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    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday May 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 3:20


    Clerk: For first time in city's history, Dearborn won't have a primary election The Whitney restaurant celebrates 131 years as a mansion with a special dinner It's tulip time in Holland. What to know before you visit

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday May 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 4:37


    No need to hide mobile phones in church, some are openly embracing the devices Autos, fashion collide through design at CCS fashion show at GM Design Dome The Pistons Pulse: Resilient Detroit Pistons respond with game five win; Bryce and Omari recap and look ahead to game six against New York Knicks 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 Wednesday April 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 3:22


    How downtown Detroit went from an office space shortage to a glut Cedar Point set to reopen May 3 with revamped Top Thrill 2 Detroit Zoo's new baby penguin, Atticus, finally viewable to public: When you can see him

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 3:22


    Details released about Trump's 100-days rally in Macomb County on April 29 These metro Detroiters owe taxpayers millions — but some refuse to pay it back

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday April 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 2:20


    How tariffs are impacting a Detroit scrapper and the metals precious to US manufacturing Could no-strings-attached 'cash prescriptions' slash poverty among Michigan's youngest?

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday April 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 3:20


    Venezuelan immigrant in Detroit makes a wrong turn at Ambassador Bridge, is deported Whitmer selects Court of Appeals Judge Noah Hood to fill vacancy on Michigan Supreme Court Detroit's Hannan Center called ‘one of Michigan’s best-kept secrets’ for senior citizens

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday April 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 3:48


    Ford stops shipping some Michigan-made vehicles to China due to tariffs Detroit mayoral, city candidates submit petitions to run for office in 2025 election The Pistons Pulse: Detroit Pistons playoff deep dive with Shawn Windsor and Knicks Film School 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 Wednesday April 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 3:13


    Plan for Middlepointe development in Southfield with 577 apartments gets OK in Lansing Potential removal of Flat Rock dam on Huron River has communities nearby concerned A smiley face in Michigan's sky? When to see a 'triple conjunction' this week

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 4:47


    Michigan Catholics mourn death of Pope Francis, recall his 'kindness' Westbound I-696 roadwork to close lanes for more than a week in May Government cuts could cost Michigan universities more than $200M in research spending Democratic dirt-mining operation plays into Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's hands

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday April 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 4:00


    Death of Stellantis engine plant worker leaves family devastated Classic Detroit-set sitcom 'Martin' gets a spin-off nearly 30 years after ending its run Michigan's unemployment rate continues to increase, exceeding national average

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday April 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 3:43


    Montcalm County has Michigan's first measles outbreak of 2025 How GM and Bedrock would demolish 2 RenCen towers on Detroit's riverfront Chris Brown leads powerhouse lineup as Tycoon Festival makes Detroit debut Saturday

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday April 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 3:56


    US bond market, Brexit could foreshadow trouble for your 401(k) Expectant mothers in Dearborn to get $4,500, mayor announces in State of the City Cava, a fast-casual Mediterranean chain, will open first Michigan location in Detroit

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday April 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 4:54


    Baby with measles exposed others on Michigan State campus, at farmers market, church, more An historic ice storm left Michigan parks closed. Here's how you can help reopen them Lockhart's BBQ in Royal Oak to shutter after service on Easter Sunday

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 3:24


    Mike Rogers makes it official, he's running again for Michigan's next open US Senate seat Chin's Chop Suey, long-standing tiki-themed restaurant in Livonia, to close its doors 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch package brings big off-road capability to small SUVs

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday April 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 3:29


    Little Ghost, new fast-casual concept from Grey Ghost owners, is coming to Ferndale 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo reinvents the compact sport truck — at a price Detroit Opera's AI-centered 'Così fan tutte' a sloppy disappointment

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday April 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 4:21


    Tariffs will cause drop in autoworkers' profit-sharing checks, bonuses, analysts say Parents of 3 in fatal West Bloomfield house fire: Extra locks were due to son's wandering The Pistons Pulse: Detroit Pistons enter their final stretch chasing the Milwaukee Bucks: What’s their biggest weakness going into the playoffs? 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 April 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 3:08


    Gov. Whitmer slams Trump's tariffs in DC, calls for investments in defense industries Bills to fund police in Michigan communities with high crime a priority in Michigan House 'Living in hell': Ionia woman says she's been tortured by neighbor's shooting range

