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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 DetroitTop Tater Tots; Cars vs. People; Duggan leads Detroit in Gov Race
Jer and Devon are in on this beautiful Friday to talk all things Detroit, Metro Detroit and Michigan. 00:45 - Where have Devon and Jer been in sunny metro…
Daily DetroitNew Tattoo Spot; Batman (at the DSO); New Mayoral Poll; Chinatown Block Party
Jer and Norris talk about what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! The links: 00:30 - The new Dainty Tattoo shop in Detroit's Avenue of Fashion 06:00 -…
Daily DetroitWillis Show Bar Pauses And New Apartments Are A Go
Show notes to come Reminders: Birthday Bash the afternoon of Saturday, August 9 at the Old Miami, and livestream on our Daily Detroit YouTube channel tomorrow…
Daily DetroitA Soccer Stadium Dream Is Becoming Reality (ft. Sean Mann, Detroit City FC)
There's been a lot of buzz since plans were announced for a new soccer stadium in Detroit, to be located by Michigan Avenue on the border of Corktown and…
Daily DetroitCheap and Cheerful Coffee, Not The Shock?, Statewide Races Heat Up
Jer and Devon are in on this beautiful Friday to talk all things Detroit, Metro Detroit and Michigan. First, we'll start with where we've been: 02:04 - Edsel…
Daily Detroit313 New Apartments, I-75/8 Mile Redo, Belle Isle Progress, Detroit's Young Voters Sit Out
On today's show, Jer and Norris talk about some of the topics of the day. The University of Michigan is building 313 apartments for faculty and staff in…
Daily DetroitChef Marcus Samuelsson on Food Waste, Food Insecurity, and Global Food Culture in Detroit
Norris Howard chats with award-winning Chef Marcus Samuelsson at Global Citizen Detroit about the global impact of food. Some of the topics we hit: Food Waste…
Daily DetroitBeyond The Headlines on Detroit's Future, Public Relations, AI, and the RenCen
My guest today is Tina Kozak, the President and CEO of Franco Public Relations. We get into a bunch of topics, from media and public relations, to feelings on…
Daily DetroitA Night Out In The City (Plus Inside The New Hudson's Event Space)
Today's show is in three parts. First, we talk about our experience in the new Hudson's Tower event space. It's beautiful. It's great. Except for one (very…
Daily DetroitPark Progress, Coffee Shop Buzz, Stadium Architect Chosen (and more)
Jer and Norris are in the studio sharing what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! Be sure to check out the video version of this (aloing with our…
Daily DetroitThe Berkley Street Art Fest Returns!
The Berkley Street Art Fest transforms downtown Berkley into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. This annual summer event features impressive…
Daily DetroitWhat is Detroit's Port Authority? (And Tall Ships Are Coming Back!)
I've always been a boat nerd, even as a kid, but I never really understood how our port and port authority works. In the news are always the major ones on the…
Daily DetroitIs Faygo or Vernors the more "Detroit" pop? + Stories Around Town
Jer and Norris are here to send you into the holiday week! 00:08 - What are your favorite Fourth of July dishes? 02:42 - The City of Detroit is suing a Florida…
Daily DetroitThe eyes of the world are on Detroit (ft. Simon Moss, Global Citizen)
Detroit's a special city to the world, from Motown, to motors, to techno, and more. But what about the city of today and tomorrow? What about making sure those…
Daily DetroitTaking Electric Vans To The Next Level In Detroit (ft. Sam Shapiro, Grounded)
Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts…
Daily DetroitREACTION: The WNBA Is Returning To Detroit!
A big moment in Detroit's history happened today as the city is regaining a WNBA team as part of expansions happening in 2029. Norris and Jer break it down -…
Daily DetroitMarrow in Eastern Market makes progress; Inside Detroit Perk; New food hall to get historic front
On today's show, two examples of where we've been and new life for an old theatre facade. We highlight the Marrow project underway in Eastern Market, Detroit…
Daily DetroitWhat Mamdani could teach Detroit's Mayoral candidates
Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City Democratic primary for mayor is a political earthquake. What are the lessons of his success than can be used locally?…
Daily DetroitMichigan's Environment Is Our Greatest Gift (ft. Phil Roos, EGLE)
Hello, and welcome back to your Daily Detroit Podcast. On this show, we dive deep into the stories that shape Detroit and Michigan – from the future of the…
Daily DetroitDebating Detroit's Future
After a full house for a mayoral debate at the Eastside Community Network on Saturday, Jer and Norris are joined by Donna Givens Davidson of ECN and Orlando…
Daily DetroitThe Growth (and Risks) of Investing in Detroit, Explained (with Chris Rizik)
One of the areas that Detroit is seeing more action and activity is investment.. from real estate to venture capital. It's have a real impact on the ground…
Daily DetroitDearborn's Food Truck Destination, Vegan Concept Gets Investment and More
Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts…
Daily DetroitWhat is an Unc?
