Daily Detroit

If you listened to radio in the 90s and early 2000s, and were into rock music, 89x was a regular stop on the dial. The blast of nostalgia of them coming back after a time as a country radio FM station on the air this week felt good as a pair of Millenials (one, an elder, on the cusp of Gen X). So we get into our favorite memories, local Detroit bands they played - from those more well known like Sponge and the veritable one-hit wonders, Charm Farm. 89x was always a platform for local music, seemingly to play more than other spots. Plus, the DJs, the Canadian Exports. All of it. And our first CDs we ever bought. Plus - Jer and Devon both went to the new Alo and have thoughts, plus the new Lunch at Olin in Downtown Detroit in our regular "Where we've been" segment, highlighting places we've actually tried or visited.  Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Once a month we're going to start answering your questions in an "Office Hours" format with Jer, Norris, and special guests.  Here are six Detroit-related or project-related questions from you, this month:  02:08 - Why do we cover the whole Metro Detroit region, not just the city of Detroit? Why do we think it's important we stay connected as a region? 06:51 - What will be the new Detroit City FC's New Stadium impact on Corktown? 11:14 - Why do you link to paywalled news sources, and why don't you post the screenshot of the article in the newsletter? 17:38 - What is something you thought you knew that now you know is different? (The people coming to Detroit, and the topics we cover vs. what we're "supposed" to do) 23:41 - What is going on with Detroit (goverment) only focusing on Downtown and Midtown and skipping everything else? (It's complicated) 32:50 - How to compost and recycle in the city of Detroit Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

What does downtown Detroit need? What do residents want? How could we encourage more people to live there? Norris Howard is a native born Detroiter and a current downtown Detroit resident, and between him, listener feedback, and Jer - we get into nine things people actually want to see in Downtown Detroit.  Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

The Detroit Lions are about to start a big season, one that could be historic if the stars align correctly. Our resident Sportsball Expert Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to make our before the season predictions on the regular season record, what the Lions still may need, the coaching staff, why he isn't stressed about the pre-season and more. Basically, spend 16 minutes and be ready for the Detroit Lions season starting just around the corner. Of course, we'll hold ourselves accountable on the other side, as well. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/ The podcast is made possible by our members on Patreon. Support us today!

Bar IX promises to be Michigan's first establishment dedicated wholly to showing women's sports. Alissa Graff joins Jer and Fletcher Sharpe to talk about where they're at, pop-ups you can attend and what's next. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bar9detroit/ Feedback as always: dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Whether it's a historic bandshell coming back (or more serious stories around town), Jer and Devon have you covered on this Friday edition of your Daily Detroit.  Mike Duggan's Campaign Funding & Democratic Party Response: Based off a listener request to talk about it, we get into his independent run for governor, the sources of his campaign funding (both Republican and Democrat), and the backlash from the Democratic Party against those who support him. Michigan's School Budget Deadlock: We focus on the lack of a state budget and the implications for schools, the constitutional amendment that failed in the legislature, and public frustration with the politicians of both parties in Lansing. City Club Apartments Receivership: A downtown building on the historic Statler site is in receivership. Why? We discuss and offer our opinions. Alo Yoga Opening in Hudson's Detroit: A short segment discussing the opening of Alo Yoga and the broader trend of athleisure in downtown Detroit. Sign up for the newsletter to see photos! The historic bandshell that was at the Michigan State Fairgrounds is now at Palmer Park, and the first event is this Saturday! Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Recently, a false story and AI-created image of Eminem and a student he promised to let rap with him went viral. Now, this story wasn't real but it was shared all over the "local" internet, with other variations including other artists.  It really showed how many people, when emotionally motivated - looked right past it. This isn't the first (and it won't be the last) that AI, deepfakes, and false information has spread like wildfire. This got us thinking, maybe we should talk about it? And how do we navigate in this new era? AI-generated stuff is here to stay, but is AI overall a bubble? Nick Mattar, an expert in how people interact with digital media and AI joins us to discuss. Nick is part-time faculty at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State and the founder of Marketing 1080. More: https://marketing1080.io/ On LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-mattar/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Summer in Detroit is so very much NOT done yet! Carlos Parisi joins me in studio to preview the Detroit Sandwich Party, as well as talk about some of the other fun things happening like Hospitality Included, JazzFest, Dally In The Alley, and more. So many sandwiches, so little cost on August 31: https://detroitsandwichparty.square.site/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211.  Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Norris is tired (but happy) after a very long (and very fun) weekend experiencing Detroit. From AfroFuture to a Circular Fashio Show to Detroit's Oldest Brick House to a new Skate Shop in Milwaukee Junction, there was a lot going on. Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

