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    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Aug. 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 3:38


    Mary Sheffield heading to the general election for Detroit mayor. But who's No. 2? Roper Romps in Michigan celebrate 'Three's Company' character: How to create the look Grey Ghost owners announce opening of fast-casual Little Ghost in Ferndale

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Aug. 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 3:11


    Detroit clerk expects nearly 18% turnout, 60K absentee ballots for August primary election GM confirms refreshed 2027 Cadillac XT5 to keep production in Spring Hill, Tennessee Officials press for Dorie Miller, a World War II hero, to be awarded the Medal of Honor

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Aug. 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 3:58


    Ann Arbor hotel's poorly-maintained pool caused woman's bacterial infection, lawsuit says 'No tax on overtime': When it will work for you and when you'll still pay taxes

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Aug. 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 3:22


    Stellantis loses $2.6B in first half, citing tariffs and expensive turnaround plan Driver testing company sues Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, alleging unlawful shutdown

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 3:12


    MSP post commander demoted over Flint scandal sues Col. James Grady, alleges racial bias Charming comedy “Bert & Trixie Visit the Vet” at Purple Rose is a must-see for pet lovers 50 years later, the search for Jimmy Hoffa continues

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 4:10


    Ford has spent 18 months trying to fix quality problem that’s costing company billions Sweetgreen location is coming to downtown Detroit Michigan's Adventure says it will cut its season short. When the park will close in 2025

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 3:05


    Mom holding baby struck, killed in Oakland County parking lot, police say Wife-beating former Wayne County CFO gets 6 months in jail. His victim gets justice. 5 pounds of cherries infested with fly maggots, pupae intercepted at Detroit Metro Airport

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 3:27


    Detroit mayoral candidate, who assaulted his wife in 1993, says he learned from mistake Eastern Market's beloved Rocky Peanut Co. is closing its doors Scammers play into confusion over tariffs, immigration, drug trafficking

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 4:01


    Lake Michigan is America's deadliest lake — yet lifeguards are nowhere to be found Cursive comeback? Bill would return cursive instruction to Michigan public schools Sporty 2026 Subaru Uncharted EV promises up to 300 miles range, 0-60 mph under 5 seconds

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 5:05


    Former Ford dealer, 102, tours automaker's rare collection in Dearborn 13 Metro Detroit taquerias to take center stage at annual Taco Showdown The Pistons Pulse: Lessons and impressions from Detroit Pistons 2025 NBA Summer League performance 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 July 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 3:16


    Detroit Bishop Charles Ellis III admits 'inappropriate relationship,' denies new claims A Michelin-starred restaurateur and a taco aficionado walk into an old Grosse Pointe Boston Market Severe summer heat can kill. Follow these tips to protect your kids, pets from hot cars

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 3:32


    Want to buy an electric car or truck? What to know before tax credits expire Sept. 30 Detroit EMTs reunite with twin girls delivered during emergency home birth Newport man's catch of 64-lb. flathead catfish sets Michigan record

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 3:57


    Defense Department acknowledges mistake in identification of World War II soldier Swimmers memorialize the Edmund Fitzgerald by swimming 411 miles Apple Store to close at The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 3:09


    There’s a secret garden on roof of Detroit City Hall — and it’s off-limits to most EGLE: Oakland County violating environmental laws with sewage overflows Massive financial losses force season opener cancellation at Detroit Opera

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 3:10


    Michigan dispute with Trump administration over funding hits sheriff's marine patrols Blues legend Buddy Guy, fresh off his 'Sinners' cameo, to play Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Baby chimpanzee born at Detroit Zoo

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 3:14


    Decades of Michigan lake data, hidden in filing cabinets, digitized with volunteer help Marijuana photos pop up in Taylor Police Department's Google listing in prank

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 4:34


    Feds deporting woman who told a Michigan police department she was the victim of assault Ford's latest sale may be just the start in a summer of car-buying deals, experts say Beloved Velvet Peanut Butter to move production to Detroit with plans to sell nationwide