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday April 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 3:57


    Deportation crackdown targets foreign college students in Michigan Car repair costs may soar in weeks ahead as inventory dwindles, tariff costs hit Hail Yes!: What to make of Michigan basketball's transfer portal moves? Plus, recapping Year 1 under Dusty May and spring football update Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Hail Yes!" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 2:39


    Stellantis employee killed at Dundee Engine Plant hurt by machine, sheriff's office says In Michigan, a farm to school lunch movement is brewing. USDA cuts may hurt it. When is the next full moon? What to know in Wisconsin

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday April 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 3:20


    Why you don't want to follow this bad social media advice on Social Security payments Michigan, Indiana layoffs coming as Stellantis readies production pause in Windsor, Toluca

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday April 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 3:23


    Vecino, for bringing a taste of Mexico City to Detroit, is 2025 Restaurant of the Year The Blue Nile is 2025 Restaurant of the Year Classic Michigan Supreme Court: Marijuana smell alone cannot justify police search of vehicle Southgate home explosion leaves 1 dead, another injured, scatters debris for blocks

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday April 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 3:19


    Traveler with measles exposed others at Detroit Metro, Grand Rapids airports: What to know Detroit Tigers Opening Day: List of parties, events at restaurants, bars

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday April 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 4:42


    More than 200,000 pounds of Egg Beaters and other egg products recalled Your guide to Detroit Tigers Opening Day 2025: Parking, tickets, food, things to do, more The Pistons Pulse: Breaking down Detroit Pistons’ Timberwolves brawl and playoff push with Laz Jackson 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 Tuesday April 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 4:16


    Rocket Companies to buy Texas mortgage servicing firm Mr. Cooper in $9.4B deal Powerful apartment building explosion injures 12, including children, in Detroit Days of Roar: Detroit Tigers takeaways from opening series: What Spencer Torkelson changed — and why it should last Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday March 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 3:41


    SW Detroit residents must report water main break flood damage by April 3, officials say 2025 Cadillac Optiq SUV EV shocks with style, features and value Bar Louie abruptly closes Livonia, Auburn Hills locations: Here's what we know

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday March 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 3:55


    Analysts: Auto tariffs can't realistically stick, even as Trump calls them permanent A partial solar eclipse will take place Saturday. Where to see it The Pistons Pulse: Nate Duncan joins to talk Detroit Pistons' turnaround 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 March 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 4:00


    AuSable River Queen owners baffled by sudden sinking, grapple with restoration costs Where can you fly with Spirit Airlines? New routes coming this spring for Michigan flyers Hail Yes!: Michigan is in the Sweet 16! Previewing Auburn game and potential matchup with MSU Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Hail Yes!" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday March 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 4:37


    Tax refunds on average up 5.2% for much of 2025 tax season 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ: This is how you do a big luxury EV Days of Roar: Spencer Torkelson vs. Justyn-Henry Malloy for Detroit Tigers' roster? Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris joins Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday March 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 4:20


    Automakers seek clarity as reports suggest Detroit 3 may avoid big tariffs Grammy-nominated soul-country duo The War and Treaty returning to Detroit this weekend Dearborn Inn reopens after a two-year renovation: Here's a look inside

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday March 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 3:16


    New Blue Cross policy could have implications for Michigan physical therapy patients Meet Ineos, the newbie SUV and truck brand with classic looks, zero gadgets and a pedigree Hummingbirds are heading north. How you can prepare for them in Michigan

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday March 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 3:15


    Michigan hunting, fishing license fee hikes: What you'd pay under Whitmer budget proposal Michigan school leaders run through 'what ifs' as Trump tries to gut education department 'I awakened to the American Nightmare': Central Park Five's Yusef Salaam shares his story Marche du Nain Rouge returns to Detroit for 2025 with new twist: What to expect

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday March 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 4:48


    New Detroit archbishop becomes head of archdiocese: I see 'Christ in you' Threats, money problems and cops: Alleged cover-up may cripple Detroit's Irish epicenter The Pistons Pulse: Breaking down Detroit Pistons’ loss to OKC and sizing up the team’s playoff potential 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 Wednesday March 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 3:38


    Ford thinks it has the answer to the service technician shortage Recreational marijuana prices drop again in Michigan: What it means for the industry

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday March 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 4:12


