Today’s show is in two parts: First, Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to talk U of M football, how the Pistons look and the addition of Chris Spielman as a special assistant with the Detroit Lions. Then, engineer Randy Walker hops in with Jer to talk...
Dr. Paul Thomas is back to talk Coronavirus and gives more details on the Big Tens’s testing plans and why he has reservations; plus more on Michigan’s statewide situation with COVID-19. Next, the North American International Auto Show has...
Today, two things. Well, more than two. But we’re talking to two people. First, Erin Allen from the Detroit Podcast Festival joins me to preview that event, highlighting creators and sharing knowledge right here in the Motor City. More: Then...
Late last week, Detroit City FC announced a plan to offer up equity stakes to fans and investors as a way to raise some badly needed cash amid a season mostly dashed by the coronavirus. And joining the campaign and its video pitch is a familiar...
Earlier this week, we told you about how President Trump casually mentioned the idea of sending in federal troops to cities including Detroit (“all run by liberal Democrats,” he sniffed), like he has done to quell protests in Portland...
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 turns out mostly aren’t made of rubber...
We’re gonna need a new hashtag to keep track of all these false starts on expanding transit in Detroit. Maybe #TransitFailDET? On today’s show, we dissect the latest blow to hopes that the Detroit region might finally be able to come to...
Today we’re discussing the news that Ford will invest $1.45 billion into plants in Wayne and Dearborn to build the new 2020 Bronco and the Ranger small pickup truck. Both are resuscitations of beloved automotive brands that went away for the...
Ford Motor Company introduced its low-priced Focus and Fiesta small cars several years ago equipped with a new dual-clutch transmission that promised improved fuel economy and smooth operation. But the company did so knowing that the transmissions...
There’s been a ton of scrutiny, including from this podcast, about the Ilitch family’s failure to follow through on its promises to develop the District Detroit. Now, The Detroit News reports that the Ilitches also own 44 vacant lots and...
On today’s episode, we check in with soccer journalist and The Outer Drive podcast co-host Fletcher Sharpe, who covers Detroit City FC. With five games remaining in the NPSL regular season, Le Rouge are now unbeaten in seven games and have...
The news on Good Friday in Detroit was that Steve Yzerman is returning to the Detroit Red Wings as General Manager. As we do, we like to bring someone who’s really knowledgable and passionate about the sport we’re talking about when we...
Detroiters love sports and nostalgia. Today brings both. The return of Steve Yzerman — it’s almost a fait accompli that he’s going to be announced as the Detroit Red Wings new general manager — has gotten Red Wing fans near and far...
A Hollywood film director makes a giant splash at the Oscar Awards when he says Shinola is “saving Detroit” and the interweb asplodes. We talk about what that ridiculous, off-the-cuff comment means about the city and its nascent comeback...
A new coach will steer Detroit City FC into its pivotal 2019 season, which will see them transition to pro soccer. The club on Friday announced the hiring of veteran coach and scout Trevor James, a former professional soccer player who has worked...
