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    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Aug. 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 3:15


    It's a shocking way to save cash by taking an extra peek at prices See inside the University of Michigan's newest student housing complex Renaissance Center plan faces criticism at first community meeting

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Aug. 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 2:34


    $52 million project looms for Michigan Avenue drivers Hidden breakfast spot Up North might serve its last meal Detroit Free Press Marathon needs over 3,000 volunteers for 2026 races

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Aug. 21, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 3:44


    'Dangerous' mosquito-borne EEE virus infects Roscommon County resident Eight years after Aretha Franklin's death, estate saga quietly drags on Want to visit a national park for free in Michigan? See when

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Aug. 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 2:29


    Dearborn police arrest 22 at anti-Muslim protest and counterprotests Metro Detroit home prices kept going up, even as home sales tumbled

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Aug. 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 2:59


    University of Michigan has picked its next president Regent tells why Vanderbilt provost was chosen to lead U-M | Exclusive Mackinaw City's mystery of the 'unknown soldier' is finally solved

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Aug. 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 4:39


    900,000 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram vehicles recalled over camera bug Northern Michigan mass shooting: 'It's led to a lot of scared people' 'She's a hero': Lone survivor of northern Michigan shooting improving Metro Detroit restaurant featured on 'Kitchen Nightmares' this week

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Aug. 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 2:05


    Livonia community sends love to beloved 'Santa Jack' in hospice 'Emma's Wedding(s)' review: Purple Rose revisits hit with mixed results

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Aug. 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 3:31


    ICE detains immigrant accused of slugging Jake Lang in Dearborn Romeo Theatre announces pending closure in Facebook post School starts soon. What experts suggest to prep kids this fall

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Aug. 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 4:23


    Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño prompts other food recalls Deal protects 354 acres of Torch Lake shoreline for future generations Half-off tickets for nearly 70 upcoming Detroit concerts: See the list

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Aug. 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 4:23


    Vandals target Michigan license plate cameras amid growing privacy concerns Why so many car washes are popping up in Michigan A solar eclipse is on the way. How much will you see in Michigan?

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Aug. 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 4:00


    Your Michigan judge may have been privately disciplined in 2025 Michigan gas prices drop in past week, but that may be short-lived Dangerous loophole found in Michigan's hands-free driving law

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Aug. 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 1:32


    Emergency in Oakland County after multiple police, fire millages fail Primary night was full of close races, surprise winners — and Madonna

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Aug. 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 3:01


    Detroit Zoo giraffe was 'accidentally knocked down' ahead of death Michigan Supreme Court removes exemption in consumer protection law

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Aug. 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 3:01


    Democrats coalesce around Abdul El-Sayed after primary triumph Former Interlochen students details abuse after report's release Duck Tape fashion pays off big for Westland student

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Aug. 5, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 3:19


    Why $39B in U.S. savings bonds sits as consumers feel the squeeze Goodyear to open a store for car enthusiasts in Detroit's New Center Inside the Downs: Residents move into Northville's new neighborhood

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Aug. 4, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 4:16


    Shooting by Macomb sheriff's deputy leaves 1 dead UAW Q&A: What is most important issue to president hopefuls? We asked UAW Q&A: We asked 6 candidates for president 'Why are you running?' Michigan gas prices now highest in months, may keep rising

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Aug. 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 3:27


    For many car buyers, 'affordable' price is still out of reach Priority Waste promises fed up customers it is making improvements

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 31, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 2:40


    Hot cars are especially dangerous for kids. What experts are saying And the 2026 Bar of the Year is… Escanaba is lakefront UP town. 5 spots to check out

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 30, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 3:22


    Radio's Spike and TV's Hank Winchester return after curious exits Doctors want Yale Bologna Festival to ban youth from event

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 29, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 4:05


    70 ex-students say nearly 50 adults sexually abused them at Interlochen Judge lifts Grosse Pointe schools' ban on parent over LGBTQ+ flag complaint Here's what it was like to drive across the Gordie Howe bridge

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 28, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 5:26


    Cyclosporiasis outbreak surpasses 9,000 cases in Michigan Pause in Iran fighting may mean gas prices 'inch up, not spike' Gordie Howe International Bridge is open! Here's what you need to cross it

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 2:22


    Michigan camper bit by rattlesnake in Oakland County Remembering 'Hello, Detroit,' Sammy Davis Jr.'s love letter to the city

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 4:02


    Michigan savers have $773 million in lost or unredeemed savings bonds Comerica Park celebrates Detroit Tigers 125th with limited menu items July's full moon coming to Michigan skies. When to look up

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 2:21


    Trump's new tariffs upend planned Gordie Howe Bridge ceremony Whitmer signs bills aimed at expanding housing access in Michigan

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 22, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 4:37


    Near 6-foot lake sturgeon found dead in Muskegon County road, DNR says GLWA plans $81M water main project in Oakland County Aurora Italiana concept bringing traditional Italian to Detroit

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 21, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 3:53


