Daily Detroit

In honor of the Tigers being one of the best teams in baseball, Jer and Fletcher get into it on the Tigers. Why they're doing well, what to look for to feel even more confident, and a word about people who need to put their Yankees hats away around town and be proud to wear the old English D. 05:43 - Unless you grew up with a Derek Jeter baseball rattle or are able to recite the statistics to Jolt...

Today, we're diving into a world of capes and incredible local talent. The Detroit Historical Society has just opened a brand new, year-long exhibit called "Heroes vs. Villains: The Art of the Comic Book," and it's packed with surprising connections to our city. Did you know Detroiters had a hand in everything from The Simpsons and Futurama to the Batmobile and legendary DC and Marvel storylines?...

Detroit is like the weather. Wait fifteen minutes, and something new will happen. Well, in Detroit's case, stuff will happen. Part of what's awesome about following this town. Norris Howard joins Jer to talk about: 02:39 - Friend of the show Mickey Lyons nominated for a James Beard award for her writing at Punch 04:56 - What makes a good coffeeshop? (new James Oliver location in Woodbridge) 10:29...

Today, Norris Howard joins us to talk about the hot stories of the day and your big feedback about rental housing in Detroit and Metro Detroit. 01:02 - Six Mile or McNichols? 03:12 - Canadians are pissed off. Norris went to Toronto and felt it first hand. We think this has direct implications for Detroit from tourism to infrastructure projects like a possible train line between Chicago, Detroit an...

Today: University of Michigan president Santa Ono is unexpectedly leaving for the University of Florida. We talk about it. Plus, Javier Báez' play rebounds this season as the Tigers soar to the top of the American League. And we talk about how the Detroit Pistons could have won that series against the Knicks, and what to build on for next season. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go i...

On today's Daily Detroit (with Norris Howard): 00:40 - What car should Norris buy next? 03:07 - Detroit's new apartments are among the smallest apartments in America, even smaller than Manhattan 05:45 - Selfridge gets new jets and a new lease on life, while Whitmer gets criticism for working with Trump 10:48 - Rep. Shri Thanedar tries to impeach President Trump, while a primary challenge mounts up...

Today's episode Producer Shianne and Devon O'Reilly join Jer to talk about things around town. We're going back to the Mackinac Policy Conference this year. We talk about why we do it and how we've found it benefits listeners and readers Devon's got a new job! We talk about why he's making a change after a decade We get into things to do this weekend as Cinco De Mayo and Derby Day are almost here...

Ferndale Pride 2025 is May 31, 2025! Learn about everything happening on the day and events leading up that will be a lot of fun. Also, be sure to stop by our Daily Detroit booth! https://ferndalepride.com/ Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https:...

Fletcher Sharpe and Jer Staes hit some of the stories you might have missed and talk about the heartbreaking loss by the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon. The rundown: 01:00 - Detroit Basketball playoffs talk 07:28 - Detroit Canada border confusion (and consequences) 13:11 - Detroit Riverfront CFO gets 19 years in the slammer 16:31 - Overrated foods and toppings Daily Detroit shares what to kno...

One of the most common pieces of listener feedback we get is why are we often positive about Detroit? Why don't we generally cover mayhem? And how can we think Detroit and Metro Detroit is a place to live? Often times, the criticism is strongest from the people who are here. Devon, Norris and Jer talk ask instead, why wouldn't you want to be optimistic about where things are headed? If you're look...

How do organizations with deep roots and old traditions handle the challenges of today's communities? Especially in a city like Detroit, which has such a unique and sometimes difficult story. The Solanus Casey Center on Detroit's East Side is a solid example. It honors the memory of a respected figure, Father Solanus Casey, but it's also very involved in the neighborhood today, offering real help...

Fletcher and Jer talk Detroit stuff: 02:06 - Fletcher and Jer discuss Mayor Mike Duggan's recent comment about courting Tesla at the auto show. More: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/columnists/carol-cain/2025/04/19/mike-duggan-auto-show-wishes-breakfast-club-takeaways/83131734007/ 07:14 - DDOT bus service to see expansion after city increases budget by $20 million. More: https://www.dai...

