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Yemeni coffee is spreading across America as more and more people discover just how good it is. Qahwah House started in Dearborn, but has gone as far as Illinois and Brooklyn as it's been expanding across the nation. It has a special flavor and a special story, and we get into it today. Longtime listeners of the show know we love coffee, so Devon O'Reilly invited Ibrahim Alhasbani, the co-founder of Qahwah House to come by the studio. A true Metro Detroit success story. Website: https://www.qahwahhouse.com/ Joining in on this Friday is Norris Howard and Jer. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Four Daily Detroit contributors around one table? The dream is realized at the new studio in TechTown. Norris Howard, Shianne Nocerini, Devon O'Reilly and Jer talk three of today's stories that impact Metro Detroit. 00:51 - There's a hotel proposed for the top of the Michigan Central project in Corktown on the old train station. Is that the best use? Will it be a great way to show off the city? 06:32 - We wax nostalgic about Olga's, who abruptly closed their Westland location after more than 40 years. Norris had just visited, because it's one of the few places that has vegan and gluten free options. 12:55 - What's up with all these early dinner reservation? The "introvert economy" that has swept across America, says Bloomberg. We just are going out less. The most in demand dinner reservation has moved from 8pm to 5:30p, and it has all kinds of knock on effects. There's more, too... here's a link to the piece. We discuss. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-01-22/the-introverts-have-taken-over-the-us-economy Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

What is populism, anyway? There's a lot of talk about populists and the concept of populism in today's political discourse but little talk about what the roots are and what it actually means. Author and labor educator Steve Babson joined me in the studio to discuss his book, "Forgotten Populists: When farmers turned left to save democracy." This conversation hits a number of points: 03:29 - Populism as an alternative to capitalism 05:40 - One of the most notable populists was legendary Detroit mayor Hazen Pingree, who was both an entrepreneur and a one-time factory worker. His policies revolutionized the city and set it on a path for its golden age. 09:03 - We discuss how different American elections were, as there was no secret ballot. 11:03 - Changing rules 13:19 - The legacy of populism 14:19 - The Works Progress Administration, the New Deal, and examples locally like Keyworth Stadium that were built using populist policies 16:43 - A historical comparison of populism 18:11 - How is the modern UAW different than the past, and the populist threads in that? 19:47 - Why author Steve Babson wrote this book Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

A heartbreaking loss to end an amazing season for the Detroit Lions. Fletcher Sharpe breaks down what worked and what didn't, and we start to pick up the pieces of where to go from here with the Lions after the loss to the 49ers in the NFC Championship game. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

From the serious to the seriously fun, we've got you covered on your Daily Detroit. Devon O'Reilly is in to talk about: 01:11 - Michigan State of the State breakdown 02:54 - Governor Gretchen Whitmer said "Build baby build," with the goal of increasing the housing stock across the state to lower prices and increase quality 05:24 - Devon, as a dad, gets into incentives for growing Michigan families; tax credits, and universal PreK 10:07 - We talk about possible new state rebates for buying new cars, electric cars, and union-made cars. Is it a good idea? 12:57 - The Republican rebuttal looked like a bad lawyer ad 15:15 - Restaurant news: James Beard Semi-Finalist annouced and we talk about Metro Detroit competitors 21:45 - Jim Harbaugh is leaving Michigan for the NFL. Who should replace him? Are Michigan fans even upset? Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith made some off-the-cuff comments about Detroit that got a lot of Detroiters real mad about how he perceived the city and the Lions impact on it. 02:09 - Norris Howard is in, and we talk about - should we have paid it so much attention? Should Detroit walk tall, knowing we have things to work on or respond to what he said negatively about areas outside of downtown? This segment is by listener request. 17:37 - We talk about a new rec center in Detroit's Chandler Park 20:33 - And the legendary rock venue Harpo's is up for sale Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

