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## Posts
- [West Village, Small Businesses, and the Politics of Change](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/west-village-small-businesses-and-the-politics-of-change.md) - Tensions are boiling over in Detroit's Villages after City Council Member Miller calls for administrative reviews of popular Kercheval small businesses. Jer Staes and Norris Howard break down the backlash, zoning hurdles, and debate over neighborhood density.
- [Reaction: RenCen Going Non-Profit with $1 Billion Gilbert Gift](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/reaction-rencen-going-non-profit-with-1-billion-gilbert-gift.md) - Dan Gilbert just made a massive $1 billion announcement about the future of the Renaissance Center, giving $1 billion to convert and run the massive RenCen redevelopment through a 501(c)(4) non-profit. That means no tax write-off for the owner of Rocket and the Cleveland Cavaliers, but a huge shift…
- [Westland Mall For Sale, Penobscot Questions, and Turning Off Political TV Ads](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/westland-mall-for-sale-penobscot-questions-and-turning-off-political-tv-ads.md) - Devon O’Reilly joins me over a kind listener’s gift of Eastern Kille bourbon to talk about all things Metro Detroit. A big topic we hit, especially in the shadow of all the RenCen news: Why Detroit’s soon to be nearly vacant Penobscot Building deserves more attention, and why that could be a huge o…
- [Evening Edition: 6 things to know around town](https://www.dailydetroit.com/evening-edition-oct-15-2026.md) - A sandwich tip near the Masonic, a documentary on Detroit's newspapers, plus a new chapter for an old factory
- [Michigan Election Update: Senate Polls & Ballot Proposals](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/michigan-election-update-senate-polls-ballot-proposals.md) - Norris Howard and I are back at the studio breaking down where key Michigan races and statewide ballot proposals stand as we head into the home stretch of the 2026 election season. We took into account your feedback to cover some more topics. What we talk about: The U.S. Senate Race: We dive into t…
- [A new look for National Coney Island in Royal Oak](https://www.dailydetroit.com/a-new-look-for-national-coney-island-in-royal-oak.md) - PLUS: The end of the line for a Detroit-based salad company, a new coffee spot, and a five-meatloaf lineup lands in Berkley.
- [New Spots: Waka in Eastern Market, Cafe Noir Downtown, Little Ghost & More](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/new-spots-waka-in-eastern-market-cafe-noir-downtown-little-ghost-more.md) - Food and fun today on your Daily Detroit! Norris tried the new brick and mortar Waka in Eastern Market; Jer stopped by Cafe Noir's second location that's new in downtown Detroit by the Huntington Place convention center. Plus, Little Ghost is opening a second spot in the Pointes, plus we get into s…
- [Michigan Debate Takes: El-Sayed vs. Rogers & Benson vs. James](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/michigan-debate-takes-el-sayed-vs-rogers-benson-vs-james.md) - With less than a month to go before Election Day, the Daily Detroit panel dives into Michigan's key debate matchups and the changing political dynamics across the state. Jer, Norris, and Devon break down the first head-to-head general election debates for Michigan Governor and U.S. Senate hosted in…
- [Detroit is the Pizza Capital of America! Plus, Malört Madness & More](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/detroit-is-the-pizza-capital-of-america-plus-malort-madness-more.md) - We make the case for why Detroit is the undisputed pizza capital of America.
- [Debate Week in Michigan, New Affordable Housing Near Eastern Market (And More)](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/debate-week-in-michigan-new-affordable-housing-near-eastern-market-and-more.md) - Debate Week in Michigan, New Affordable Housing Near Eastern Market (And More)0:00/15541× Key takeaways * Detroit City FC has clinched a playoff spot and currently sits in second place in the USL Eastern Conference, making them the hottest team in Detroit sports. * Michigan is entering a major deba…
- [Should College Sports Be "Saved"? Google Data Center Clash & Metro Detroit Fall Fun](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/should-college-sports-be-saved-google-data-center-clash-metro-detroit-fall-fun.md) - We cover everything you need to know about what's happening in Metro Detroit this week.
- [Sneak peek: A 180-year-old Detroit cemetery in a new light](https://www.dailydetroit.com/sneak-peek-a-180-year-old-detroit-cemetery-in-a-new-light.md) - What to know before you go to Elmwood Alight, plus a photo walk through the art and history
- [10 Things to Know: Detroit Development, Better Bus Stops, and a $2B Manufacturing Push](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/10-things-to-know-detroit-development-better-bus-stops-and-a-2b-manufacturing-push.md) - From major transit upgrades and affordable housing milestones to the launch of a massive manufacturing initiative, we cover the top stories shaping Detroit.
- [The Math Behind Why Detroit Needs Growth](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/the-math-behind-why-detroit-needs-growth.md) - Civic financial expert Steve Watson joins the show to break down the math behind Detroit's budget, the Renaissance Center redevelopment incentives, and why inclusive economic growth is vital for the city's future.
