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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
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Great Lakes Cuisine & Guns and Butter's Detroit Comeback w/ Chef Craig Lieckfelt
On today's Daily Detroit, Jer talks with chef Craig Lieckfelt, the culinary mind behind Guns and Butter, about his return to Detroit for a March residency at…
Daily DetroitChecker Bar returns, Kalshi controversy, Should first floor offices be in downtowns?
Welcome back! Jer and Devon are highlighting places we've been and stories around Metro Detroit... 01:29 - Checker Bar in downtown Detroit is back! 03:14 -…
Daily DetroitYou Should Visit Detroit; People Want Rail; An Old Favorite Expands
Today's story rundown: 00:56 - Travel and Leasure names Detroit the most underrated city who everyone should visit at least once 05:41 - Rail survey says: More…
Daily DetroitFrom Porch Gardens to Food Power in Detroit
On today's Daily Detroit, we are at TechTown with guest Danielle Daguio, engagement manager with Keep Growing Detroit, to talk about how Detroiters are…
Daily DetroitGoing to Iftar, Eating Detroit 75, and Norris in Washington, D.C.
Jer Staes is joined by co-hosts Devon O'Reilly and Norris Howard for a wide ranging talk about food, faith, politics, and Detroit's future. What we talk…
Daily DetroitThe Future of Midtown Detroit (and Chinatown) w/ Melanie Markowicz
Today, we're talking about the future of Midtown. Getting details on that new Chinatown project (and a whole lot more) with the executive director of Midtown…
Daily DetroitAll The Fun Events Leading Up To Ferndale Pride
Ferndale Pride isn't just a single day in May. It's a months-long celebration of joym community, and giving back that has its roots in a meeting at Soho 16…
Daily DetroitNew Poll: Michigan Voters Don't Know How Far Behind We Are
New polling of Michigan voters shows a massive gap between how people feel about the state and where we actually rank. We dig into why voters think Michigan is…
Daily DetroitRestaurants are Breaking Up with Delivery Apps. Are You? (Plus: Is Detroit's Tiki Bar Era Over?)
Today, we are at the table in Techtown for a fast‑moving conversation on how Metro Detroit goes out now. We start with the closure of Mutiny Bar and ask if…
Daily DetroitJesse Jackson, Capping I‑75, Cleaning Up Detroit, and Community
Today's Daily Detroit is about being real with each other and with this city we love. Norris and I start with the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, what he meant…
Daily DetroitHow Detroit and Michigan's Finances Look in 2026
It's budget season in Detroit and in Lansing, and the choices leaders make now will shape city services and state programs for the next few years. On today's…
Daily Detroit3 Restaurants to check out; Data centers on the way; Does Detroit need a Wal-Mart?
On today's show with Devon, Norris and Jer talking all things Detroit: 01:04 - Where we've been: Empire in Midtown Detroit 03:21 - Where we've been: Mother…
Daily DetroitGoodbye Kuzzo's; Hello Hotel? Plus, Rivertown's Next Move
On today's Daily Detroit, Jer and Norris talk about three big changes in the city: a loved restaurant closing, a historic building maybe turning into a hotel…
Daily DetroitWe Didn't Pay for This Bridge. Trump Still Wants Half.
Today, an essay and a line-by-line reality check about recent statements about the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a link crucial for Michigan and Metro…
Daily DetroitThe Gordie Howe International Bridge Is Almost Ready
On today's Daily Detroit from the floor of the Detroit Policy Conference, we're digging into what it really took to get the Gordie Howe International Bridge…
Daily DetroitCheap Lunch; Double the Snow; Requiem For Bahama Breeze; Stellantis Under Stress
Are your ready for the weekend? Mr. Friday Devon O'Reilly is in and we've got some recommendations on where we've been — two cheap but good lunch spots. Plus…
Daily DetroitShould We Get A Tank? (Plus 3 Stories Around Town)
On your Daily Detroit, we learned that owning a tank is apparently legal in Michigan. Should we get one? Plus, Detroit's the City of the Year, Michigan Central…
Daily DetroitRebuilding Michigan's Economy from the Neighborhood Up w/ Justin Onwenu
Justin Onwenu is a Detroit-born organizer, environmental justice advocate, and attorney who is now running for State Senate in Michigan's newly redrawn…
Daily DetroitDetroit's Last Stop to Freedom, First Step to What's Next: Second Baptist Church in Greektown
Today, we're taking you inside the Second Baptist Church of Detroit — the oldest historically Black church in Michigan, a former last stop on the Underground…
Daily DetroitLunch Spots; Wayne County Transit; Downtown Tax? (Live from the Detroit Policy Conference)
Devon, Norris, and Jer tackle three topics live at the Detroit Policy Conference. First, we get into lunch spots we like and are disappointed by recently…
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Michigan Grows; Amazon Fresh Fizzles; MOCAD Reopening Soon
The rundown: 02:07 - Michigan's population is growing, we discuss 05:13 - Amazon Fresh fizzles out in Metro Detroit, leaving a number of empty potential…
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Detroit News To Be Bought By Freep Owner; and Let's Talk About Minneapolis
Today's conversation is in two parts. First, we dig into USA Today (formerly Gannett) buying the Detroit News - just a month after a joint operating agreement…
Daily DetroitRemembering 2016 Detroit
What was Detroit like 10 years ago? On today's Daily Detroit, inspired by the trend on social media, we're taking a warm walk through a very specific era…
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Your People Mover Dreams! Plus, China & Canada Car Industry Concerns (and more)
On today's show: 00:28 - Dittrich Furs ran out, but found more furs: Is fur a cultural garb of Detroit? 03:20 -China is about to break into the Canadian car…
Daily DetroitA Last Lunch At The RenCen, Medusa Review, And Detroit Food News
Coming to you from the studio at TechTown after a long weekend, today's show is all about what's happening in Detroit's food and drink world — the good, the…
Daily DetroitPeople Mover Expansion Paths, The Fake CEO, and Where's Whitmer on Hot Issues?
