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PODCAST: Lions get their guy in Terrion Arnold // Record NFL Draft crowd
Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell got their guy in Terrion Arnold
Adam Schefter is ready for the NFL Draft in Detroit
In this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior NFL Insider. Adam shared his insights on the upcoming NFL Draft in Detroit, the remarkable turnaround of the Detroit Lions, and the dynamic state of the NFC North. Our conversation kicked...
Who's next for governor and mayor? Political apathy and more ft. Sam Robinson
Special guest Sam Robinson, reporter for Axios Detroit, joined Norris and Jer at the Daily Detroit studio and we talked about what's going on around town with politics and a little development. The rundown: 02:22 - What do some of these future local and state campaigns look...
Inside the new Adelina with Chef Fabio Viviani & friends
There's a bunch of new spots opening in Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft, and one of the latest - and capturing the most buzz - is Adelina on Woodward Avenue. Across from the massive Hudson's site tower and a block from Campus Martius Park, it&...
Sustainable meat and meals in Metro Detroit (ft. Ping Ho and Sarah Welch of Marrow)
Can sustainable, short food chains work in Metro Detroit, Michigan and America? Many know Marrow as one of Detroit's best restaurants in the city's West Village neighborhood; but owner Ping Ho and Chef Sarah Welch have big plans ahead. They include a sustainable meat market in...
Black Tech Saturdays and Growing Detroit's Social Media
Black Tech Saturdays is making quite the splash in bridging digital divides and being a platform to lift up Detroit in technology. Plus, it’s a total vibe. Far different (in a good way) than what you’re used to for “tech events.” Joining me on the show is Alex...
The Introvert Economy // Michigan Central hotel // Olga's Westland closes
Four Daily Detroit contributors around one table? The dream is realized at the new studio in TechTown. Norris Howard, Shianne Nocerini, Devon O’Reilly and Jer talk three of today’s stories that impact Metro Detroit. 00:51 – There’s a hotel proposed for the top of the Michigan Central...
On the future of Metro Detroit's suburban transit (ft. Tiffany Gunter, SMART)
Although a lot of attention is paid to buses and transit in the city of Detroit, the reality is the vast majority of people in Metro Detroit do not live within the city limits. Although some do, many of their trips to get around don’t involve the city at...
Lessons learned running a bar in Detroit since 2005
What does it take to run a bar and restaurant? When Owen Burke and his business partner Tony Piraino first ran a bar called Pulse in 2005, the building they were leasing got demolished by the city for future progress. So they changed concepts, got a hold of a historic...
In-depth: America's first wireless electric charging road
The first wireless electric charging road in the United States – where, with the right equipment, you can drive on it and charge while moving – has opened in Detroit’s Corktown. Using technology by Electreon and deployed at Michigan Central, it seems only appropriate for this first quarter mile to be...
Putting The "City" Back In The Motor City By Supporting Small Developers w/ Brian Mulloy
Our deep-dive conversation is with Brian Mulloy. He’s doing small-scale development in the city of Detroit through his Ballet Real Estate, but with a focus on building restoration and urban spaces. His transformation of a building at Bagley and Trumbull (and subsequent development of a property few thought could...
Roman Mars Helps Us Discover The 99% Invisible City
If you’re a listener to this show, you may have caught on that one of the reasons we’re here is a love of places. Specifically our places. The Detroit tri-county area includes, well, three counties, made up of more than 130 cities, townships and villages. And yes, even...
Downtown Detroit’s Development Paradoxes With Retail & Urban Design Expert Conrad Kickert
If you open up a building next to a Dan Gilbert development that's a good thing. There's more people on the sidewalk, more crowd, more buzz, more Instagram pictures.. - Conrad Kickert
Legendary Motown Funk Brother Paul Riser On Playing With Stevie Wonder & How The Music Biz Has Changed
Paul Riser has played trombone, wrote songs and arranged music with some of the biggest names in popular music. As a member of the fabled “Funk Brothers,” the mostly anonymous house band for Motown Records during its heyday, he worked with the likes of Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, The...
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Anthony Adams wants to be Detroit's mayor
Today’s conversation is with Anthony Adams, candidate for mayor of the city of Detroit. Adams has a long career in public service. We do a deep dive into some of the issues the city of Detroit faces and how he’d approach them. Some of the topics we touch...
In-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 the Motor City, but also not too pleased about the impact to Belle Isle. Of course, there’s...
Spivey 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 of local government and the Detroit Police Department (read more here). – A Detroit Firefighters union official is alleged to have taken $220k in union funds – Mom’s Spaghetti is opening permanently in downtown...
M.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 side. We talk about his ideas around keeping flood waters out of basements, ethics, his plan to remove...
$500k in grants available to Detroit nonprofits + small businesses through NeighborHUB
Important note: This is a transcript of a segment of the Daily Detroit podcast. Our podcasts are meant to be heard. That means there is audio, emphasis, inflection and tone that a transcript like the one below simply can’t capture. Our transcripts are generated using a mix of artificial...
How to help fund Black businesses in Detroit (ft. Dwan Dandridge)
One of the things we’re most asked is “how can I help?” With that in mind, I’ve been looking for guests to support to do just that. Dwan Dandridge’s Black Leaders Detroit Fund is powering a number of businesses and giving them the resources they need. We...
PODCAST: How 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 economy, mask mandates, Afghan refugee resettlement and more. You can read the data for yourself here: https://www.detroitchamber.com/...
Southwest Detroit’s Underground Mystery; Previewing Ferndale Pride (ft. Julia Music)
In this episode: First, Hakim Berry, Chief Operating Officer of the City of Detroit talks about the mysterious street bulge at the intersection of Fort and Dearborn Streets near Woodmere Cemetary. Then, Julia Music gives us a preview of Ferndale Pride. Ferndale Pride happens on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021. Make...
Telling Detroit's stories in 50+ 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 what we can learn. Have a listen in the player below. Available for preorder here: https://beltpublishing.com/...
Would 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 02:32 – Jalen Green needs to sit down when it comes to Detroit-bashing. Devon O’Reilly joins Fletch to weigh in....
Floods, 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 Miller of Paul Davis restoration join Jer to talk about dealing with flood damage, how to minimize your chances of...
PODCAST: Detroit 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 and it will be days until it’s restored. A Coca-Cola bottling plant is closing on West Warren and...
PODCAST: 410,000 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. Have a listen in the player below, via this link, or on your favorite podcast app. Our stories: 410k Metro Detroit houses were out of power in a snap...
PODCAST: Development, 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 Building, but demolish all but the portico of the old Coliseum – Marwood + Marston is coming to the North End, an $18.2 million residential...
Detroit'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 Duggan pulled in 72% of the vote; and the hotly debated Proposal P fell to defeat by a 2-1 margin. To help unpack what all...
Planning 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. To me, it’s one of the most important departments in the city. It helps set the course and responds to resident needs in a big picture way with impact for generations. Bryant...
The 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 the Delta variant and a high percentage of unvaccinated people who are vulnerable to getting catastrophically sick. On today’s episode of the...
PODCAST: Detroit Councilman charged; Water authority CEO resigns, but what next? Plus, what if the Pistons don't take Cade?
Three stories: 1) Detroit City Council member Andre Spivey has been charged with conspiracy to commit bribery over an alleged $35,000 accepted between him and a staff member. 2) The Great Lakes Water Authority CEO, Sue McCormick, is resigning. And although many people will be pleased by the news,...