Today, we answer a listener question that we got from more than a dozen of you.. What is an Unc? We've referenced the Unc on the show. But what does it mean to…
Daily DetroitCan Both Of Detroit's Newspapers Survive?
After 36 years, the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) between the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News is dissolving at the end of the year. While they have had…
Daily DetroitBiking Over The Detroit River (Plus Mayoral Race Heats Up)
Annalise Frank from Axios Detroit joins Jer to talk about plans for biking and walking over on the new Gordie Howe bridge and a full recap with thoughts on the…
Daily DetroitSenator Gary Peters Makes Room for the Future
Today's guest is the senior Senator from Michigan, Gary Peters. With a record of being one of, if the not the most effective senator on the floor — we talked…
Daily DetroitFrom Brain Drain to Brain Gain: How Michigan and Metro Detroit is Making Progress (ft. Hilary Doe)
Today on your Daily Detroit, a conversation about what happens when a state starts pushing back on one of its greatest challenges? After decades of decline…
Daily DetroitThe Most Detroit Accident Ever, Advice on Moving to Detroit (and Tigers Ballpark Tips)
Whether it's tips from Norris to Jer for his first Tigers game of 2025, the most Detroit accident ever where a truck of oil to make Better Made potato chips…
Daily DetroitRobocop's New Corner at Eastern Market; Techno vs. the NFL Draft (and more!)
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Daily DetroitConnecting Detroit: Parks, Trails, and a Regional Vision (ft. J.J. Tighe, Ralph C. Wilson Foundation)
On today's Daily Detroit, we're thinking about green spaces and trails. J.J. Tighe, who is in charge of parks and trails at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr…
Daily DetroitSanta's Self-Ono; New Hotels; Eastern Market Upgrade; Detroit Poll-A-Palooza
On today's show (more show notes to come): 00:00 - Where we've been, talking Mackinac, Movement, Pride, and Grand Prix 07:03 - Former U of Michigan President…
Daily DetroitBelle Isle's Bright Future
Belle Isle State Park is one of my favorite places, and judging from so many listener comments over the years, one of yours, too. So when I had the opportunity…
Daily DetroitShould We Rethink I-375 in Detroit?
Today, we go to the Mackinac Policy Conference to talk with members of the Rethink I-375 coalition to understand the nuances of the proposed I-375 redesign…
Daily DetroitHow Oakland County is Winning (ft. Dave Coulter)
Oakland County's economic growth and inclusive policies take center stage in this Daily Detroit episode that's a conversation with County Executive Dave…
Daily DetroitPie Place Pauses, Detroit Mayoral Debate Preview (ft. Annalise Frank)
On today's episode, Annalise Frank from Axios Detroit joins Jer at the Mackinac Policy Conference to talk about Sister Pie pausing retail operations soon — and…
Daily DetroitNew Poll: Michigan's Three-Way Race For Governor (and Senate Seat Scramble)
From the porch of the Grand Hotel at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Jer Staes and Devon O'Reilly talk about a new poll released today by the Detroit Regional…
Daily DetroitBest Sandwich in Detroit? A Forgotten Skyscraper (and more)
Jer and Devon are back with a packed episode of Daily Detroit. Where we'ver been: Let's kick things off with a glowing review of a special Club sandwich at…
Daily DetroitYour Detroit Development Questions (and Pheasant Talk)
Today, Norris and Jer open up the Daily Detroit mailbag and answer your listener questions. The status (as we know it) of Fisher Body 21 Frustrations with…
Daily DetroitA Big And Bold Vision For Detroit
Today I share an editorial I wrote about abundance, change, and how Detroit needs a bigger, bolder vision. Plus, three stories to know around town. Daily…
Daily DetroitDetroit is growing: More people, more coffee, and more affordable housing
Hey Detroit! We are back in our TechTown studio for your Daily Detroit, and on this Thursday, May 15th, 2025, the city is absolutely buzzing with news – from…
Daily Detroit3 Detroit Buildings That Need A Spirit Rehab // Inside Automate // Norris Is Going To Movement
Today's show is in three parts: First, we spent the morning at the Automate conference in Downtown Detroit. Bringing thousands to the city, the conference…
Daily DetroitHow To Grow Detroit's Middle Class (ft. Anika Goss, Detroit Future City)
