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What were our first impressions of the new Apple Store in Downtown Detroit? We got a sneak peek this morning on Woodward Avenue.

Norris Howard joins Jer and Randy Walker to discuss the store and it's possible impact on the area, as well as how it could help draw others to shop and enjoy the city.

Daily Detroit is Metro Detroit's all-local podcast sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan.

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With the news of the new Ford Headquarters, we're looking at the impact of the Glass House and the new campus from various angles.

Today, historical land and development that helped shape the Dearborn we know today. Mason Christenson of the Dearborn Historical Museum joins me to talk about how Ford impact Dearborn's history from a land and development perspective over more than a century of shared history.

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The Apple store in Downtown Detroit is opening Friday. So if you're going to the opening - or frankly, on any Friday night - where should you get dinner or go out downtown? Get a bite to eat? Have a fun time? Norris and Jer have some thoughts.

Plus, Jer went out to Belle Isle to get an idea of what's happening with the Belle Isle Commons project that's ahead. It's still in early stages and looking for a lot of community feedback.

The City of Detroit ended the fiscal year with a surplus.. but there are economic storms nationally and locally, and thae administration is getting ready for it.

That and more on your Daily Detroit, Metro Detroit's all-local podcast sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan.

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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 avenue for decades. In about 18 months, it’ll be gone to make way for something new.

The new headquarters will be twice the size of the current building and accommodate double the employees, bringing together engineering, design, and technology teams in one collaborative space. According to Ford executives Bill Ford and Jim Farley, the facility will house up to 4,000 employees with a total of 14,000 workers within a 15-minute walk.

Plus, they’re staying in Dearborn, and the new HQ will be across from the Henry Ford and Greenfield Village, Metro Detroit’s largest tourist destination.

Devon O'Reilly grew up in Dearborn and is active in the civic, business, and philanthropic communities in the city — joins to talk about why this is such a big deal, what it will help, and what might be ahead for the old Glass House space.

In a future episode, we will check in on the history of Ford Headquarters buildings over the years. So be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, or whever you listen to shows. 

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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 plan to devote a whole episode to it tomorrow.

Saturday studio coffee and donuts! Come say hi! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1681305482959?aff=oddtdtcreator

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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://outliermedia.org/detroit-rental-market-multifamily-apartment-buildings-foreclosure/

Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2025/09/11/detroit-poverty-rate-rises-highest-number-since-2017-citys-comeback-median-income/86060538007/

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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 historical baggage, the political machinations, and the almost unbelievable story of one family's grip on a vital piece of infrastructure.

To me, it’s a cautionary tale, but it's also a story about resilience, about what happens when a city starts to reclaim its narrative. 

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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.

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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, but redefined the company's role and vision.

We're going to talk about rebranding, AI, leadership, and what it really means to build something lasting in Michigan's ecosystem. This isn't just about a company; it's about the bigger forces reshaping our state and world and how maybe to adapt to change. 

01:38 - What is Ancor? Why transition away from being only an automotive supplier?

05:10 - What is data labeling, and why do people pay good money for it?

07:47 - How does a Michigan business owner navigate a dynamic business environment?

10:11 - How does a Michigan employer adapt to incoming AI?

12:08 - What does it mean to know yourself as a business leader?

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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.

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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.

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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 Michigan, and would need legislation in Lansing to even truly consider. But we're looking at the ways structurally things don't happen here that in other places, they do... and what reforms would be needed to fix things.

We also talk about a visit to the new Saturn Coffee and Norris gets into his dislike of denim for fancier events.

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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 accurately reflect what voters want.

Pat Zabawa, the Executive Director of RankMiVote, stops by to talk about why the time is now for Michigan to move to Ranked Choice Voting, or RCV, and the benefits.

More info: https://rankmivote.org/

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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

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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 Sponge and the veritable one-hit wonders, Charm Farm. 89x was always a platform for local music, seemingly to play more than other spots.

