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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 DetroitKraftologie and Creativity in Detroit, with Trice Clark
Today I'm joined by artist and entrepreneur Trice Clark, the creative force behind Kraftologie, to talk about building a new creative space in Detroit's West…
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Kalshi Sports Paused in Michigan, Detroit's Housing Advantage, and Big3 Fun at LCA
I've got a three‑parter for you today! First, Norris and I headed down to Little Caesars Arena for Big3. It's a three‑on‑three traveling basketball league. We…
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How Young Detroiters See the Future of Work
Detroit Future City CEO Anika Goss joins me to dig into a recent report on career-connected learning and the future of work for young Detroiters…
Daily DetroitDistrict Detroit Disappointment and Michigan's Senate Primary Heats Up
On today's Daily Detroit, we start with why District Detroit still looks like a sea of parking lots instead of the neighborhoods we were promised — and why…
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Office Hours: World Cup, Detroit‑Style Pizza & Your Hot Local Questions
On today's Daily Detroit, we're doing a listener "office hours" — answering your questions about life in the city, from fireworks and politics to the World Cup…
Daily DetroitGeeks, Freaks and Weirdos: The Future of Detroit's Economy
I'm joined by Khalilah Burt Gaston of the Song Foundation to talk about who actually builds a tech economy — and why it's often the "geeks, freaks, and…
Daily DetroitDowntown Energy, Cannabis Business Pains and the Elephant Buried on Belle Isle
On today's Daily Detroit, Devon O'Reilly is back at the table after a family vacation in South Haven, so we start with some "Pure Michigan" talk about why that…
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The Real Cost of Healthcare for Michigan Families (And How We Might Fix It)
On this episode of Daily Detroit, I sit down with returning guest Dr. Paul Thomas, CEO and founder of Plum Health Direct Primary Care, to talk about The Real…
Daily DetroitNew Detroit City FC Stadium Delayed to 2028, Closings Shake Nightlife, CPA Building For Sale
On today's Daily Detroit, we start with big news for Detroit City FC fans and the future of Corktown. Jer and Norris recap their visit to the new Detroit City…
Daily DetroitMaking Suburban Transit Work
In Metro Detroit, it's not enough to talk about transit plans. There are tons of ideas out there. It's about action. I sat down with SMART General Manager and…
Daily DetroitDetroit's Drink Turns 160: Vernors Party in Eastern Market this Sunday
Detroit's drink is turning 160, and there's a big Vernors party in Eastern Market to celebrate. Today, Jer heads into one of the largest Vernors collections…
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Would You Swim in the Detroit River? Rocket Classic Ending & Old Cooley Coming Down
Detroit's only PGA Tour stop is ending, a landmark Detroit high school is coming down, and the Detroit River is getting a major cleanup — plus, we ask the…
Daily DetroitAirbnb Is Betting on Detroit as a Destination
Airbnb is betting on Detroit as a destination — and the numbers back it up. On today's Daily Detroit, I'm at the Grand Hotel talking with Vince Frillici…
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Why Michigan Needs a Moonshot for Innovation
Did you know Metrop Detroit now has five innovation districts? MICHauto executive director (and new Southwest Detroit pub co‑owner) Glenn Stevens joined us to…
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Inside the New High Société, Atwater Comes Home, and Do We Really Want Better Roads?
Busy episode today on your Daily Detroit. Here's your rundown of nine stories we talk about today with timestamps: 0:55 - The new New High Société restaurant…
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Free Donuts, $300K Missing, and a Case for Whitmer's Data Center Deal
Three stories we talk about today on your Daily Detroit, finished as finalist in Hour Detroit's Best of Detroit (thank you!) Detroit's beloved Dutch Girl…
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Detroit's First Flock Party (and the Magic of the Birds Over Southeast Michigan)
Detroit sits under two major migratory flyways, making it one of the best places in North America to see birds on the move. Gretchen Abrams from the Detroit…
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Whitmer for VP? RenCen Delays & Universities in Crisis
Daily Detroit is on the porch at the Mackinac Policy Conference, and Jer and Devon have a wide‑ranging conversation about Michigan's political future and…
Daily DetroitMichigan's House Is On Fire. How Do We Fix It? (w/ Sandy Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber)
Today we talk about how Michigan slipped from a top‑tier state into the bottom 10 on key measures like education, income and population — and why acknowledging…
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Wayne County's High‑Stakes Transit Vote
Transit in Metro Detroit is at an inflection point. We talk with Transportation Riders United executive director Megan Owens about the new Wayne County‑wide…
Daily DetroitMallory McMorrow on Keeping Young People and Jobs in Michigan
On today's Daily Detroit, we start the week with a conversation with State Senator — and Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful — Mallory McMorrow. It's the third in…
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Duggan Drops Out: What's Next for Michigan Politics in 2026?