If there's anything Detroiters know how to do, it's how to tap our feet and nod to the beat. And so often in history, those beats are made right here. Local history expert, music tastemaster, and Motor City Soul Club co-founder Dan Austin joins me on the podcast to talk about Northern Soul, a genre that encompasses Motown - but there's so much more to discover. How do you find it? What's notable about it? He's also talking about the return of the Motor City Soul Stomp this Saturday evening at the Marble Bar. The local podcast rundown: 00:52 - What makes Northern Soul music special to Dan? 03:31 - Motown might be the big name everyone knows, but there's so much more to the story 06:27 - Giving these Detroit music artists their due, remembrance and recognition 08:07 - Here are some ways to get started checking out Northern Soul for yourself 14:39 - The Motor City Soul Stomp returns after the pandemic hiatus this Saturday Night at the Marble Bar in Detroit. $5 cover, you're going to want to head on down. Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/777818770856268 Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Fletcher Sharpe is in and we're here to talk the Detroit Lions. 01:08 - Is/was the curse of Bobby Layne real? 03:18 - Recapping the Lions/Buccaneers games, highlights, lowlights, things to watch out for 18:35 - Looking ahead to San Francisco and maybe and NFC Championship? 25:41 - Singing Zach Ertz at the last minute to boost the lineup 27:50 - Final game predictions Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Although a lot of attention is paid to buses and transit in the city of Detroit, the reality is the vast majority of people in Metro Detroit do not live within the city limits. Although some do, many of their trips to get around don't involve the city at all. They're served by SMART - The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation - and any conversation about transit and linking southeast Michigan together involves their work. In this conversation with Tiffany Gunter, Deputy GM at SMART, we talk about the plans ahead. From more bus drivers, how things are going since the last successful millage, the on-demand FLEX driver service, fixed guideways and more. Podcast rundown: 01:08 - Where does SMART go in the region? And bringing more marketing for public transit. 02:39 - Update on how things are going for SMART after the last millage, including the first new bus lines in awhile. 04:34 - There's a national crisis on hiring more bus drivers and how that effects on time performance. And what they are doing to fix the problem. 06:59 - Some of the vision for the future of SMART 10:05 - Updating on how the Flex ride hailing and door-to-door service is going now that it has started. 12:21 On working with other agency partners like RTA, the State of Michigan, and DDOT 14:29 What is a fixed guideway? Future SMART app for riders, and when can you expect that to come online? 17:50 Generational shifts around public transit, and how SMART is adapting. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Today's show is a special one as we kick off talking to Mike Tirico, the sports broadcasting legend. Then, Jer and Devon get into some stories to know around Metro Detroit. 01:43 - Mike Tirico joins Jer and Fletcher at Ford Field 12:46 - Ford is reducing production of the Ford Lightning, cutting jobs 16:23 - Detroit Beer Exchange is officially no more in Downtown Detroit. We discuss. Engineer Randy really liked their downtstairs space. 19:34 - Do we put the Big Sean / Emagine theatre in greater downtown Detroit in the dead pool? Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

What is there to look forward to in 2024? Urbanize Detroit's Robin Runyan is in the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown and we discuss that and more. 00:46 - Amazon is buying a stake in Diamond Sports / Bally, which should improve service. 05:15 - In "Where we've been," Robin went and checked out the Oak Parker (in Oak Park) and gives a little update on the new Pie Sci location 07:16 - Is there anywhere to get good King Cake in Metro Detroit? Or does one have to ship from New Orleans? 09:22 - Robin's five move exciting development trends in Detroit in 2024. More: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/5-detroit-development-stories-watch-2024 Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

We now know our weekend playoff opponent: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. So what's next? What do the Detroit Lions need to do? Plus, we talk a little bit about the Pistons trade. Full rundown: 00:34 - Next opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 04:41 - What are the Vegas odds? 07:29 - What is going on with Cam Sutton (and the difficult job he has to do) 08:56 - Pushing the envelope 10:41 - What do the Lions need to do to Win the playoff game? 13:15 - The wild fan reactions to Matthew Stafford coming back 17:25 - Detroit sports fans need to embrace and bring back some swagger of success 20:39 - We discuss the recent Pistons trade that kinda got overshadowed by the Lions Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

With the recent drama at the Michigan State Party around who's in charge, finances and more - we got to thinking, in the age of Trump, does a state party matter anymore, or is it just all about whatever Trump does? After all, he's the focus of attention, resources from voters, and looks to be the clear lock for the nomination. So is the Republican party as we knew it, dead? And means something else now? Does the infighting matter as Trump is going to call all the shots everywhere now anyway, and raise all the money? News story about the internal divisions: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/13/separate-michigan-gop-group-votes-to-keep-kristina-karamo-as-chair/72216510007/ The rundown: 01:21 - Norris Howard talks about his dad being hyped for the Lions 02:56 - Is there a Republican Party that matters, or is it all basically whatever Trump wants and decides? Where the apapratus, the fundraising, we're in a diffrent era where it's about one man, as opposed to a party platform? Because it looks like what right leaning voters want is Trump. Not someone with his policies but different, but him. And they definitely don't want someone like a Chris Christie. 14:56 - Norris shares some of his thoughts as African-American voters, especially Black men, are more and more looking to the right as more and more black women increase their power and education, and the difficult conversation that has to be had in his community. 19:41 - And finally, the Auto Show is moving to January. Norris had some strong feelings about it, so now it's official, he's got a couple thoughts. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

