Jer Staes

Eastern MarketDetroit TigersEast Warren

Eastern Market building saved // Doubts on big Detroit U of M project // Historic church demolished

Friend of the podcast Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit joins us to talk all things development – and a little Miguel Cabrera. 02:40 – The building with a collapsed wall at Russell and Winder will be saved, and the businesses will be able to get their stuff out – which is huge and may save some of them. 04:20 – East Warren has a series of developments happening. We discuss a lot of what’s going on: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/looking-ahead-new-businesses-and-development-east-warr...

Motor City Brew Workspsychedelic churchWhere have you been?

Psychedelic church raided // Trying Jollibee // Brewery closes

Jer and Norris are back from Chicago – Jer talks about trying Jollibee for the first time, and Norris saw the final international match of Megan Rapinoe. Then we bring it back home, talking about the raid of a psychedelic church on Detroit’s west side. Turns out local decriminalization doesn’t mean the right to sell or distribute magic mushrooms. And finally, Motor City Brew Works closed their Avenue of Fashion / Livernois location after a short run. Jer remembers being at the opening....

The City InstituteJeannette PierceDetroit Digital Inclusion Week

The City Institute // Detroit Digital Inclusion Week

The City Institute: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/ Then, Vittoria Katanski of Connect 313 joins me to talk about the upcoming Detroit Digital Inclusion Week starting October 2. Internet adoption is up in the city of Detroit – which is great. But it’s not just connections, it’s education that’ll help people use that technology to change their lives. Connect 313: https://connect313.org/ Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple P...

Firebird TavernEastern Market Brewing CompanyMoosejaw

New Firebird Tavern Troy first look // EMBC takes over Founders space // Moosejaw closing stores // Sportsball

Busy show. Show notes to come. 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...

Downtown Detroiturban developmentpublic policy

Downtown Detroit needs more people

There’s an inconvenient fact: Downtown Detroit needs more people to provide some of the things that people seem to be clamoring for, and be an economic engine to help the rest of the city. Residents, specifically. In this episode, we talk about a recent real estate report that shows although downtown Detroit added residents, it pales in comparison to like cities for downtown. The pandemic has shaken things up – and we have to adapt to grow....

Detroit auto showelectric vehiclesEric Trytko

Inside the Detroit Auto Show // Electric Vehicle adoption slows // Reveals + refreshes

The Detroit Auto Show is on at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. What can you expect to see? Eric Trytko joins us as he was at media days and checked it all out. We also get into some reveals and refreshes like the Ford F-150, as well as the slowing adoption of electric vehicles. Why is it happening, and what changes may be coming?  Thanks to today’s sponsor – Your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/jerry-mangona Feedback as...

🎧Gen ZFood hall review

What adults under 30 really want to stay in Michigan // Food hall first look // Redraw the lines?

Norris Howard is in and we’re talking about a lot. 01:20 – Where we’ve been, as Norris Howard talked about the WhatChaWannaEat food hall and what international places it reminds him off. That said, he hopes for more vegetarian and vegan options in his community. 06:21 – Jollibee is coming to Metro Detroit. Have you been? 07:55 – There’s a new study about what young adults – 18-29 years old – really want to stay in Michigan. There are some surprising results, and a lot of it is about wo...

civil discoursepolitical discussionStephen Henderson

The power of civility (ft. Stephen Henderson + Nolan Finley)

Two of Metro Detroit’s biggest political voices join us today in Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson. Stephen as founding editor of Bridge Detroit and host of Detroit Today on WDET – and Nolan as editorial page editor of the Detroit News – they have very different views, but they’re good friends and have teamed up to create the Great Lakes Civility Project. As a person who likes a good discussion, civility and how to make it happen is an interesting concept to me – and I wanted to talk it...

Eastern MarketDetroit LionsDetroit City Football Club

Wall falls in Eastern Market // Lions fans show up // DCFC disappoints

On your Daily Detroit, sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan: 00:20 – A wall of the Del Bene building collapses during the Eastern Market rush. An emergency demolition has been ordered. We discuss, and there will be lots more to talk about in the future. Daily Detroit TikTok with video: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailydetroit/video/7279543109451664682  Bridge Detroit update: https://www.bridgedetroit.com/emergency-demolition-ordered-for-collapsed-eastern-market-buildi...

