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On last week's Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom shared the first piece of advice from his commencement message to new graduates. This week, he continues that conversation with a simple but powerful challenge: disconnect. In a world where so much of life is lived through screens, Mitch explores what happens when we put down our phones and reconnect with the people, places, and moments right in front of us. An online life is not a real life. Join us as we discuss the value of being present, witnessing the world with your own eyes, and discovering how much brighter life can be when you unplug. Plus, read Mitch's full commencement article here in the Detroit Free Press.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Today the show is being hosted by Dan Hasty, who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. Throughout the show, Dan was joined by some of our great guests to talk about Michigan State Athletics, the NBA Finals, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, and much more. In our second hour, we were joined by Omari Sankofa from the Detroit Free Press. He and Dan talked about the Pistons in the off-season, talked about what this Pistons team still needs, looked ahead to the NBA Draft, and more. We were then joined by Nate Wangler so he and Dan could talk about the World Cup. They talked about USA beating Paraguay, previewed the next match against Australia, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Omari Sankofa from the Detroit Free Press. He and Dan talked about the Pistons in the off-season, talked about what this Pistons team still needs, looked ahead to the NBA Draft, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today the show is being hosted by Dan Hasty, who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. Throughout the show, Dan was joined by some of our great guests to talk about Michigan State Athletics, the NBA Finals, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, and much more. In our first hour, Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us. He and Dan talked about the news out of East Lansing today the J. Batt will be leaving MSU for Kentucky. They gave their opinions on why he decided to leave, talked about some comments that Tom Izzo made earlier today, talked about the future of MSU Athletics, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Omari Sankofa from the Detroit Free Press. He and Dan talked about the Pistons in the off-season, talked about what this Pistons team still needs, looked ahead to the NBA Draft, and more. We were then joined by Nate Wangler so he and Dan could talk about the World Cup. They talked about USA beating Paraguay, previewed the next match against Australia, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Max Bultman from the Athletic. He and Dan talked about what the Red Wings need in the off-season, talked about the Dylan Larkin trade request situation, and more. We were then joined by Brad Galli from the new "Brad Galli Show." He told us about what it's been like going off on his own, told us what he thinks the biggest Detroit story is right now, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Trey Conner who is the Chief Operating Officer of the Grand Rapids Gold. He told us about the Gold being named the G League Franchise of the Year, talked about the NBA Finals, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

$20M mosque opens in Dearborn Heights, a 'landmark for Islam' in US New rooftop lounge Pine Hall ready to debut in downtown Detroit Historic Zingerman's Cornman Farms hits market for $3.3 million

Gordie Howe International Bridge opening postponed; new date unclear Boats capsize on Detroit River near Belle Isle after heavy rain Speed limits on Detroit freeways weren't created equal. Here's why

Victims identified, son in custody in Livonia home shooting that left 4 dead Checking account bonuses sound tempting but first dig into details EGLE, EPA announce $10M for additional Detroit River cleanup

June 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jason Roe talk with Jackie Charniga, automotive reporter for the Detroit Free Press. They discuss GM's Energy Pass system, EV charging, and battery technology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detroit Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor joins Bryce and Omari this week to review listener ideas on what moves the Detroit Pistons could make this offseason. After a quick review of the NBA finals so far, the guys get right to listener suggestions including what it would take for the Pistons to go after Yaxel Lendeborg in this year’s NBA Draft. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

As strike continues at American Axle, storm brews for General Motors Ginger ale lovers throwing 160th birthday party for Vernors

June 10, 2026 ~ Detroit Free Press reporter Paul Egan breaks down the investigation into three deaths at a Michigan women's prison and the push for answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Michigan fuel prices drop, new Mideast fighting raises concerns Sources: Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon-cutting to take place Friday You can visit national parks for free on Flag Day, not Juneteenth

UAW declares strike at American Axle, a key GM supplier Curious about Xtreme Xperience supercar rides? We gave it a try. Whitmer reconvenes Michigan gun violence task force

June 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss Donald Trump's influence on GOP primaries with M.L. Elrick, the On Guard government watchdog reporter for the Detroit Free Press. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detroit could be on hook for $27M in demo dirt cleanup Leaving your dog out on 80-degree days? Michigan city will cite you Here's when you can get a sneak peek at the second Dutch Girl Donuts

Metro Detroit leaders irate over Priority Waste's shoddy service This unpopular parking move could spare you a fender bender