- [People Mover Expansion? Dearborn Coffee Week, and a Downtown High-Rise in Danger](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/people-mover-expansion-dearborn-coffee-week-and-a-downtown-high-rise-in-danger.md) - Today we are on location at Jabal Coffee House on Mason Street in West Dearborn to kick off Dearborn Coffee Week! Norris, and Devon join me around the table to taste-test Yemeni lattes, Sanani coffee, and tasty cakes while talking about what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. Topics: Dearbor…
- [Inside The $2.2 Billion Plan For Detroit's Renaissance Center](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/inside-the-2-2-billion-plan-for-detroits-renaissance-center.md) - The RenCen was built for a world, and a way we used to approach cities, that simply no longer exists. We unpack the math, demolition mechanics, and new vision for Michigan's tallest complex.
- [What Makes For A Great Sandwich? + A Georgia O'Keeffe DIA Preview](https://www.dailydetroit.com/great-sandwich-okeefe-exhibition.md) - Today's evening edition is in two parts, like two slices of bread.
- ["Fifth Third Park" Is A Foul Choice Of A Ballpark Name](https://www.dailydetroit.com/fifth-third-park-is-a-foul-choice-of-a-ballpark-name.md) - Plus... is it time to change how we return bottles?
- [New Spots Opening Soon & What Michelin Means for Detroit (w/ Melody Baetens)](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/new-spots-opening-soon-what-michelin-means-for-detroit-w-melody-baetens.md) - The Michelin Guide is bringing its Great Lakes ceremony to Detroit next April, and people have a lot of questions. What does a Michelin presence actually mean for our local food scene? How do diners, chefs, and journalists navigate the hype? To break it down, Detroit News restaurant critic Melody B…
- [Meet The Detroit Musician Behind "Zhaion" (And Why He Isn't Hiding The AI)](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/meet-the-detroit-musician-behind-zhaion-and-why-he-isnt-hiding-the-ai.md) - Norris and I sit down with Edmund Gray, CEO of Kissmet Music Group, for a conversation that I found fascinating in the context of today's fast-changing world. Edmund is the creator behind Zhaion, an AI-hybrid R&B project grounded right here in Detroit, complete with a promotion online, free-to-play…
- [A Millage to Keep Metro Detroit's Stories Alive](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/a-millage-to-keep-metro-detroits-stories-alive.md) - All the details on the millage proposal to support the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the Detroit Historical Society, and local museums in Oakland and Wayne counties.
- [Meet 4 Metro Detroit Restaurants Growing Their Own Food](https://www.dailydetroit.com/meet-4-metro-detroit-restaurants-growing-their-own-food.md) - Roses, Coriander, Sylvan Table, and Takoi all tend their own gardens and farms — here's how (and why) they make it work.
- [Should Detroit Switch Off DTE?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/should-detroit-switch-off-dte.md) - After severe storms and a tornado swept through Detroit over the Labor Day weekend, leaving many across the region without electricity for days (including yours truly for a second holiday weekend this year, totaling nearly two weeks without power), Norris Howard and I break down the Detroit City Co…
- [Inside Ray's Downtown, Bay Harbor Getaway & What's New at Greenfield Village](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/inside-rays-downtown-bay-harbor-getaway-whats-new-at-greenfield-village.md) - Before we get started, apologies as this episode is about a day behind. My neighborhood was the one in Detroit that was hit by an EF2 tornado, bringing 115 mph winds, downed trees, and damage. Apologies, and we'll talk more about what happened next week. Main show: As it's Labor Day weekend, we tho…
- [Reinvesting in Detroit: Gratiot, 7 Mile, & Denby-Whittier](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/reinvesting-in-detroit-gratiot-7-mile-denby-whittier.md) - Today, we're learning about the massive capital investments heading to Detroit's East Side — specifically around Gratiot, 7 Mile, and Denby-Whittier. To do it, Norris Howard and I sit down at our TechTown studio with Kala Gibson, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer for Fifth Third Bank. Kala sha…
- [Your September Guide To Detroit: Jazz Fest, Month of Design & Stories We're Watching](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/your-september-guide-to-detroit-jazz-fest-month-of-design-stories-were-watching.md) - We're kicking off September with our ultimate preview of what's happening and what we're keeping our eyes on across Metro Detroit this month. Norris Howard joins me to talk about the most interesting events on the calendar, including the month-long Detroit Month of Design, Labor Day festival tradit…
- [Investing in Detroit's Parks: Inside the Neighborhood-Focused Push of the Gilbert Family Foundation](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/investing-in-detroits-parks-inside-the-neighborhood-focused-push-of-the-gilbert-family-foundation.md) - While major downtown developments often capture the headlines, neighborhood parks across the city of Detroit's 139 square miles are getting critical investments driven directly by community feedback, with funding support from the philanthropic community. In this episode, I sit down at our TechTown…
- [Your Detroit Weekend Plans: New Spots, Tasty Anniversary Parties, And Garage Rock](https://www.dailydetroit.com/your-detroit-weekend-plans-new-spots-tasty-anniversary-parties-and-garage-rock.md) - Biscuits, block parties, and big venue openings highlight a packed August 28–30, 2026 weekend in Metro Detroit.
