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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 Briefing for April 10th, 2020

Whitmer extends and expands stay home order, Michigan approved for P-EBT benefits, Covid-19 is changing how we buy cars, July 15 is the new April 15, and Tua Tagovailoa's injury history might help the Detroit Lions trade first-round pick.

Apr 10, 20206 minEp. 176

Detroit Free Press Briefing for April 8th, 2020

Important data is missing from 2 areas hit hardest by coronavirus in Michigan, emergency declaration extension COVID-19 changes Passover, SMART bus shifts some routes to call-ahead shuttle service, and the Detroit Pistons scout Maury Hanks recovering from coronavirus.

Apr 08, 20206 minEp. 174

Detroit Free Press Briefing for April 7th, 2020

April 7th Coronavirus Update, how Detroit nearly became a second Wuhan, a second field hospital in Novi, and Al Kaline, the Detroit Tigers legend, dies at age 85.

Apr 07, 20206 minEp. 173

Detroit Free Press Briefing for April 3rd, 2020

Michiganders to Gov. Whitmer: Fix the damn unemployment website, Michigan gas prices fall to $1.65 per gallon, reasons not to get excited about stimulus checks, Michigan Humane Society emergency plan for pets, Michigan football gets commitment from four-star TE Louis Hansen.

Apr 03, 20206 minEp. 171

Detroit Free Press Briefing for April 2nd, 2020

April 2nd Coronavirus update, here's how you can help Make-A-Wish Michigan bring hope and joy during the coronavirus pandemic, Detroit Lions legend Chris Spielman auction off Ohio State ring for a cause.

Apr 02, 20204 minEp. 170

Detroit Free Press Briefing for April 1st, 2020

University of Michigan to turn indoor track into field hospital, critical DTE, Consumers Energy workers stay in campers to prevent contracting coronavirus, when coronavirus hit Detroit, these specialty stores became busier than ever, puzzles get a boost, and the NFL plans to go on with 2020 schedule as planned, for now.

Apr 01, 20206 minEp. 169

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 31th, 2020

Michigan coronavirus cases rise to 6,498, with 184 deaths, Michigan's biggest pop culture gathering, Motor City Comic Con, is postponed, Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith resigns from office amid criminal charges, Henry Ford Health uses mobile unit for infant care, and Michigan basketball's Isaiah Livers enters NBA draft, but could still come back.

Mar 31, 20205 minEp. 168

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 27, 2020

Beaumont Hospital in Wayne closing ER, Gov. Whitmer seeks disaster declaration, homeless veteran disputes discharge status for healthcare, Frankenmuth business owners stay positive amid coronavirus shutdown, and the Detroit Tigers 'open' the season in Cleveland as planned, sorta.

Mar 27, 20206 minEp. 165

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 25, 2020

Flint needs water as coronavirus worsens, stimulus checks aim to cover the rent and other basics, office closures will cause some driver licenses to expire, .... , Cassius Winston a consensus All-American; Xavier Tillman now NBA-bound.

Mar 25, 20206 minEp. 163

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 24, 2020

Whitmer puts Michigan under 'stay at home' order, What does the stay-at-home order mean for Michigan?, MSP: Don't call 911, COVID Insurance, and Benton Harbor's Carlos 'Scooby' Johnson named Michigan Mr. Basketball.

Mar 24, 20206 minEp. 162

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 23, 2020

Coronavirus Update, small Michigan colleges face bad news amid coronavirus, Detroit's marquees become a sign of coronavirus times, and sports may have stopped, but the Free Press sports department hasn't.

Mar 23, 20207 minEp. 161

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 20, 2020

COVID-19 Cases triple, coronavirus cases rise, so do the myths about the disease, Zack the fat cat dies, and the Detroit Lions trade Pro-Bowl cornerback Darius Slay to Eagles

Mar 20, 20205 minEp. 160

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 19, 2020

Michigan's first coronavirus death, U.S., Canada move to close border to non-essential traffic, the coronavirus's effect on the auto industry, how much coronavirus has changed America in a week, and the Detroit Lions bring in two more former New England Patriots.