The Detroit Lions won their first playoff game in a long, long time against the LA Rams. How are we feeling about it? Is the "Same Old Lions" curse over? How great was it the Lions spread their offense across multiple tools? How about Goff beating Stafford? We were going to be off today as it's a Federal Holiday (MLK Day), but because of the unique news this is a bonus edition of the podcast where Fletcher and Jer talk about everything that happened. This is recorded before the Buccaneers / Eagles game tonight, we'll focus on them and that opponent on a future pod. Thanks to Scott Millington for the cover photo. https://www.instagram.com/sapmillington/?hl=en Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

We've got a bit of a conference exhaustion after a very busy Thursday, but Devon O'Reilly and Fletcher Sharpe picked up themselves and we digitally got together for a little post-Detroit Policy Conference conversation. And a lot more. 02:08 - Can Michigan grow? Some say that retainment should be the focus over attraction. Do we need a different strategy? Is it realistic to say all areas will grow? 07:47 - Although there were complaints transit wasn't on the agenda, transit was everywhere in the discussion at the Detroit Policy Conference. One speaker, Michael Griffie, talked about expanding the Detroit People Mover, and none other than Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said it's something they're looking at. We discuss! 12:31 - Word is the Detroit Auto Show is moving back to January next year. Will that help bring back the shine and interest? People seem very divided and there's been a lot of feedback. We discuss. 17:00 - Is it generational divide, or cognitive dissonance? Many are very surprised that with the Michigan Growing Together council this is the first many leaders are hearing about issues with the region and state. Yet, people in their 40s and under - this is the air we breathe, seeing friends move off and stay in other regions. Did the conference finally publicly air a pretty big generational divide? Did you want to see the speaker sessions? Sessions are being posted online. A couple are already up, just go for the latest videos on the Detroit Chamber YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@DetroitRegionalChamber/videos Thanks so much to our listeners who stopped by and said hello. You're greatly appreciated. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Norris Howard is in and we've got stories around Detroit and Metro Detroit to talk about on the podcast. 00:47 - Target is pulling out of the deal for the City Target at Mack and Woodward, but the developer says no way, we have a contract. 06:42 - The Jefferson School will become the HQ of Invest Detroit (among other things) plus a number of other Detroit projects get grants 12:30 - A new direct Metro Airport to downtown Detroit bus service pilot will start this spring. We have details. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

The Henry Ford is full of trips through history that relate to today, but going on right now until January 15 is Mandela: The Official Exhibition. Cynthia Jones, their Director of Museum Experiences, Exhibitions & Engagement, joins me on the show to talk about the impact of this exhibition, some of the programs going on at The Henry Ford and Greenfield Village (the most popular tourist attraction in Metro Detroit) and some of the road ahead. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

01:19 - The National championship was not even close 02:28 - Michigan's defense did a number on Michael Penix Jr. 05:34 - Washington got dominated 08:41 - When Fletcher got hit so hard he knew he almost didn't want to play football anymore 10:31 - Will Jim Harbaugh stay? 14:39 - Detroit Lions get home playoff game against Rams, how do we do without Sam LaPorta if he's unavailable 17:27 - Stafford vs Goff? Or is it really about any mobile quarterback 19:09 - If it's a revenge game for anyone it's for Jared Goff who got cast aside by the Rams 21:30 - Lions prediction and who needs to step up 24:38 - Have a ton of fun on Sunday night, but when you come to downtown Detroit please remember people live here and respect it like you would your own neighborhood Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Where is Michigan (and America) at with electric vehicles and battery technology? Gabrielle Coppola, a journalist at Bloomberg, joins me for a conversation on the Daily Detroit podcast. Coppola wrote a very interesting piece, "America's long, tortured journey to build EV batteries," and it caught my eye because A123 systems — a Michigan company — was bought out of bankruptcy by Chinese investors and their cutting edge tech now is used over there. Over here? Americans are left having to license technology we created. This conversation is about more than that, though. It's about the immense change happening to the automotive industry, and what the challenges and opportunities really are for American automakers to compete in the EV and battery space. Follow Gabrielle Coppola on social media: X: https://twitter.com/gablova?lang=en Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gablova Episode rundown: 02:10 - Where are we at with EVs right now in the United States? 05:20 - Is Electric the future technology? What about alternatives? 07:20 - Automakers need to produce a lot of one car to make money 08:21 - Many people in auto industry are very worried about the future and how the changes coming will impact their lives 09:50 - It will take 30% fewer labor hours to make an electric car 11:18 - Carmakers are learning about batteries, and want to bring more in house 13:25 - Challenges for the future of suppliers and the jobs tied to them 14:40 - Michigan's lead with battery tech from A123 Systems that China bought out of bankruptcy and now uses as they speed ahead with EV adoption 25:22 - Why Michigan has to offer so many subsidies to battery plants, it's multiple levels. 26:42 - China does not make for a level playing field 27:41 - Competition with China is not a fair fight, and their government puts in seemingly endless dollars (we really don't know, there's no transparency) 28:26 - Thinking about quarters vs. generations 30:16 - Whatever America and American consumers decide to do, the rest of the world is not waiting on electric vehicles 30:58 - EVs are wrapped in political identity in America, despite any facts on the ground 34:37 - Michigan advantages for the road ahead Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

