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Holiday shopping ideas; Transit center approved + stories around town

Today’s show is a quick, but busy one. We start with three stories around town as the State Fair Transit Center was approved by Detroit City Council; COVID cases are up and the Defense Department is sending help; and Jefferson Chalmers was declared a flood plain by FEMA. Then Shianne Nocerini shares some of her favorite picks for holiday shopping. We’ll do a special edition of the newsletter next week with these picks and more. And finally, we try some Christmas Tree ice cream. Have a wonderful ...

USFL details, Stewart suspended, DCFC in a video game + more (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)

Big show of local Detroit sports with Fletcher Sharpe. - The Bleeder at Little Caesars, as LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart get suspensions. - Bill Maher says the Lions should lose the Thanksgiving game. Is he right? Would be a message to send to the Ford ownership to get the ship together? - Fletcher outlines his thoughts on Mel Tucker’s monster possible contract. Is the beginning of MSU’s run at being the elite football school in Michigan and eventually challenging Ohio State? - Detroit City FC...

Michigan's Anti-semitic "Radio Priest" who made the template for today (ft. Andrew Lapin, Radioactive)

There’s a lot of talk about toxicity and division. You can see it when you log onto social media, or turn on certain stations. You’ll see a sour-faced television presenter or hear a loud radio host who is here to convince you that some group, that “they” - whoever “they” are - are the reason things are bad. But the template for that came from Southeast Michigan, starting in the late 1920s and running through the 1930s. If you listen to recordings of Father Coughlin - known as the radio priest wi...

The Canadian Hero Cocktail; Businesses expand; Thanksgiving talk

Doors open for food trucks; Historic State Fairgrounds building at demo risk

Today's show has two big stories, focused on the city of Detroit. The City has a new food truck ordinance. Detroit has lacked guidelines in this area for about a decade, limiting that industry. Cities around the world have been using this as a way to grow not only entrepreneurship but access to food in underserved areas of town. District six Councilmember Raquel Casteñeda Lopez - the author of the ordinance - joins us to talk about it. And second: It looks like that plan to save the historic Dai...

COVID surge, DCFC, Goff off? + Krispy Krunchy Chicken (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)

We hit a ton of local topics today, with some focus on sports as we do when @saintfdw is in the studio. COVID is surging in Metro Detroit. It’s now impacting hospitals, and Michigan’s low vaccination rate means an even long push for healthcare professionals. Not to mention impacts to the Red Wings and the NFL is tightening protocols. Jared Goff might be off this Sunday with an injury. Detroit City FC has its last NISA match vs. the Michigan Stars. Predictions, plus a listener question. And final...

Mort Crim's search for truth

Today's feature conversation is with longtime journalist and inspiration for the Ron Burgundy character in "Anchorman," Mort Crim. In his most recent book, "Anchored: A journalist's search for truth." Crim takes readers through a lifetime of journeys and stories that will resonate you no matter your profession or calling in life. Mort Crim talks with Jer about the book, media today, how we could build trust to bridge divides, and of course, why he chose Detroit. You can order a signed copy of th...

Bell's sells, a little Allen Park history + 6 Things to know around Metro Detroit

In-Depth on Detroit City FC joining the USL Championship (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)

It's official. Le Rouge is part of the USL Championship. So what does that mean? What are some of the details of the deal? Keyworth? And of course, fans have questions about the product on the field. That and more is broken down by Fletcher Sharpe. Programming note: To honor our Veterans and to honor our promise to ourselves to take breaks on Federal Holidays, no episode tomorrow. See you on Friday.

Previewing Decked Out Detroit + 3 things to know around town

Today's feature conversation with Shianne previews Decked Out Detroit, the holiday market in Cadillac Square. More: https://deckedoutdetroit.com/ Plus - plans move forward for a new transit center at the State Fairground; Rashida Tlaib will have a Democratic primary challenger in Shri Thanadar; and breaking is the news Detroit City FC will move to the USL Championship. More on that in tomorrow's show.

Rumorcast: Detroit City FC to join USL Championship?

Big rumors broke today about Detroit City FC leaving NISA and possibly going to the USL Championship. This could have major implications for the team and the region as stepping up will bring in more fans, more revenue, more TV coverage and change up who they're playing after eight titles. Fletcher Sharpe (@saintfdw on Twitter) joins me to do some bold speculation ahead of possible news later this week.

6 Things to know around Metro Detroit

Your champions, Detroit City FC! The Grand Prix IS coming back downtown + more

Unpacking the 2021 Detroit Election + what's next (ft. Chase Cantrell)

So what's next after the Detroit municipal election? Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan won 3 out of every 4 votes for office. Does the bar go higher on him? What about the brand-new council, with mostly new faces and a more progressive viewpoint? What are the things the city needs to tackle in the next four years? Chase Cantrell of Building Community Value joins me to unpack it all. You can follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/detroitspirit Thanks to our members on Patreon who make this podca...

You go where the people are (ft. Andre Ash, Michigan Chronicle)

Andre Ash from the Michigan Chronicle is my featured conversation today. Andre is an important part of the black-owned Chronicle's expansion into online content, and he - along with his colleagues at the Chronicle - provides an important voice in Detroit. We had a wide-ranging conversation on the future of media, what's ahead, what the Chronicle is up to, and more. Plus, there are stories around town. - Detroit's Devil's Night isn't a thing anymore after a streak of under 10 fires per night for ...