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has abruptly ended his independent run for governor, blowing up Michigan's 2026 race less than six months before voters head…
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Teen Takeovers, How Detroit's Food Scene Really Works, and Pistons Pain
The Pistons' playoff run ends in heartbreak. A teen takeover shooting in downtown Detroit forces hard conversations about blame and perspective — as well as…
Daily DetroitDetroit's Great Green (and Blue) Spaces with Ian Outside
In this episode, Jer and Norris sit down with Ian John Solomon, better known as Ian Outside, an outdoor reporter, artist, and one of the Midwest's most…
Daily DetroitDetroit Grows Again
Detroit has posted population gains for the third consecutive year, adding more than 5,000 residents and leading the entire state in growth. Two city residents…
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Black Bear in the 'Burbs, Broken Pipes, and a Big Restaurant Move
A black bear near Flat Rock, a massive water main break in northern Oakland County, and one of Detroit's most talked‑about restaurants changing course all add…
Daily DetroitYour 2026 Ferndale Pride Guide ft. Julia Music
Ferndale Pride executive director Julia Music joins us to preview this year's mile-long joyous celebration on West Nine Mile – from a new creamsicle Pride beer…
Daily DetroitShe Never Left Detroit
Lifelong Detroiter Jerrylyn Cope Howard joins us to share what it's really been like to grow up, raise a family, and stay rooted in the city for decades. From…
Daily DetroitPittsburgh Travelogue, Godfrey Rooftop, and Detroit's New Convention Hotel
Jer and Devon are back at the table, kicking things off with Devon's recent trip to Pittsburgh and what Detroit can learn from its dense, walkable core, lively…
Daily DetroitAbdul El‑Sayed on Medicare for All, Detroit, and Michigan's Economy
Today on Daily Detroit, we're back into our series of candidate discussions as Dr. Abdul El‑Sayed, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Michigan joins me…
Daily DetroitNew, New, New: Pro Women's Hockey, A 1926 Beauty, and a Hi-Fi Listening Bar
Detroit is having a week full of newness — and we've got all of it. PWHL Detroit is officially happening: the city's new Professional Women's Hockey League…
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Arab Film Festival: Come for the Films, Stay for the Afterparty
Filmmaker Hannah Fahoome of Now Listen Here Young Lady LLC joins Jer Staes and Norris Howard to talk about Arab Film Fest After Dark — an interactive…
Daily DetroitWhy Gas Is So High — and The End of Spirit Airlines w/ Patrick De Haan
Gas is suddenly a lot more expensive in Michigan — and Spirit Airlines just shut down for good. Jer talks with GasBuddy head of petroleum analysis Patrick De…
Daily DetroitMichigan 2026 Primary Poll Deep Dive: Senate Race Wide Open
We break down fresh polling data from the Detroit Regional Chamber and Glengariff on Michigan's August 2026 primaries. With 36% of Democratic voters still…
Daily DetroitWhy Ferndale is Growing While Other Suburbs Are Shrinking
Ferndale is bucking the trend. While most of Detroit's inner-ring suburbs are losing people, Ferndale has grown 1.3% since 2020 — outpacing every municipality…
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Ice Cream Taste Test + How Noise Pollution Hurts City Birds
In this two-parter, we start with Detroit's birds and end with Detroiters eating dessert. Science and snacks, basically. First up, we talk with University of…
Daily DetroitDaly's Restaurant Memories, Coffee Speakeasy, Boat Club & New Arts Center
Detroit's Friday crew is back! We kick things off a hidden "speakeasy of coffee" called Sml Wrld Cafe on Gratiot in Detroit, and why now is the time to get…
Daily DetroitDetroit & Ann Arbor Development, Plus Science Center After Dark
Detroit's downtown housing study is back, and the headline is clear: there's still a lot of runway to grow. Norris and I dig into what so many potential new…
Daily DetroitEastern Market: Feeding Detroit's Bodies and Hearts
Eastern Market is best known as a Saturday tradition and Flower Day selfie spot. But it's also one of the beating hearts of Michigan's food system. In this…
Daily DetroitDetroit: Arsenal of Democracy Again? + New Poll Shakes Up Michigan's Senate Race
On today's Daily Detroit, we dig into a fresh Emerson College poll that shakes up the Michigan U.S. Senate race. If their numbers are right, the Democratic…
Daily DetroitDetroit's City Budget, Explained
On today's Daily Detroit, we unpack Detroit's new $3 billion city budget that was just approved and what it actually means for people who live, work, and play…
Daily DetroitDearborn on the Rise: Hilton at Fairlane, West Warren, Greenways & New Housing
Today's show comes to you from the Ford Experience Center in Dearborn, as Jer catches up with Devon O'Reilly at the city's first‑ever Dearborn Development Day…
Daily DetroitWhy Are New Single-Family Homes So Rare in Detroit? (And How One Company Is Changing It)
On today's Daily Detroit, Jer sits down with developer and Greatwater Homes co-founder Matt Temkin to unpack what it really takes to build brand-new…
Daily DetroitDetroit's First Michelin Stars? Our Picks and Predictions (and more!)
