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The "big story" around town is that the demolition clock has started on the Glass House in Dearborn, as Ford is moving their global HQ three miles down the road to a beautiful new building. Opened in 1956, the last time I visited the Glass House it was a bit long in the tooth for a company the stature of Ford. But, nostalgia is a thing and so many west siders are used to seeing it off of Michigan...

Three stories today... - The Detroit Auto Show is back to January with returning brands and promising more stuff - There's a new gaming lounge coming to Metro Airport - And we talk about the Lions win against the Bears, what to be really excited about, and the piece that's still missing (especially as they let one go to Philadelphia) Plus, we're aware of the Ford Dearborn headquarters move, we pla...

On your all-local podcast: Where we've been: 01:33 - Trying Dox Grillhouse in St. Clair Shores Website: https://www.doxgrillhouse.com/ 05:42 - Trying Hungry Howie's new Detroit Style Pizza What to know: 10:05 - Is the Detroit apartment rental market about to collapse? New reporting shows trouble. We discuss and put it in context for the rest of the region as well. Outlier Media: https://outliermed...

Today, we're talking about the architecture of power in Detroit. We've got Andrew Lapin back with us – he's a journalist whose recent work with 99% Invisible on the Ambassador Bridge really gets into an important story about Detroit. It's a conversation about privatization, about legacy, and how decisions made generations ago are still shaping our lives today.  We're going to be unpacking the hist...

Talking everything from Apple store progress, to Michigan budget issues, GM pumping brakes on EVs, Ann Arbor being an AI hub, and Wayne State's new research building. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https:...

We're living in a moment of major transition, of businesses re-imagining themselves and our relationship to technology rapidly evolving.  Today's conversation dives into that complexity with someone on the front lines of that change. Jose Flores, CEO of Ancor, is an interesting case study. He took over a traditional automotive supplier and has not only navigated the uncertainties of the market, bu...

The Detroit Lions dropped a terrible performance to open the 2025 NFL Season, losing 27-13 at Lambeau Field. Should we be worried yet, what needs to be tuned up, and what might be ahead? Fletcher Sharpe joins us to get into the gridiron and help sort it all out. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https:/...

What makes it worth it for you to get in the car and head out to somewhere new? What makes a place, whether it's a restaurant, a dog park, an attraction... driveworthy? We have some suggestions and let you in on what we're working on behind the scenes. Plus, we want your feedback on what you think makes a place worth going to. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voice...

One of the ways to address inequality is making sure you have the tools to do it. In today's episode, we talk about a recent report that Detroit (and other cities) should consider a tax on tickets to big sporting events and concerts. Many other cities do this to raise money that flows from the action downtown to the neighborhoods. The idea is a huge "maybe" as local sales taxes are prohibited in M...

Ranked Choice Voting — where voters can rank their candidates in order of preference - has been gaining steam in parts of the country. But in Michigan? Though some local communities have voted to have it, the state's constitution is in the way. That could be changed through the ballot box - if RankMiVote is successful. The goal would be to give voters more choice, and have elections that more accu...

And we're back from the holiday weekend! Fletcher Sharpe is in... 00:29 - Celebrating the Hamtramck Yacht Club Canoe Race Champion Fletcher Sharpe (and Whiskey in the Jar) 06:44 - Lions Packers Game Preview 10:09 - 3 Keys To Tigers Season Success Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. We're funded by our supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon....

If you listened to radio in the 90s and early 2000s, and were into rock music, 89x was a regular stop on the dial. The blast of nostalgia of them coming back after a time as a country radio FM station on the air this week felt good as a pair of Millenials (one, an elder, on the cusp of Gen X). So we get into our favorite memories, local Detroit bands they played - from those more well known like S...

Once a month we're going to start answering your questions in an "Office Hours" format with Jer, Norris, and special guests.  Here are six Detroit-related or project-related questions from you, this month:  02:08 - Why do we cover the whole Metro Detroit region, not just the city of Detroit? Why do we think it's important we stay connected as a region? 06:51 - What will be the new Detroit City FC'...

What does downtown Detroit need? What do residents want? How could we encourage more people to live there? Norris Howard is a native born Detroiter and a current downtown Detroit resident, and between him, listener feedback, and Jer - we get into nine things people actually want to see in Downtown Detroit.  Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. F...

The Detroit Lions are about to start a big season, one that could be historic if the stars align correctly. Our resident Sportsball Expert Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to make our before the season predictions on the regular season record, what the Lions still may need, the coaching staff, why he isn't stressed about the pre-season and more. Basically, spend 16 minutes and be ready for the Detroit Li...

Bar IX promises to be Michigan's first establishment dedicated wholly to showing women's sports. Alissa Graff joins Jer and Fletcher Sharpe to talk about where they're at, pop-ups you can attend and what's next. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bar9detroit/ Feedback as always: dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts:...

Whether it's a historic bandshell coming back (or more serious stories around town), Jer and Devon have you covered on this Friday edition of your Daily Detroit.  Mike Duggan's Campaign Funding & Democratic Party Response: Based off a listener request to talk about it, we get into his independent run for governor, the sources of his campaign funding (both Republican and Democrat), and the backlash...

Recently, a false story and AI-created image of Eminem and a student he promised to let rap with him went viral. Now, this story wasn't real but it was shared all over the "local" internet, with other variations including other artists.  It really showed how many people, when emotionally motivated - looked right past it. This isn't the first (and it won't be the last) that AI, deepfakes, and false...

Summer in Detroit is so very much NOT done yet! Carlos Parisi joins me in studio to preview the Detroit Sandwich Party, as well as talk about some of the other fun things happening like Hospitality Included, JazzFest, Dally In The Alley, and more. So many sandwiches, so little cost on August 31: https://detroitsandwichparty.square.site/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or lea...

Norris is tired (but happy) after a very long (and very fun) weekend experiencing Detroit. From AfroFuture to a Circular Fashio Show to Detroit's Oldest Brick House to a new Skate Shop in Milwaukee Junction, there was a lot going on. Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts....

In this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast, we welcome Shea Whitfield, a real estate agent, and star of the HGTV show Bargain Block. We discuss her experiences on the show and the Detroit real estate market. Whitfield shares her journey into real estate, highlighting her 20+ years of experience in Detroit. She reflects on the show's authentic portrayal of Detroit, focusing on the "reverse fancy"...

From Dearborn to Detroit, Jer and Devon have you covered on this Friday edition of your Daily Detroit. Recorded at the under-renovation historic Fair Lane house, the historic home of Henry Ford, we discuss: Fun things and progress on the historic home project - A recent trip to the new Warda in Little Village in Detroit, and how it's magical on McClellan, a neighborhood Jer knows well The new Qimm...

It's been a little over a week since the Primary Election in Detroit. So, now that some of the dust has settled, what's next? The excellent Sam Robinson joined us for a great chat on the Mayoral race with Council President Mary Sheffield and Pastor Solomon Kinloch. We also dove into select council races, especially the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America in local races. Sam Robinson is an...

This week, Ford unveiled a new electric strategy and manufacturing process to a mixed reaction. But it might be one of the most important moves the company makes. Sam Abuelsamid, host of the Wheel Bearings podcast and VP of Market Research at Telemetry, joins us for an in-depth, realistic conversation. We get into the future of electric vehicles in the United States, the importance of why US compa...

Today's show is in three parts. The largest part is talking about the new stadium coming for Detroit City FC, AlumniFi Field - that will be rising near Michigan and 20th streets, down the road from the former Tiger Stadium site and tied into the Southwest Detroit and Corktown communities. Get the details, get rendering reactions, and more. Plus, the I-375 project that would have turned it into a s...