It's Friday! Which means a big dose of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on the podcast. Devon O'Reilly joins me and we hit a ton of topics: 01:52 - There's a storefront with window wrapping that says "Easy Peasy" on it. What is it? Devon tells us. 05:36 - Dunkin' to Downtown Detroit on Woodward 07:19 - A British pub, "The Lone Goat" is coming to downtown Detroit in the Metropolitan Building. 10:35 - Jer stopped in Cred Cafe, owned by a former Detroit Piston 12:08 - Although it still may go through, there's a report that the initial trademark application for the Hudson's site was denied. Would you stick with the Hudson name and find a variant? Should it be called something else? 17:42 - The new Gordie Howe bridge is delayed by about a year. It's not surprising, but 2025 it will be. We discuss. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Norris Howard is back from vacation and we just into talking about local stories around town. 01:39 - There's talk of moving the Detroit Auto Show again, back to the winter months as recent years haven't had the luster of before the pandemic. Norris makes the argument it's not about when, it's the lack of wow content, futurism and pizazz and that's what organizers should focus on as the real issue is CES in Las Vegas is about tech and cars are more about tech now. Whether you agree or not, here's the whole piece by Carol Cain in the Freep to read all her other points, too: "4 questions key to Detroit keeping its Motor City nickname in 2024" - https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/columnists/carol-cain/2023/12/30/detroit-motor-city-nickname-auto-show-train-station-population-evs/72040007007/ 14:35 - We ran a poll in our newsletter asking if more people need to move to Michigan, and nearly 70% of you said yes. Norris argues that the efforts should be focused on adding to places like Detroit, and not so much communities that are resistant to building new buildings. 21:03 - Norris gets in on the predictions game, including that he thinks we're going to see the city of Detroit's first woman, black mayor. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

From things to do this January 2024 to remembering BD's Mongolian Grill still exists to answering a listener question to the best of our ability why there were no restaurant weeks in Winter vs. where they moved here from, it's a fun show. - Posting a complete companion guide later today to all the events in January mentioned around Metro Detroit. Jer went to see the amazing John Oliver show and now will never look at the Fox Theater the same again. Shianne rediscovered a joy of her younger years, BD's Mongolian Grill which still exists around Metro Detroit if you look hard enough. Did you used to go there? Remember the spot in Royal Oak? And then a listener question, they recently moved here from Chicago and wonder why Detroit doesn't have restaurant weeks in January/February like there and New York. Well, there's some history behind that - that now we realize there's a bunch of listeners might not know. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Hello 2024! Crazy weekend of football, and the Detroit Pistons finally break their losing streak. From the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown, here's the rundown: 00:30 - Lions discussion begins, did the Lions get robbed, or did CeeDee Lamb run all over them? 07:18 - The attempt for two points at the end was a gutsy call. Was it the right one? 09:29 - Vikings predictions, chances for Lions to set some records 10:47 - Michigan beats Alabama is a sloppy one, with strong defensive play and the offense coming in clutch. But will that work against Washington? 14:55 - Michigan needs to watch out and box in Michael Penix Jr., and will be a bigger challenge than Alabama who consistently shot themselves in the foot 18:07 - This is how Michigan beats Washington 19:37 - The Pistons break their now record losing streak, but does that mean people will watch less now? 21:19 - Unless there are changes, Fletcher doesn't see how Cade Cunningham stays a Piston after his rookie contract. Why would he? Plus, unless Monty does something different, he sees Jaden Ivey leaving, too - putting the Pistons in a complete rebuild position again. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Devon and Jer recap their 2023 predictions and if they were on point or just how wrong they were, and make new ones for 2024. 02:33 - Recapping 2023 predictions including will there be a new full-line grocery store downtown; the rise of small spaces and retail; and a lot more. 12:54 - Our predictions for 2024, for Metro Detroit, Detroit and Michigan. Includes topics around development, transit, and local/state politics. And there's one that already partially happened. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

