Today’s episode of your Daily Detroit dives into Dan Gilbert’s Quicken Loans — or Rocket Companies, as they’re going to be called moving forward — filing for an initial public offering on the New York …
Fizz Fight 2020: Michigan-Made Hard Seltzers, Ranked
In what will surely rank as one of the more ridiculous ventures ever undertaken by your Daily Detroit, we offer you today's show. It's essentially a taste test, undertaken by our team members using …
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PODCAST: Coranvirus Cases Up, Stellantis, Doing Good In Hamtramck and DCFC Women’s Soccer Kicks Off
On today’s show: Coronavirus is back with a vengeance, and the governor says we’re at a turning point with the pandemic in Michigan. Even Tom Izzo is in the Mask Up Michigan game. Fiat Chrysler and …
Ford Rolls Out A Reimagined Bronco, A Fiscal Fight In Warren And How The Coronavirus Is Affecting Windsor
Ford finally unveiled the Bronco Family of three, new off-road SUVs on Monday, resuscitating the Bronco nameplate after more than 20 years in the wilderness via a series of videos. Here's how Greg …
PODCAST: Matty Moroun’s Legacy, Program Supports Undocumented Immigrants During Coronavirus, Plus Things To Know
Big news in Detroit business as Manuel "Matty" Moroun, the self-made Arab-American billionaire trucking magnate and Ambassador Bridge owner, has died at the age of 93. Moroun leaves behind a …
Coronavirus Is Tied To Everything: Road Funding, Sports And A New Test From Beaumont
We usually like to send you off on your merry weekend with lighthearted fare, but unfortunately, the coronavirus has roared back, and it literally touches everything about modern life. But the …
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Chipotle To Open In Ferndale, Portillo’s Coming To Sterling Heights, Plus A Conversation About The Demise Of Sports Talk WDFN-AM
Daily Detroit has learned that Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-casual chain known for its burritos and bowls, is planning to open a new location on Woodward Avenue in Ferndale this fall. A …
PODCAST: Jobs Market May Not Be Improving, Detroit Kite Festival Coming, Detroit City FC Plus Should Pro Sports Play?
On today's show: We track the state's official COVID-19 numbers, plus highlight a new tool to look at the situation by county across the nation from the Harvard Global Health Institute. This will …
PODCAST: Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered, With Dr. Paul Thomas. Plus, How You Doin’ Out There?
Welcome to the holiday weekend, everybody. This is certainly a strange one, with coronavirus numbers once again on the upswing in Michigan and across much of the country, adding a complicated wrinkle …
PODCAST: Coronavirus News, New Rain Garden, Motown Museum Reopening
On today's show in the player at the bottom of your screen: A Coronavirus update, with new numbers and school start guidelines. A University of Michigan study says 1/3rd of parents will keep …
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PODCAST: Dream Cruise Canceled, Truck-A-Palooza, Plus Vacationing During A Pandemic
Hello Detroit. I'm back from Michigan's vacation wonderland and here to report about the efforts that many vacationers appear not to be taking to safeguard themselves and others against the …
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PODCAST: Local Coronavirus News, To-Go Drinks Make Progress, How Losing H1Bs Impacts Metro Detroit
Three segments today: First, local Coronavirus news. Cases are up - something to watch. Gyms are angry they can't open, the DIA is reopening, a local drive-in movie theater takes top spot in the …
PODCAST: Rivian Leaving Michigan Is A Wakeup Call Plus Pistons And Lions w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Today's show is in two parts. First, electric automaker Rivian is moving their future operations to Irvine California. This is a big blow to investment and future jobs in our state and region. …
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PODCAST: What’s The Most “American-Made” Car? Lions Change Owners, Dr. Paul Thomas On Staying Vigilant For The Coronavirus
On today's show: Martha Firestone Ford steps aside as owner of the Detroit Lions, daughter Sheila Ford Hamp takes over. Gyms are reopening Friday, despite what the Governor would want. What …
PODCAST: Big Ideas For Changes In Policing With Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon
Our Friday conversation is with former Detroit Police Chief, former Detroit deputy mayor and educator Isaiah "Ike" McKinnon. He served decades in the community he loves and has big ideas for what …
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PODCAST: Bronco’s Curious Date, Places Reopening Around Town And Listener Statue Suggestions