- [Lake Ontario Was Here First, New Life for Mexicantown's YMCA & Bagels in Birmingham](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/lake-ontario-was-here-first-new-life-for-mexicantowns-ymca-bagels-in-birmingham.md) - It's a packed Wednesday edition of Daily Detroit. We break down the mounting tensions in the U.S.-Canada trade dispute and respond to political rhetoric proposing to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Plus, we pay tribute to the late, great Dolly Parton. Then it's a recap of our weekend trip to…
- [Detroit Sandwich Party Returns Bigger Than Ever for 2026 (with Carlos Parisi)](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/detroit-sandwich-party-returns-bigger-than-ever-for-2026-with-carlos-parisi.md) - The Detroit Sandwich Party is back and bigger than ever, doubling its footprint at Eastern Market on September 6, 2026 with 50+ vendors, kid-friendly games, and even... carbonated pickle juice? (Yes, I learned that's a thing!) Organizer and sandwich lover Carlos Parisi joins the show to walk us thr…
- [Why Michigan Has the Most to Lose in a U.S. - Canada Trade War](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/why-michigan-has-the-most-to-lose-in-a-u-s-canada-trade-war.md) - Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MichAUTO at the Detroit Regional Chamber joins us to talk about the (almost) deal and the implications of tariffs between the two countries
- [How Outsiders Tried to Rage Bait Dearborn (and Lost Again)](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/how-outsiders-tried-to-rage-bait-dearborn-and-lost-again.md) - We've got a full studio today. Devon O'Reilly gives us an inside look at what it was actually like inside the Henry Ford Centennial Library during Tuesday night's Dearborn City Council meeting while far-right agitators and local counter-protesters gathered outside. We talk about how the Dearborn co…
- [Summer fun is not done! What to do in Metro Detroit this weekend](https://www.dailydetroit.com/summer-fun-is-not-done-what-to-do-in-metro-detroit-this-weekend.md) - Hey friends, Jer here. Earlier today, a friend of mine posted a picture on social media of a tree starting to turn leaves, and I decided to unfriend them immediately. (I'm kidding, kind of) Summer in Metro Detroit is something to enjoy, but what should you do? I have you covered with events this we…
- [Detroit's Giant RenCen is only 5% occupied. So what's next?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/detroits-giant-rencen-is-only-5-occupied-so-whats-next.md) - On today’s show, Norris and I are diving deep into the high-stakes redevelopment plans for the Renaissance Center and the nearby east riverfront, looking to transform 35 acres that has been sitting mostly quiet for many years. After going to their preview center and attending the first of a number…
- [Left, Right, and Local: What Our Survey Says Daily Detroit Listeners Believe](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/left-right-and-local-what-our-survey-says-daily-detroit-listeners-believe.md) - Today we're digging into the results of our recent Daily Detroit audience survey to see where our community actually stands on key political issues and values. Using Pew's excellent and long-standing political typology framework of nine groups, I look at the data and break down how our listeners an…
- [Fair Lane Previews Garage Renovation, Unc's Pizza Opens, New Life for Old GM HQ?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/fair-lane-previews-garage-renovation-uncs-pizza-opens-new-life-for-old-gm-hq.md) - In today's episode, Devon O'Reilly and I dive into some exciting developments across Metro Detroit, starting with my firsthand look at Unc's Detroit-style pizza in Downtown Detroit. We also talk about our recent visit to Fair Lane Estate for a media preview, where the team is making huge progress r…
- [The Big Data Center Fight Continues, Newsman Retires, & Listener Pushback](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/the-big-data-center-fight-continues-newsman-retires-listener-pushback.md) - On today's show, Norris Howard and I are talking about the massive debate over data centers sweeping Southeast Michigan. From moratoriums to legal battles to recall efforts, local communities are raising real questions about energy, water, and land use. We also talk through the University of Michig…
- [What to do this weekend if you’re skipping the Dream Cruise](https://www.dailydetroit.com/what-to-do-this-weekend-if-youre-skipping-the-dream-cruise.md) - 15+ picks for your weekend including community coffee, a Motown bass jam, plant-based soft serve, a food festival, and much more
- [Walking the Gordie Howe Bridge: First Impressions & What to Know](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/walking-the-gordie-howe-bridge-first-impressions-what-to-know.md) - Today on Daily Detroit, photographer and urbanism enthusiast Ryan Southen joins me to share what it's actually like to walk the newly opened Gordie Howe International Bridge. We admire the architecture, the breathtaking views of the river and skyline, and what the experience is like going from the…
- [EVENING EDITION: Trying New Pizza, Inside Greektown's New Look, and More](https://www.dailydetroit.com/evening-edition-trying-new-pizza-inside-greektowns-new-look-and-more.md) - Hey friends, Jer here. Hope you had a good weekend! Just a couple hours after their official opening, I had the chance to try the newest Detroit-style pizza joint in town, Unc's. It's in a beautifully redone building on the edge of Capitol Park at 1133 Griswold. The place looks like a big city join…