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 3:22


    Ford CEO Jim Farley doubles down on dealerships: 'That's the secret sauce' Why pesticides won't protect Michigan cherries from invasive fly Detroit distillery expands — thanks to paczki, high school pals and a bachelor party

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 3:12


    Feds: Ugly Christmas Sweater owner paid $1 million to settle COVID-19 fraud case Owner of extravagant Detroit home that went viral accused of setting it on fire Visiting Pictured Rocks? You'll need a pass. Here's how to get one

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 3:40


    GM repurposes robotaxi fleet to test tech it plans for your car9 Michigan drive-ins are keeping a nostalgic tradition alive: See the locations Days of Roar: Talking Detroit Tigers with Bobby Scales and Scott Bentley, including All-Stars, AL Central, trade targets 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 July 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 3:55


    EGLE finds significant deficiencies, 'immediate health risk' in Wyandotte water system Apparel brand Eastside Golf to open its first U.S. store at Detroit Metro Airport Bar Louie at Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township closes: What we know

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 4:32


    Detroit sues blockchain real estate firm that owns rentals with hundreds of violations These meteor showers, full moon will light up Michigan skies in July. When to look up The Pistons Pulse: What to know about Detroit Pistons recent player acquisitions and cap update with Keith SmithSubscribe/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 July 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 4:09


    Car buyers set a record with more than $1,000-a-month car payments in Q2 This Port Huron border crossing ties Michigan to Canada. What to know How a rare copy of America's birth certificate ended up in a Michigan museum

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 3:49


    Kent County child with measles traveled internationally, exposed others at hospital MEDC, AG fight over documents obtained in search warrant Bezos-backed Slate EV pickup makes stop in Ferndale

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 3:31


    New ballot committee aims to get more corporate, utility money out of Michigan politics Port Huron burger joint located inside store/gas station takes home Burger Battle trophy

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 3:12


    How a scrappy Google map tries to fill the gaps in Detroit homeless services Dearborn Heights man wins $417,650 on MrBeast weight-loss challenge 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport hybrid: Mostly show, just enough go

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday June 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 4:52


    Woman kept 53 cats in Oakland County motel room, animal control says In 1816, Michigan didn't have a 'summer.' Here's how that happened. A bigger tax break could be ahead for many people 65 and older: How it could work

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday June 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 3:50


    Bump stocks, ghost guns targeted in bills passed by Michigan Senate Superhero training school in Pontiac helps kids discover their real superpowers Pinky's Rooftop in Royal Oak to close June 28 after 6 years in business

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday June 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 3:43


    3 long-empty apartment buildings reopen in Detroit neighborhood Social media influencers try to get us to buy more: Here's how to beat them at their game WDIV-TV teaming with Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company on coffee shop in Detroit suburb

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 3:11


    Tlaib, Thanedar call on Trump to close Guantánamo Bay When will it cool off in Michigan? Relief from extreme heat could come soon The Pistons Pulse: Pistons Pulse mock draft with No Ceilings NBA: Picks 26 - 40 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 June 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 1:57


    Empty Detroit hospital building heading to auction Northern Michigan features international border crossing. What to know

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday June 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 2:08


    Inkster's Funkateer Dancers get golden buzzer from Terry Crews on 'America’s Got Talent' 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo gets racy ‘street truck’ makeover

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday June 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 4:46


    Michigan AG raids state agency, Farmington Hills residence Detroit police: 'At least 1' riverfront park to open for 2026 fireworks | Opinion The Pistons Pulse: Sam Vecenie joins to break down Detroit Pistons' biggest offseason questions 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 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 4:15


    Ramp metering, a new way to get on I-96, ready to launch in Oakland County: What to know Attorneys and lumber barons: Which career paths have led to the Michigan governor's officeDays of Roar: Is Tarik Skubal worth $425 million? Early trade deadline needs for Detroit Tigers to win it all 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 Wednesday June 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 3:54