    Not everyone's on board with Whitmer's 32% vaping tax plan 2025 Free Press Chicken Wing Challenge bracket is set: Vote in the first round now! Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Hail Yes!" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday March 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 3:22


    Scammers stole record-breaking $12.5B from Americans in 2024, FTC says The Pistons Pulse: Who has exceeded expectations the most for 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 Friday March 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 3:29


    Police take woman into custody after she was found in bed underneath dead partner Legendary Alvin Ailey dance troupe returns to Detroit with world premiere performances Hail Yes!: Can Michigan recapture magic before tournament time? Plus, what to make of Tre Holloman's push

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday March 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 4:09


    Trump’s metal tariffs will bring ‘unprecedented disruption’ to auto industry, expert says Man with an ice pick fatally shot by Warren police, sparking questions 313 Day and Pi Day = special food deals McDonald’s metro Detroit 313 Day meal deal includes Vernors Boston Coolers: What to know

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday March 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 4:16


    CEO, safety director charged with 2nd-degree murder in child's hyperbaric chamber death Who bought Redfin? Rocket Companies to buy Seattle-based real estate brokerage firm Zeoli's in Clawson, known for modern Italian fare, announces planned closure

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday March 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 3:44


    GM's Chief of Maps Dave Craig knows the road — and works to fix them Mexican rock band Maná books Little Caesars Arena concert for 1st-ever Detroit show Days of Roar: Jason Benetti talks Detroit Tigers: 2025 preview, 2024 reflections, inside his iconic call Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday March 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 3:38


    Jennifer Crumbley wants prosecutor removed from her case: 'She cannot be trusted' A total lunar eclipse is on its way. How to see a blood moon in March Former Detroit Police Department chief, political candidate set to run for mayor

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday March 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 3:41


    Jurors find driver Marshella Chidester guilty in deadly Swan Boat Club crash Fish fry dinners in metro Detroit: Where to find one near you during Lent

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday March 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 4:10


    Detroit has new marijuana advertising restrictions: What to know about ordinance 'Mo' on Netflix breaks stereotypes, resonates with Michigan's Arab and Muslim communities The Pistons Pulse: Detroit Pistons continue to surge forward 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 Wednesday March 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 3:20


    Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns Mom of children killed in Swan Boat Club crash testifies, brings tears to audience

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday March 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 3:30


    I-696 roadwork will mean detours for thousands as businesses, residents weigh impact Metro Detroit weather forecasts predict warmer days ahead, but chance of snow lingers Where to get paczki in metro Detroit for Fat Tuesday 2025

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday March 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 5:12


    Detroit to Windsor rail connection could come in 2028-29, official says Tuskegee Airmen in the national spotlight as Americans debate diversity rollback Denny’s is the latest restaurant to add egg surcharge at some locations

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Feb. 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 3:52


    'We can work through hard problems': Whitmer strikes bipartisan tone in annual speech Topgolf project in Canton denied wetlands permit, leaving future of facility uncertain Annual fish fry at Detroit's Sweetest Heart of Mary scales back, offering just 1 event

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Feb. 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 4:57


    Nagi Almudhegi kicks off campaign for Dearborn mayor with support of Republicans Tax refunds are flowing, but IRS is seeing fewer early returns filed so far this season The Pistons Pulse: Breaking down Detroit Pistons’ resiliency and swagger with Shawn Windsor Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube Watch the podcast recorded live here

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 3:09


    'An answered prayer': Trump orders get strong support at Michigan GOP convention Local focus? New strategy? Healing? Democrats chart a path forward after Trump's win Popular Midtown vegetarian restaurant Seva is closing

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Feb. 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 3:51


    Freezing deaths, living in squalor and shocking murder: Are Michigan's children OK? An antique safe was found along a road near Cheboygan. Police are looking for answers Days of Roar: Should Detroit Tigers rookie Jace Jung start at third base? Bobby Scales talks spring storylines Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Feb. 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 5:59


    Need to get away? The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus's new feature says stay in your car. Michigan State basketball's Jase Richardson changing the ceiling for the Spartans On the third anniversary of Russian invasion, Ukraine supporters march through Detroit

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Feb. 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 3:29


    Hamtramck mayor Amer Ghalib announces reelection campaign, says Trump supports him Detroit Auto Show 2026 dates announced: When it will take place 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT EV makes a leap with new battery, features customers asked for

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