You can own Great Lakes waterfront property through Michigan DNR land auction Scabies outbreak at Muskegon prison prompts inmate quarantine See a dog left in a hot car in Michigan? Trying to rescue it is illegal

Michigan U.S. Senate candidates pick lanes, not punches in debate Hazel Park after-prom party shooting suspect released after self-defense claim This Great Lake doesn't border Michigan. 10 facts about Lake Ontario

Michigan Medicine, Blue Cross reach insurance coverage deal Short-term rental disputes could reshape Michigan housing, tourism Capital gains tax hit could shock more home sellers in Michigan

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028 What Wayne County transit millage would mean for Detroit, 16 other communities Plant-based restaurant Besos now open in downtown Birmingham

Air Force extends PFAS cleanup at former Michigan base another 5 years City announces upcoming road closures for Detroit Grand Prix 2026 Moo Moo Subaru turned rubber cows into a tradition. Meet the creators.

Lawmaker wants answers after second sudden death at women's prison British Red Arrows to perform at Thunder Over Michigan airshow Michigan has thousands of inland lakes. These 10 are worth a visit

Michigan gas prices are near $5. Here’s how drivers are saving at the pump Traverse City Food & Wine Festival returns, tickets go on sale May 20 Detroit Catholic archdiocese restructures as Mass attendance drops 40%

Today, I am joined by author and investigator Gail A. Eisnitz. Gail is the winner of the Albert Schweitzer Medal for outstanding achievement in animal welfare, is the chief investigator for the Humane Farming Association. Her work has resulted in exposés by ABC's Good Morning America, PrimeTime Live, and Dateline NBC, and her interviews have been heard on more than 1600 radio stations. Her work has also been featured in such newspapers as The New York Times, Miami Herald, Detroit Free Press, Texas Monthly, Denver Business Journal, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and US News & World Report.To learn more about Gail, her book Out of Sight, and the Humane Farming Association:visit the HFA website at hfa.orgTo learn more about Gail's book: https://hfa.org/pdf/out-of-sight-book.pdfTo buy Gail's book: https://a.co/d/06a9Jy3d or your local bookstoreTo learn more about Humane Farming Association (HFA) website: hfa.org and follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheHumaneFarmingAssociationTo connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusDYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.comFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2026 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Consumers Energy seeks to sell 13 dams statewide to private equity firm Wayne State's medical dean accused of creating toxic workplace 1 shot in carjacking in Orion Township Panera, Old Navy parking lot

Mike Duggan ends 2026 independent campaign for Michigan governor Experts see near-decade high ER surge in tick bites. How to stay safe

NHRA drag racing returning to Michigan for first time in 66 years Joe Muer-style restaurant to go into former site of Joe Louis Arena

May 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Jackie Charniga, Detroit Free Press automotive reporter. She shared her story about dropping her car key down an elevator shaft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michigan Supreme Court restricts ICE civil arrests at courthouses University of Michigan to buy most of Concordia's Ann Arbor campus

'Don't let me die': Man who saved Detroit teen shooting victim speaks out Planned Parenthood: Michigan clinics will close if state doesn't provide $5M How long is Lake Huron coastline? 10 facts about 'sunrise side' lake

Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press talks about the Pistons finish in game 7 against Cleveland and what Trajan Langdon and company need to do moving forward for Detroit basketball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Black bears in SE Michigan? The DNR doesn't think that's a bad thing Detroit celebrates population growth, but court battle is not over Michigan GM retiree hits Route 66 for road trip in 1966 Pontiac Tempest

Man convicted of making up 'disgusting' crime about Bloomfield Twp. official Saline native, MSU prof takes up 'Jeopardy!' challenge this week Ford stock surges as Morgan Stanley backs new battery storage venture

Disaster assessment begins in 30 counties, 1 city after April storms Detroit Pistons strike deal to broadcast 2026-27 games over the air A new Berkley burger joint offers late night dining hours

Auburn Hills water main break may leave residents without water for weeks One year after 'retro adult boutique' transition, this Michigan video store is thriving Waterfront restaurant in St. Clair Shores gets new management, plans revamped menu

May 13, 2026 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press discusses her columns “Michigan drivers hit again by texts for unpaid tolls” and “You could be owed IRS refund from COVID‑era penalties — if you act soon” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arson suspect arrested after fire at Mexican grocer in southwest Detroit Spirit's collapse leaves bills and opportunities at Metro Airport 5.1M birds will fly over Michigan Monday. When to turn 'lights out'

