Daily Detroit

In a bonus episode of your Daily Detroit, we talk about the Lions win over the Bears, look at the injury struggles and look ahead to the Packers. How did exactly the Chicago Bears blow their chance to tie the game? Who is Kwon Alexander and why did the Lions pick him up off the Denver practice squad? Fletcher Sharpe gets into the details on the pickup. How players who have been struggling like Kin...

Welcome to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving! We talk about opening of Social Brews, a new spot in Detroit's financial district, offering a unique blend of coffee, cocktails, and self-serve beer taps in a spacious, modern setting.  Jer and Devon discuss the challenges and opportunities for businesses in this lesser-known part of downtown - might be time for us to write a going-out guide for the ar...

On your Daily Detroit sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan, three topics. Shi and Jer get into development news as General Motors and Dan Gilbert's Bedrock announce a $1.6 billion transformation of Detroit's Renaissance Center. With plans to demolish two towers to create an entertainment space, the hosts discuss the implications, including public funding concerns and the proj...

Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit every single day on our podcast and newsletter. On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942

On today's all-local podcast, the trio of Devon, Norris and Jer talk about some new restaurants in Detroit. They start by discussing Lady of the House, which just opened again in the Core City neighborhood. Devon went there and says the food is still good, but wonders if they should try new dishes since Detroit has so many different restaurants now. They also talk about how Core City is becoming a...

One of the projects in Detroit that's gotten a lot of attention locally and nationally is the proposed removal of the I-375 freeway in downtown Detroit and turning it back into something that fits with the fabric of a community. Eric Larson, head of the Downtown Detroit Partnership, sat down with us in studio to share his thoughts on why the I-375 project is more than just a standard infrastructur...

On this episode of Daily Detroit, we welcome Orlando Bailey. He's a community organizer, Emmy-award winning journalist, Executive Director of Outlier Media and co-host of the Authentically Detroit podcast. He joins Jer and Norris Howard for an insightful conversation about the future of Detroit. As the city stands on the edge of major political and social changes, we talk with Orlando on the upcom...

There has been a lot of talk about growing Detroit, Southeast Michigan and Michigan's economy through startups and technology. But how do you actually do it - not just here, but in a number of cities across the country that aren't Silicon Valley, Seattle, New York City or other existing hubs? I thought I'd get some outside perspective with some experience dealing with Michigan, in Brian McCullough...

Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit every single day on our podcast and newsletter. On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942

A full house as Jer, Norris and Devon are all in. First, Detroit mayor Mike Duggan is not seeking another term. We break down what it means for the city and the kinds of candidates we'd like to see to push Detroit forward (and two of us are current city residents, one is a former one but works every day in the city). Some of the considerations include - do they have the competency to handle a two-...

Brandi Thee Millennial Manager stopped by the Daily Detroit studio for a conversation on how to get the job, resume tips, and the success of her social media channels and podcast that have resonated with many people because of her real talk and real advice. And of course, when it's someone who keeps it 100 - they're going to be in Metro Detroit.  Thee Millenial Management Podcast: https://podcasts...

Today, we wrap up the 2024 Election with Steve Friess. He's a smart journalist with a lot of experience.  With a local lens, we'll talk about how many young people and people from different backgrounds voted for Trump. This was unexpected and shows that the polls were wrong. We'll also talk about why people wanted a big change, even if it might cause problems. We'll look at why the messaging didn'...

Hello friends and welcome to your Daily Detroit for Thursday, November 7th, 2024. I'm Jer Staes… sharing what to know and where to go around town. Before we get started, thanks for all the feedback so far on yesterday's episode with Devon O'Reilly - we're going to gt back to it another time - but I also heard how many of you are just done with the election, or need a break. That said, if you want...

The election is over. There's a lot to unpack. Devon joined me for an unfiltered brain dump the day after Donald Trump not only wins Michigan, but rode a wider red wave nationally into office - as well as state legislature changes. From filter bubbles, to finding a way forward, to understanding there are multiple factors at play, we get into it. I'll warn ahead of time this is not a heavily data-d...

It's a big day for Detroit Lions fans, as Za'Darius Smith is now a Detroit Lion, and we're at about the halfway mark with a 7-1 season.  Optimism and confidence are running high in the Motor City, and we talk about it with Fletcher Sharpe. From what to know about Za'Darius Smith to how he'll fit in with the Lions, we have you covered. Plus, we talk about the win over Green Bay, the upcoming game a...

In today's episode we make a prediction: That Vice President Kamala Harris will win Michigan in 2024 and that Elissa Slotkin will win the U.S. Senate race, too. We might be wrong — but this is not just based on thin air.  We take our experience, the data we do have, and put it all together to analyze things how they stand. We think, from a lens being in Metro Detroit and Michigan, and respectfully...

On today's Daily Detroit, your all-local podcast: Devon O'Reilly shares his recent visit to Corktown Taphouse, new on Michigan Avenue, featuring a vast selection of self-serve beers, duck pin bowling, and a family-friendly atmosphere.  The conversation shifts to Eastern Market's development compared to the bustling Corktown. Jer and Devon discuss the industrial nature of Eastern Market and the cha...

How are we feeling, Detroit? A special podcast episode as Norris Howard and Shianne Nocerini join Jer at the studio in TechTown. We don't just discuss a bit about what's on the ground, but how are we feeling ahead of the election on Tuesday. We explore what this means for Detroit and the broader political landscape, touching on the impact of issues like Roe v. Wade and the dynamics within differen...

In today's Daily Detroit, we get into the intersted world of 3D printed houses and the future of architecture with two distinguished guests from Lawrence Technological University: Karl Daubmann, Dean of the College of Architecture and Design, and Sara Codarin, Assistant Professor of Architecture.  As Metro Detroit continues to be a hub of innovation, the conversation sheds light on how technology...

Today's episode covers four things around Metro Detroit, and we're joined by Shianne Nocerini and Fletcher Sharpe. The Rundown: 01:48 - Belle Isle Boathouse plans 05:12 - Oudolf Garden expands with new boardwalk and meadows, plus a personal note remembering Maura Campbell 08:46 - Are the Lions best in the NFC? 20:13 - Detroit City FC makes the playoffs

It's just about a week until the election, and Michigan is a battleground state. On today's Daily Detroit, we put a mostly local lens to the political conversation. Joining us is Steve Friess, freelance journalist for the New York Times, Newsweek and many others. He also writes the weekly newsletter for the Ann Arbor Observer. The rundown: 01:48 - We talking about the newspaper endorsements that d...

On today's all-local daily podcast with Devon O'Reilly: 04:09 - Devon tries Paris Baguette in Dearborn 06:44 - Trying the Peterboro for the first time after the pandemic 09:44 - New shipping container developments are fading away  11:43 - We're pretty sure an Apple store is coming to Detroit 14:00 - Uniroyal deal off, so what's next for the giant site on Detroit's east side by Belle Isle? 18:46 -...

Norris Howard is in as we talk about today's stories in Metro Detroit. 01:37 - Former Taylor Mayor is going to jail for 71 months 05:58 - Greektown streetscape improvements start next year 09:17 - Detroit Zoo Discovery Trails coming, and we discuss our favorite zoo animals 12:33 - Norris has been checking out Let's Do Dinner Detroit  15:45 - Favorite potato chips and liquor store foods As always,...