In the third in our series of conversations with candidates for Mayor of the City of Detroit, I sit down with current Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield on a number of issues from entrepreneurship to transit to much more.  So you know, my plan and hope is to talk with every candidate at least once ahead of the primary about the important things facing the city in the next few years, to...

Devon, Norris, and Jer respond to your listener feedback on recent stories - specifically around Michigan Central seeming to be very quiet, and the prospects for improved transit in the city and area - and get hyped about the Tigers and Pistons.  Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id...

Pull up a chair, and listen to two old friends talk about Metro Detroit.  I recently was a guest on the IT in the D podcast a bit back with Bob Waltenspiel. As always, we don't agree on everything - but we've known each other through the podcasting world for many years.  Bob, through IT in the D events, they've gotten countless people jobs; thrown a bunch of networking events, and more. He went to...

Shianne, Randy and Jer sit down at the studio at TechTown and rank Michigan-made Hudsonville Ice Cream flavors against eachother to decide which flavor reigns supreme in our very unofficial taste test. The entrants: Traverse City Cherry Fudge, Brownie Batter Cookie Dough, Mint Deer Traxx, Tropical Twist, Coffee Chip, and Peach Cobbler. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot com and 3...

There's a story we often tell ourselves about the American economy, particularly when we talk about trade, manufacturing, and small business. It is often simplified in political debates – one focused on bringing jobs back, on buying American, on protecting local industries through measures like tariffs. But the reality, as lived by the people actually making things, sourcing ingredients, and meeti...

A superstitious sign tied to the Tigers re-appears in Corktown, a major downtown Detroit development plan scales way back, and a new bagel spot is coming to Core City. More show notes to come. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter:  https://www...

Creative communities, on one hand, offer spaces for connection, self-expression, and profound meaning-making – all awesome things. But on the other, particularly in scenes built around music and nightlife, they can become entwined with cultures of substance use, creating environments that are difficult, even dangerous, for those navigating addiction or seeking recovery. So how do you build support...

On today's show, we talk about what makes a great comedy night on Detroit's west side, to the Pistons making the playoffs — to Daily Detroit over the weekend being the top local daily news podcast in America on Apple.  Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot com and 313-789-3211, leave us a voicemail for the podcast. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every d...

Locally, the Hands Off protests filled the sidewalks of Woodward Avenue with thousands of people, running from the DIA to Little Caesars Arena and back on Saturday, April 5. They also popped up across Metro Detroit - from Ferndale to Wyandotte - and in many cities across the country. Not only did we go, we talked to people on the streets of Detroit. We discuss the wider things that are happening t...

On today's show... Where we've been: Sepia Coffee and Four Vagabonds Responding to listener feedback and sobering talk on the reality of big projects that need Federal money like transit, rail, and more the next few years How things do not feel stable in the wider world and we're gonna need one another more than ever  Why Devon is glad the Lions practice facility is staying in Allen Park (well, mo...

Norris Howard is in as we talk three interesting stories around metro Detroit: Ground officially broke on a project that will reimagine Greektown's streetscape in Detroit Warren approved an ordinance without limits on the number of Marijuana dispensaries, we discuss  And we get into Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's final state of the city address, a vision for the RenCen and Riverfront, and a personal...

Today begins our monthly series highlighting the best and most interesting things to do around Metro Detroit.  From parties to clean-ups to to puppy yoga, we're committing to be your guide to the best Detroit and our region has to offer. So enjoy the listen with Jer and Fletcher, and we'll have a full text version in our newsletter. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit ever...

On today's show, I sit down with Francis Grunow, the guy behind the Greater Detroit Windsor Project. We dive deep into thinking about a bigger future for our area – not just the city, not just the suburbs, but the whole metro region including our neighbors across the river in Windsor. Francis challenges us to ask "Why not?" Why do we sometimes limit our own thinking about what's possible here? How...