Politics and Policy
Focusing on solutions around local policy (and by extension,some politics) in Detroit, Southeast Michigan, and Michigan.
It's been a little over a week since the Primary Election in Detroit. So, now that some of the dust has settled, what's next?
The excellent Sam Robinson joined us for a great chat on
Jer and Devon are in on this beautiful Friday to talk all things Detroit, Metro Detroit and Michigan.
00:45 - Where have Devon and Jer been in sunny metro Detroit? We discuss the pPwer
Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City Democratic primary for mayor is a political earthquake. What are the lessons of his success than can be used locally? Whether it's tone, media, topics, or policies?
And
After a full house for a mayoral debate at the Eastside Community Network on Saturday, Jer and Norris are joined by Donna Givens Davidson of ECN and Orlando Bailey of Outlier Media who together do
Today's guest is the senior Senator from Michigan, Gary Peters.
With a record of being one of, if the not the most effective senator on the floor — we talked about Selfridge, the importance of university
On today's show, Jer and Norris catch you up on the latest development news, where we've been, and polls.
00:00 - Where we've been, talking Mackinac, Movement, Pride, and Grand Prix
07:03 -
From the porch of the Grand Hotel at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Jer Staes and Devon O'Reilly talk about a new poll released Tuesday by the Detroit Regional Chamber and the Glengariff Group about Michigan's
Hey Detroit! We are back in our TechTown studio for your Daily Detroit, and on this Thursday, May 15th, 2025, the city is absolutely buzzing with news – from delicious new spots, to political shifts, to
Today, Norris Howard joins us to talk about the hot stories of the day and your big feedback about rental housing in Detroit and Metro Detroit.
01:02 - Six Mile or McNichols?
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Today: University of Michigan president Santa Ono is unexpectedly leaving for the University of Florida. We talk about it.
Plus, Javier Báez' play rebounds this season as the Tigers soar to the top of the
On today's all-local Daily Detroit (with Norris Howard):
00:40 - What car should Norris buy next?
03:07 - Detroit's new apartments are among the smallest apartments in America, even smaller than Manhattan
05:
Detroit is getting ready for a pivotal election! Residents will choose the next mayor in 2025. This is important because the mayor leads the city and helps solve problems for the next four years.
Daily Detroit wants to help you learn about the people who want to be mayor. There are 10 people running, and we are talking to them one by one. So far, we've shared talks with 3 of them.
In these talks, you can hear about who the candidates are and what they plan to do for Detroit. It's a good way to understand their ideas before you vote.
Here are links to the three conversations we have so far:
Fred Durhal III
Jer Staes
Saunteel Jenkins
Jer Staes
Mary Sheffield
Jer Staes
We plan on talking to more people running for mayor soon, so keep listening to Daily Detroit!
Remember these important dates for the election:
- Primary on August 5, 2025: A vote to pick fewer people to run.
- General on November 4, 2025: The final vote to choose the mayor.
If you're a candidate and would like to join us (for mayor or city council), get in touch.
Fletcher Sharpe and Jer Staes hit some of the stories you might have missed and talk about the heartbreaking loss by the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon.
The rundown:
01:00 - Detroit Basketball playoffs
Yes, Detroit Can
In the third in our series of conversations with candidates for Mayor of the City of Detroit, I sit down with current Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield on a number of issues from entrepreneurship
There's a story we often tell ourselves about the American economy, particularly when we talk about trade, manufacturing, and small business.
It is often simplified in political debates. One focused on bringing jobs back, on
Locally, the Hands Off protests filled the sidewalks of Woodward Avenue with thousands of people, running from the DIA to Little Caesars Arena and back on Saturday, April 5. They also popped up across Metro
On today's show, I sit down with Francis Grunow, the guy behind the Greater Detroit Windsor Project.
We dive deep into thinking about a bigger future for our area – not just the city, not just
On today's Daily Detroit:
00:33 - Discussion about legendary historic Detroit mayor Hazen Pingree and his legacy, as we also thank all the people who came out to Tocororo last night.
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Today's show is in two parts.
First, we have more details on the demolition of the old Southwest Hospital and cleanup of neighboring lots to make room for a new soccer stadium for Detroit City.
Daily Detroit is your guide to the Motor City. In this episode, we tackle the big issues shaping Detroit and beyond - and have some fun.
First, me and Norris dive into new rules for