- [Redesigning Greektown: Inside Detroit's New People-First Streetscape](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/redesigning-greektown-inside-detroits-new-people-first-streetscape.md) - Greektown has been a staple of downtown Detroit for generations. I have so many great memories over the years. It's one of the most "city-feeling" areas of Detroit, and has a litany of great restaurants, bars, and more. Now, a major transformation has made Monroe Street more flexible, pedestrian-fr…
- [Why the Detroit Shock Deserve More Credit in WNBA History](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/why-the-detroit-shock-deserve-more-credit-in-wnba-history.md) - Writer and director Larry J. Sanders joins the show to discuss his upcoming documentary, Shockwave, which explores the legacy of the three-time champion Detroit Shock. We dig into why one of the WNBA's most dominant early dynasties seemed to abruptly vanish from the city — and why their story deser…
- [A Question of Class and Classrooms: Should All Detroit's Public Schools Have Equal Programs and Opportunities?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/a-question-of-class-and-classrooms-should-all-detroits-public-schools-have-equal-programs-and-opportunities.md) - Parent Brandi "BrandiTheeMillennialManager" McGill and sociologist Dr. Aya Waller‑Bey join us to talk about what's become a passion conversation online
- [Your New Canal-side Hangout in Detroit](https://www.dailydetroit.com/the-weekender-canal-bar-coriander.md) - Coriander’s new Canal Bar makes it easy to eat, drink, and people‑watch in one of Detroit’s most scenic corners
- [Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens Last Minute Predictions and Analysis](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/michigan-politics-isnt-purple-its-pissed-off-el-sayed-vs-stevens-presid.md) - I’ve been watching Michigan politics for a long time, and this Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens primary feels like the front line of a bigger national reckoning. With Norris Howard and Devon O’Reilly, we unpack the pissed-off electorate, Whitmer’s data-center problem, and how PAC money and billiona…
- [Detroit's Best Food, Music Venue Struggles, And What's Next (w/ Melody Baetens)](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/detroits-best-food-music-venue-struggles-and-whats-next-w-melody-baetens.md) - What are the top trends in food in Metro Detroit? What are the keys to success for restaurants today? And on the entertainment side, how are music venues doing in 2026? Detroit News restaurant critic Melody Baetens joins us at the Daily Detroit studio to talk about the city's post‑COVID dining boom…
- [How Transit Could Finally Reach Every Corner of Wayne County](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/how-transit-could-finally-reach-every-corner-of-wayne-county.md) - In this episode, I sit down with Transportation Riders United executive director Megan Owens to unpack Wayne County’s transit millage and what it could mean for riders in Detroit and the suburbs. We get into how countywide service could end “opt‑out” communities, bring buses and microtransit to pla…
- [Inside Fourgrounds, A New Coffeeshop by a TV Station](https://www.dailydetroit.com/inside-fourgrounds-a-new-coffeeshop-by-a-tv-station.md) - A walk through WDIV’s new Plymouth cafe and why building real‑world habits may beat chasing algorithms for local media.
- [N/A, Yay or Nay; RenCen & the Riverfront; 88% Agreement](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/n-a-yay-or-nay-rencen-the-riverfront-88-agreement.md) - On today's Daily Detroit I kick things off in "prime Negroni season," and on the heels of a new zero proof gin debate with Devon whether zero-proof gin and spirits are actually a thing we need or just marketing chasing vibes without the buzz. Then we dive into how different wings of the Demcoratic…
- [9 Things To Know: Michigan's Need To Adapt, Early Voting, and Block Parties](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/9-things-to-know-michigans-need-to-adapt-early-voting-and-block-parties.md) - How Michigan is plugging a big budget hole, why experts say our economy hasn’t adapted, and where to be this weekend
- [Put Down Your Phone and Pick Up Detroit](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/put-down-your-phone-and-pick-up-detroit.md) - In today's episode, Norris and I hit pause on the doomscroll and talk about simple joys and summer adventures around Detroit. We talk about everything from Belle Isle walks and Southwest soccer nights to Chinatown block parties, rooftop bars, and getting lost on the scenic route instead of the free…
- [When the Basics Break in Media, People Pay the Price](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/when-the-basics-break-in-media-people-pay-the-price.md) - We're awash in a sea of content and notifications, but are missing the important information that keeps a community safe.
- [Evening Edition: Tariffs on Canada, New Spots, Hope in Highland Park](https://www.dailydetroit.com/evening-edition-canada.md) - A popular coffee shop expands, a new Italian place is coming, and more stories.