AG files criminal charges against nonprofit leader who got $20M grant Chaldean metro Detroiter deported to Iraq fears war, kidnapping Fallout grows after U-M speech that praised pro-Palestinian protesters Thomas is gone, but Greenfield Village hosting a new train event

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Pistons and the NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about the Pistons as we were joined by Omari Sankofa from the Detroit Free Press. He and Huge talked about last night's Pistons win over the Cavaliers, talked about the biggest impact players, previewed tomorrow's game, and more. Keith Langlois from DetroitPistons.com then joined us. He gave us his thoughts on how the Pistons looked in that win last night, talked about the rest of the series, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us. Clayton updated us on Michigan Basketball and some of the guys that will be going to the NBA, talked about how the off-season is going for Dusty May, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Omari Sankofa from the Detroit Free Press. He and Huge talked about last night's Pistons win over the Cavaliers, talked about the biggest impact players, previewed tomorrow's game, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Pistons and the NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about the Pistons as we were joined by Omari Sankofa from the Detroit Free Press. He and Huge talked about last night's Pistons win over the Cavaliers, talked about the biggest impact players, previewed tomorrow's game, and more. Keith Langlois from DetroitPistons.com then joined us. He gave us his thoughts on how the Pistons looked in that win last night, talked about the rest of the series, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us. Clayton updated us on Michigan Basketball and some of the guys that will be going to the NBA, talked about how the off-season is going for Dusty May, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by David Gregory, who is a Lawyer and NFLPA Certified Sports Agent for Bullrush Sports. He and Huge talked about the current landscape up College Athletics, talked about the salary cap and College Football, talked about DI schools and cutting non-revenue sports, and so much more. We were then joined by Chris Castellani from the Big Play Detroit Podcast. He and Huge talked about the Pistons/Cavaliers series, they talked about Skubals surgery and the future of the Tigers, and much more. We were then joined by Hall of Fame Beat Writer Tom Gage. We got his thoughts on how the Tigers have played this year, talked about all of the injuries, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Logan Quinn who is an Assistant Coach for the Grand Rapids Gold. He joined us to give us his thoughts on how the Pistons have played so far in the Playoffs, talked about the impact of Cade Cunningham, previewed the rest of the series and who the Pistons could play in the next series, and more. We were then joined by Eric Vincent from Clutch Points and Top Title Detroit on Youtube. He and Huge talked about where the Pistons were just a week ago, talked about how the series against the Cavs is going, talked about the great Coaching from Bickerstaff, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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George C. Parker was an infamous con man. He sold the Brooklyn Bridge countless times. He sold Ulysses S. Grant's tomb. He sold Madison Square Garden. He sold the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He even sold the Statue of Liberty! Most often, the victims of his schemes were new immigrants who didn't speak English and were unfamiliar with America's public property laws. …but… was George C. Parker truly the prolific scammer he claimed to be? The internet sure thinks so! Normie C begs to differ.Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: Asbury Park Press. “Capt. Parker Held For Extradition.” June 30, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Famous ‘Seller,' Seized Here, Gets Life.” December 18, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Noted Confidence Man, Is Arrested Here.” June 29, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Famous ‘Con' Man Starts as ‘Lifer.'” November 23, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Smartest Bunco Salesman Faces Life Term If Convicted.” July 8, 1928.Brooklyn Eagle. “Albert Murch Dies.” August 11, 1931.Brooklyn Eagle. “Brooklyn Bridge's ‘Seller' Sent to Sing Sing For Life.” November 23, 1928.Brown, Peter Jensen. “Bridges, Bunco and Basso - a Gullible History of Selling the Brooklyn Bridge.” Early Sports and Pop Culture History Blog, October 1, 2020. https://esnpc.blogspot.com/2020/10/bridges-bunco-and-basso-gullible.html.Cohen, Gabriel. “For You, Half Price - The New York Times.” The New York Times, November 27, 2005. https://archive.is/5GeA4.Courier-Post. “Bunco Prince Faces Life For $150 Deal.” July 9, 1928.Daily News. “Con Man Uses Love Notes To Gag Dupes.” July 8, 1928.Detroit Free Press. