Jer Staes

Drinking in DetroitMickey Lyons

How we're dining and drinking in 2023 (ft. Mickey Lyons)

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:...

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Your Thanksgiving song suggestions (and more)

Happy Friday! Devon O’Reilly joins in talk about Thanksgiving song ideas from you, salad suggestions, and autonomous vehicle challenges.  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...

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The Tigers just signed someone that gives me a lot of hope

Jason Benetti is one of the best play-by-play announcers in America

Lost Subways of North AmericaJake Berman

What if Detroit had built a subway? (ft. Jake Berman)

Metro Detroit may have been a very different place if a dedicated subway, light rail or elevated system had been built at one of the many opportunities, all the way up to the 1970s. I talk with the author of the “Lost Subways of North America,” which covers our continent’s aversion to mass transit. But it’s not all doom and gloom – some cities are stepping forward, and Detroit and Metro Detroit can, too. Book: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/L/bo206950010.html Feedbac...

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More national eyes on Detroit sports // Michigan solar panel fight

Detroit Red Wings fan Norris Howard is in. 02:47 – There’s a new deal that’ll put Detroit City FC on national television more often, as well as the league they’re playing in. Adding the league to CBS, Golazo and Paramount+ should help increase exposure to the area and the team. 09:23 – There’s a debate in Lansing about solar panels and if the Michigan Public Service Commission can override local zoning in some cases to allow for more panels. Of course, solar panels are sometimes at the h...

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Who should pay for Comerica Park renovations? // Pistons, Wings are good to watch

Fletcher Sharpe is in as we talk about new developments we’ve learned around the stuck District Detroit land deal next to Comerica Park. Should the county use sale funds – as developers want – to upgrade the baseball stadium? More: https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/11/02/tigers-owners-comerica-park-renovations-land-deal And here, too: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2023/11/05/ilitch-organization-land-sale-proceeds-negotiations-wayne-county/71435701007/ The Pistons do...

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In-depth on the Detroit Music Hall expansion (ft. Vince Paul)

The Detroit Music Hall is embarking on a massive expansion. We talk details with Vince Paul, the president and artistic director who has brought a big, bold, world-class vision to the project. 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...

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Greenway trailhead opens at Dearborn - Detroit border // New Wyandotte mural // Dog-friendly bar to open

Plus stories to know around Detroit

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Looking for Maurice (salad) // Joe Louis Greenway trailhead opens // Luxury hotel

Devon O’Reilly joins us for Friday, and we start with the hunt for a good Maurice salad. If you don’t know, the Maurice was the signature salad of Hudson’s from back in the day. Do you know where to find one? 02:20 – The hunt for the Maurice Salad 06:20 – An excursion west to Coldwater to ride a hertiage train, the Little River Railroad 09:57 – The new trailhead of the Joe Louis Greenway opened this week, on Warren at the Detroit/Dearborn border. Jer went and we discussed the possibl...

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Reforming Michigan's auto insurance reforms (ft. Brandon Hewitt, Michigan Auto Law)

Michigan’s 2019 auto reform hasn’t worked out as expected. Brandon Hewitt from Michigan Auto Law joins us to talk about a step forward the state legislature is taking, and some ways to look at actually reducing the costs of auto insurance. Website: https://www.michiganautolaw.com/ 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...

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Toyota fast follows UAW wages // Michigan likes cash // Mall for sale

Toyota fast follows the UAW pay raises – will unionization work at more automakers? A study shows Michigan is among the least interested in being cashless. And it looks like a mall is for sale. How could we use the space malls occupied, better? Norris Howard joins us as he does on Wednesdays. 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...

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Does sign stealing even matter? // Lions MNF win // EMU gift

Today’s show is in four parts. First, we quickly talk about EMU Alumni Maxx Crosby’s gift to their athletic department. Second, the Lions won on Monday Night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Somebody needs to sign that woman who caught Jahmyr Gibbs! Third, does sign stealing even matter in football? Fletcher brings a players perspective to a controversy that has a lot of people hot and bothered. And finally, Detroit City FC ends their season with a 4-0 loss to Louisville City. What kin...

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The growing strength of America's labor movement (ft. Mike Podhorzer)

Ford, Stellantis and General Motors all now have tentative deals with the UAW. But the longterm impact may just be beginning as labor’s strength grows politically. Mike Podhorzer, former AFL-CIO political director, joins me to talk about just that. 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/d...

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The Weekender: Stellantis, UAW reach a deal

Kate Upton buys into a drink brand; plus, stories to know around Metro Detroit

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Hello, Friday

Recorded live from Castalia… a Friday episode of your Daily Detroit. Devon O’Reilly is back and we talk about everything from details on a large development in Detroit’s New Center, to Kate Upton’s new canned cocktail, to the launch of a new orange dream Faygo – and would love your ideas how we turn it into a drink.  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/da...

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2023 Detroit City FC Playoff Special

A special edition of the podcast, also available in video format. Detroit City FC beat the odds and beat Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1-0, advancing in the USL Championship playoffs. Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard, and Jer talk about how they won, how the rest of the teams in the league are doing for the playoffs, and what chances the club has at Lynn Family Stadium, the home of Louisville City FC. this Saturday. You can find Fletcher Sharpe here: https://twitter.com/SaintFDW You can find th...

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Strikes continue // Inflatable dome // Listener feedback

Norris Howard joins in. * The UAW strike now has ran longer than the 2019 walk-out. How far will it go? If you’re on the line, how are you feeling? If this keeps going, how might things be impacted long term in Metro Detroit? * Plus, Detroit is getting a new indoor recreation area on the east side – under a dome.  * And your listener feedback, from libraries to the riverfront to the Joe Louis Greenway. Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com or 313-789-3211 Follow...

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More parking lots? // Caribou to Ferndale // Inn Season closing // Bumps for Bumpy Cake production

00:34 – GP Park is looking at some new zoning to turn owned and occupied housing into (maybe) parking. Change is inevitable, but aren’t there better ways for one of the region’s few walkable neighborhoods? 11:52 – Caribou Coffee is coming to Ferndale 13:40 – Inn Season is closed for good in Royal Oak after 40+ years 17:40 – An unexpected side effect of the closure of the Awrey’s facility is that Sanders will have to find somewhere else to make Bumpy Cakes, making them a rare commodity...