In this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast, we welcome Shea Whitfield, a real estate agent, and star of the HGTV show Bargain Block. We discuss her experiences on the show and the Detroit real estate market. Whitfield shares her journey into real estate, highlighting her 20+ years of experience in Detroit. She reflects on the show's authentic portrayal of Detroit, focusing on the "reverse fancy" homes that Bargain Block renovates and breathing new life into neglected homes. You can't miss this conversation that hits on her feelings about the final season of Bargain Block, what she's learned, changes in Detroit's real estate market and more. Bargain Block: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/bargain-block Homes sold by Shea: https://homessoldbyshea.wordpress.com/ Shea Whitfield: https://www.instagram.com/shea.whitfield/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

From Dearborn to Detroit, Jer and Devon have you covered on this Friday edition of your Daily Detroit. Recorded at the under-renovation historic Fair Lane house, the historic home of Henry Ford, we discuss: Fun things and progress on the historic home project - A recent trip to the new Warda in Little Village in Detroit, and how it's magical on McClellan, a neighborhood Jer knows well The new Qimmah coffee shop in West Dearborn in the old Lynch's space on Howard Plus commentary on the importance of taking some risks that pay off Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

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 the Mayoral race with Council President Mary Sheffield and Pastor Solomon Kinloch. We also dove into select council races, especially the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America in local races. Sam Robinson is an accomplished reporter and raconteur, writing for the Michigan Chronicle and the founder of Detroit one million. You can follow Sam on the Chronicle: https://michiganchronicle.com/  On Detroit one million: https://www.detroitonemillion.com/  And on the hellscape platform (we joke, is humor still ok?): https://x.com/samueljrob There was also a livestream of this conversation, with extended discussion and listener feedback: https://www.youtube.com/live/YnWf6TT1ahs?si=yyquaN6Qf6dUN_li Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

This week, Ford unveiled a new electric strategy and manufacturing process to a mixed reaction. But it might be one of the most important moves the company makes. Sam Abuelsamid, host of the Wheel Bearings podcast and VP of Market Research at Telemetry, joins us for an in-depth, realistic conversation. We get into the future of electric vehicles in the United States, the importance of why US companies need a real electric strategy no matter what Washington does, and the reality that the future for US automakers is not guaranteed. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Today's show is in three parts. The largest part is talking about the new stadium coming for Detroit City FC, AlumniFi Field - that will be rising near Michigan and 20th streets, down the road from the former Tiger Stadium site and tied into the Southwest Detroit and Corktown communities. Get the details, get rendering reactions, and more. Plus, the I-375 project that would have turned it into a surface level boulevard has been "paused" by MDOT. We discuss it from different angles, including the missed opportunity of not engaging the community properly, and the importance of not wasting a decade talking about things and instead just actively engaging and getting it done.  And we end with some west side news, as Norris Howard tells us about the demolition of the old Mammoth building on Grand River. The rundown: 00:54 - DCFC's new stadium revealed, welcome to southwest Detroit AlumniFi Field 16:47 - The I-375 project has been put on ice 24:49 - Mammoth Shopping Center demo has started Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Have you ever been inside the Detroit Historical Museum? It's one of Jer's favorites, but Luciano - though a lifelong metro resident and interested in history - had not. So we talk about our field trip. Plus Shi, Jer, and Lucci try the new Boston Cooler Vernors flavor pop. Should you grab it, or should you grab some ice cream and Vernors instead? 02:18 - Boston Cooler Vernors taste test 05:36 - Luciano goes to the Detroit Historical Museum. What were his favorite exhibits? Long-term installations worth checking out. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/ Support our work financially: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit  