    Is Michigan still facing cyclosporiasis outbreak? See cases Private equity-backed chain Big Brand says it is acquiring Belle Tire 50-acre lavender farm to close its gates; offers $20 all-you-can-carry Viral Mountain Dew-flavored ice cream returns at metro Detroit parlor

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 4:49


    Constant noise from Dowagiac data center prompts class-action lawsuit FDA issues urgent warning: Don't eat Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states Exclusive: Exasperated DTE customers file 1,200 complaints after storm

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 3:03


    U.P. church looks for God in Michigan’s outdoors Exclusive: Trader Joe's eying new Canton location on Ford Road IRS boosts mileage rates for second half of 2026 for unusual reason

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 3:03


    Sheffield taps former Bedrock exec to attract national retailers You can get unlimited Olive Garden pasta for the first time in years

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 4:54


    UAW President Fain faces DOJ probe of possible favor for fiancee What Canada gave up to Trump to open the Gordie Howe bridge 2 metro Detroit restaurants featured in new season of 'Kitchen Nightmares'

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 3:13


    Extreme heat returns to metro Detroit, with heat indexes expected to surpass 100 Canada reveals official opening date for Gordie Howe bridge Sam Neill dies at 78. Who was 'Jurassic Park' star?

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 4:17


    Ann Arbor woman recounts being in Iran for months during war | Exclusive New athletic hub in Sterling Heights has 9 pickleball courts: Peek inside Dearborn gets $8 million FEMA grant for flooding problems

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 3:08


    Michigan faith leaders slam DOJ election monitors, attacks on voting Cherry Republic store to open in downtown Birmingham

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 3:32


    Man facing rare murder charges in I-75 crash deaths of Pontiac family Michigan Supreme Court: Federal law can't be used as reason to ban weed in probation Raising Cane's next Michigan location set for Novi

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 3:43


    Michigan parasitic diarrhea cases swell to 700: How to prevent it Why 300K people visit this Plymouth art festival every year

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 4:33


    3 Wayne County kids die from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning Downriver business owner has passionate message for DTE Energy New owner continues 74-year legacy of Mystery Hill

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 3:12


    Why your tax refund was higher and next year's refund will be smaller Some things marketed as e-bikes don't fit Michigan's definition

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 4:45


    Meet the 5 Michigan governor candidates heading into 2026 election Parasite outbreak spreads to 21 Michigan counties. See where cases are The Pistons Pulse: What Isaiah Joe and John Collins bring to Detroit Pistons Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 2:43


    Police arrest man for alleged violent threats against Michigan mosque Father: Man found dead at ex-Roseville church 'will forever be missed'

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 1, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 4:53


    Lost money to a scam? Take these steps right away Judge blocks Kalshi prediction market from operating in Michigan Ford issues recalls for 780,000 popular cars: See affected models

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday June 30, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 2:57


    Inkster officers who died in Bungalow shootout will be honored July 2 Inside a 168-year-old Michigan estate frozen in time listed at $1.49M Toyota on track to overtake GM as top-selling 2026 carmaker in US

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday June 29, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 4:38


    Ford Road growth continues in Canton. Here's 9 projects to know about Kroger expands rewards program with new ways to save on groceries Trump wants $1 billion for Delphi retirees. Will it work this time?

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday June 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 5:04


    UAW's vice president is challenging Fain for presidency. Here is why Burger Battle Detroit 10th anniversary to crown 'Burger of the Decade' The Pistons Pulse: How does Ebuka Okorie fit with Detroit Pistons? Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday June 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 3:04


    After 195 years, First Presbyterian Church in South Lyon is closing Aldi jumps into mystery box trend. How to get a free box

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 3:13


    Trump endorses John James in Michigan governor's race 100-year-old Detroit building redeveloped into The Belle apartments UAW convention votes to divest from Israeli bonds

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday June 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 5:09


    Dusty May leaving Michigan basketball to coach Dallas Mavericks Dusty May leaving for NBA isn't a surprise, but timing is stunning Michigan basketball expected to name Mike Boynton Jr. interim coach How to score deals on National Detroit style Pizza Day

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday June 22, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 2:02


    Detroit bus officials get a break while agency's watchdog gets the axe Making rent was like a ‘pit in my chest’ for this teacher, now it’s free

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday June 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 3:17


    RFK Jr. announces $700M for mental health, addiction, homelessness Adopt-A-Road signs become political hot potato in West Bloomfield

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday June 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 2:19


    Screwworm outbreak spreads. Michigan takes steps to block parasite Shop classes disappearing in Michigan despite shortage of auto techs

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 3:31


    Sault Tribe elder works to keep ancestral tradition from dying UAW president Fain celebrates wins, eyes new political strategy at closed-door convention Jack In The Box opens in Battle Creek, Michigan's first location in years

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday June 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 4:11


    Review: Ambitious chef’s second restaurant brings promise to Midtown Arrest in break-in, attempted theft of Ram truck infotainment system For America's birthday, Michigan swimmer to tow 250 cannonballs

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