- [From Avalon Street to City Hall: Mama Shu’s Bright Vision for Highland Park](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/from-avalon-street-to-city-hall-mama-shus-bright-vision-for-highland-park.md) - Today, I sit down with Highland Park mayoral candidate and Avalon Village founder Shamayim “Mama Shu” Harris. We dig into how she’s turned one of the city’s most notorious blocks into a grassroots hub with streetlights, a homework house, basketball courts, and shipping-container retail. We also tal…
- [PHOTOS: Belle Isle In Wildfire Smoke + Weekend Picks](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/photos-belle-isle-in-wildfire-smoke-weekend-picks.md) - What to do this weekend, stories around town + more
- [Detroit Wildfire-side Chat: Smoke, Stadium Groundbreaking, and a Hot Senate Primary](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/detroit-wildfire-side-chat-smoke-stadium-groundbreaking-and-a-hot-senate-primary.md) - Today we're coming to you from a very smoky studio in Detroit as Canadian wildfire haze pushes Detroit's air quality off the charts. Should we Blame Canada? (With all apologies to South Park) From there, Norris delivers last rites for the "Yzerplan" and we talk through why the Red Wings have now sl…
- [Dearborn received $8.1 Million to reduce flooding.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/dearborn-received-8-1-million-to-reduce-flooding.md) - The City of Dearborn was awarded the money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency earlier this month. It will aid in reducing the risk of repetitive flooding and to modernize the city’s sewer system. In recent years, thousands of homes in Dearborn have dealt with flooding. What are the plans…
- [16 Aerial Views Of Downtown Detroit In Wildfire Smoke](https://www.dailydetroit.com/16-aerial-views-of-downtown-detroit-in-wildfire-smoke.md) - Drone photos show how the city's outstanding architecture cuts through the thick haze.
- [Wildfire Smoke Is Rolling Into Detroit](https://www.dailydetroit.com/wildfire-smoke-is-rolling-into-detroit.md) - We'll likely see orange, sci-fi skies on Thursday
- [Lettuce Is Off The Menu](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/lettuce-is-off-the-menu.md) - We start with a very cool story about Jack White, “Seven Nation Army,” and how seven little notes turned into one of the biggest chants in global sports. Was neat to find this video. Then we get into something a lot closer to home: A cyclospora outbreak that has Taco Bell locations pulling lettuce…
- [A baby gorilla has been born at the Detroit Zoo!](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/a-baby-gorilla-has-been-born-at-the-detroit-zoo.md) - It's just the second in the Zoo’s history and a big moment for the Great Apes of Harambee habitat. According to Detroit Zoo officials, the female was born late Sunday, July 12, to first-time mom Tulivu. Zoo officials say both are doing well, along with father Mshindi, who is also the sire of Motema…
- [Downtown Detroit Has Turned Into A True Weekend Destination](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/downtown-detroit-has-turned-into-a-true-weekend-destination.md) - In the wake of the pandemic, downtown Detroit underwent a massive shift. Many left their offices to come back just a couple of times a week, and people looking for dining and entertainment on weekends flooded in. And the data shows they like what they see. On today's show, I’m sitting down with Sof…
- [Former Rocket CEO Jay Farner just made "the largest single investment" in Detroit City FC's club history.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/former-rocket-ceo-jay-farner-just-made-the-largest-single-investment-in-detroit-city-fcs-club-history.md) - Terms on the deal were undisclosed. The investment is through Farner’s Ronin Capital Partners, and he’s joining the DCFC Holdings board of directors. The deal helps fund AlumniFi Field, a planned 15,000-seat, soccer-specific stadium budgeted at $150 million. It's part of a broader $200 million mixe…
- [Fairlane’s Uncertain Future, Greektown’s New Gateway, and Detroit Brands Head North](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/fairlanes-uncertain-future-greektowns-new-gateway-and-detroit-brands-head-north.md) - Fairlane Town Center is back in the headlines, and not for the right reasons. In this episode, Devon and I dig into the latest on Dearborn’s struggling mall. From receivership and a possible sale to what its eventual “second life” could mean for desperately needed housing and better transit. It’s o…
- [Evening Edition: What Do You Believe? + 10 Things To Know](https://www.dailydetroit.com/evening-edition-what-do-you-believe.md) - A political typology quiz, new spaces in Detroit, big moves in Lansing, and what’s next for Michigan’s Senate race.