It's among the best of time in Detroit sports as the Lions clinch the NFC North, bringing home a division title for the first time in more than three decades. It's also among the worst, as the listless Detroit Pistons have an NBA-record losing streak and the team just looks defeated. For one of our two New Year episodes, Fletcher and Jer discuss the joy and difficulty; as well as make some predictions for 2024 in sports. Rundown: 00:30 - The Detroit Lions take the NFC North to the cheers of many. Some randome facts about 1993. 09:30 - What Fletcher (and others) got wrong about Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell when he got here. 17:14 - The Detroit Pistons are pretty yikes. It's not just a good look, it's hard to watch. 25:20 - Our 2024 sports predictions. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Happy Friday! As a heads up, we're going to be doing two episodes next week for the holiday break. On today's show: 02:25 - Where is the good Decaf coffee in town? Whether at shops or for take home? 05:23 - Details of a new hotel that'll be connected to Huntington Place were announced, we discuss. Can we get a real connected to the riverfront restaurant? 11:28 - Coming up on January 11, 2024 is the Detroit Policy Conference. One of the key focuses is the new Growing Together Michigan report and focusing on ways to encourage Michigan and Metro Detroit to grow. Predictions episode next week, if you have any, feel free to send them in. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Norris Howard is in and we're talking... 02:46 - Jer went to "Ain't too proud to beg" at the Fisher Theatre, and saw the story of the Temptations. Excellent performance, and as a surprise, saw Dr. Otis Williams himself (one of the original Temptations). 06:23 - Norris is off traveling next week 07:19 - Refurbished Toronto transit cars may be coming to Detroit to help bolster the Detroit People Mover. Also, a free ride pilot program starts in January. We discuss it all. 14:24 - Is Bird not the word anymore? Bird filed for bankruptcy. Though it'll still operate, the bigger question is - is the scooter craze done? 18:53 - We discuss some of your very local Festivus grievances Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Hello Wednesday! Producer Shianne is in studio and we talk about the stories and events of that interest us... plus, Jer shares a yarn his pops told him about his bobcat when he went to Wayne State in the 60s. 01:38 - Shianne brought some of the new Caribou in the studio to try from the new Ferndale location. Do the vibes live up? 07:00 - The Woodward road diet in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge is finished for the season, and traffic has opened up so we can get a better look at what was built. Shianne has thoughts (there's still some more work to do in the spring, but in short, Woodward went from four lanes to three) 12:20 - The city of Oak Park is suing the owners of the old WWJ building as a restaurant project has been stalled for years. 16:41 - A story about a wiley pet bobcat, Wayne State, and a reflecting pool. 19:17 - In our Tell Me Something good segment, the first Holidays in Greektown is this weekend, something to check out if you're looking for some ice carvings, tasty food and caroling. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Happy Tuesday! From a new location for a popular shwarma spot to a new scoreboard and Lions talk, we have you covered on this Tuesday with Fletcher Sharpe. 00:23 - Fletcher went and tried the new Bucharest location in Grosse Pointe Woods 04:49 - The Lions return to form as their offensive line heals and runs the Broncos back to Denver 10:02 - Pistons fans are frustrated, with some calling for Gores to get rid of the team. Fletcher doesn't think we're at that point. 13:46 - Comerica Park is getting a new scoreboard. It'll be the second largest video scoreboard in the league, and it seems Chris Ilitch has finally listened so that our scoreboard isn't worse than a AAA team. On the positive side, it's a sign that the team wants people at the ballpark, and the investments are good. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Today on the show, my guest is State Representative Mike McFall. The 8th House District he serves spans from Madison Heights, through Hazel Park, and into Detroit down into Midtown. Our conversation is wide-ranging and talks about bridging divides between the city and suburbs, transit, changes in our region in the last couple of decades, and a lot more. Before going to Lansing, Mike served as a councilperson in Hazel Park, with one of his focuses being on improving the downtown district. The Rundown: 03:02 - The issue with calling Hazel Park "Hazeltucky" 04:15 - It's not your fathers Hazel Park 07:35 - New residents coming in 08:13 - Where young professionals are really going - Hazel Park, Madison Heights, etc. 10:51 - In many ways, the intersection of I-696 and I-75 is a huge draw say realtors 12:10 - With so many changes, it's time to update the mental map about Metro Detroit 13:54 - How do you handle the responsibility of a house district spanning so many communities with differences in their needs 17:46 - The inner ring areas have changed dramatically 18:37 - Starting a transit caucus in the state legislature 22:46 - What would you say to a constiuent who is against transit? 23:38 "I don't know how else we're gonna move our region forward without transit" 24:10 - Do you have a vision of what that could look like? 24:40 - What about public-private partnerships to fund transit? 27:26 - What are things you're looking forward to in 2024? 29:14 - What do you say to people frustrated with legislative progress in 2023? Thanks to today's sponsor, City Bird Detroit. Support the businesses that support us this holiday season. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Devon O'Reilly is in for his Friday appearance. We talk about a few thigns around town, but the big focus of conversation is food trucks. Where should they be allowed? Do they compete with local businesses? Devon has some strong opinions about a proposed ordinance in Dearborn that would put some strong limits on them. The rundown: Where we've been: 01:50 - CIBO is open in the Cambria, and it looks amazing 04:27 - Jer went to see Waitress the Musical movie with Sara Bareilles at the Birmingham 8. Good show, historic theater. Stories: 07:02 - Dearborn food truck ordinance discussion (would love your feedback and opinions) Rapid fire food news 18:56 - Caribou coffee drive thru opening in Ferndale on Monday. Do drive-thrus work for you? Do you prefer a coffeeshop to sit in? 21:27 - Batch Brewing has launched a full menu 22:21 - Cinema Detroit finds a pop-up home in Planet Ant in Hamtramck Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