Welcome to the weekend! Devon and Jer are back with what to know and where to go around town. 01:34 - Devon went to Bastille Bar in Downtown Detroit 05:05 - Trying Little Ghost in Ferndale 09:43 - Brick and Mortar restaurants vs. Food trucks... what's less expensive? 14:51 - More details on DCFC stadium are out 22:13 - Capitol Park's Redo feels like it's missing something 26:02 - Executive plaza update might mean more apartments Birthday bash and live show at the Old Miami this Saturday, 3p-6p! RSVP On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2197215497447707 RSVP On Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1530285227309?aff=oddtdtcreator Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Today's show cover a couple of topics in one conversation, both important for the future of the city. Darren Riley, founder and CEO of JustAir, and Justin Onwenu, the director of entrepreneurship for the city of Detroit. Darren discussed the inspiration behind JustAir, and idea that came from his own health challenges.  The conversation touched on how the company is trying to inform environmental and health policy, particularly zoning decisions. JustAir is different from your phone's weather app because it can provide data from the block level and is working toward making that information accessible like a nutrition label, so folks can make informed choices about going outside. Justin then discussed the city's investment and focus on providing access grants through the new Detroit Startup Fund. He highlighted that capital, customers, and community are all important and what the city is doing to encourage new companies. More on Just Air: https://justair.app/ More on the Detroit Startup Fund: https://detroitmi.gov/news/detroit-launches-first-its-kind-700000-startup-fund-fuel-job-creation-and-talent-retention Stop by our live podcast and birthday bash Saturday afternoon at the Old Miami on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1530285227309?aff=oddtdtcreator Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2197215497447707 Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

After four hours of live streaming, we recorded a reaction episode to Mary Sheffield's commanding primary election performance, garnering the top stop. Second place was Solomon Kinloch. We also get into some city council races and overall vibe shifts in the city. Plus, if we were to make a cocktail for Mary Sheffield, what would it look like? Engineer of alcohol and audio Randy Walker has a suggetion. (We don't have a runner-up version as the results weren't 100% set when we recorded this, we'll circle back on that) Stop by our live podcast and birthday bash Saturday afternoon at the Old Miami on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1530285227309?aff=oddtdtcreator Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2197215497447707 If you want to watch the entire live stream with friends of the show Amanda Brewington and Orlando Bailey (not on this shortened episode for our commuter audience), it's on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/jc52S4YaNEo?si=0Qy-59D-JLcMwOR- Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

AfroFuture Detroit is coming this August 15-16 to the Bedrock Douglass site! Norris Howard is joined by Abdul Karim Adullah to preview the weekend of music and cultural connection. AfroFuture tickets: https://www.detroit.afrofuture.com/ Feedback as always, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Daily Detroit Birthday Bash, August 9: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1530285227309?aff=oddtdtcreator Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Today's show features a conversation with U.S. Representative and Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senat Haley Stevens. Representing the 11th District since 2019, her district includes Ferndale, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Farmington Hills, Pontiac, Wixom, White Lake, Troy, Auburn Hills, and more. Oakland County is one of the most powerful and economically important areas of the state and country. Plus, many of you, our listeners, live there. We touched on a ton of topics from the auto industry to international issues to the size of coney menus. My goal was to get a sense of what her thoughts were, over my own. After all, she's in the seat - and running for a higher one in a contested primary. Feedback as always, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Welcome to the weekend! We've got some fun and fascinating stories for you on this Friday in the Motor City. 01:55 - Dearborn Homecoming is this weekend! It's a huge festival that started while Devon's grandpa was mayor. We talk about the history, how big of a deal it is at Ford Field Park, and how he's been to more than 30 of them. 07:08 - There's a new CEO of Bedrock, we discuss 11:25 - We answer a few listener questions asking if the new Hudson's tower is stealing from the RenCen? 14:49 - Should Kid Rock's restaurant come back? The Statler is temporarily closing by Grand Circus Park and is looking for a new concept. 19:49 - One of Metro Detroit's most decripit roads, Hamtramck Drive, to be fixed as part of Joe Louis Greenway project. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Jer's back from Chicago and has big thoughts on some false arguments we're making back home in Detroit on transit... to making sure we're investing in projects for the people to the importance of even some density (duplex and triplexes, not giant apartment buildings). After all, if the government is going to give cash... shouldn't we be investing in infrastructure that benefits us all than direct to a multi-national's pocket book?  Plus, Sweetgreen is coming to Detroit and Apple is investing in a new academy. Don't forget our big birthday bash is Saturday, August 9! Be sure to sign up https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1530285227309?aff=oddtdtcreator  Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