- [There's a newly-opened Gratiot-Randolph plaza at the eastern edge of Greektown.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/theres-a-newly-opened-gratiot-randolph-plaza-at-the-eastern-edge-of-greektown.md) - What used to be a fast, vehicle-heavy intersection is now a pedestrian-first public space that better connects Greektown with the rest of downtown outside of three local watering holes. I was at the ribbon-cutting, and it’s a quality upgrade both on foot and behind the wheel. It’s easier to cross,…
- [Detroit just cut the ribbon on a new $160 million bus terminal on the city’s west side.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/detroit-just-cut-the-ribbon-on-a-new-160-million-bus-terminal-on-the-citys-west-side.md) - The 200,000-square-foot DDOT Coolidge Terminal replaces the original facility that operated from 1928 until a fire destroyed it in 2011. After years of delays, including Detroit’s bankruptcy, the city moved forward with a full rebuild and shifted west side operations from the aging Gilbert Terminal…
- [Lights Out, Bills Up, Everyone's Fed Up](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/lights-out-bills-up-everyones-fed-up.md) - Lights were out, bills are up, and a lot of folks around here are just done with it. On today's Daily Detroit, Norris and I talk through the long Fourth of July weekend that turned into days without power for hundreds of thousands of people across metro Detroit — including me. As it seems like ever…
- [Michigan’s $75 Billion Budget, Explained (with Steve Watson)](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/michigans-75-billion-budget-explained-with-steve-watson.md) - There's a ton of useful information in today's Daily Detroit, and you'll walk away with a better understanding of how our state works. I’m joined by longtime budget expert Steve Watson of Watson & Yates to unpack Michigan’s new state budget and what it actually means for our lives. We get into why…
- [McMorrow Drops Out: What’s Next in Michigan’s Senate Race?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/mcmorrow-drops-out-whats-next-in-michigans-senate-race.md) - Mallory McMorrow just suspended her campaign for the Democratic U.S. Senate primary here in Michigan — in a race the nation is watching. In an emergency Sunday edition of the podcast, we give local perspective and break down why her run felt off from the start, how a messy CNN interview and a fuzzy…
- [Kraftologie and Creativity in Detroit, with Trice Clark](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/kraftologie-and-creativity-in-detroit-with-trice-clark.md) - Today I’m joined by artist and entrepreneur Trice Clark, the creative force behind Kraftologie, to talk about building a new creative space in Detroit’s West Village, life after Joann Fabrics, and how better infrastructure can help more local makers actually make a living here. You'll find the epis…
- [Detroit City Distillery is growing — and heading north.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/detroit-city-distillery-is-growing-and-heading-north.md) - The Eastern Market-based craft distiller has opened its first location outside Detroit, adding an outpost inside Foley’s Market in downtown Lexington along Lake Huron (7252 Huron Ave), just in time for the July 4 rush. The project comes together with Detroit-based Roxbury Group, known for developme…
- [Kalshi Sports Paused in Michigan, Detroit’s Housing Advantage, and Big3 Fun at LCA](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/kalshi-sports-paused-in-michigan-detroits-housing-advantage-and-big3-fun-at-lca.md) - I’ve got a three‑parter for you today! First, Norris and I headed down to Little Caesars Arena for Big3. It's a three‑on‑three traveling basketball league. We talk about why it might be one of the more accessible ways to see good hoops in town this summer as they're coming back in about a month. Th…
- [How Young Detroiters See the Future of Work](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/how-young-detroiters-see-the-future-of-work.md) - Detroit Future City CEO Anika Goss joins me to dig into a recent report on career-connected learning and the future of work for young Detroiters. “Career-Connected Learning: Investing in Detroit’s Future Talent,” is grounded in the perspectives of almost 200 Detroit youth, along with input from par…
- [Metro Detroit's water and sewers need $1.6 billion in repairs. Who will pay the bill?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/metro-detroits-water-and-sewers-need-1-6-billion-in-repairs-who-will-pay-the-bill.md) - The wholesale water and sewage rates of the GLWA (Great Lakes Water Authority) will increase 5.8% on July 1, but that won't be anywhere near enough cash for what's needed. There are three underlying issues we need to be honest about. * The average age of failing water mains is 53 years old accordin…
- [District Detroit Disappointment and Michigan’s Senate Primary Heats Up](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/district-detroit-disappointment-and-michigans-senate-primary-heats-up.md) - On today’s Daily Detroit, we start with why District Detroit still looks like a sea of parking lots instead of the neighborhoods we were promised — and why that matters for the city’s “front lawn” everyone in Michigan sees. We talk about our thoughts on this article in the Freep: https://www.freep.…
- [Office Hours: World Cup, Detroit‑Style Pizza & Your Hot Local Questions](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/office-hours-world-cup-detroit-style-pizza-your-hot-local-questions.md) - Topics include trying Tigris, park access for the fireworks, our surprising personal political takes, where to watch the World Cup in Detroit, and our top Detroit-style pizza place picks.