Today's show is a trifecta where we get Norris, Devon, and Jer all in the studio at once talking local stuff. Here's the rundown: 01:43 - Shout out to Northern…
Daily DetroitPolitics, Pints Pausing, and a Park Rebrand
Show notes to come. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit Follow us on Apple Podcasts…
Daily DetroitJoanna Whaley on Faith, Putting People First, and Downriver's Future
On today's Daily Detroit, our conversations is with Joanna Whaley, a Democrat running in the primary for State House District 2, covering Allen Park, Lincoln…
Daily Detroit2026 Detroit Auto Show Preview (w/ Sam Klemet)
What should we expect at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show? Sam Klemet, the Executive Director of the event, joins me to walk through what's happening at Huntington…
Daily DetroitLogging Off Social Media (And Meeting Up In Person)
On a weekend edition of your Daily Detroit, we unpack how national news has pushed its way into local conversations, why we're limiting our social media lately…
Daily DetroitWho Pays for Local News Now? Detroit Papers Split, PBS, and Live Sports
Local media across America is in its most tumultuous moment in decades, and Detroit is at the center of it. From the end of the joint operating agreement…
Daily DetroitRecent Favorite Food Spots; Bus Love (and more)
Jer and Norris talk Detroit nightlife nostalgia and a viral TGI Fridays "club" promo, a wild DDOT discipline case, where auto trends are really heading in…
Daily DetroitDesigning Dignity: How a Coat from Detroit Became a Lifeline (w/Veronika Scott)
Today, a conversation about what happens when a clever design school project turns into something much bigger. From a 20‑pound prototype stitched in a…
Daily DetroitBack From Break: 5 Things To Catch Up On In Metro Detroit
Detroit has a new mayor making moves, school funding is on the line over attendance rules, Highland Park is pushing back on a possible ICE site, Sheetz keeps…
Daily DetroitHow To Find Great Sandwiches (and New Friends) in Detroit
Today's episode is all about Detroit sandwich culture, community, and the power of sharing good food with good people. I'm joined in studio by Carlos Parisi…
Daily DetroitPredictions! For Detroit (and Michigan) in 2026
Jer and Devon cue up our annual mild, hot, and spicy predictions for Detroit, Metro Detroit and Michigan things in 2026! From fun, to development, to…
Daily DetroitStreet Soccer as Sunday Service: Inside Detroit's Urban Football League with Maxwell Murray
Soccer in Detroit is about more than just a game — it's a tool for community building and civic engagement. In this episode, Maxwell Murray joins Fletcher and…
Daily DetroitInnovate or Be Left Behind: Michigan's Auto Crossroads ft. Glenn Stevens
Michigan's auto industry is still a global leader, but Glenn Stevens of MICHAUTO argues in this episode that "innovate or be left behind" is no longer a slogan…
Daily DetroitMichigan Just Broke $645 Million in Promises
State House Speaker Matt Hall's move to cancel $645 million in already-approved state funding is the political equivalent of a rug pull, and it has real…
Daily DetroitLeland Loses Power, Sherrone Moore Sacked, Kronk Gym Returns
Three timely stories to talk about today: 01:20 – Sherrone Moore Fired p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> The University of Michigan and head football coach…
Daily DetroitBasement Bar, Vegan Bites, Defense HQ on the Riverfront, + 9 Stories
Detroit's stories in today's show are on the riverfront, in Corktown, in our startup labs, and even inside a nearly century-old neighborhood theater. From a…
Daily DetroitYour Packard Plant Feedback + More
We got a ton of feedback on the Packard Plant project announcement last week, so we sort through it with our thoughts. Plus, Norris keeps it a buck on people…
Daily DetroitOur Spotify Wrapped: What Shows Do You Listen To?