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 of the Tater Tot at Mercury Bar. 05:31 - The Detroit Athletic Club is one of Detroit's oldest elite spots, and has a cocktail all its own 13:05 - Northville's downtown walkabillity fight 18:52 - It's a poll-a-palooza for the governor's race! Duggan vastly leads Democrats in the city of Detroit, now getting a majority of voters. We break it down. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Jer and Norris talk about what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! The links:  00:30 - The new Dainty Tattoo shop in Detroit's Avenue of Fashion 06:00 - Detroit Symphony Orchestra will have the music of Batman 1989 on Friday, showing bat signal on side of the building - https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/24-25-summer/batman-1989-in-concert 08:48 - Detroit Mayoral Poll, new holder of second place (and splits among voting groups) - https://deadlinedetroit.com/articles/33439/primary_poll_sheffield_with_commanding_lead_in_detroit_mayoral_race_jenkins_and_kinloch_battle_for_second_spot 15:18 - Chinatown block party this Saturday - https://detroitchinatownvisioncommittee.org/block-party There's a longer, livestream version of this episode on YouTube with viewer questions: https://www.youtube.com/live/7OXctRY4KDI Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Show notes to come Reminders: Birthday Bash the afternoon of Saturday, August 9 at the Old Miami, and livestream on our Daily Detroit YouTube channel tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2:30p Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

There's been a lot of buzz since plans were announced for a new soccer stadium in Detroit, to be located by Michigan Avenue on the border of Corktown and Southwest Detroit. Detroit City FC co-owner and CEO Sean Mann steps into our studio at TechTown and we get an update on where progress is, the unique way (for American sports) project and funding is happening, the timeline, the challenges, and more. If you're into Detroit's development or soccer, you're not going to want to miss this episode about Detroit City FC's future, the stadium and development plans, and more.  The club is becoming one of Detroit's big entrepreneurial stories. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Jer and Devon are in on this beautiful Friday to talk all things Detroit, Metro Detroit and Michigan. First, we'll start with where we've been: 02:04 - Edsel and Eleanor Ford House 07:12 - The Commons coffee shop and Laundromat on Detroit's East Side Topics:  10:49 - If not the Detroit Shock, what would we call our WNBA team? 13:45 - Devon's thoughts on the University of Michigan Center for Innovation project and the impact 18:50 - Politics talk: Mike Duggan nabs Chamber endorsement for Gov, U.S. Senate Dem Primary battle 25:32 - Can Michigan handle Ranked Choice Voting? Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