- [It looks like there's a new Detroit-style pizza place opening downtown.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/it-looks-like-theres-a-new-detroit-style-pizza-place-opening-downtown.md) - On Griswold near Capitol Park, we spotted a big red neon sign in the window reading "Unc's" — and it's for a Detroit-style pizza concept opening in one of the neighborhood's more extensive building renovations. It's in the former United Savings Bank which had received a gnarly 70s makeover that rem…
- [Evening Edition: Inside The Belle Apartments + More Stories](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/evening-edition-inside-the-belle-apartments-more-stories.md) - The Belle is open, Bar IX is crowdfunding, a new restaurant (and more)
- [Geeks, Freaks and Weirdos: The Future of Detroit’s Economy](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/geeks-freaks-and-weirdos-the-future-of-detroits-economy.md) - with Khalilah Burt Gaston of the Song Foundation
- [Downtown Energy, Cannabis Business Pains and the Elephant Buried on Belle Isle](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/downtown-energy-cannabis-business-pains-and-the-elephant-buried-on-belle-isle.md) - On today’s Daily Detroit, Devon O’Reilly is back at the table after a family vacation in South Haven, so we start with some “Pure Michigan” talk about why that beach town has become a go‑to spot. Back in Detroit, I share a new Campus Martius retail experiment: a 20‑foot shipping container turned in…
- [Campus Martius has a new pop-up mini-shop backed by Carhartt.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/campus-martius-has-a-new-pop-up-mini-shop-backed-by-carhartt.md) - The Downtown Detroit Partnership opened the concept today in a fancied-up shipping container right in the park, stocked with Detroit-made goods, apparel, and some genuinely solid local collabs. The idea is to sell interesting, locally rooted stuff and funnel the proceeds back into keeping downtown…
- [SANA is opening their first retail store in downtown Detroit.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/sana-is-opening-their-first-retail-store-in-downtown-detroit.md) - A few days ago I saw a corner retail spot across from the Hudson’s development get a bright orange window treatment with the SANA logo. Now there’s a job posting for full-time retail associates on their site, which usually means an opening isn’t far off. [Sana Detroit] Founded in 2021 by Michael Sa…
- [The Real Cost of Healthcare for Michigan Families (And How We Might Fix It)](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/the-real-cost-of-healthcare-for-michigan-families-and-how-we-might-fix-it.md) - On this episode of Daily Detroit, I sit down with returning guest Dr. Paul Thomas, CEO and founder of Plum Health Direct Primary Care, to talk about The Real Cost of Healthcare for Michigan Families (And How We Might Fix It). We get into why having health insurance so often feels like what. Dr. Tho…
- [A Detroit startup just raised $11.5m from some big names.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/detroit-startup-raises-11-5-in-funding.md) - Nox Metals, a seven-month-old company operating in Southwest Detroit, has closed a $11.5 million seed round. The round was led by NYC-based Hyperion, with participation from notable firms including Y Combinator, Palmer Luckey, RoboStrategy, Alumni Ventures, Operator Collective, and DTX Ventures. [S…
- [New Detroit City FC Stadium Details, Closings Shake Nightlife, CPA Building For Sale](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/new-detroit-city-fc-stadium-delayed-to-2028-closings-shake-nightlife-cpa-building-for-sale.md) - On today’s Daily Detroit, we start with big news for Detroit City FC fans and the future of Corktown. We recap our visit to the new Detroit City FC welcome center on Vernor and break down fresh details on AlumiFi Field, the club’s planned new stadium next to Michigan Central. The opening date has o…
- [Spot Lite Detroit and UFO Bar are closing.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/spot-lite-detroit-and-ufo-bar-are-closing.md) - Detroit is losing two of its most distinctive nightspots at the end of the month, as Spot Lite on Beaufait and UFO Bar in Corktown prepare to close. In a statement, owner Roula David says she’s “moving away from nightlife” after a five‑year run that turned Spot Lite’s warehouse space into a gallery…
- [I got a look inside Pine Hall at the top of the Hudson's building, and it might be the most 'New Yorky' rooftop watering hole in Detroit.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/i-got-a-look-inside-pine-hall-at-the-top-of-the-hudsons-building-and-it-might-be-the-most-new-yorky-rooftop-watering-hole-in-detroit.md) - Pine Hall is at the top of the Hudson’s building (the lower office block) and features the pseudo-mid century design that most of the entire compound follows. It’s modern, clean and its patio wraps around the entire western side of the building, with city views to the west and south. Since it was a…
- [Making Suburban Transit Work](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/making-suburban-transit-work.md) - A conversation with Tiffany Gunther, CEO and General Manager of SMART
- [Sunday plans: Massive Vernors block party in Eastern Market](https://www.dailydetroit.com/sunday-plans-massive-vernors-block-party-in-eastern-market.md) - Hey friends, Jer here. Vernors is intrinsic to Detroit's culinary DNA. Considering it was invented by a pharmacist, it's not surprising that so many parents here told us to fix any stomach issue by drinking some of the gingery stuff. Heck, I recently saw a Kevin Hart skit where he said his friend f…
