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Jer Staes

Happy hot Tuesday! I hope you're beating the heat. 

  • Lions history showcased: Jer shares his weekend adventure at the Detroit Historical Museum, where he explored a new exhibit on the Detroit Lions. From

Our weekly roundup of locally-tied political news is back, as veteran journalist Steve Friess joins us to talk all things from local to statewide to how the national race ties into Metro Detroit.

We hit

On today's show:

- More shifts when it comes to electric vehicles. Ford is making some moves, changing timelines and offerings.

- There's a mulch fire on Detroit's west side, so that's why the air

Welcome back to the podcast! Journalist Steve Friess joins me again this week to talk politics – local, state and national.

We discuss the recent white supremacist demonstration in Brighton, the third such event in Livingston

Welcome back to Daily Detroit, your podcast for everything Metro Detroit!

Today, we’re talking about the crisis of talent attraction and retention in Southeast Michigan.

With me is Jayme Powell, the executive director of

Detroit has a new shuttle service, Connect AV, and we tried it (and not during the press tour). Boy, do we have thoughts.

For "where we've been," Devon talks about Corn on the Corner in

Welcome to your all-local daily news podcast serving Metro Detroit! We kick off with the heartwarming news of a baby gorilla born at the Detroit Zoo, the first in nearly 100 years. Bandia, a first-time

Happy Tuesday and welcome to your all-local news podcast, Daily Detroit.

Fletcher Sharpe kicks off talking about the Olympics, especially the electric performances from Team USA's basketball stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry. They

Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Monday, August 12, 2024. On the all-local podcast today:

Steve Friess shares his recent experience working the polls in Superior Township, offering a firsthand account of the election process

Hosts Jer and Devon dive into a rich discussion, starting with Devon's recent trip to Providence, Rhode Island. Devon shares how he enjoyed the charm of this New England city, from its historical architecture to

Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

In this episode, Jer and Norris dive into the crucial races, including Elissa Slotkin's dominant performance in the US Senate primary, Hill Harper's missed bid

Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Monday, August 5, 2024. Hosts Jer and Fletcher dive into their unpopular opinion, the end of beloved outdoor retailer MooseJaw, and the abrupt closure of NewsNet.

We open with

Happy Friday! Today - a busy show.

A local man held prisoner by Russia was freed as part of a swap. We discuss.

We get into a question some of you had about whether Detroit

The Joe Louis Greenway has gotten a lot of buzz locally and nationally. But what's the bigger vision? What's ahead? How will this integrate with the communities it serves?

Joe Louis Greenway Partnership Executive Director

Welcome back to Daily Detroit, your go-to podcast for all things happening in Southeast Michigan.

In today's episode, Jer Staes is joined by journalist Steve Friess to dive deep into the current political landscape leading

Join us for an important episode of Daily Detroit as we talk abouit the history and impact of the Algiers Motel incident during the 1967 Detroit uprising.

Our guest, Dr. Danielle McGuire, a civil rights

We talk about the journey from working out of his grandmother's attic to becoming a renowned game developer. We get into the making of "We Never Yield," a game set in Detroit featuring an all-Black

Hey friends,

I heard the weekend was pretty eventful. Something about a President not running for a second term? Then the Democratic Party rallying around VP Kamala Harris?

Before we get into the latest stuff

Welcome back to your Daily Detroit, your all-local podcast sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan.

First, a shout-out to Mickey Lyons, who recently brought us a vintage Detrola tabletop radio.

Today, we pivoted from our planned episode to cover a story that has profound implications both nationally and locally: President Joe Biden has announced he will not seek a second term.

We don't always play

On this Friday episode, Jer and Devon dive into the latest happenings around town.

This includes new coffee spots, dining experiences, and reactions to the reaction on the future of Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center.

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