Plus, the DJs, the Canadian Exports. All of it. And our first CDs we ever bought.

Plus - Jer and Devon both went to the new Alo and have thoughts, plus the new Lunch at Olin in Downtown Detroit in our regular "Where we've been" segment, highlighting places we've actually tried or visited.

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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's New Stadium impact on Corktown?

11:14 - Why do you link to paywalled news sources, and why don't you post the screenshot of the article in the newsletter?

17:38 - What is something you thought you knew that now you know is different? (The people coming to Detroit, and the topics we cover vs. what we're "supposed" to do)

23:41 - What is going on with Detroit (goverment) only focusing on Downtown and Midtown and skipping everything else? (It's complicated)

32:50 - How to compost and recycle in the city of Detroit

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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.

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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 Lions season starting just around the corner.

Of course, we'll hold ourselves accountable on the other side, as well.

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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.

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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. 

1. 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 from the Democratic Party against those who support him.

2. Michigan's School Budget Deadlock: We focus on the lack of a state budget and the implications for schools, the constitutional amendment that failed in the legislature, and public frustration with the politicians of both parties in Lansing.

3. City Club Apartments Receivership: A downtown building on the historic Statler site is in receivership. Why? We discuss and offer our opinions.

4. Alo Yoga Opening in Hudson's Detroit: A short segment discussing the opening of Alo Yoga and the broader trend of athleisure in downtown Detroit. Sign up for the newsletter to see photos!

5. The historic bandshell that was at the Michigan State Fairgrounds is now at Palmer Park, and the first event is this Saturday!

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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 information has spread like wildfire.

This got us thinking, maybe we should talk about it? And how do we navigate in this new era? AI-generated stuff is here to stay, but is AI overall a bubble?

Nick Mattar, an expert in how people interact with digital media and AI joins us to discuss. Nick is part-time faculty at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State and the founder of Marketing 1080.

More: https://marketing1080.io/

On LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-mattar/

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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/

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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.

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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" homes that Bargain Block renovates and breathing new life into neglected homes.

You can't miss this conversation that hits on her feelings about the final season of Bargain Block, what she's learned, changes in Detroit's real estate market and more.

Bargain Block: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/bargain-block

Homes sold by Shea: https://homessoldbyshea.wordpress.com/

Shea Whitfield: https://www.instagram.com/shea.whitfield/

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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 Qimmah coffee shop in West Dearborn in the old Lynch's space on Howard
• Plus commentary on the importance of taking some risks that pay off

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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 accomplished reporter and raconteur, writing for the Michigan Chronicle and the founder of Detroit one million.

You can follow Sam on the Chronicle: https://michiganchronicle.com/

 On Detroit one million: https://www.detroitonemillion.com/

 And on the hellscape platform (we joke, is humor still ok?): https://x.com/samueljrob

There was also a livestream of this conversation, with extended discussion and listener feedback: https://www.youtube.com/live/YnWf6TT1ahs?si=yyquaN6Qf6dUN_li

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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 companies need a real electric strategy no matter what Washington does, and the reality that the future for US automakers is not guaranteed.

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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 surface level boulevard has been "paused" by MDOT.

We discuss it from different angles, including the missed opportunity of not engaging the community properly, and the importance of not wasting a decade talking about things and instead just actively engaging and getting it done. 

And we end with some west side news, as Norris Howard tells us about the demolition of the old Mammoth building on Grand River.

The rundown:

00:54 - DCFC's new stadium revealed, welcome to southwest Detroit AlumniFi Field

16:47 - The I-375 project has been put on ice

24:49 - Mammoth Shopping Center demo has started Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211.

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Have you ever been inside the Detroit Historical Museum? It's one of Jer's favorites, but Luciano - though a lifelong metro resident and interested in history - had not.

So we talk about our field trip. Plus Shi, Jer, and Lucci try the new Boston Cooler Vernors flavor pop.