- [Airbnb Is Betting on Detroit as a Destination](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/airbnb-is-betting-on-detroit-as-a-destination.md) - Airbnb is betting on Detroit as a destination — and the numbers back it up. On today's Daily Detroit, I'm at the Grand Hotel talking with Vince Frillici, Airbnb's policy lead for the Great Lakes, about how short-term rentals are reshaping travel in the city and across Michigan. We dig into the data…
- [Why Michigan Needs a Moonshot for Innovation](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/why-michigan-needs-a-moonshot-for-innovation.md) - Did you know Metro Detroit now has five innovation districts? MICHauto executive director (and new Southwest Detroit pub co‑owner) Glenn Stevens joined us to talk about why Michigan needs a 'moonshot' for innovation. Plus, we get into why he's personally excited about helping open the Regal Eagle,…
- [Inside the New High Société, Atwater Comes Home, and Do We Really Want Better Roads?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/inside-the-new-high-societe-atwater-comes-home-and-do-we-really-want-better-roads.md) - Busy episode today on your Daily Detroit. Here's your rundown of nine stories we talk about today with timestamps: 0:55 - The new New High Société restaurant in Dearborn 05:08 - Revisiting Republica in Berkley 06:18 - Is there a law of diminishing returns on a burger? 08:04 - Wright & Co in downtow…
- [Michigan’s House Is On Fire. Can Common Ground Save It?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/michigans-house-is-on-fire-can-common-ground-save-it.md) - A conversation with Sandy Baruah of the Detroit Regional Chamber
- [Free Donuts, $300K Missing, and a Case for Whitmer’s Data Center Deal](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/free-donuts-300k-missing-and-a-case-for-whitmers-data-center-deal.md) - Three stories we talk about today on your Daily Detroit, finished as finalist in Hour Detroit's Best of Detroit (thank you!) Detroit's Dutch Girl Donuts is back in the headlines, and we start today's episode with the sweet news: a free donut sneak peek of their new East Grand Boulevard location thi…
- [Whitmer for VP? RenCen Delays & Universities in Crisis](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/whitmer-for-vp-rencen-delays-universities-in-crisis.md) - This episode of Daily Detroit (audio embedded above) was recorded at the Mackinac Policy Conference, and Jer and Devon have a wide‑ranging conversation about Michigan's political future and Detroit's urgency problem. From Governor Gretchen Whitmer's emphatic "no" on a presidential run to the very r…
- [Wayne County’s High‑Stakes Transit Vote](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/wayne-countys-high-stakes-transit-vote-2.md) - Transit in Metro Detroit is at an inflection point. We talk with Transportation Riders United executive director Megan Owens about the new Wayne County‑wide transit millage, what an extra eight bucks a month could unlock, and how our region invests less in buses than almost any big metro in America…
- [Mallory McMorrow on Keeping Young People and Jobs in Michigan](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/mallory-mcmorrow-on-keeping-young-people-and-jobs-in-michigan.md) - On today’s Daily Detroit, we start the week with a conversation with State Senator — and Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful — Mallory McMorrow. It’s the third in our series of Democratic Senate candidate interviews, and we’re focused squarely on what federal power could actually mean for Detroit, Metro…
- [Duggan Drops Out: What's Next for Michigan Politics in 2026?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/duggan-drops-out-whats-next-for-michigan-politics-in-2026.md) - Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has abruptly ended his independent run for governor, blowing up Michigan's 2026 race less than six months before voters head to the polls. In this emergency episode of Daily Detroit, Jer, Devon and Norris break down why Duggan says "the numbers just aren't there," h…
- [Detroit's newest rooftop bar opens tomorrow: Let's look inside Topa](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/detroits-newest-rooftop-bar-opens-tomorrow-lets-look-inside-topa.md) - Mediterranean small plates, coastal cocktails and 11th‑floor skyline views kick off rooftop season in Detroit
- [Detroit's Great Green (and Blue) Spaces with Ian Outside](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/detroits-great-green-and-blue-spaces-with-ian-outside.md) - Detroit’s parks, rivers, and wild pockets are far richer and more active than many people realize, and Ian “Ian Outside” John Solomon is on a mission to show Detroiters what they’ve been missing. In this conversation, we trace his journey from congressional reporter to champion of the city’s green…
- [After more than 13 years, Detroit’s bankruptcy case is officially closed.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/after-more-than-13-years-detroits-bankruptcy-case-is-officially-closed.md) - U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Thomas Tucker on Tuesday afternoon granted the city’s request for a final decree, ending federal court oversight of Detroit’s finances. The move signals the city is meeting the terms of its post-bankruptcy plan, including keeping up with pension obligations. Fiscal year…
- [Henry Ford’s massive new hospital tower just reached full height.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/episodes/henry-fords-massive-new-hospital-tower-just-reached-full-height.md) - On Thursday, crews put in place the final steel beam on the new $2.2 billion, 20-story Henry Ford Health Patient Tower.v 0:00 /0:51 1× When it opens in 2029, the hospital will add 432 all‑private, high‑tech rooms, five floors of specialized ICU care, and a vastly expanded 75,000‑square‑foot ER with…

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