A new poll from the Detroit Regional Chamber and Glengariff Group shows that Michigan voters are for investing in infrastructure over tax cuts; that there's real concerns about our education system making us uncompetitive, and more. Norris Howard is back after a week on the west coast. 00:52 - A few words about Norris' trip to San Francisco 06:01 - We unpack the most recent Detroit Regional Chamber voter poll. From investing to education to job availability for young people, there are concerns. Would love your feedback, and here's a link to the thing: https://www.detroitchamber.com/poll-michigan-residents-worry-about-economic-competitiveness-and-lagging-public-schools/ 22:35 - Our new segment, "Tell me something good," and today we feature the Holiday Market happening this Saturday at the Fisher Building in partnership with TechTown. Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/368524632328882?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit joins us today to give a bit of an update on development stories around town and answer a listener question. Can the Belle Isle Boathouse be saved? We discuss. We talk about what could be Detroit's icon of incompletion, the long-stalled Perfecting Church project at Seven Mile and Woodward. There's a new deal to get it going, but community (and our) skepticism after 20 years of lack of progress is high. A pair of buildings in Corktown that have sat vacant for years have been sold, raising hopes they'd be redeveloped. Robin shares the details and we discuss. A new affordable housing project kicks off in Southwest Detroit on Michigan Avenue. Robin has three big development themes for 2023. We get into them and why they matter. If you're a listener who comes in from out of town, how do you get from the airport now to wherever you're going? And she answers a listener question. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Fletcher Sharpe is in studio to talk about the Lions, Dylan Larkin's situation, and Detroit City FC re-signing Nate Steinwascher. 01:03 - Detroit City FC re-signs Nate Steinwascher, more to come 06:16 - The vibe is deteriorating with the Lions. There's time to pull up, but they need to stop making mistakes. 14:25 - We dsicuss the idea that maybe the NHL and hockey in general needs to take concussions more seriously, and that violence is part of what makes sports popular in America. Fletcher says if they took the fighting out of hockey, it'd fall behind soccer to the fifth sport here. 17:56 - Listener Dana writes in about their frustration we don't blame the referees Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

