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Detroit Voice Brief

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Your weekday morning news update from the Detroit Free Press. Online by 5 a.m., on guard since 1831.

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Episodes

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 29, 2025

Mom holding baby struck, killed in Oakland County parking lot, police say Wife-beating former Wayne County CFO gets 6 months in jail. His victim gets justice. 5 pounds of cherries infested with fly maggots, pupae intercepted at Detroit Metro Airport...

Jul 29, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 28, 2025

Detroit mayoral candidate, who assaulted his wife in 1993, says he learned from mistake Eastern Market's beloved Rocky Peanut Co. is closing its doors Scammers play into confusion over tariffs, immigration, drug trafficking...

Jul 28, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 25, 2025

Lake Michigan is America's deadliest lake — yet lifeguards are nowhere to be found Cursive comeback? Bill would return cursive instruction to Michigan public schools Sporty 2026 Subaru Uncharted EV promises up to 300 miles range, 0-60 mph under 5 seconds...

Jul 25, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 24, 2025

Former Ford dealer, 102, tours automaker's rare collection in Dearborn 13 Metro Detroit taquerias to take center stage at annual Taco Showdown The Pistons Pulse: Lessons and impressions from Detroit Pistons 2025 NBA Summer League performance Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube Watch the podcast recorded live here...

Jul 24, 20255 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 23, 2025

Detroit Bishop Charles Ellis III admits 'inappropriate relationship,' denies new claims A Michelin-starred restaurateur and a taco aficionado walk into an old Grosse Pointe Boston Market Severe summer heat can kill. Follow these tips to protect your kids, pets from hot cars...

Jul 23, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 22, 2025

Want to buy an electric car or truck? What to know before tax credits expire Sept. 30 Detroit EMTs reunite with twin girls delivered during emergency home birth Newport man's catch of 64-lb. flathead catfish sets Michigan record...

Jul 22, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 21, 2025

Defense Department acknowledges mistake in identification of World War II soldier Swimmers memorialize the Edmund Fitzgerald by swimming 411 miles Apple Store to close at The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township...

Jul 21, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 18, 2025

There’s a secret garden on roof of Detroit City Hall — and it’s off-limits to most EGLE: Oakland County violating environmental laws with sewage overflows Massive financial losses force season opener cancellation at Detroit Opera...

Jul 18, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 17, 2025

Michigan dispute with Trump administration over funding hits sheriff's marine patrols Blues legend Buddy Guy, fresh off his 'Sinners' cameo, to play Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Baby chimpanzee born at Detroit Zoo...

Jul 17, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 15, 2025

Feds deporting woman who told a Michigan police department she was the victim of assault Ford's latest sale may be just the start in a summer of car-buying deals, experts say\ Beloved Velvet Peanut Butter to move production to Detroit with plans to sell nationwide...

Jul 15, 20255 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 11, 2025

Ford CEO Jim Farley doubles down on dealerships: 'That's the secret sauce' Why pesticides won't protect Michigan cherries from invasive fly Detroit distillery expands — thanks to paczki, high school pals and a bachelor party...

Jul 11, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 10, 2025

Feds: Ugly Christmas Sweater owner paid $1 million to settle COVID-19 fraud case Owner of extravagant Detroit home that went viral accused of setting it on fire Visiting Pictured Rocks? You'll need a pass. Here's how to get one...

Jul 10, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 9, 2025

GM repurposes robotaxi fleet to test tech it plans for your car 9 Michigan drive-ins are keeping a nostalgic tradition alive: See the locations Days of Roar: Talking Detroit Tigers with Bobby Scales and Scott Bentley, including All-Stars, AL Central, trade targets Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube...

Jul 09, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 8, 2025

EGLE finds significant deficiencies, 'immediate health risk' in Wyandotte water system Apparel brand Eastside Golf to open its first U.S. store at Detroit Metro Airport Bar Louie at Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township closes: What we know...

Jul 08, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 7, 2025

Detroit sues blockchain real estate firm that owns rentals with hundreds of violations These meteor showers, full moon will light up Michigan skies in July. When to look up The Pistons Pulse: What to know about Detroit Pistons recent player acquisitions and cap update with Keith Smith Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube Watch the podcast recorded live here...

Jul 07, 20255 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 4, 2025

Car buyers set a record with more than $1,000-a-month car payments in Q2 This Port Huron border crossing ties Michigan to Canada. What to know How a rare copy of America's birth certificate ended up in a Michigan museum...

Jul 04, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 1, 2025

How a scrappy Google map tries to fill the gaps in Detroit homeless services Dearborn Heights man wins $417,650 on MrBeast weight-loss challenge 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport hybrid: Mostly show, just enough go...

Jul 01, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday June 30, 2025

Woman kept 53 cats in Oakland County motel room, animal control says In 1816, Michigan didn't have a 'summer.' Here's how that happened. A bigger tax break could be ahead for many people 65 and older: How it could work...

Jun 30, 20255 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday June 27, 2025

Bump stocks, ghost guns targeted in bills passed by Michigan Senate Superhero training school in Pontiac helps kids discover their real superpowers Pinky's Rooftop in Royal Oak to close June 28 after 6 years in business...

Jun 28, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday June 26, 2025

3 long-empty apartment buildings reopen in Detroit neighborhood Social media influencers try to get us to buy more: Here's how to beat them at their game WDIV-TV teaming with Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company on coffee shop in Detroit suburb...

Jun 26, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 25, 2025

Tlaib, Thanedar call on Trump to close Guantánamo Bay When will it cool off in Michigan? Relief from extreme heat could come soon The Pistons Pulse: Pistons Pulse mock draft with No Ceilings NBA: Picks 26 - 40 Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube Watch the podcast recorded live here...

Jun 25, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday June 20, 2025

Michigan AG raids state agency, Farmington Hills residence Detroit police: 'At least 1' riverfront park to open for 2026 fireworks | Opinion The Pistons Pulse: Sam Vecenie joins to break down Detroit Pistons' biggest offseason questions Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube Watch the podcast recorded live here...

Jun 20, 20255 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday June 19, 2025

Ramp metering, a new way to get on I-96, ready to launch in Oakland County: What to know Attorneys and lumber barons: Which career paths have led to the Michigan governor's office Days of Roar: Is Tarik Skubal worth $425 million? Early trade deadline needs for Detroit Tigers to win it all Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube...

Jun 19, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 18, 2025

Citing tariffs, Marelli files for bankruptcy and owes millions to Stellantis, Nissan Gordie Howe Bridge lights will be turned on for testing Strawberry U-pick season underway in southeast Michigan, with hit and miss yields...

Jun 18, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday June 17, 2025

What to do if you've been scammed by one of those fake toll road or DMV texts Suspected gunman's notes named members of Michigan's congressional delegation Detroit Free Press, Detroit News to end joint operating agreement at end of 2025...

Jun 17, 20253 min
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