Jer Staes

Detroit City Football Club

Impact of losing Amoo-Mensah for season; A disappointing draw; New Mexico United is next

Jer and Fletcher catch up on the porch to talk a little Detroit City FC. Heads up, we'll be doing two episodes this week, a bit of a summer slowdown. Our backup studio we were using after the fire is unavailable for a couple weeks, so we're scrambling to make podcasts however we can. The best move was to take a couple days and do a proper reset. You can support our rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https:/...

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Detroit named one of World's Greatest Cities; Robotaps; Ambassador Bridge owner stymied + more

Places to check out: Dragonfly and Loui's Pizza Stories: We discuss the criteria on naming Detroit one of the world's 50 greatest cities; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs executive order preventing extradition to other states for providing reproductive services; Robotaps without bartenders are coming to Michigan; Ambassador Bridge owner stymied in getting a second span by Canada You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly me...

PassageAlex Linebrink

For business, Detroit's the place to be (ft. Alex Linebrink, Passage)

What are some of the keys to building a successful business in downtown Detroit? Passage is a ticketing and payments company that found a niche working with smaller and medium sized events. They navigated through the pandemic not by retreating... but by investing. And it's paid off. Alex Linebrink - the CEO and Co-Founder Passage is my guest to unpack all of that. He's got a lot of big, positive energy about the city and I think you'll hear it in this conversation. You can help us rebuild aft...

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Putting power in the hands of our future (ft. Angelique Power, Skillman Foundation)

Angelique Power, Logan Newman, and Mohammad Muntakim join me to talk about putting actual power in the hands of Detroit's youth and young adults. The Skillman Foundation is doing some very interesting things around this; including giving real grant making power to our youth. We discuss rank-choice voting, the media, how voting isn't enough, the importance of getting involved on a local level and more. Recorded at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island during the Mackinac Policy Conference. Thanks...

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DCFC v. Monterey Bay FC preview + women's season done; Pistons summer positivity

Fletcher Sharpe is in to wrap up the DCFC men's win against Indy Eleven, preview the match ahead against Monterey Bay FC. Then we talk a bit about the end of the Detroit City FC women's 2022 season. And finally, Fletcher is very positive about the Pistons after some Summer League play. You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit...

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Cass Cafe closing; Detroit area population drop; Big state bucks for projects + Meet a 3,100lb dog

Show notes to come You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit...

Detroit City Football Club

DCFC's disappointing draw; Injury worries; Indy Eleven preview

On location at Keyworth in Hamtramck, Jer and Fletcher catch up after the disappointing draw against Hartford Athletic. Fletcher Sharpe analyzes the match, worries about Detroit City FC's Captain Stephen Carroll leaving the match with a non-contact injury; and previews Indy Eleven this Saturday on the road. You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit...

David GiffordTransit Guide: DetroitBelle Isle

A day without cars on Belle Isle? + Transit in Macomb County at risk

Transit Guide Detroit's Dave Gifford joins us for a conversation on a couple of topical issues. First, what about a day once in awhile with no cars on Belle Isle? A petition aims to do just that. We also do some myth busting about Belle Isle's history and design. Petition: https://www.change.org/p/car-free-day-on-belle-isle Plus, Macomb County due to a procedural matter may not have SMART on the ballot this November to renew their millage if action is not taken. Without the millage, all of t...

Detroit City Football ClubBig Ten Conference

Inside Detroit City FC's new flagship store; Hartford match preview; USC + UCLA joining Big Ten hot take

On today's show, Fletcher and Jer check out the new Detroit City FC store before it opens in downtown Detroit's Capitol Park. - We look back at the tape for the win over the Las Vegas Lights and hope for maximum Maxi in the future - Hartford Athletic is in town Wednesday (7:30p, Keyworth). What can we expect? Three points are needed right now. - Plus, Fletcher thinks that USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten is dumb, and shares why. (p.s. - we know about the new signing, it happened after we rec...