On today's show: The Bronco returns with a curious launch date. OJ Simpson's birthday. We talk about a number of places around town opening or reopening: The new Milwaukee Caffe walk-up …
Inside Ann Arbor’s Audacious Plan To Go Carbon Neutral By 2030
We don't cover Ann Arbor all that often on Daily Detroit, but we can't deny that a lot of interesting things come out of Tree Town. Case in point: The City Council recently approved a plan, years in …
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PODCAST: 8 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
Welcome to an Al Fresco Friday edition of your Daily Detroit! Very socially distanced and outdoors, but for the first time in weeks, Jer and Sven are in the same place on the air. On today's …
PODCAST: The Future Of Events In A Coronavirus World, Police Controversies In Warren and Sterling Heights, Road Repairs Coming To A Halt
On today's Daily Detroit podcast: Dashcam and viral video footage show the arrest of an Amazon delivery driver in Warren. Advocates say it was over the line; Police say don't call it a "bad cop" …
PODCAST: A Doctor Discusses The Hazards Of Tear Gas, Pepper Spray And ‘Rubber’ Bullets, Plus 3 Things To Know
Friend of the Daily Detroit podcast Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health joins Jer on today's show to talk all about the health and medical risks of tear gas, pepper spray, and rubber bullets, which it …
A Trump MAGA Boat Parade Is Coming To Detroit, And Ferndale Hosts Its Own Protest
Donald Trump turns 74 on Sunday, and local supporters of the president plan a boat parade in celebration. No, that's not a joke. Meanwhile, I report on a big Black Lives Matter march that took …
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PODCAST: Should We Abolish Cash Bail? w/ The Detroit Justice Center and The Bail Project
You might have heard of the Detroit Justice Center and The Bail Project on social media the last week or so. But what do they do? It turns out, quite a lot. Eric Williams and Erin Keith join us …
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PODCAST: Haircuts Are Coming Back Plus 12 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
On today's show: Haircuts are coming back, and a bunch of stuff is reopening in northern Michigan Michigan's Coronavirus numbers are trending in the right direction The Chief of Police in …
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PODCAST: Local Headlines, Detroit Unemployment Surges, And HopCat Parent Files For Bankruptcy Restructuring
On today's show, we bring you the latest news about ongoing protests in the city and region, and we discuss the ramifications of new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that say unemployment in …
PODCAST: Michigan Bars, Restaurants To Re-Open, Plus Detroit Protests With City Councilman James Tate
Some good news mixed with all the heaviness of late. On Monday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced she was rescinding her Safer At Home order and moving the state to Phase 4 of its reopening plan. …
PODCAST: Our Racist Past Echoes in Today’s News (w/ Historian Ken Coleman)
Today's episode is a step toward providing context and history around the events of the weekend that captured the attention of the nation and Detroit. Historian Ken Coleman joins us to talk about …
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PODCAST: $3B State Hole, How Hotels Are Changing, Mid-Market Businesses Facing Headwinds
Today’s show is in three acts. First, we’ll update you on some quick stories to know around Metro Detroit and the state. There's a $3B estimated revenue hole in Michigan. A lot of people hope …
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PODCAST: Whitmer’s Boatgate, Kwame’s Not Getting Out Plus 7 Things To Know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer may have urged Michigan residents not to head Up North for the Memorial Day weekend. But the owner of a dock company says the governor’s husband asked to put his boat in the …
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PODCAST: To-Go Cocktails Proposal Makes Progress, Bike Share Ridership Steady
On today's show in the player at the bottom of your screen: A proposal has gained steam to allow to-go cocktails and booze from bars in Michigan, as well as has legislative sponsors. Advocate and …
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PODCAST: On Drive-Ins, Detroit Area Population Estimates, And Michigan Opening Up A Little
On today's show: Michigan is opening up a little ahead of the holiday weekend. What are the details? Updated unemployment and Coronavirus numbers. The city of Detroit's population has been …
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