On today's show, Jer and Norris talk about some of the topics of the day. The University of Michigan is building 313 apartments for faculty and staff in Downtown Detroit We discuss options for an upcoming redesign of the 8 Mile and I-75 interchange A trail that circles the entire shoreline of Belle Isle is getting finishing touches A new report in Bridge Detroit shows that voters over 60 have way outsized influence in Detroit elections, meanwhile last primary there were less than 4,500 voters in the city under the age of 30 Follow Daily Detroit wherever you listen to podcasts, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Overcast and more. Sign up for our Studio open house Saturday, July 19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1445019344759?aff=oddtdtcreator Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Norris Howard chats with award-winning Chef Marcus Samuelsson at Global Citizen Detroit about the global impact of food. Some of the topics we hit: Food Waste is a bigger problem than you think: Chef Samuelsson explains how food waste occurs at every level, from our own homes to massive industrialized food production.  Global Food Insecurity: They discuss the crucial role of food distribution and access in the fight against hunger. Celebrating Culture Through Food: Marcus Samuelsson talks about his acclaimed "Red Rooster" cookbook, exploring the diverse culinary heritage of African Americans. Harlem's Transformation: The chef reflects on the changes he's witnessed in Harlem and how to preserve its unique culinary traditions. Plus a bonus question on how Arsenal will do this year. This interview was recorded at Global Citizen: NOW in Detroit for the Daily Detroit podcast. Follow Daily Detroit wherever you listen to podcasts, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Overcast and more. Sign up for our Studio open house Saturday, July 19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1445019344759?aff=oddtdtcreator Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

My guest today is Tina Kozak, the President and CEO of Franco Public Relations. We get into a bunch of topics, from media and public relations, to feelings on Detroit's future, Artificial Intelligence and the role it plays in media and PR, how you build a team and of course, as her firm has been in the RenCen for many years - her thoughts from looking out on Detroit River for many years on a project that may change Detroit's skyline.  Sign up for our Studio open house Saturday, July 19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1445019344759?aff=oddtdtcreator Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211.  Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Today's show is in three parts. First, we talk about our experience in the new Hudson's Tower event space. It's beautiful. It's great. Except for one (very fixable) thing. Then we talk about the Global Citizen:NOW conference that we attended Thursday and our takeaways - plus a tease ofr the interview that our Patreon members will watch first!  And finally, a rundown of a crazy summer night out in the city with four stops and two harpists! (Detroit City Distillery, Woodward Throwbacks, Detroit's newest pizza place The Rectory, and an intimate concert at Third Man Records with Wyclef Jean)  Sign up for our Studio open house Saturday, July 19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1445019344759?aff=oddtdtcreator  Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Jer and Norris are in the studio sharing what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! Be sure to check out the video version of this (aloing with our listener mailbag livestream of additonal content) - https://youtu.be/gZaeYd7kUuM?si=SxZo_HbALUqbvVjI 00:08 - Where have we been? AM Buzz cafe opens in the Cambria Hotel in Detroit. 07:44 - Michigan's marijuana market is struggling to make a profit, and a major player is leaving the state 12:50 - The Capitol Park renovations in Downtown Detroit are nearly complete! And what should you check out in Capitol Park if you've never been in this part of Detroit? 17:41 - Downtown Detroit could get a new skywalk between the Huntington Center and the new hotel. 22:57 - Detroit City FC announces HOK as architecture firm for new stadium in Southwest Detroit. 26:23 - New public bathrooms in Detroit, Ann Arbor and Royal Oak Sign up for our Studio open house Saturday, July 19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1445019344759?aff=oddtdtcreator  Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

The Berkley Street Art Fest transforms downtown Berkley into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. This annual summer event features impressive chalk art competitions where artists create stunning 3D street murals. Visitors can enjoy a variety of food from local vendors and food trucks in the Culinary Corridor, shop from artisan vendors, and participate in family-friendly activities in the designated Fun Zone. I talk with Darline Rothman of the Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce all about it! Berkley Street Art Fest info: https://www.berkleychamber.com/berkley-street-art-fest Sign up for our Studio open house Saturday, July 19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1445019344759?aff=oddtdtcreator Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