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” November 23, 1928.Ellery Queen Magazine. “Stranger Than Fiction.” November 2022. https://www.elleryqueenmysterymagazine.com/the-crime-scene/stranger-than-fiction-november-2022/.Find a Grave. “‘Capt.' George C. Parker (1860-1937).” https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229047420/george_c-parker.HISTORY, dir. Modern Marvels: Building the Brooklyn Bridge (S2, E20) | Full Episode | History. Modern Marvels. 2023. 46:00. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I-JFnbJ19U.HowStuffWorks. “Meet the Conman Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge — Many Times Over.” July 26, 2022. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/conman-sold-brooklyn-bridge.htm.IrishCentral.Com. “The Man Who ‘Sold' The Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Ulysses Grant's Tomb.” February 25, 2026. https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge-statue-of-liberty.Lincoln Journal Star. “Bridge ‘Seller' Is Caught in Law's Net.” December 11, 1928.Marysville Journal-Tribune. “Man Who ‘Sold' Brooklyn Bridge Again in Jail; Other Old-Time Crooks Come to Grief In New York.” December 1, 1928.Mimi Matthews. “The 19th Century Confidence Man.” June 20, 2016. https://www.mimimatthews.com/2016/06/20/the-19th-century-confidence-man/.Minium, Alice. “The Untold Truth Of 19th-Century Conman George C. Parker.” Grunge, April 4, 2022. https://www.grunge.com/820192/the-untold-truth-of-19th-century-conman-george-c-parker/.Naked History. “The Man Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge.” https://web.archive.org/web/20190718114933/https://www.historynaked.com/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.NYC Walks. “The Brooklyn Bridge — ‘If You Believe That, I Have a Bridge in Brooklyn to Sell to You.'” https://nycwalks.com/blog/the-brooklyn-bridge-if-you-believe-that-i-have-a-bridge-in-brooklyn-to-sell-to-you/.Racing Nellie Bly. “Con Artist George Parker Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Famous Monuments.” Accessed April 24, 2026. https://racingnelliebly.com/strange_times/con-artist-george-parker-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.Sifakis, Carl. Hoaxes and Scams: A Compendium of Deceptions, Ruses, and Swindles. Facts on File, 1993.“Sing Sing Prison Admission Registers, 1865-1939.” n.d. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8922/.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Man, Suing State, Charged With Forging Contracts.” September 18, 1930.The Brooklyn Citizen. “News of the Day.” July 18, 1892.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Nothing Heard of Criminal Who Skipped Jail.” January 3, 1906.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Old Offender Once Again in Toils of Law.” July 7, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. “Once Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Lots in City Hall Park, Rest of Life May Be In Jail.” July 8, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Times. “Roamer, 58, Is Given Life For Forgery.” December 17, 1928.The Houston Post. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” December 26, 1928.The Mayfield Messenger. “Con Man Who ‘Sold' Brooklyn Bridge Gets Life in Prison.” December 18, 1928.The Miami Herald. “Dean of Slickers Given Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The News Journal. “Former Resident of Shore Gets Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The Saginaw News. “His Wasted Sales Talent.” July 10, 1928.The Washington Post. “Life for Brooklyn Bridge Swindler.” December 18, 1928.Times Union. “Big Claimant Against State Recognized by Judge Conway.” September 18, 1930.Times Union. “Lifer Recalls Nervy Escape.” November 23, 1928.Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? 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Ferndale is bucking the trend. While most of Detroit's inner-ring suburbs are losing people, Ferndale has grown 1.3% since 2020 — outpacing every municipality that touches Detroit's city limits.  We dig into new population data highlighted by the Detroit Free Press and ask what makes Ferndale different: walkable neighborhoods, a real downtown at Woodward and Nine Mile, a strong LGBTQ community, and a place where people say they feel safe because neighbors have their back.  Here's a link to the piece we discussed: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/04/28/ferndale-is-growing-while-detroits-other-inner-ring-suburbs-shrink/89644896007/ We contrast Ferndale's urbanist-friendly density and sense of belonging with the population losses in places like Warren, Redford, Dearborn Heights, and River Rouge, and talk about how Gen Z, dual-income-no-kids households, and the Woodward corridor are reshaping where Metro Detroiters choose to live. 

Producer note: This podcast was recorded 4-21-26Bryce and Omari welcome back to the show Detroit Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor to analyze the Pistons’ postseason performance so far. The guys note Cade’s showing in Game 1 and what the teams needs from Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, and Isaiah Stewart moving forward. Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!