A big moment in Detroit's history happened today as the city is regaining a WNBA team as part of expansions happening in 2029. Norris and Jer break it down - including the impact on the city's development and east side thanks to their training facility, where the team will play and debate whether the team should be called the Detroit Shock again. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.appl...
Jun 30, 2025•14 min•Ep. 1691
On today's show, two examples of where we've been and new life for an old theatre facade. We highlight the Marrow project underway in Eastern Market, Detroit Perk in Dearborn Heights, and how the facade of the historic National Theatre will go on a new Market Hall near Campus Martius in Detroit, just feet from its original location. 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...
Jun 27, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1690
Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City Democratic primary for mayor is a political earthquake. What are the lessons of his success than can be used locally? Whether it's tone, media, topics, or policies? 00:34 - Why does Zohran Mamdani's primary win in New York City matter to Detroit? Sure it can be about policy, but it's also about energy 04:49 - Norris' advice for running for office in 2025. 10:18 - Bridging the huge apathy gap in Detroit and getting Detroiters under the age of 50 engaged, l...
Jun 26, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1689
Hello, and welcome back to your Daily Detroit Podcast. On this show, we dive deep into the stories that shape Detroit and Michigan – from the future of the auto industry and fun places to find food, to the development happening around our region, transit, and the debates over how we're building our future. Today, we're tackling a topic that intersects all much of this: environmental policy and its impact on our economy and quality of life. For this episode on Wednesday, June 25, 205 - I sat down...
Jun 25, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1688
After a full house for a mayoral debate at the Eastside Community Network on Saturday, Jer and Norris are joined by Donna Givens Davidson of ECN and Orlando Bailey of Outlier Media who together do the Authentically Detroit podcast. Watch the full debate, in case you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/live/swYXMhlbFIU On the all-local podcast, we recap the substantive debate we moderated with a number of candidates for Detroit mayor; but also debate some issues on our own around what the future o...
Jun 24, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1687
One of the areas that Detroit is seeing more action and activity is investment.. from real estate to venture capital. It's have a real impact on the ground, but what is making it tick? What's good, and what still needs work? Chris Rizik of Renaissance Venture Capital joins us on the show, and brings decades of experience. He's seen the lows, and the rise up we're experiencing now and levels with us on the the good, the bad, and the ugly. 01:40 - Venture Capitalist Chris Rizik talks about why cap...
Jun 23, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1686
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Jun 20, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1685
Today, we answer a listener question that we got from more than a dozen of you.. What is an Unc? We've referenced the Unc on the show. But what does it mean to be an Unc, beyond the AAVE or slang definition you can find online? Norris Howard shares his experience growing up in a Detroit neighborhood and the role Uncs play in the black community, from how to spot an Unc to some fun typical things and more. If YOU are an Unc and wanna come on the show, let us know! Also, we have a few suggestions ...
Jun 19, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1684
After 36 years, the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) between the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News is dissolving at the end of the year. While they have had competitive newsrooms, the JOA meant their back-end operations like sales and payroll were consolidated. Now, they're breaking apart and we get into what it could mean and ways the papers could cut a path forward with Matt Friedman of Tanner-Friedman Public Relations. If we're honest, when most JOAs have ended, one of the papers eventually ...
Jun 18, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1683
Annalise Frank from Axios Detroit joins Jer to talk about plans for biking and walking over on the new Gordie Howe bridge and a full recap with thoughts on the Mayoral Debate on WDIV-TV4 Monday night. Follow Annalise: https://www.axios.com/authors/afrank Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/...
Jun 17, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1682
Today's guest is the senior Senator from Michigan, Gary Peters. With a record of being one of, if the not the most effective senator on the floor — we talked about Selfridge, the importance of Universities, Protecting the Great Lakes and why he's turning the page to a new chapter at the end of this term. Rundown: 01:16 - Why is Sen. Peters leaving the Senate this term? "A good run" 03:01 - Why was it important to get a new deal for the Selfridge ANGB in Macomb County? 05:37 - The work for better...
Jun 16, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1681
Today on your Daily Detroit, a conversation about what happens when a state starts pushing back on one of its greatest challenges? After decades of decline, Michigan is seeing some positive population growth — particularly among young adults. My guest is Hillary Doe, Chief Growth Officer for the state of Michigan. Now, "Chief Growth Officer" might sound like pure bureaucratic jargon, but in this case, it represents a real shift. It's a story of targeted investments, a focus on community building...
Jun 12, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1680
Whether it's tips from Norris to Jer for his first Tigers game of 2025, the most Detroit accident ever where a truck of oil to make Better Made potato chips spilled (which leads us to a conversation about Detroit's underrated food, corned beef egg rolls), or some advice on moving to Detroit, we have you covered. Specifically, we talk about the kinds of housing types in the city, the fact there's many different neighborhood experiences and it's important to find what fits your vibe, to look for a...
Jun 11, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1679
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Jun 10, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1678
On today's Daily Detroit, we're thinking about green spaces and trails. J.J. Tighe, who is in charge of parks and trails at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, talks about what they're doing. It's not just about building; it's about connecting people and making it easier to get around. The trails are meant to help people get to different places and also boost the economy in the areas around them. We talk about some important projects, like the Downriver Link Greenway. It connects 18 towns south...