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Trying SpkrBox + Traverse City Whiskey; Hudson's tower saga; Belle Isle shuttle

Devon O'Reilly is in as he is on Fridays: - Jer checked out the renovated SpkrBox (former Urban Bean) and it's quite the mid century modern spot in Capitol Park - Devon went to the Traverse City Whiskey tasting room in Ferndale - We get into the nitty-gritty of the Hudson's tower situation; the request for additional incentives, the complicated factors at play with the DDA and how that works, and why the University District is looking to tax itself extra for basic services the city doesn't pr...

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Every city has a story to tell (ft. Jeanette Pierce, City Institute)

Jeanette Pierce has spent her life so far connecting Detroiters to the stories and places of their community. In her next chapter at the City Institute, she's taking what she's learned and her experience to help cities and suburbs around the country do just that. Learn more: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/ Love what we do? You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDe...

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Has Detroit's marijuana industry lost out to the suburbs? (ft. Paul Demko, Politico)

Paul Demko, Cannabis editor for Politco joins me to talk about his recent piece that's a deep-dive into Detroit's late-opening cannabis industry, the well-intentioned equity components that are facing legal hangups, and if black owned and city businesses can catch up. Have a read: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/06/17/detroit-black-marijuana-businesses-00040007 You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly mem...

Has Detroit's marijuana industry lost out to the suburbs? (ft. Paul Demko, Politico)

Paul Demko, Cannabis editor for Politco joins me to talk about his recent piece that’s a deep-dive into Detroit’s late-opening cannabis industry, the well-intentioned equity components that are facing legal hangups, and if black owned and city businesses can catch up. Have a read: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/06/17/detroit-black-marijuana-businesses-00040007...

Detroit City Football ClubDetroit Pistons

DCFC heads to Vegas; Pistons do well in draft; Baseball without announcers?

Fletcher Sharpe is here to talk all things Detroit City FC, USL Championship and then some other sports, too. DCFC is licking wounds again after losing in Memphis. They head to Vegas next, who is on a hot streak. Indy Eleven gets billion dollar soccer development, and we talk about how a passionate fan base shows you don't need MLS. The Detroit Pistons do well in draft, and also say goodbye to Grant - Fletcher has some thoughts on that. Plus, Major League Baseball without announcers? We're g...

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Reasons why abortion services need to be available you might not know (ft. Dr. Paul Thomas)

The reality is we don't talk about abortion in polite conversation. So we will today, so we can learn things. If you're of a certain age, you may know someone who's had an abortion or needed care at some point. But you don't know it. It's an emotional, private thing. But because of that, a lot of people don't know the medical reasons why safe access to these services is important. So the landmark Roe v. Wade reversal has huge impacts locally here on Michigan and Metro Detroit. Especially in...

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Fire at the podcast studio

Literally. We're reeling here after what happened last night, but committed to keep things going. Plus, we talk about a recent list of Dearborn places to eat that Devon liked a lot - but had a few more suggestions to throw on. Read their list: https://detroit.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-dearborn Here's a link we mentioned in the show to buy Gabby dog treats for saving the day and waking everyone up; and supporting the show. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Editor's note: This ep...

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7 Development stories around Detroit + Hudson's tower talk (ft. Robin Runyan)

Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit is in the studio, and we're talking about a ton of projects around town. Turkey Stearnes Field at Hamtramck Stadium was dedicated, Robin went. Livonia residents say no to apartments because they fear they'd bring the poors (and others) $38 million in credits is coming to Detroit to build low income units; including converting old St. Michaels catholic school on the city's east side to housing We discuss the ongoing Hudson's saga and developers going back to...

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Growing and keeping people and companies in Metro Detroit (ft. Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber)

Brad Williams from the Detroit Regional Chamber joins us to talk about a number of policy and community issues facing Metro Detroit this year — the progress made; and where work still needs to be done. Recorded at the Mackinac Policy Conference, this episode is brought to you by our supporter Jerry Mangona. Some of the topics we hit: Retaining and growing industries, including automotive, in Michigan and Metro Detroit Attracting top talent and what that takes How different generations approac...