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Politics and Policy

Focusing on solutions around local policy (and by extension,some politics) in Detroit, Southeast Michigan, and Michigan.

Today, we wrap up our look at the 2024 Election with Steve Friess. He's a smart journalist with a lot of experience. 

With a local lens, we'll talk about how many young people and

The election is over. There's a lot to unpack. Devon joined me for an unfiltered brain dump the day after Donald Trump not only wins Michigan, but rode a wider red wave nationally into office

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Let's talk about why I'm more bullish on Kamala Harris and Elissa Slotkin's chances than many in the media. Plus, Cosm is coming to downtown Detroit (but where is the historic National Theater façade going?)

In today's episode we make a prediction: That Vice President Kamala Harris will win Michigan in 2024 and that Rep. Elissa Slotkin will win her U.S. Senate race, too.

We might be wrong — but

Norris Howard joins Jer to talk the latest stories around Metro Detroit.

01:37 - Former Taylor Mayor Richard Sollars is going to jail for 71 months

05:58 - Greektown streetscape improvements start next

In today's episode of Daily Detroit, Jer Staes is joined by veteran journalist Steve Friess to delve into the dynamic political landscape as the election season heats up. With candidates crisscrossing Michigan, including high-profile visits

Welcome back to your Daily Detroit! 

In this episode, we react to the aftermath of Donald Trump's controversial speech at the Detroit Economic Club.

We explore the implications of his comments about Detroit and

Joining us as he does every Monday going into the Election, veteran journalist Steve Friess. He's written for the New York Times, Newsweek and many others. He currently writes the weekly newsletter for the