I've always been a boat nerd, even as a kid, but I never really understood how our port and port authority works. In the news are always the major ones on the ocean coasts, but what about what happens here? Mark Schrupp of the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority breaks it all down - the history, the cargo, and its importance to our region. Plus, we get into some exciting stuff, like the upcoming Tall Ships event hitting Detroit for the first time many years! Mark gives us the details on these majestic sailing vessels coming to our waterfront and how you can see them up close.  So, if you're interested in Detroit's maritime industry or just love some cool ships, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Sign up for our Studio open house Saturday, July 19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1445019344759?aff=oddtdtcreator Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211.  Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Jer and Norris are here to send you into the holiday week! 00:08 - What are your favorite Fourth of July dishes?  02:42 - The City of Detroit is suing a Florida crypto group for not maintaining over a thousand properties 07:41 - An old Episcopal church complex in Detroit is to be converted into residential 10:00 - Royal Oak is getting free public bathrooms 11:38 - Hot takes: Which is the more Detroit drink, Faygo or Vernors? Plus thumbs down on Sophie Cunningham's statement on Detroit getting a WNBA team Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Detroit's a special city to the world, from Motown, to motors, to techno, and more. But what about the city of today and tomorrow? What about making sure those making ideas happen in Detroit have the support and resources they need to go to the next level, sustainably?  I had a compelling conversation with Simon Moss, the co-founder of Global Citizen. The Global Citizen Now conference is coming to town next week at Hudson's Detroit, bringing together  leaders from business, government, media, philanthropy, nonprofits, and culture to explore what it takes to build inclusive, sustainable cities. Four key areas of focus are economic equity, talent development, climate resilience, and community impact. Learn more: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/now/detroit/ Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

A big moment in Detroit's history happened today as the city is regaining a WNBA team as part of expansions happening in 2029. Norris and Jer break it down - including the impact on the city's development and east side thanks to their training facility, where the team will play and debate whether the team should be called the Detroit Shock again. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

On today's show, two examples of where we've been and new life for an old theatre facade. We highlight the Marrow project underway in Eastern Market, Detroit Perk in Dearborn Heights, and how the facade of the historic National Theatre will go on a new Market Hall near Campus Martius in Detroit, just feet from its original location. Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211.  Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

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? 00:34 - Why does Zohran Mamdani's primary win in New York City matter to Detroit? Sure it can be about policy, but it's also about energy 04:49 - Norris' advice for running for office in 2025. 10:18 - Bridging the huge apathy gap in Detroit and getting Detroiters under the age of 50 engaged, let alone those under 30  13:14 - It's key to make allies across groups that you don't 100% agree with. We will not build community if we will not talk to people who are different from ourselves. 16:23 - Do Detroiters like progressive ideas? Depends on who you ask and in what context. Often the ideas are more popular than the labels. And how do you communicate those ideas? 21:14 - Much of Detroit's field of candidates could do with a little online rizz elevation and focus of message. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211.  Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Hello, and welcome back to your Daily Detroit Podcast. On this show, we dive deep into the stories that shape Detroit and Michigan – from the future of the auto industry and fun places to find food, to the development happening around our region, transit, and the debates over how we're building our future. Today, we're tackling a topic that intersects all much of this: environmental policy and its impact on our economy and quality of life. For this episode on Wednesday, June 25, 205 - I sat down with Phil Roos, the Director of Eagle, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the state of Michigan, to talk about how Michigan is transforming brownfields, protecting the Great Lakes, and facing some tough choices about environmental funding.  01:56 - What is the Michigan department of EGLE? And why does it matter to the average person? 03:23 - Importance of Brownfield Redevelopment in Michigan and urban areas 06:51 - What is the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative doing to clean our fresh water? 08:32 - How are actions at the federal level impacting Michigan's department of EGLE? 12:49 - What environmental projects is our guest excited about? Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

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 the Authentically Detroit podcast. Watch the full debate, in case you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/live/swYXMhlbFIU On the all-local podcast, we recap the substantive debate we moderated with a number of candidates for Detroit mayor; but also debate some issues on our own around what the future of the city of Detroit might look like around housing, business, development, neighborhoods, and transit. Though there are places we disagree, we all think that this election is very important to the future of Detroit.   Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Eastside Community Network: https://www.ecn-detroit.org/  Outlier Media: https://outliermedia.org/  Authentically Detroit: https://www.authenticallydet.com/  Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