Should you grab it, or should you grab some ice cream and Vernors instead?

02:18 - Boston Cooler Vernors taste test

05:36 - Luciano goes to the Detroit Historical Museum. What were his favorite exhibits? Long-term installations worth checking out.

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Welcome to the weekend! Devon and Jer are back with what to know and where to go around town.

01:34 - Devon went to Bastille Bar in Downtown Detroit

05:05 - Trying Little Ghost in Ferndale

09:43 - Brick and Mortar restaurants vs. Food trucks... what's less expensive?

14:51 - More details on DCFC stadium are out

22:13 - Capitol Park's Redo feels like it's missing something

26:02 - Executive plaza update might mean more apartments

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Today's show cover a couple of topics in one conversation, both important for the future of the city.

Darren Riley, founder and CEO of JustAir, and Justin Onwenu, the director of entrepreneurship for the city of Detroit.

Darren discussed the inspiration behind JustAir, and idea that came from his own health challenges. 

The conversation touched on how the company is trying to inform environmental and health policy, particularly zoning decisions.

JustAir is different from your phone's weather app because it can provide data from the block level and is working toward making that information accessible like a nutrition label, so folks can make informed choices about going outside.

Justin then discussed the city's investment and focus on providing access grants through the new Detroit Startup Fund. He highlighted that capital, customers, and community are all important and what the city is doing to encourage new companies.

More on Just Air: https://justair.app/

More on the Detroit Startup Fund: https://detroitmi.gov/news/detroit-launches-first-its-kind-700000-startup-fund-fuel-job-creation-and-talent-retention

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After four hours of live streaming, we recorded a reaction episode to Mary Sheffield's commanding primary election performance, garnering the top stop.

Second place was Solomon Kinloch. We also get into some city council races and overall vibe shifts in the city.

Plus, if we were to make a cocktail for Mary Sheffield, what would it look like? Engineer of alcohol and audio Randy Walker has a suggetion.

(We don't have a runner-up version as the results weren't 100% set when we recorded this, we'll circle back on that)

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AfroFuture Detroit is coming this August 15-16 to the Bedrock Douglass site!

Norris Howard is joined by Abdul Karim Adullah to preview the weekend of music and cultural connection.

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Today’s show features a conversation with U.S. Representative and Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senat Haley Stevens. Representing the 11th District since 2019, her district includes Ferndale, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Farmington Hills, Pontiac, Wixom, White Lake, Troy, Auburn Hills, and more.

Oakland County is one of the most powerful and economically important areas of the state and country. Plus, many of you, our listeners, live there.

We touched on a ton of topics from the auto industry to international issues to the size of coney menus. My goal was to get a sense of what her thoughts were, over my own.

After all, she’s in the seat - and running for a higher one in a contested primary.

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Welcome to the weekend! We've got some fun and fascinating stories for you on this Friday in the Motor City.

01:55 - Dearborn Homecoming is this weekend! It's a huge festival that started while Devon's grandpa was mayor. We talk about the history, how big of a deal it is at Ford Field Park, and how he's been to more than 30 of them.

07:08 - There's a new CEO of Bedrock, we discuss

11:25 - We answer a few listener questions asking if the new Hudson's tower is stealing from the RenCen?

14:49 - Should Kid Rock's restaurant come back? The Statler is temporarily closing by Grand Circus Park and is looking for a new concept.

19:49 - One of Metro Detroit's most decripit roads, Hamtramck Drive, to be fixed as part of Joe Louis Greenway project.

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Jer's back from Chicago and has big thoughts on some false arguments we're making back home in Detroit on transit... to making sure we're investing in projects for the people to the importance of even some density (duplex and triplexes, not giant apartment buildings).

After all, if the government is going to give cash... shouldn't we be investing in infrastructure that benefits us all than direct to a multi-national's pocket book? 

Plus, Sweetgreen is coming to Detroit and Apple is investing in a new academy.

