Inside Vesper, Whitmer Talks Economy, New Candidate for Mayor
Daily Detroit · Norris Howard, Jer Staes
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Show Notes
Show notes:
[01:01] Vesper Wine Bar
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Norris describes his recent visit to Vesper wine bar in Core City located in a former bank.
[02:33] Checker Bar Fire
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Jer talks about the fire at the Checker Bar
[06:04] New Mayoral Candidate: Saunteel Jenkins
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Norris introduces Shantell Jenkins as a new entrant to the mayor's race. Jer notes she was formerly city council president, and focus on neighborhood safety and community policing
[10:05] Governor Whitmer at the Detroit Auto Show
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Jer mentions Whitmer's speech at the Detroit Auto Show where she rolled out an economic agenda, and signaled strong interest in bipartisan cooperation
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One in five jobs in Michigan are tied to auto industry and those jobs pay on average $70k, more than the state median
- Norris speculates about how Chinese companies may find a way into the market
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Norris and Jer discuss the importance of price for consumers