Today's episode is a fun one in two parts: 1) What are YOUR favorite podcasts, books, and music? We got our Spotify Wrapped and since Devon's a parent and his…
Daily DetroitThe Inside Story Of Detroit's RoboCop Statue
Detroit has a RoboCop statue. I watched it go in myself on Wednesday. It's a real thing. An amazingly detailed, 10-foot tall, 2.5 ton bronze behemoth will be…
Daily DetroitFrom Divey to Divine: Exploring Detroit's New Bar Scene with Mickey Lyons
On this episode of Daily Detroit, host Jer Staes is joined by barchaeologist and writer Mickey Lyons to explore the newest and best places to grab a drink…
Daily DetroitFuture Of The Packard Plant Site Looks Bright (While The Leland Shuts Down)
Detroit's Packard Plant finally has a realistic reuse plan — and downtown's historic Leland is abruptly shutting its doors. On today's Daily Detroit, Jer Staes…
Daily DetroitGilbert and Duggan Talk About The Future; Plus Small Business Saturday Is Here
On this pre-Thanksgiving episode of Daily Detroit, Norris Howard and I come to you in our Sunday sport-coated best fresh from a heavyweight fireside chat with…
Daily DetroitMichigan Is Sliding In Income and Education, But Hope Is Not Lost
On your Daily Detroit, we're diving into a crisis that affects not just our classrooms, but the future of our entire region: Michigan's unraveling education…
Daily DetroitCardiac Cats, Red-Hot Pistons, Wings Soaring, and a DCFC Farewell
On today's show: p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> At what temperature do you stop wearing shorts? 02:31 – Detroit Lions narrowly defeat Giants, and the season…
Daily DetroitBeyond the Headlines: Dearborn's Real Story & Detroit's Holiday Highlights
This episode of Daily Detroit with Jer Staes and Devon O'Reilly covers: p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Thanksgiving vibes: Jer and Devon kick off with light…
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Belle Isle Zoo and Boathouse News; Data Center Debate; Possible TV Station Shakeup
Jer and Norris are in with hot takes and hot stories around Metro Detroit! 03:12 - Sweetgreens opening day annoucement 05:32 - Belle Isle news: Zoo to be…
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"Nasty Dogs" Pistons, Cade's New Shoe, Lions Lacking
What do you think of the new "Nasty Dogs" Pistons nickname? Plus, Cade's getting his flowers with a new show; the Lions look kinda lacking and need to step…
Daily DetroitThoughts After Touring The New Ford World Headquarters
Me and photographer Ryan Southen reflect on Ford's new glass-clad headquarters across from The Henry Ford in Dearborn. We get into the design elements, the…
Daily DetroitRenCen Update, New Holiday Spot, And Can We Warm Up Restaurant Decor?
Welcome to Friday! This is your Daily Detroit sharing What's Next, What's Now and What Matters in the Motor City. Devon O'Reilly and Jer are your hosts and…
Daily DetroitRobocop Statue Has A Home; Sports Talk + Fundraiser
And we're back! Jer and Fletcher are in to talk about all things Detroit on this Veteran's Day. Also, thanks for the HUGE effort by you, our community, on our…
Daily DetroitDevon's back! Bankrupt building? Station speculation, plus Waymo feedback
Devon O'Reilly is back — now as a councilman-elect of the great city of Dearborn! After talking about the race and the experience, we get back into the groove…
Daily DetroitParks, Gardens, and Urban Forests: Detroit's Big Opportunity
Welcome to Daily Detroit — your guide to what's next, what's now, and what matters in the Motor City. Today, we're diving deep into one of Detroit's biggest…
Daily DetroitDetroit Elects Our First Woman (and Millennial) Mayor, Mary Sheffield
The 2025 Detroit mayoral election saw a historic victory with Mary Sheffield becoming the first female mayor of the city. Join Jer and Norris as we unpack the…
Daily DetroitSmart Bike Locks Hit The Streets Of Detroit
On this episode of Daily Detroit, host Jer talks with Mike Burton, co-founder and CEO of Lockstop, to discuss an innovative solution for bike security now…
Daily DetroitWaymo coming to Detroit; SNAP talk; Pistons & DCFC win, Lions lose
Welcome to the week! We've got five things we're talking about on this Monday with Fletcher Sharpe and Jer: 01:09 - Waymo self-driving taxis are coming to…