The next Mayor of Detroit, whoever they are, will have some really big challenges from their budget to figuring out how to continue to draw investment, to…
Daily DetroitPut your Yankees hats away (Plus 3 ways the Detroit Tigers are winning)
In honor of the Tigers being one of the best teams in baseball, Jer and Fletcher get into it on the Tigers. Why they're doing well, what to look for to feel…
Daily DetroitMotor City Marvels: How Detroit Shaped Comic Book Icons
Today, we're diving into a world of capes and incredible local talent. The Detroit Historical Society has just opened a brand new, year-long exhibit called…
Daily DetroitWhat makes a good coffeeshop?; Your Ono opinions; New life for Cooley, new stuff for City Airport
Detroit is like the weather. Wait fifteen minutes, and something new will happen. Well, in Detroit's case, stuff will happen. Part of what's awesome about…
Daily DetroitCanadians are pissed, Why Ono left Michigan, Your housing feedback
Today, Norris Howard joins us to talk about the hot stories of the day and your big feedback about rental housing in Detroit and Metro Detroit. 01:02 - Six…
Daily DetroitOno leaves U of Michigan for Florida, Báez bounceback, and the Pistons could have won
Today: University of Michigan president Santa Ono is unexpectedly leaving for the University of Florida. We talk about it. Plus, Javier Báez' play rebounds…
Daily DetroitNew jets, New Greek spot, New (smaller) apartments
On today's Daily Detroit (with Norris Howard): 00:40 - What car should Norris buy next? 03:07 - Detroit's new apartments are among the smallest apartments in…
Daily DetroitDevon's new job, Events this weekend, and Why we go to the Mackinac Policy Conference
Today's episode Producer Shianne and Devon O'Reilly join Jer to talk about things around town. We're going back to the Mackinac Policy Conference this year. We…
Daily DetroitPreviewing Ferndale Pride, Michigan's Largest Free LGBTQAI+ Festival
Ferndale Pride 2025 is May 31, 2025! Learn about everything happening on the day and events leading up that will be a lot of fun. Also, be sure to stop by our…
Daily DetroitPistons heartbreak, Ripping off the Riverfront, Overrated foods and more
Fletcher Sharpe and Jer Staes hit some of the stories you might have missed and talk about the heartbreaking loss by the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon…
Daily DetroitWe Believe In Detroit
One of the most common pieces of listener feedback we get is why are we often positive about Detroit? Why don't we generally cover mayhem? And how can we think…
Daily DetroitMore Than History: Faith, Community, and Serving Detroit's East Side
How do organizations with deep roots and old traditions handle the challenges of today's communities? Especially in a city like Detroit, which has such a…
Daily DetroitShould Tesla be at the Detroit Auto Show? Should the Lions trade Jameson Williams? And City News
Fletcher and Jer talk Detroit stuff: 02:06 - Fletcher and Jer discuss Mayor Mike Duggan's recent comment about courting Tesla at the auto show. More…
Daily DetroitWhy Mary Sheffield wants to be Mayor of Detroit
In the third in our series of conversations with candidates for Mayor of the City of Detroit, I sit down with current Detroit City Council President Mary…
Daily DetroitYour Michigan Central questions, Let's make transit work (and Go Pistons!)
Devon, Norris, and Jer respond to your listener feedback on recent stories - specifically around Michigan Central seeming to be very quiet, and the prospects…
Daily DetroitTwo old friends go down memory lane about Metro Detroit
Pull up a chair, and listen to two old friends talk about Metro Detroit. I recently was a guest on the IT in the D podcast a bit back with Bob Waltenspiel. As…
Daily DetroitScoop vs. Scoop: Hudsonville Ice Cream, Ranked
Shianne, Randy and Jer sit down at the studio at TechTown and rank Michigan-made Hudsonville Ice Cream flavors against eachother to decide which flavor reigns…
Daily DetroitCan Small Businesses Survive the Squeeze? (ft. Joe Hakim)
There's a story we often tell ourselves about the American economy, particularly when we talk about trade, manufacturing, and small business. It is often…
Daily DetroitSuperstitious sign? Downtown plan scales back, and a new bagel spot
A superstitious sign tied to the Tigers re-appears in Corktown, a major downtown Detroit development plan scales way back, and a new bagel spot is coming to…