On today's Daily Detroit, a fast-moving, food-and-development-heavy episode rooted in what's changing on the ground in metro Detroit. Jer is joined by Devon…
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Teen Takeovers; More Neighbors, Fewer Empty Offices; and More
On today's Daily Detroit, I'm joined by the Prince of Brightmoor himself, Norris Howard, for a conversation about what kind of city and community we actually…
Daily DetroitBuilding Thriving‑Class Neighborhoods with Life Remodeled
Today I'm at the table at TechTown with Life Remodeled president and CEO Diallo Smith, along with Norris Howard. We get into how this Detroit‑based nonprofit…
Daily DetroitHow Detroit Plans to Add (and Keep) More People
Detroit is finally seeing population growth and net positive migration — and a new coalition called Move Detroit wants to keep that momentum going. Our guest…
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Detroit TV Drama, Maccabees Fire, and Big Week in Sports
Jer and Devon start with the smoky scare at Wayne State's historic Maccabees building, sharing on-the-ground details, Detroit trivia, and memories of brunches…
Daily DetroitFrom Old Houses to New Hopes: Detroit State of the City Roundtable
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered her first State of the City at Mumford High School, and we're unpacking what it really means for everyday Detroiters…
Daily DetroitDear Restaurants: Here's Why We Don't Come Back
We LOVE going out. We love a great time at a great restaurant - and it doesn't have to be fancy to be great. But in recent years, we've seen some doozies and…
Daily DetroitLion Cubs, Lost Pints, and a Billionaire Belle Isle Boondoggle
Welcome back from the weekend! Norris and Jer dig into: The names of three new lion cubs at the Detroit Zoo We unpack the quiet closure of Midtown's Jolly…
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Trying Medusa + Tuhama's; MI Senate Primary Poll Talk; Data Center Questions
Jer and Devon talk the issues of the day: 01:55 - Trying Medusa in Detroit (Where we've been) - also see Engineer Randy's first look review…
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Apathocracy, New Detroit Zoo Stuff, Jack in the Box coming + More
Hey friends! Your Daily Detroit is here with Jer and Norris, talking all things Metro Detroit. The Rundown: 04:55 - ICE Facility Fight is hot in Romulus 12:30…
Daily DetroitDan Austin on Detroit's Past, the Austin Fund, and Fighting for the Future
Today I sit down with HistoricDetroit.org founder Dan Austin for a candid conversation about Detroit's lost landmarks, from the Statler and Madison-Lennox…
Daily DetroitInside Detroit's High School for Future Pilots
On today's Daily Detroit, we're talking about what it really looks like when a public school system bets big on kids — and on the skies. We're joined at the…
Daily DetroitDetroit's Energy Is Rising (With Some Wild Trivia, Too)
On today's Daily Detroit, we're coming to you from the speakeasy at the Lager House in Corktown, recorded on St. Patrick's Day and fresh off a jam-packed 313…
Daily DetroitDetroit's New Housing Playbook: Faster Permits to Build (and Fix) More Homes
Detroit's recently elected mayor, Mary Sheffield, says the city is done making people wait on the city a month or more for basic home repairs and new…
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Happy 313 Day! Plus St. Patrick's Day Prep (and more)
Detroit's favorite hyperlocal holiday meets peak cozy season in this Daily Detroit conversation between Jer and Mr. Friday himself, Devon O'Reilly. Recorded…
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Street Names, Sidewalk Repairs, and Why Detroit's Creative Work Needs You
The rundown: 05:08 - So how do we say those Detroit street names? We react. 08:25 - City of Detroit Budget talk: More sidewalk repairs, more money for transit…
Daily DetroitWhy Restaurateur Billy Dec Is Betting Big on Detroit
Detroit is having a moment — and Sunda New Asian wants to be part of it. On today's Daily Detroit, I talk with restaurateur and CEO Billy Dec about why he…