    Citing tariffs, Marelli files for bankruptcy and owes millions to Stellantis, Nissan Gordie Howe Bridge lights will be turned on for testing Strawberry U-pick season underway in southeast Michigan, with hit and miss yields

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday June 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 3:20


    What to do if you've been scammed by one of those fake toll road or DMV texts Suspected gunman's notes named members of Michigan's congressional delegation Detroit Free Press, Detroit News to end joint operating agreement at end of 2025

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday June 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 2:26


    Global internet artist-activist Blcksmth goes viral with Detroit art installation A hatch of billions of insects so large it's detectable on weather radar coming soon

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday June 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 3:58


    This metro Detroit cocktail costs $45. So we had to try it. As gold prices soar, Father's Day jewelry could be extra expensive The Pistons Pulse: Who should Detroit Pistons draft with 37th pick? 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 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 2:57


    Friends, family could perform weddings without getting ordained under Michigan bill Numerous gun incidents taint the end of the school year across MichiganAs military groups prepare for weekend celebrations, No Kings activists organize protests

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 3:54


    Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport missed top safety ratings for this reason 2 HGTV 'Bargain Block' homes hit the market in Detroit Days of Roar: World Series preview? Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs and more with ESPN's Jesse Rogers 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 June 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 2:27


    How Trump’s 'big, beautiful bill' would impact Michigan’s youngest kids Ram announces reentry to NASCAR Truck Series, unveils concept race truck to race this year

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday June 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 2:22


    Dakota Inn Rathskeller in Detroit has a new owner after three generations of ownership Why some modestly priced Detroit condos have off-the-charts monthly fees

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday June 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 4:59


    Prosecutors raise alarms over new policy taking MSP police shootings out of their hands Clinton Township board denies permit for power line, towers for Henry Ford Macomb Hospital The Pistons Pulse: Detroit Pistons offseason overview: Free agency, trade candidates, and 2nd round picks 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 Thursday June 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 4:21


    Not easy to become a 401(k) millionaire as balances dip in first quarter, Fidelity says Canadian wildfire smoke will be more frequent unwanted visitor in Michigan Detroit, known for its murals, is getting a new one designed by a student

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 3:05


    Feds pause operations at 3 Michigan Job Corps centers as part of nationwide move Deadliest driving weeks on the road for Michigan teen drivers are during summer DIA's revamped African American art galleries to reopen in heart of museum this fall

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday June 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 4:32


    Hotel operator NoMad chosen for Ford's Michigan Central Station in Detroit Bobcat Bonnie's Ferndale location to close, leaving only 1 remainingDays of Roar: Should Detroit Tigers let Tarik Skubal pitch deeper into games? Dan Hasty: McGonigle, Clark, Briceño 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 June 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 4:56


    Detroit to host Army's 250th birthday ball ahead of 'big, beautiful' parade in D.C. Look out GM, Ford and Honda: Toyota just got serious about EVs with 2026 bZ small SUV Supino Pizzeria plans first location outside of Detroit in Beverly Hills

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday May 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 3:02


    Border Patrol arrested a Detroit student on a field trip. He now faces deportation. 'Aggressive' timeline revealed to build pro soccer stadium in Detroit by 2027 New grads and others must hunt down job scams as they search for their next paycheck

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday May 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 3:53


    Two square miles: The evolution of Hamtramck Toastique expanding in Michigan, adds another metro Detroit location The Pistons Pulse: Breaking down Detroit Pistons’ off-season options with Keith Smith 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 May 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 5:12


    DNR halts state land leases for utility-scale solar projects As tariffs loom, prices for lightly used vehicles rise as supply shrinks Late WWE wrestler and Lansing native Sabu showed me I was a real American | Opinion

    Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday May 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 3:52


    Stellantis has worst relations with suppliers in survey yet again Michigan lays claim to oldest rocks in US. Where to find Watersmeet gniess When reality just isn’t good enough, Cadillac’s electric ‘baby Escalade’ delivers the goods

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