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Jer and Devon are in on this beautiful Friday to talk all things Detroit, Metro Detroit and Michigan.

00:45 - Where have Devon and Jer been in sunny metro Detroit? We discuss the pPwer of the Tater Tot at Mercury Bar.

05:31 - The Detroit Athletic Club is one of Detroit's oldest elite spots, and has a cocktail all its own

13:05 - Northville's downtown walkabillity fight

18:52 - It's a poll-a-palooza for the governor's race! Duggan vastly leads Democrats in the city of Detroit, now getting a majority of voters. We break it down.

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Jer and Norris talk about what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit!

The links: 

00:30 - The new Dainty Tattoo shop in Detroit's Avenue of Fashion

06:00 - Detroit Symphony Orchestra will have the music of Batman 1989 on Friday, showing bat signal on side of the building - https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/24-25-summer/batman-1989-in-concert

08:48 - Detroit Mayoral Poll, new holder of second place (and splits among voting groups) - https://deadlinedetroit.com/articles/33439/primary_poll_sheffield_with_commanding_lead_in_detroit_mayoral_race_jenkins_and_kinloch_battle_for_second_spot

15:18 - Chinatown block party this Saturday - https://detroitchinatownvisioncommittee.org/block-party

There's a longer, livestream version of this episode on YouTube with viewer questions: https://www.youtube.com/live/7OXctRY4KDI

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Show notes to come

Reminders: Birthday Bash the afternoon of Saturday, August 9 at the Old Miami, and livestream on our Daily Detroit YouTube channel tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2:30p

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There's been a lot of buzz since plans were announced for a new soccer stadium in Detroit, to be located by Michigan Avenue on the border of Corktown and Southwest Detroit.

Detroit City FC co-owner and CEO Sean Mann steps into our studio at TechTown and we get an update on where progress is, the unique way (for American sports) project and funding is happening, the timeline, the challenges, and more.

If you're into Detroit's development or soccer, you're not going to want to miss this episode about Detroit City FC's future, the stadium and development plans, and more. 

The club is becoming one of Detroit's big entrepreneurial stories.

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Jer and Devon are in on this beautiful Friday to talk all things Detroit, Metro Detroit and Michigan.

First, we'll start with where we've been:

02:04 - Edsel and Eleanor Ford House

07:12 - The Commons coffee shop and Laundromat on Detroit's East Side

Topics: 

10:49 - If not the Detroit Shock, what would we call our WNBA team?

13:45 - Devon's thoughts on the University of Michigan Center for Innovation project and the impact

18:50 - Politics talk: Mike Duggan nabs Chamber endorsement for Gov, U.S. Senate Dem Primary battle

25:32 - Can Michigan handle Ranked Choice Voting?

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On today's show, Jer and Norris talk about some of the topics of the day.

• The University of Michigan is building 313 apartments for faculty and staff in Downtown Detroit
• We discuss options for an upcoming redesign of the 8 Mile and I-75 interchange
• A trail that circles the entire shoreline of Belle Isle is getting finishing touches
• A new report in Bridge Detroit shows that voters over 60 have way outsized influence in Detroit elections, meanwhile last primary there were less than 4,500 voters in the city under the age of 30

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Norris Howard chats with award-winning Chef Marcus Samuelsson at Global Citizen Detroit about the global impact of food.

Some of the topics we hit:

Food Waste is a bigger problem than you think: Chef Samuelsson explains how food waste occurs at every level, from our own homes to massive industrialized food production. 

Global Food Insecurity: They discuss the crucial role of food distribution and access in the fight against hunger. Celebrating Culture Through Food: Marcus Samuelsson talks about his acclaimed "Red Rooster" cookbook, exploring the diverse culinary heritage of African Americans.

Harlem's Transformation: The chef reflects on the changes he's witnessed in Harlem and how to preserve its unique culinary traditions. Plus a bonus question on how Arsenal will do this year.