Newsletter

Shawn Fain is talking to people like it's 2023, while calling on the power of the past

The UAW's smart communications switch is leaving the Domestic 3 flat-footed

Where have you been?Sullivan's SteakhouseTreat Dreams

Sullivan's Steakhouse first look // Treat Dreams Midtown closes // Shibam Coffee // Iron Gate

Yes, we know there’s a UAW strike. But this early, there’s not that much to add or discuss. So we’re going to do what we usually do on Fridays and cover where to go around town. 02:07 – Devon highlights Dearborn’s Shibam Yemeni coffee. 05:45 – Anthology in Eastern Market is a great birdwatching spot 07:15 – Sullivan’s Steakhouse in the Book Cadillac opens! Devon has a first look and thoughts 11:27 – Where we’ve been – Iron Gate in downtown Wyandotte 15:41 – Treat Dreams closes in D...

American laborfour day work weekDr. Peter Berg

How could we switch to a four-day work week? (ft. Dr. Peter Berg)

Are you working too much? Are we all working too much? Dr. Peter Berg, a professor of employment relations at Michigan State University, discusses the growing popularity of the four-day workweek and its various forms. The demand for flexibility, especially among younger workers, has led to the desire for a better work-life balance. While these models have been around in Europe for decades, they are now gaining traction in the United States. We talk about different implementations lik...

American laborHamtramck culture clashRaising Cane's

Labor gaining steam? // Hamtramck culture clash

This one might rattle some folks. Norris Howard is in straight from Brightmoor on this one. 00:53 – Norris Howard gets his wish as plans are in place to bring Raising Cane’s to Metro Detroit (that’s not the controversial part)  More: https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/2023/09/12/raising-canes-canton-new-location-ford-road/70830842007/ 02:50 – The UAW walks out at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, with more than 1,100 on strike. Between this, the possibility...

Urban AgricultureDetroit Symphony OrchestraTepfirah Rushdan

Detroit's first Urban Agriculture Director // DSO season preview // Stories around town

Today’s show has six stories. 00:51 – First, to Eastern Market. Detroit has a new Director of Urban Agriculture. We’ll meet Tepfirah Rushdan. 03:20 – Then, to Campus Martius. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra rolled out their season schedule. We do a preview with their president and CEO. Erik Rönmark. 08:42 – Then we hit four stories around town. The UAW is on the verge of a strike, and predictions are that it’s going to happen. Deadline is in a couple days. There’s a historic apartment...

Mel Tuckersexual harassment

On Mel Tucker

Michigan State University football head coach Mel Tucker was supposed to be different. Over the weekend, we learned different.  Fletcher Sharpe dives in. As this episode deals with sensitive topics, parental discretion is advised.  Background reading: USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2023/09/10/michigan-state-football-coach-sexual-harassment-claim/70679703007/ Bridge Michigan: https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/nassar-survivors-msu-failed-again-mel...

Godfrey HotelDetroit LionsAutonomous Vehicles

The Godfrey Hotel first look // Stock in blue Kool-Aid is up // Travel and autonomous talk

Welcome to Friday! Lions fans everywhere are a little slow today, and so are we after the late night win. 01:27 – Devon and Jer talk about the win, why the Lions are going to spoil some teams fun, and how the tables have turned. Stock in blue Kool-Aid is up. 05:03 – Devon, Jer and Engineer Randy previewed The Godfrey Hotel and rooftop I/O lounge last night in Detroit’s Corktown, on Michigan Ave. just east of Trumbull. Lots of thoughts and takes. There’s also excitement about The Hamilt...

Dan GilbertPhilanthropyCorktown mini-golf

Gilbert working in legacy mode // Corktown mini golf // Motor City Soul Stomp

Show notes to come  Detroit / Corktown Mini golf event signup – https://james-oliver-coffee.square.site/product/Detroit-Mini-Golf-Classic/532   Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify...

Detroit Lionsasset forfeiturecannabis industry

Supershow: Lions talk // Asset forfeiture // Cannabis real estate slows // Best chicken around?

There’s a lot going on around town and stuff to catch up on as due to the holiday we skipped the Monday show. Norris Howard and Fletcher Sharpe are in with Jer to talk about: 01:55 – Lions vs Chiefs. Not only for the game, but how do we feel about the season? And Norris dissents. 05:20 – A recent Federal ruling is a win against asset forfeiture by Wayne County and for due process rights. We dive in, and Fletcher shares the lengths he had to go through to get his car back. The article w...