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! It's a fun Friday episode. Devon and Jer talk about themed cocktails for the weekend; Day of the Dead Ofrendas in Southwest Detroit; a couple of fun things from our listener survey; and our favorite Halloween costumes and candies. Be sure to get to the game on Saturday for Le Rouge if you're interested. DCFC could clinch the title with a win! Look for the Daily jacket. p.s. - Thanks to listener James for setting us straight on some NISA stuff. It is much appreciated....

Psychedelics, Reparations and Funded Initiatives on Detroit's 2021 ballot

There are three ballot proposals - E, R, and S. One deals with Entheogenic plants; another, to create a reparations task force, and finally, allow for voters to have initiatives that include a financial appropriation (money) to make them happen. To unpack what they actually do, Eric Lupher from the non-partisan Citizens Research Council joins us. Also, they have a report on the three initiatives here: https://crcmich.org/publications/detroit-ballot-proposals-entheogenic-plants-reparations-task-f...

The Black Star Initiative; James Oliver opens; Operation Northern Hook continues

There's a lot on today's show: Operation Northern Hook snares two Detroit Police officers accusing them of accepting bribes. One of them that's the focus of the corruption investigation was in charge of investigating corruption in the department and city employees. Oof. James Oliver Coffee opens in Corktown. David Shock joins us for a few minutes. The Black Star Initiative is connected soccer with the Detroit community. Detroit City FC's TJ Winfrey joins us to talk about the innovative program s...

DCFC on the brink of winning the season, Bertuzzi is goofy and more (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)

On today's show: Detroit City FC is on the brink of winning the regular season. We recap the Stumptown AC match and preview the California United Strikers match. Look for us at Keyworth! Also, Jer went to hist first in-person MLS game, the Columbus Crew v NY Red Bulls. What was it like? Plus... Fletcher calls Red Wings' Bertuzzi goofy for not getting his vaccination and being the last NHL player not to get it. The Detroit Lions don't need to fire Campbell but someone needs to lose a job if we do...

Target is coming to Midtown Detroit. But when?

Detroit's new Selfie Museum; Big Ben in the Cannabis game; Byron Allen's Hollywood Star; The new Honolulu Blue canned cocktail

How might we get from here to there (ft. Eric Trytko)

In our listener survey, many said we should throw in some more discussion and analysis episodes. Automotive writer Eric Trytko joins me to talk about Rivian's intentions to go public, what it would really take to make the goal of all new cars being electric by 2030, the need for a U.S. industrial policy, the hurdles to dealing with climate change and net zero emissions, plus getting Michiganders on the same page to get big things done.

In the policy weeds (ft. Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber)

Brad Williams is the Vice President of Government Relations for the Detroit Regional Chamber and one of the wonkiest people I know as far as public policy. And to be clear, I mean that as a compliment. One of my favorite podcasts is The Weeds - where policy issues get talked about in-depth - and today, to be clear, we are getting into the weeds around policy in metro Detroit and Michigan. What’s ahead? What are the opportunities? Where have we done well, and where could we do work? Obviously, I ...

Detroit Red Wings Season Preview + The Yzerplan (ft. AK Bennett + Fletcher Sharpe)

Hector Santiago wants to represent District 6 on Detroit City Council

Hector Santiago is a candidate for Detroit City Council to represent District 6. Sprawling from most of the west of greater downtown Detroit, down the riverfront to Fort and Outer Drive, and up again to Oakman Boulevard and Grand River. It's probably one of Detroit's most diverse districts, with approximately 40 percent Latino, 40 percent African American and 20 percent white residents. From skyscrapers to industrial complexes and everything in between, District 6 has everything. As always with ...

Cheers to Brooklyn Street Local

There are a lot of openings and closings in the food and drink world to talk about. First, cheers to Brooklyn Street Local. Nine plus years is a heck of a run, and they say in a heartfelt Facebook post that there are going to be new chapters ahead here for the pair from Toronto. https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynStreetLocal/posts/4409536882415444 -Detroit Axe is opening up in Corktown today. It's in a space they're calling the "Yard at Corktown." Are you an axe-throwing person, or no? - The Mixin...

How to help Afghan refugees resettle in Metro Detroit (ft. Kelli Dobner)

Our feature conversation with with Kelli Dobner of Samaritas. He organization is looking to raise funds to help 350 Afghan refugees in Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids get a footing while they restart their lives. More: https://www.samaritas.org/refugee-crisis Also, I share a quick thing to know and two places to go. - Bally Sports Detroit has renewed their deal to broadcast Tigers and Wings games. But can we please get a real streaming option? - The Detroit Bourbon Fest is this weekend to support...

The details on Apple's new Developer Academy in Detroit (ft. Alisha Johnson)

Apple has opened a new iOS and App developer academy here in Detroit with the goal of bringing in a thousand students a year across their programs. It's part of their Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, with the goal to help address systemic racism and expand opportunities for communities of color across the country. To learn more, our feature conversation is with Apple's Alisha Johnson. She leads external engagement for Apple’s Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives. Here's a link to lea...

HBCU to reopen in Detroit; Towing changes; DCFC's Black Star Initiative + more

It is a busy show today! 01:13 - The Pensole Lewis School of Business and Design will be Michigan's only HBCU. The school is the brainchild of Dr. D'Wayne Edwards and we caught up for a few minutes and tell the story of how this project that not only teaches design as a career, but offers free tuition, comes together. 08:18 - Towing has been a source of controversy and corruption in metro Detroit. The city has a new ordinance to try and curb the abuses and tilt things more in favor of residents....