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: 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: 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: 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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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: 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: 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: 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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11 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
We bring you up to date on the latest numbers from the state and city of Detroit. We talk about the challenges businesses up north will face opening for Memorial Day weekend Voting by mail will …
Local Stories For 5-19-20
On today's show: The northern part of Michigan is beginning to reopen on Friday, while Metro Detroit is still seeing a percentage increase in COVID-positive tests. Are the flu and coronavirus …
What The Future Of Restaurants Might Look Like With Eater’s Brenna Houck
In previous episodes, we looked at how the Coronavirus could impact Education in ways beyond social distancing. And then Sven did a deep-dive into live music and venues. Today, restaurants and …
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The Impact Of Coronavirus On Musicians And Venues
If you're like us, you've probably been listening to a lot of music to help fight the quarantine blues. And musicians have stepped up to the task, with livestream performances and digital album …
6 Things To Know, And What We’re All Missing During The Coronavirus Quarantine
Welcome to your Wednesday Hump Day edition of your Daily Detroit. Today we're tackling: Metro Times is out with a shocking story about violent threats made against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on several …
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How The Reaction To Today’s Pandemic Compares To One A Century Ago
What can the past teach us about what we’re dealing with today? Our conversation today is with Tim Kiska, host and creator of the Detroit History Podcast. They recently put out a great special …
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How This Local Business Is Figuring Out How To Rise Again w/ Jackie Victor, Avalon Breads
One of Detroit’s most well-known and well-loved local businesses is Avalon International Breads. So for episode 500 of the podcast is my conversation with owner and co-founder Jackie Victor. The …
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Detroit’s Belle Isle Is Flooding. Why? And What’s Next?
The feature conversation on the podcast today focuses on Belle Isle and pervasive flooding on the east side of the island park. Brian Allnutt is a journalist who recently wrote this piece for …
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Chef James Rigato Of Mabel Gray On How To Navigate The Coming Meat Shortage
You may have heard that our food system is in dire straits, with shortages of chicken, beef and pork looming because several meat processing plants have temporarily shuttered due to the coronavirus. …
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PODCAST: Armed Gunmen In The Capitol, Order Closing Venues Extended, Plus Our Local Takeout Recommendations
On today's show: Armed gunmen protest in the statehouse in Lansing. Sven Gustafson and I talk about it. Governor Whitmer has extended her order closing a number of places of public accommodation …
PODCAST: Construction Workers Will Soon Resume Work & Ford Posts A Big Loss
On today's show, some coronavirus-related automotive news for you. Ford posted a hefty, $2 billion loss for the first quarter, blaming it on the coronavirus and related production shutdowns. It also …
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PODCAST: Coronavirus News, Dearborn & Oakland County Turn Focus To Economic Aid, Detroit City FC Spring Season Is Canceled
Today on your Daily Detroit, a three-parter. We interview Fletcher Sharpe for a rundown about Detroit City FC's spring season being canceled and the status of the women's team, which is supposed to …
Congresswoman Haley Stevens On The Paycheck Protection Program And Michigan
The Paycheck Protection Program, providing forgivable, federally backed loans to businesses to keep people employed - opened for applications Monday with a new round of funding — $310 …
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PODCAST: As Demonstrators Protest Whitmer’s Stay-At-Home Order In Lansing, California And New York Send Ventilators To Michigan
Today we've got an all-headlines edition of your Daily Detroit. We run down the latest numbers on confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths from the state, and we discuss the "Operation Gridlock" protest …
PODCAST: Michigan Sees Big Coronavirus Spike; Gig-Economy Unemployment Benefits Start Next Week
Well, so much for a possible reprieve in the coronavirus spread in Michigan. The state on Friday reported 205 deaths in the last 24 hours, an increase of 43%. There were 1,279 new confirmed cases of …
PODCAST: Do New Numbers Offer Glimmer Of Hope In Dismal Season Of Coronvirus?
On today's show, we bring you a slew of short updates on the coronvirus situation in and around Detroit. The state on Wednesday reported 1,376 new confirmed cases and 114 deaths, bringing the overall …
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Minsk, Belarus: Detroit’s Sister City Living Under Russia’s Shadow
Today we have a special narrative edition of the show for you. We take you out of your coronavirus confines to Minsk, the capital of Belarus in far eastern Europe. It's where I recently traveled …
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PODCAST: Detroit Coronavirus News, Auto Sales Down, Ford Making Respirators
On today’s show: Sven and Jer talk about falling sales for the auto industry (including Ford, FCA and GM) and how Ford is making respirators out of repurposed car parts. Also: The most recent …
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PODCAST: New Coronavirus Cases Top 1,000 In Michigan, And An Economist Puts Unemployment Claims In Historical Perspective
It's Tuesday, in the decent chance you need a reminder of what day it is today, and we've got another full episode worth of coronavirus updates. I also speak with Anson Smuts, a senior economist at …
PODCAST: Detroit Police Chief James Craig Has Coronavirus, And Ventilators Get Political AF
The coronavirus pandemic is intensifying in Michigan on multiple fronts. The state reported a jump of 801 new cases, Detroit Police Chief James Craig has now tested positive for COVID-19, and Ford and …
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