Jun 09, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1677
On today's show (more show notes to come): 00:00 - Where we've been, talking Mackinac, Movement, Pride, and Grand Prix 07:03 - Former U of Michigan President Santa Ono Gets Rejected For University of Florida Job 10:20 - New NoMad Hotel In Downtown Detroit (Plus a prediction!) 13:36 - Eastern Market Shed Rebuild Plans 16:23 - A Daily Detroit Pollapalooza talking about approval ratings, the mayor's race, schools - and a feeling of lost culture Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcas...
Jun 05, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1676
Belle Isle State Park is one of my favorite places, and judging from so many listener comments over the years, one of yours, too. So when I had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Meagan Elliot, the head of the non-profit Belle Ssle Conservancy that helps support the island, I knew I had to take it. We talk all things about the island. From work on the Scott Fountain to the boathouse to the nature areas to the old zoo to a super interesting plan to add more walkability to the island’s most popular ar...
Jun 04, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1675
Today, we go to the Mackinac Policy Conference to talk with members of the Rethink I-375 coalition to understand the nuances of the proposed I-375 redesign project and community concerns as a meeting is coming up this week. Learn about the controversial redesign of the I-75/I-375 interchange and the complex considerations around land use, the number of highway lanes that echoes wide thoroughfares like Telegraph, community impact, and the project's potential to address historical injustices. My g...
Jun 03, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1674
Oakland County's economic growth and inclusive policies take center stage in this Daily Detroit episode that's a conversation with County Executive Dave Coulter. We examine the strategies behind Oakland's robust economy and its commitment to diversity as a driver of progress. Coulter details the "Oakland 80" initiative, a program focused on increasing educational attainment among adult residents to meet workforce demands. The conversation covers the county's efforts to address transportation cha...
May 29, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1673
On today's episode, Annalise Frank from Axios Detroit joins Jer at the Mackinac Policy Conference to talk about Sister Pie pausing retail operations soon — and the possible sign of a wider impact of challenges with small businesses. Then we preview the Detroit mayoral debate that's going to happen at the Mackinac Policy Conference tomorrrow (Thursday) — what we see voters are looking for, and how candidates may look to stand out. Follow what Annalise does on Axios: https://www.axios.com/local/de...
May 28, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1672
From the porch of the Grand Hotel at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Jer Staes and Devon O'Reilly talk about a new poll released today by the Detroit Regional Chamber and the Glengariff Group about Michigan's races for Governor and U.S. Senate. And yes, we take a victory lap on a prediction. 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....
May 27, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1671
Jer and Devon are back with a packed episode of Daily Detroit. Where we'ver been: Let's kick things off with a glowing review of a special Club sandwich at Rocco's Italian Deli; plus talk about Detroit's hot new Aperol Spritz bar. Then we get into the impact of Mercedes-Benz relocating corporate jobs and the broader shift in Michigan's auto industry. Finally, we shine a light on the basically abandoned AT&T building in downtown Detroit and brainstorm ways to transform it (and that entire str...
May 22, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1670
Today, Norris and Jer open up the Daily Detroit mailbag and answer your listener questions. The status (as we know it) of Fisher Body 21 Frustrations with there not being enough resources spent on the Middle Class in the city (and some ways supporting affordable housing actually helps the middle class) Should we post more news to Instagram? It's been hot lately. And yes, it really does seem like there are far more pheasants from last year. We appreciate the thicc bois and discuss our favorites f...
May 21, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1669
Today I share an editorial I wrote about abundance, change, and how Detroit needs a bigger, bolder vision. Plus, three stories to know around town. 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.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/...
May 19, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1668
Hey Detroit! We are back in our TechTown studio for your Daily Detroit, and on this Thursday, May 15th, 2025, the city is absolutely buzzing with news – from delicious new spots, to political shifts, to the city growing population for a second year in a row. On today’s show: Corktown Coffee & Bagel in Core City First up, Devon brought in a treat from the brand new Haraz Coffee in Corktown, which just had its soft opening. Located at 1501 Church Street (right off Michigan & Trumbull in a ...
May 15, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1667
Today's show is in three parts: First, we spent the morning at the Automate conference in Downtown Detroit. Bringing thousands to the city, the conference touches on the best in industrial and machine automation — the present and future of manufacturing in America. Guest expert Adam Cook joins us to translate what we saw and the importance. Plus, Norris and Jer talk about three Detroit area buildings that sure, we'd love to see them rehabbed but maybe they'd need a spirit rehab too. Or some smud...
May 14, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1666
The next Mayor of Detroit, whoever they are, will have some really big challenges from their budget to figuring out how to continue to draw investment, to trying to rebuild the city's middle class. Anika Goss, the CEO of Detroit Future City, shares details on their new report "Opportunities for the Next Mayoral Administration to Grow Detroit’s Middle Class." You can read it here. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or leave a voicemail, 313-789-3211. Daily Detroit shares w...
May 13, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1665
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 Joltin' Joe, put your Aritzea-bought Yankees hats away when in Detroit. 10:39 - 3 Ways the Detroit Tiger...
May 12, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1664
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? We sat down with the curators – Billy Wal-Winkel, Brendan Roney, and Kevin Hawthorn – right in the m...
May 08, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1663
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 - New life for Cooley complex and Airport high school moves 18:10 - Your Ono feedback Daily Detroit ...
May 07, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1662