What does it take to run a bar and restaurant? When Owen Burke and his business partner Tony Piraino first ran a bar called Pulse in 2005, the building they were leasing got demolished by the city for future progress. So they changed concepts, got a hold of a historic building in Greektown, and opened Firebird Tavern in 2013. A decade in one concept is quite the accomplishment in their industry. And recently, they expanded with a second location in Troy, Michigan. In this honest conversation at the Daily Detroit studio at TechTown, we talk about the ups, the challenges, and a lot more. Show notes: 02:21 - History of the building in Greektown and introductions 06:17 - Why do a second location in Troy? 06:44 - The harsh impact of COVID on business, and the long-term changes 08:02 - Traffic feels down in Downtown Detroit to 2008, pre-bankruptcy levels and patterns 10:51 - Extensive plans to convert Monroe Street to be more pedestrian friendly, thoughts and impact 11:51 - The timing of I-375 project matters and it's all interlocked 12:40 - Hard business lessons from the Avenue of Fashion closures on Livernois and businesses closed 13:39 - Lessons learned since 2005 on making a place go 15:06 - Everyone will bring you a Bud Light. What's different about your spot? 17:11 - On keeping staff 19:42 - Biggest changes in the Greektown neighborhood over the years 20:40 - Wrestling with negative headlines for Greektown and addressing issues late at night 23:47 - How important are events like the NFL Draft, Opening Day, and Super Bowl? 26:37 - General advice for others wanting to start a bar or restaurant 30:14 - What to order at Firebird Tavern 34:54 - How to get business? Answer the phone. Follow up. Build the events business. 39:21 - Online ordering is a multiple times the volume in the suburbs than the city. The volume is almost non-existent downtown; in suburbs, it's a key part of business 40:10 - Who thought we'd be paying with our eyeballs? And the fact credit cards are everywhere when a lot used to be cash. Patrons are driving that change, since so few use cash now, credit card companies come with fees. 43:26 - Hopes for 2024 Thanks to today's sponsor, City Bird: https://www.citybirddetroit.com/ (To be clear, they had no impact on the content of the episode outside of their ad read) Support the businesses that support us this holiday season. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify hanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Happy Friday! Three topics for today's show: >> What we're drinking: Craig's Coffee. The independent shop recently opened on Peterboro near Cass, and Devon popped in to try it and bring some to the studio (NOT sponsored) Thanks to today's sponsor, Castalia at Sfumato. https://www.castaliacocktails.com/ Stories: >> There's a change in rail proposals that would connect Toledo, Cleveland, Metro Airport and Detroit via Amtrak. Literally, thanks Ohio - as it's part of a wider plan lobbied by one of their Senators. https://www.crainsdetroit.com/transportation/amtrak-proposal-would-link-detroit-dtw-toledo-cleveland https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/sherrod-brown-announces-first-step-expanding-amtrak-ohio >> With the conversion of the Hammer and Nail building from apartments to an extended stay hotel, it's the perfect opportunity to discuss why developers may take the apartments they built off the market and convert them (commonly) to condominiums or extended stay hotels. Since the condo market in Detroit is pretty soft, extended hotel stay it is... and Devon even used to live in this building a few years ago. More: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2023/12/05/midtown-detroit-office-tower-plaza-marriott-hotel/71811326007/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Happy Wednesday! Engineer Randy Walker is in the studio today filling in for Norris Howard who is on the road this week. 00:56 - We try Kiss - themed Detroit Rock City rum. Because why not? 05:39 - Randy's lived in the city of Detroit proper for about a year now, but the other night was his first QLINE experience, and although in the region for years his first Noel Night. We talk about it. 12:13 - There's a series of shops teased to come to downtown Detroit, we discuss. 20:05 - Engineer Randy has been a big part of setting up the studio at Techtown, and we talk a bit about it from a tech perspective. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Producer Shianne Nocerini is a bit of a lover of shopping local, so she's in the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown to share some of her favorites to the North, East, South and West. Plus, we talk about her checking out the Frozen musical (playing now), Noel Night highlights and the difference between a Sousaphone and a Tuba. 00:58 - Frozen musical preview 05:02 - Sousaphone vs tuba and my mis-instrumenting 06:18 - Noel Night highlights 09:28 - Shianne's small business Metro Detroit shopping guide Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Hello and welcome back from the weekend. Today's show is a busy one. 00:41 - Lions talk as they beat the Saints. There's pluses and minuses. 08:43 - Michigan is going to face Alabama after crushing Iowa. Some first takes. 13:19 - The Pistons are losing a lot. Like, a lot a lot. Could be a record amoung of losing. What's next? 18:48 - Jim Leyland, former Detroit Tigers manager, has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Well deserved, and we discuss. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Happy Friday, and welcome to the weekend! Busy show as Devon O'Reilly is back after the holiday weekend. 02:45 - There's a new bar going into the David Whitney Building that is steeped in the history of the structure, the man behind it, and will have a library vibe. 06:24 - Alba in Corktown has soft opened in the former Astro space. Jer tried it, we discuss. 10:06 - Hamilton's restaurant has opened in the Godfrey Hotel. 12:13 - A quick reminder that Noel Night is this weekend! https://www.noelnight.org/ 13:35 - Devon got his paws on some Detroit City Distillery Honey Bourbon 15:42 - Dan Gilbert comes out strong for regional mass transit. More: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2023/11/30/dan-gilbert-detroit-free-press-breakfast-career/71729706007/ 22:20 - Jer's moderating a panel on keeping talent for MichAuto on Tuesday. https://michauto.org/michauto-summit/2023-michauto-summit/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

