Sometimes the perspective of history can help us understand the world we live in today. This epsiode is a mini-documentary on this history of the "Monument to Joe Louis," the controversial statue at Woodward and Jefferson by Robert Graham - and what it really stands for.
On today's show: Love's Furniture is navigating supply chain issues and closing more stores; soon after they opened them. Detroit's Cultural Center is getting free public wi-fi and more thanks to a grant. We have details. Detroit's public schools come to an agreement with unions representing non-teaching positions. Plus, Fletcher Sharpe stops by to talk Pistons and play time for Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose; The wayward Lions; And a shakeup in national basketball ratings with U of M and MSU. S...
Merry Christmas Eve! Here's a special episode of the podcast around a virtual fire, talking about the year that was and our hopes for 2020. We also include some podcasting advice because apparently, that's a question we get a lot? This one has Shianne Nocerini, Fletcher Sharpe, Devon O'Reilly, and Randy Walker. Also, major thanks to our members on Patreon who make this show possible: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Jer hasn't had a weekday off since the beginning of the pandemic, so he's gon...
Today's show is focused on Detroit sports, on and off the court. Fletcher Sharpe ( @SaintFDW ) is our guide. First up, Big Sean is joining the Detroit Pistons as their "Creative Director of Innovation." Then we get into the predictions for the season - and Fletcher promises a tattoo upon certain conditions. Then, we get into Detroit City FC now having U23 development involvement and how it could bolster the club going forward. And finally, we talk about the COVID-stricken Detroit Lions. And shou...
The $400 million worth or so of development happening at the State Fairgrounds site in Detroit with the new amazon distribution center has turned a lot of heads. The project promises to create as many as 2,000 jobs at the amazon facility; not to mention the developments nearby on the same parcel. But it’s not without some questions and pushback. The part we’ll talk about today, since the fairgrounds is a site with generations of history. Should the long-standing buildings like the coliseum and t...
Today’s episode is about something you may not have thought about very often. When a big storm hits, where exactly does all of the wastewater in our region go? And how do we handle it? It gets attention in the news when basements back up or a freeway is brought to a standstill - but in order to fix it, it requires a plan. And that’s just what the Great Lakes Water Authority has announced. A new 40-year plan to help deal with the realities of what’s happening in our region. It has a focus on fixi...
Queen Lillian and The Platform have teamed up to develop the corner of Woodward and Stimson that has sat dormant for years. The $60 million Woodward West project will have almost all Detroit-based companies and bring more than 200 apartments to the neighborhood. Chris Jackson from Queen Lillian joins me to talk about how the project finally came together and what the plans are. Then, a couple things you should know around town: The Detroit Regional Chamber has a new survey out that shows wide su...
On today's show, we look to the future. In a post-pandemic world, it's looking like things will not snap back to "normal" that was January of 2020. In fact, some of the changes could be pretty big. So I talked about it with Sheryl Connelly. She's Ford Motor Company's head futurist and they just released their Ford Trends report. Here's a link: Some of the topics we cover in this episode: Stress and pressures on people due to the pandemic The desire for people to escape and how they do A renewed ...
Today's fun Friday episode is a chat with Barchaelogist, Author, Historian and Hamtramckan Mickey Lyons. She's a font of fascinating knowledge from how our most well-known street (Woodward) is named after someone who was brilliant but also incompetent; to the wicked past of some of our leaders; to how everything old is new again with anti-maskers. Yes, we dealt with all this a century ago. Also - for our Patreon members, we're giving away a SIGNED copy of Mickey's Book to a random member, Wicked...
Today’s daily show is in three parts. First, a lightning round of things to know around town. There’s a water shutoff moratorium in Detroit. Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are thankfully leveling off. And Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is running for re-election. Then, Clement Fame Brown’s Three Thirteen has been on the Livernois Avenue of Fashion for awhile now. He’s got a new shop opening in Parker’s Alley in downtown Detroit. I catch up with him about the expansion and more. Plus, we’ll go...
Lions win! We talk about Coach Bevell and Stafford's solid performance. Detroit Pistons make moves The University of Michigan has canceled their game against rival Ohio State due to rising COVID-19 cases. It's the first time they haven't played since 1917; but Fletcher thinks Harbaugh dodged a metaphorical bullet. MSU, and more. Follow Fletcher Sharpe on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SaintFDW
Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care joins us to help unpack the grim milestone of 10,000 Coronavirus deaths in Michigan. We cover some of the latest news around the virus, the extended pause from Governor Whitmer, what we can do to improve the situation as well as a listener question. On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 Support on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit...
How do you make the journey from Detroit cop to cannabis entrepreneur? Today's feature conversation is with John McLeod of Michigan-based Cloud Cannabis who opens up not just about the business but his path with opioids to get there. Link: https://cloudcannabis.com/ Then, three things to know around town: Details on protestors outside of the Secretary of State's Detroit house over the weekend and what all of this action might mean going forward While leaders in Lansing and Washington can't seem ...
On Fridays we try to have some fun, and this is no exception. Devon, Randy and Jer get together (virtually) to talk about some of our favorite local boozes, spirits and accessories. Here's a list: King Cubes: Big Clear Ice Cubes: https://www.kingcubesice.com Rare American Whiskey from The Oakland: https://app.upserve.com/s/the-oakland-ferndale Cocktail Cubes from Castalia: https://www.castaliacocktails.com/cocktail-kits Tiki mugs from Lost River: https://lostrivertiki.com/merch-1/ Water with ele...
Today’s show is three parts: The pandemic continues in Michigan and Metro Detroit. There are bunch of stories around that. Chandler Park on Detroit’s east side is raising money for a new skatepark. We talk with Alex Allen from the Chandler Park Conservancy about what they’re doing: https://www.patronicity.com/project/chandler_park_skate_park#!/ And one of Detroit’s most walkable suburbs, Ferndale, is putting together a new walkability plan. Erin Quetell shares more, with info on a public meeting...
Today: Our feature conversation focuses on supporting Southwest Detroit businesses with your dollars from the comfort of your own home. Jennifer Gomez from the Southwest Detroit Business Association joins me to talk about their new site - https://www.shopsouthwestdetroit.com/ - where you can shop in the neighborhood from a number of local places. Before that, I’ll share the latest local pandemic updates as restaurants lose their legal bid to reopen indoor dining, and tell you about a freighter s...
General Motors has made some news as of late with three big moves. So to understand it, we turn to expert and AutoTrader analyst Michelle Krebs. She's one of the voices I trust to figure out what's happening in the auto industry. First, we go through that GM has withdrawn their support for a Trump suit against California around emissions. Then, GM's rollout of an all-electric portfolio for new vehicles and just how big of a deal it is. Finally, the scrapped deal with Nikola. Why that happened an...
Today's show is in two parts. First, the latest in local Coronavirus news. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has started to hint at what's ahead for a massive vaccination program in the city of Detroit - with a target of 5,000 a day. Southeast Michigan hospitals are filling up fast with COVID-19 patients. Governor Gretchen Whitmer was $100m she says for residents, a mask mandate and an unemployment extension. A large restaurant owner wants restrictions to stop, or he says he'll open anyway along with ou...
It’s no secret that this year has been the pits. With the ongoing pandemic things have been bleak. It’s been especially bleak for all of the small businesses trying to hang on. Now that the holidays are quickly approaching I have whipped together a list of nearly 50 places to shop small in Metro Detroit for all of your gift giving needs. Throughout the list, I’m not only going to highlight brick and mortar stores, but also the people who supply the goods that go into the stores. From baby and ch...
Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care stops by to talk the latest in vaccine news, a recent study about why some Detroiters are hesitant to take the vaccine (and what that's rooted in), as well as answering listener questions. Plus: The city of Detroit is looking at a $10 million budget hole and Detroit City Council unanimously approved a recreational marijuana ordinance we previously talked about on the show.
Considering how much the world is an endless nesting of dumpster fires, we thought we'd do something fun for your Friday. And support local while we do it. Today's episode is a Michigan-made hard cider tasting. We took a number of them from across the state and did an on-air, socially-distanced taste test. All of the ciders were purchased thanks to our supporters, and we received no compensation from brands for this event. So join Jer, Engineer Randy Walker and Devon O'Reilly for some fun. Speci...
It's been feeling like Groundhog Day, so we shook things up a bit. Today's show features Jer, Shianne Nocerini and Fletcher Sharpe with the latest things to know around town as well as the insanity that's happening around the election right now. As of course, the eyes of the nation are fixed upon us again. Plus, Fletcher takes us back to his front-row-seat experience at the Malice at the Palace 16 years ago as well as breaks down the Pistons draft picks. And there's a new Red Panda in town. FYI....
Discussed in our feature conversation: https://detroit.eater.com/2020/10/26/21534489/thanksgiving-detroit-ann-arbor-restaurant-bakery-ordering-turkey-dinner-pie