One of the areas that Detroit is seeing more action and activity is investment.. from real estate to venture capital. It's have a real impact on the ground, but what is making it tick? What's good, and what still needs work? Chris Rizik of Renaissance Venture Capital joins us on the show, and brings decades of experience. He's seen the lows, and the rise up we're experiencing now and levels with us on the the good, the bad, and the ugly. 01:40 - Venture Capitalist Chris Rizik talks about why capital is needed to drive innovation and growth in Michigan, Metro Detroit, and the City of Detroit 07:13 - Why is Detroit an attractive place for capital investment? 09:02 - What are current risks for residential and business development? 11:50 - What verticals are our state best positioned for in the near future? 15:46 - How does Chris balance multiple projects? Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Today, we answer a listener question that we got from more than a dozen of you.. What is an Unc? We've referenced the Unc on the show. But what does it mean to be an Unc, beyond the AAVE or slang definition you can find online?  Norris Howard shares his experience growing up in a Detroit neighborhood and the role Uncs play in the black community, from how to spot an Unc to some fun typical things and more. If YOU are an Unc and wanna come on the show, let us know! Also, we have a few suggestions on some places to go around Juneteenth this weekend and results of our Better Made Chip bag color poll. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

After 36 years, the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) between the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News is dissolving at the end of the year. While they have had competitive newsrooms, the JOA meant their back-end operations like sales and payroll were consolidated. Now, they're breaking apart and we get into what it could mean and ways the papers could cut a path forward with Matt Friedman of Tanner-Friedman Public Relations. If we're honest, when most JOAs have ended, one of the papers eventually folded. But that doesn't mean they're doomed, and we talk about some strategies to find a way to not just survive, but thrive. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Annalise Frank from Axios Detroit joins Jer to talk about plans for biking and walking over on the new Gordie Howe bridge and a full recap with thoughts on the Mayoral Debate on WDIV-TV4 Monday night. Follow Annalise: https://www.axios.com/authors/afrank  Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

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 Universities, Protecting the Great Lakes and why he's turning the page to a new chapter at the end of this term. Rundown: 01:16 - Why is Sen. Peters leaving the Senate this term? "A good run" 03:01 - Why was it important to get a new deal for the Selfridge ANGB in Macomb County? 05:37 - The work for better environmental protections for our Great Lakes 07:12 - Patreon Supporters' Question: What can be done to protect research and innovation in our universities? Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Today on your Daily Detroit, a conversation about what happens when a state starts pushing back on one of its greatest challenges? After decades of decline, Michigan is seeing some positive population growth — particularly among young adults. My guest is Hillary Doe, Chief Growth Officer for the state of Michigan. Now, "Chief Growth Officer" might sound like pure bureaucratic jargon, but in this case, it represents a real shift.  It's a story of targeted investments, a focus on community building, and an understanding that attracting people is about creating a place where people want to be. It's also a check in from a year ago, when we last talked to Hilary about the progress and the work to do. How do you reverse a brain drain? What does it take to make a state a place people choose? And can a state really change its narrative? There's still a lot of work to do, but it looks like Michigan and Detroit is starting to make some progress. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Whether it's tips from Norris to Jer for his first Tigers game of 2025, the most Detroit accident ever where a truck of oil to make Better Made potato chips spilled (which leads us to a conversation about Detroit's underrated food, corned beef egg rolls), or some advice on moving to Detroit, we have you covered. Specifically, we talk about the kinds of housing types in the city, the fact there's many different neighborhood experiences and it's important to find what fits your vibe, to look for active block clubs, and to remember to listen more than you talk when you first get here. Obviously there's more than that, but we thought with the kind of feedback we're getting from listener we'd get it started. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/

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