The first wireless electric charging road in the United States - where, with the right equipment, you can drive on it and charge while moving - has opened in Detroit's Corktown. Using technology by Electreon and deployed at Michigan Central, it seems only appropriate for this first quarter mile to be here. Me and Norris Howard discuss the technology, the implications, the possibilities, the challenges and more in this single-topic episode of your Daily Detroit. We're not sure if this will be the final form - this is still early days, and there's a lot to learn - but we can't help but think something important happened this week. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

I know we promised fewer shows this week but Detroit never stops. Danny Dichio was named the new head coach of Detroit City FC on Wednesday, taking over from Trevor James on the sidelines. If you didn't know, James is moving to the role of Sporting Director for the USL Championship club. Fletcher Sharpe and me share our first reactions and do some prognosticating as a major contract option deadline is Thursday. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

The rundown: 01:13 - Fletcher Sharpe shares and amazing catch in High School Football 04:17 - Michigan wins and how they're like Kintsugi pottery 12:33 - Lions lose on Thanksgiving. Should we be stressed? Do we need more out of Jared Goff? 17:04 - Amon-Ra St. Brown fined 5% of his salary. Is the physicality of the NFL changing? 20:40 - The Tigers reportedly sign pitcher and AL Cy Young runner-up Kenta Maeda. 23:20 - The NFL Detroit is coming to Detroit in 150 days. Jer and Fletcher went to the preview at Ford Field and have thoughts. Housekeeping: Three shows this week so we have the time to finish our very special project that if you're a member, you already know about. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Lots of listener feedback and some parade talk in this episode with Norris Howard. 00:26 - Detroit Thanksgiving parade memories, like when Chilly Willy flew away to Belle Isle. 03:41 - We discuss feedback on a previous segment on solar power. 09:23 - And then get into a program to add 250 acres of solar panels in the neighborhoods of Detroit. 15:24 - A listener asks if Detroit is welcoming after a recent experience where they were told "they don't belong." We get into a touch subject locally. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Women make up a slight majority of our population - but in general, make up nowhere near that percentage of our elected leaders. Vote Run Lead Action hopes to change that through training, support resources and more. I caught up with their Founder and CEO, Erin Vilardi as well as their Michigan Director, Christine Maul at the Renaissance Center during their Run/51 Summit over the weekend. Website: https://voterunlead.org/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

The Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines win. Fletcher Sharpe gets into the ups, the downs, and what's next for both football teams. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Today is tree lighting day in Detroit! Thousands will be in Campus Martius as the holidays really kick off. Today's show is full of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. 02:59 - Devon O'Reilly went to the new Mad Nice goods, and has a report 06:04 - Could the beloved Lady of the House be returning? 06:55 - Scooter's Coffee opens a third location in the area, this time on Telegraph. Hadn't been, so checked it out. 08:50 - We learn about Devon's love for Boston Market mac and cheese and Jer's Pot Pie obsession as the chain leaves the region. Did you like Boston Market? 11:19 - The I-375 removal project is taking a "mother may I" step back on planning. We discuss how this could impact the timeline to a pretty large degree. 15:08 - Conde Nast names Detroit a top travel city in North America and the Caribbean. We walk through their list of reasons why and comment. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

00:55 - The internet is abuzz from a Canadian report that there's possibly a new international train service from Toronto through Detroit to Chicago coming. We discuss the proposal plans; the hurdles as it's still early; and what could be next. Here's background with the original report: https://www.iheartradio.ca/am800/news/dilkens-believes-amtrak-via-rail-link-is-an-exciting-opportunity-1.20532111 09:06 -Then, by listener request, we're talking about the three current proposals for new Detroit City Council districts. Some districts, according to the U.S. Census, lost more than 15% of their population and every district suffered a loss; and the charter says every ten years there needs to be a redraw. Here's a link to the proposals - https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MIDETROIT/2023/11/07/file_attachments/2675727/Proposed%20Redistricting%20Detailed%20Boundary%20Maps.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0ThFAznIg0FOCGSKHL9I0A6XHmY6ys2F-_uTxhC6NDi2NhtCDDZAyHSzU Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Two main topics today. 00:45 The University of Michigan won without their head coach, Jim Harbaugh, on the sidelines. The whole alleged scandal is the talk of the nation when it comes to sports. Jer and Fletcher dive in. 16:59 - The Lions won on Sunday over the Chargers in a way that's starting to win over even the most hardened souls. Apologies for the late posting today. We've been working on our special project that Patreon members are going to find out about first. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

Author and journalist Mickey Lyons is one of the people you want to know if you want your finger on the pulse of drinking, dining and merriment in Detroit. She's our guest today and we talk about the changed landscape, new trends, and more in Southeast Michigan. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit