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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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New Firebird Tavern Troy first look // EMBC takes over Founders space // Moosejaw closing stores // Sportsball
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Downtown Detroit needs more people
There’s an inconvenient fact: Downtown Detroit needs more people to provide some of the things that people seem to be clamoring for, and be an economic engine to help the rest of the city. Residents, specifically. In this episode, we talk about a recent real estate report that shows...
Inside the Detroit Auto Show // Electric Vehicle adoption slows // Reveals + refreshes
The Detroit Auto Show is on at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. What can you expect to see? Eric Trytko joins us as he was at media days and checked it all out. We also get into some reveals and refreshes like the Ford F-150, as well as the slowing...
What adults under 30 really want to stay in Michigan // Food hall first look // Redraw the lines?
Norris Howard is in and we’re talking about a lot. 01:20 – Where we’ve been, as Norris Howard talked about the WhatChaWannaEat food hall and what international places it reminds him off. That said, he hopes for more vegetarian and vegan options in his community. 06:21 – Jollibee...
The power of civility (ft. Stephen Henderson + Nolan Finley)
Two of Metro Detroit’s biggest political voices join us today in Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson. Stephen as founding editor of Bridge Detroit and host of Detroit Today on WDET – and Nolan as editorial page editor of the Detroit News – they have very different views, but they’re good...
Wall falls in Eastern Market // Lions fans show up // DCFC disappoints
On your Daily Detroit, sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan: 00:20 – A wall of the Del Bene building collapses during the Eastern Market rush. An emergency demolition has been ordered. We discuss, and there will be lots more to talk about in the future....
Shawn Fain is talking to people like it's 2023, while calling on the power of the past
The UAW's smart communications switch is leaving the Domestic 3 flat-footed
Sullivan's Steakhouse first look // Treat Dreams Midtown closes // Shibam Coffee // Iron Gate
Yes, we know there’s a UAW strike. But this early, there’s not that much to add or discuss. So we’re going to do what we usually do on Fridays and cover where to go around town. 02:07 – Devon highlights Dearborn’s Shibam Yemeni coffee. 05:45...
How could we switch to a four-day work week? (ft. Dr. Peter Berg)
Are you working too much? Are we all working too much? Dr. Peter Berg, a professor of employment relations at Michigan State University, discusses the growing popularity of the four-day workweek and its various forms. The demand for flexibility, especially among younger workers, has led to the desire for a...
Labor gaining steam? // Hamtramck culture clash
This one might rattle some folks. Norris Howard is in straight from Brightmoor on this one. 00:53 – Norris Howard gets his wish as plans are in place to bring Raising Cane’s to Metro Detroit (that’s not the controversial part) More: https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/2023/...
Detroit's first Urban Agriculture Director // DSO season preview // Stories around town
Today’s show has six stories. 00:51 – First, to Eastern Market. Detroit has a new Director of Urban Agriculture. We’ll meet Tepfirah Rushdan. 03:20 – Then, to Campus Martius. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra rolled out their season schedule. We do a preview with their president and CEO. Erik...
On Mel Tucker
Michigan State University football head coach Mel Tucker was supposed to be different. Over the weekend, we learned different. Fletcher Sharpe dives in. As this episode deals with sensitive topics, parental discretion is advised. Background reading: USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2023/09/10/michigan-state-football-coach-sexual-harassment-claim/70679703007/...
The Godfrey Hotel first look // Stock in blue Kool-Aid is up // Travel and autonomous talk
Welcome to Friday! Lions fans everywhere are a little slow today, and so are we after the late night win. 01:27 – Devon and Jer talk about the win, why the Lions are going to spoil some teams fun, and how the tables have turned. Stock in blue Kool-Aid is...
Gilbert working in legacy mode // Corktown mini golf // Motor City Soul Stomp
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Supershow: Lions talk // Asset forfeiture // Cannabis real estate slows // Best chicken around?
There’s a lot going on around town and stuff to catch up on as due to the holiday we skipped the Monday show. Norris Howard and Fletcher Sharpe are in with Jer to talk about: 01:55 – Lions vs Chiefs. Not only for the game, but how do we...
A Detroit fashion success story (ft. Darryl Humes)
Today – A Detroit success story. Darryl Humes (along with his brother DeKoven) are behind Mature Look. Now in its sixth year and on the brink of another chapter, I wanted to highlight them because people I know have told me about what they’re doing with the business and with...
Le Suprême first look // LVT update // Something I didn't realize
Devon and Jer catch up for the Friday before Labor Day weekend with some of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. 04:34 – Devon went to the new Le Suprême in downtown Detroit at the redone Book Cadillac and shares his thoughts. Website: https://www.lesupremedetroit....
Detroit's transit keeps getting worse // Do you care about local elections? // MBrew returning(ish)
Plus LVT tax proposal progress, old Kmart HQ coming down and more