more
Today: The city of Detroit's population is now 639,111 - a drop of 10.5% and far below what Census estimates had said. 800,000 in Metro Detroit without power…
Daily Detroit410,000 without power; Detroit COVID cases up; Plus 6 stories around town
Show was delayed due to lack of power, but once we got the batteries plugged in, we were good to go. Our stories: 410k Metro Detroit houses were out of power…
Daily DetroitDevelopment, Development, Development
Today's show is mostly about developments around town. - There are new plans for the State Fair Transit Center that would save the historic Dairy Cattle…
Daily DetroitWhat to know + where to go in Metro Detroit
For the first time in 16 months, Man about town Devon O'Reilly is in studio to help talk about some interesting stories around town and highlight things to…
Daily DetroitDetroit's Primary Election Results Unpacked (ft. Chase Cantrell)
Tuesday's primary election results in the city of Detroit turned some heads and created some interesting conversation on social media. After all, Mayor Mike…
Daily DetroitPlanning for Detroit's future, together (ft. Antoine Bryant)
Antoine Bryant is Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's pick as Director of the Planning and Development Department. He stopped by the studio for a wide-ranging…
Daily DetroitThe next COVID battle is already here
Although cases are lower than areas right now, the path isn't looking good. Soon we'll be in another COVID outbreak - along with hospitalizations - thanks to…