This interview was recorded at Global Citizen: NOW in Detroit for the Daily Detroit podcast. Follow Daily Detroit wherever you listen to podcasts, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Overcast and more.

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My guest today is Tina Kozak, the President and CEO of Franco Public Relations.

We get into a bunch of topics, from media and public relations, to feelings on Detroit's future, Artificial Intelligence and the role it plays in media and PR, how you build a team and of course, as her firm has been in the RenCen for many years - her thoughts from looking out on Detroit River for many years on a project that may change Detroit's skyline. 

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Today's show is in three parts. First, we talk about our experience in the new Hudson's Tower event space. It's beautiful. It's great. Except for one (very fixable) thing.

Then we talk about the Global Citizen:NOW conference that we attended Thursday and our takeaways - plus a tease ofr the interview that our Patreon members will watch first! 

And finally, a rundown of a crazy summer night out in the city with four stops and two harpists! (Detroit City Distillery, Woodward Throwbacks, Detroit's newest pizza place The Rectory, and an intimate concert at Third Man Records with Wyclef Jean) 

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Jer and Norris are in the studio sharing what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit!

Be sure to check out the video version of this (aloing with our listener mailbag livestream of additonal content) - https://youtu.be/gZaeYd7kUuM?si=SxZo_HbALUqbvVjI

00:08 - Where have we been? AM Buzz cafe opens in the Cambria Hotel in Detroit.

07:44 - Michigan's marijuana market is struggling to make a profit, and a major player is leaving the state

12:50 - The Capitol Park renovations in Downtown Detroit are nearly complete! And what should you check out in Capitol Park if you've never been in this part of Detroit?

17:41 - Downtown Detroit could get a new skywalk between the Huntington Center and the new hotel.

22:57 - Detroit City FC announces HOK as architecture firm for new stadium in Southwest Detroit.

26:23 - New public bathrooms in Detroit, Ann Arbor and Royal Oak

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The Berkley Street Art Fest transforms downtown Berkley into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. This annual summer event features impressive chalk art competitions where artists create stunning 3D street murals. Visitors can enjoy a variety of food from local vendors and food trucks in the Culinary Corridor, shop from artisan vendors, and participate in family-friendly activities in the designated Fun Zone.

I talk with Darline Rothman of the Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce all about it!

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I've always been a boat nerd, even as a kid, but I never really understood how our port and port authority works. In the news are always the major ones on the ocean coasts, but what about what happens here?

Mark Schrupp of the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority breaks it all down - the history, the cargo, and its importance to our region.

Plus, we get into some exciting stuff, like the upcoming Tall Ships event hitting Detroit for the first time many years!

Mark gives us the details on these majestic sailing vessels coming to our waterfront and how you can see them up close. 

So, if you're interested in Detroit's maritime industry or just love some cool ships, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Jer and Norris are here to send you into the holiday week!

00:08 - What are your favorite Fourth of July dishes? 

02:42 - The City of Detroit is suing a Florida crypto group for not maintaining over a thousand properties

07:41 - An old Episcopal church complex in Detroit is to be converted into residential

10:00 - Royal Oak is getting free public bathrooms

11:38 - Hot takes: Which is the more Detroit drink, Faygo or Vernors? Plus thumbs down on Sophie Cunningham's statement on Detroit getting a WNBA team Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211.

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Detroit's a special city to the world, from Motown, to motors, to techno, and more. But what about the city of today and tomorrow? What about making sure those making ideas happen in Detroit have the support and resources they need to go to the next level, sustainably? 

I had a compelling conversation with Simon Moss, the co-founder of Global Citizen. The Global Citizen Now conference is coming to town next week at Hudson's Detroit, bringing together  leaders from business, government, media, philanthropy, nonprofits, and culture to explore what it takes to build inclusive, sustainable cities.

Four key areas of focus are economic equity, talent development, climate resilience, and community impact.

Learn more: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/now/detroit/

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