Mar 19, 20206 minEp. 159

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 17, 2020

Michigan coronavirus update, coronavirus fears can take a toll on our mental health, what to know about pets and COVID-19, coronavirus cutbacks drive up risks of recession, and sports continue to stay on hold due to coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 17, 20207 minEp. 157

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 16, 2020

Living in self-quarantine, Royal Oak Memorial Monument is moving, Coronavirus Church Services, and the Detroit Pistons' Christian Wood tests positive for novel coronavirus.

Mar 16, 20206 minEp. 156

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 13, 2020

, homeless particularly vulnerable to coronavirus, metro Detroit restaurants already feeling effects of coronavirus, legislature and the coronavirus, Coronavirus takes out NCAA tournament, suspends NHL, Opening Day.

Mar 13, 20207 minEp. 154

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 12, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak in Michigan leads to canceled events, Michigan's public universities cancel classes, switch to online, Joe Biden's Michigan victory impressive as he wins every county in the state, and the IRS and banks review options in COVID-19 crisis.

Mar 12, 20205 minEp. 153

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 11, 2020

Biden defeats Sanders easily in Michigan primary, Cedar Point offers free sneak-peek events as park celebrates 150th anniversary, Metro Detroit voters deciding whether to renew millage to support Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Coronavirus fears may impact Michigan State, Michigan basketball in NCAA tournament,

Mar 11, 20207 minEp. 152

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 10, 2020

Detroit offers new payment plan to limit water shutoffs during coronavirus crisis, Duggan aims for to preserve affordable housing, Marelli to create North American headquarters in Southfield, stock market sees a meltdown after oil prices plunge, and Michigan State's Cassius Winston named to Big Ten first-team again.

Mar 10, 20206 minEp. 151

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 9, 2020

Limited sick leave causes coronavirus concerns, new Detroit landmark near Fiat Chrysler plant compared to Berlin Wall, 2020 Michigan primary if you've spent time in prison, Casino sports betting in Michigan starts in time for March Madness, and Michigan State Spartans win share of 2020 Big Ten title.

Mar 09, 20206 minEp. 150

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 6, 2020

Art Van Furniture to close and liquidate stores, former UAW president Gary Jones charged with corruption, Detroit concert industry alert and watching amid coronavirus spread, Elizabeth Warren's campaign has derailed, and Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers mash Yankees in spring training game.

Mar 06, 20206 minEp. 149

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 5, 2020

Daylight saving time, the coronavirus scare gives homeowners another reason to refinance, all eyes on Michigan as the Democratic primary process moves on, our restaurant critic is going vegan for the month, and Michigan State in driver's seat for Big Ten crown.

Mar 05, 20206 minEp. 148

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 4, 2020

GM will add 3,500 electric vehicle charging plugs across its facilities, Ford's latest weapon comes from NASA, how to revote an absentee ballot, Polonia Polish restaurant in Hamtramck up for sale, and the Detroit Pistons star Derrick Rose's season likely over thanks to ankle injury.

Mar 04, 20205 minEp. 147

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 3rd, 2020

Compuware sold to competitor, in coronavirus outbreak, the elderly, sick are most vulnerable, voters can be their own best defense against Russian interference, agony of theMichigan primary voter , and Michigan State basketball enters final week of season with chance at Big Ten crown.

Mar 03, 20206 minEp. 146

Detroit Free Press Briefing for March 2nd, 2020

Detroit voters conflicted about 2020, Detroit woman quarantined on Diamond Princess amid coronavirus outbreak is coming home, $350 fine for prosecutor's hit-and-run sparks outrage, and Biggby Coffee is celebrating 25 years.

Mar 02, 20205 minEp. 145
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