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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 Friday June 13, 2025

This metro Detroit cocktail costs $45. So we had to try it. As gold prices soar, Father's Day jewelry could be extra expensive The Pistons Pulse: Who should Detroit Pistons draft with 37th pick? 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 13, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday June 12, 2025

Friends, family could perform weddings without getting ordained under Michigan bill Numerous gun incidents taint the end of the school year across Michigan As military groups prepare for weekend celebrations, No Kings activists organize protests...

Jun 12, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 11, 2025

Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport missed top safety ratings for this reason 2 HGTV 'Bargain Block' homes hit the market in Detroit Days of Roar: World Series preview? Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs and more with ESPN's Jesse Rogers Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube...

Jun 11, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday June 6, 2025

Prosecutors raise alarms over new policy taking MSP police shootings out of their hands Clinton Township board denies permit for power line, towers for Henry Ford Macomb Hospital The Pistons Pulse: Detroit Pistons offseason overview: Free agency, trade candidates, and 2nd round picks 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 06, 20255 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday June 5, 2025

Not easy to become a 401(k) millionaire as balances dip in first quarter, Fidelity says Canadian wildfire smoke will be more frequent unwanted visitor in Michigan Detroit, known for its murals, is getting a new one designed by a student...

Jun 05, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 4, 2025

Feds pause operations at 3 Michigan Job Corps centers as part of nationwide move Deadliest driving weeks on the road for Michigan teen drivers are during summer DIA's revamped African American art galleries to reopen in heart of museum this fall...

Jun 04, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday June 3, 2025

Hotel operator NoMad chosen for Ford's Michigan Central Station in Detroit Bobcat Bonnie's Ferndale location to close, leaving only 1 remaining Days of Roar: Should Detroit Tigers let Tarik Skubal pitch deeper into games? Dan Hasty: McGonigle, Clark, Briceño Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube...

Jun 03, 20255 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday June 2, 2025

Detroit to host Army's 250th birthday ball ahead of 'big, beautiful' parade in D.C. Look out GM, Ford and Honda: Toyota just got serious about EVs with 2026 bZ small SUV Supino Pizzeria plans first location outside of Detroit in Beverly Hills...

Jun 02, 20255 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday May 30, 2025

Border Patrol arrested a Detroit student on a field trip. He now faces deportation. 'Aggressive' timeline revealed to build pro soccer stadium in Detroit by 2027 New grads and others must hunt down job scams as they search for their next paycheck...

May 30, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday May 29, 2025

Two square miles: The evolution of Hamtramck Toastique expanding in Michigan, adds another metro Detroit location The Pistons Pulse: Breaking down Detroit Pistons’ off-season options 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...

May 29, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday May 28, 2025

DNR halts state land leases for utility-scale solar projects As tariffs loom, prices for lightly used vehicles rise as supply shrinks Late WWE wrestler and Lansing native Sabu showed me I was a real American | Opinion...

May 28, 20255 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday May 27, 2025

Stellantis has worst relations with suppliers in survey yet again Michigan lays claim to oldest rocks in US. Where to find Watersmeet gniess When reality just isn’t good enough, Cadillac’s electric ‘baby Escalade’ delivers the goods...

May 27, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday May 26, 2025

Prank calls flood Ypsilanti mom after her phone number appears on Cedar Point wall Stellantis announces new 'megahub' distribution center coming to metro Detroit 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SUV brings style and tech to electric family haulers...

May 26, 20256 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday May 23, 2025

Your guide to Movement festival 2025 in Detroit: Artists, bag policy, transportation, more Memorial Day grilling: Our best recipes, tips and advice for 2025 Tick season arrives in Michigan: How you can avoid them and stay safe this summer...

May 23, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday May 22, 2025

Free, discounted park and museum passes? How to get a Michigan Activity Pass 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch package brings big off-road capability to small SUVs The Pistons Pulse: Analyzing the lessons Detroit Pistons learned in the playoffs and sharing season superlatives 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...

May 22, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday May 21, 2025

Rainy, chilly weather ahead in metro Detroit with highs stuck in the 50s Former Jack Cooper employee scrapes up capital to start hauling Ford vehicles $5,000 send-offs, luxury cars, custom gowns bring extravagance to metro Detroit proms...

May 21, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday May 20, 2025

Taylor Police Department is first agency in metro Detroit to sign agreement with ICE Shuttered Henry Ford hospital to become new location for Jalen Rose charter school As some neighbors seek to close it, Wayne Disposal hazardous waste landfill looks to expand...

May 20, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday May 19, 2025

Make "The Pistons Pulse" your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast available anywhere you listen to podcasts Troy, Ann Arbor among best cities to live in the US. Why Livability ranked them in top 100 Melvindale man's planned terrorist attack at Warren military base is thwarted, feds say...

May 19, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday May 16, 2025

Detroit population grows for 2nd straight year after periods of decline, Census data shows Flight delayed? Some steps you can take to avoid headaches at airports Program to kill Canada geese in Michigan is paused, a letter to lawmakers shows...

May 16, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday May 15, 2025

Ingham County: Vaccination triggered false positive measles test for Michigan baby Scrap yard fire in SW Detroit stinks up several cities in Wayne County; air tests clear Looking for a quiet escape? 4 Japanese gardens in Michigan to check out....

May 15, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday May 14, 2025

Lawmaker describes Michigan State Police as 'sinking ship,' blames top leadership How Detroit is converting old downtown office buildings into lofts, hotels BASF Wyandotte site leaching pollutants into Detroit River — and a fix is years away...

May 14, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday May 13, 2025

Ann Arbor mother spent 4 decades searching, fighting for infant daughter Wayne County hiring specialist to monitor its teens on social media to prevent violence Sanders celebrates 150th anniversary with new limited edition caramels...

May 13, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday May 12, 2025

Gilbert charity development aims to improve Detroit housing but sits vacant, boarded Mistrial for ex-Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr, who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya Protesters march in Grand Rapids after mistrial declared in murder trial of former officer A credit union and a WSU program have one goal: Help people see when they're being scammed...

May 12, 20254 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday May 9, 2025

Crackdown on hidden fees when booking hotels and buying tickets hits in time for summer Smokey Robinson accused of sexually assaulting employees, responds he's 'appalled' Built by the Fords, Dearborn Country Club added to National Register of Historic Places 'Central Park Five' opera – with Donald Trump as a character – to open in Detroit...

May 09, 20255 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday May 8, 2025

Fire officials sift through rubble of Westland gas explosion Detroit man says he needed mental health treatment as an inmate, but was punished instead Celebrating Michigan's transgender community in a time of angst and uncertainty...

May 08, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday May 7, 2025

Michigan AG Dana Nessel drops all charges against U-M pro-Palestinian protesters Lawsuit accuses former Michigan Department of Corrections spokesman of sexual harassment Michigan autistic teens react to RFK's comments: 'Every person has value'...

May 07, 20253 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday May 6, 2025

Detroit gets building-powered EV chargers U-M's Santa Ono, leaving for University of Florida, gets mixed marks from students, staff Kwame Kilpatrick begs her pardon, but lawmaker won't ask Trump to help Hizzoner again...

May 06, 20253 min
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