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urbanisturban developmentUrbanize Detroit

Detroit Development stories to watch in 2024 (ft. Robin Runyan)

What is there to look forward to in 2024? Urbanize Detroit’s Robin Runyan is in the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown and we discuss that and more. 00:46 – Amazon is buying a stake in Diamond Sports / Bally, which should improve service. 05:15 – In “Where we’ve been,” Robin went and checked out the Oak Parker (in Oak Park) and gives a little update on the new Pie Sci location 07:16 – Is there anywhere to get good King Cake in Metro Detroit? Or does one have to ship from New Orleans? 0...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit LionsNFL playoffs

What the Lions need to win against Tampa Bay in the playoffs

We now know our weekend playoff opponent: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. So what’s next? What do the Detroit Lions need to do? Plus, we talk a little bit about the Pistons trade. Full rundown: 00:34 – Next opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 04:41 – What are the Vegas odds? 07:29 – What is going on with Cam Sutton (and the difficult job he has to do) 08:56 – Pushing the envelope  10:41 – What do the Lions need to do to Win the playoff game? 13:15 – The wild fan reactions to Matthew Staff...

Norris Howard
Jer Staes
democracyRepublican PartyMichigan politics

Does the Republican Party matter anymore? Or is it all Trump?

With the recent drama at the Michigan State Party around who’s in charge, finances and more – we got to thinking, in the age of Trump, does a state party matter anymore, or is it just all about whatever Trump does?   After all, he’s the focus of attention, resources from voters, and looks to be the clear lock for the nomination. So is the Republican party as we knew it, dead? And means something else now? Does the infighting matter as Trump is going to call all the shots everywhere now a...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
NFL playoffsGmac CashDetroit Lions

BONUS POD: Lions Win!!!

The Detroit Lions won their first playoff game in a long, long time against the LA Rams. How are we feeling about it? Is the “Same Old Lions” curse over? How great was it the Lions spread their offense across multiple tools? How about Goff beating Stafford? We were going to be off today as it’s a Federal Holiday (MLK Day), but because of the unique news this is a bonus edition of the podcast where Fletcher and Jer talk about everything that happened. This is recorded before the Buccane...

Devon O'Reilly
Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
public policyBuild Baby BuildGrowing Michigan Together

Can Michigan grow? // People Mover expansion? // Auto show is moving to January

We’ve got a bit of a conference exhaustion after a very busy Thursday, but Devon O’Reilly and Fletcher Sharpe picked up themselves and we digitally got together for a little post-Detroit Policy Conference conversation. And a lot more. 02:08 – Can Michigan grow? Some say that retainment should be the focus over attraction. Do we need a different strategy? Is it realistic to say all areas will grow? 07:47 – Although there were complaints transit wasn’t on the agenda, transit was everywhere...

Norris Howard
Jer Staes
DTW AirportDetroit developmentDetroit Metro Airport

Target says no // Direct Metro Airport bus pilot // Developments get grants

Norris Howard is in and we’ve got stories around Detroit and Metro Detroit to talk about on the podcast.  00:47 – Target is pulling out of the deal for the City Target at Mack and Woodward, but the developer says no way, we have a contract. 06:42 – The Jefferson School will become the HQ of Invest Detroit (among other things) plus a number of other Detroit projects get grants 12:30 – A new direct Metro Airport to downtown Detroit bus service pilot will start this spring. We have deta...

Jer Staes
Henry Ford Museumnelson mandelaCynthia Jones

Mandela and more at The Henry Ford (ft. Cynthia Jones)

The Henry Ford is full of trips through history that relate to today, but going on right now until January 15 is Mandela: The Official Exhibition. Cynthia Jones, their Director of Museum Experiences, Exhibitions & Engagement, joins me on the show to talk about the impact of this exhibition, some of the programs going on at The Henry Ford and Greenfield Village (the most popular tourist attraction in Metro Detroit) and some of the road ahead. Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit LionsMichigan FootballUMich

Michigan wins National Championship // What the Lions need to win against Rams

01:19 – The National championship was not even close 02:28 – Michigan’s defense did a number on Michael Penix Jr. 05:34 – Washington got dominated  08:41 – When Fletcher got hit so hard he knew he almost didn’t want to play football anymore 10:31 – Will Jim Harbaugh stay? 14:39 – Detroit Lions get home playoff game against Rams, how do we do without Sam LaPorta if he’s unavailable 17:27 – Stafford vs Goff? Or is it really about any mobile quarterback 19:09 – If it’s a revenge g...

Jer Staes
Gabrielle Coppolafuturismelectric vehicles

The Future of Electric Vehicles and Battery Tech: Where Are We Now? (ft. Gabrielle Coppola)

Where is Michigan (and America) at with electric vehicles and battery technology? Gabrielle Coppola, a journalist at Bloomberg, joins me for a conversation on the Daily Detroit podcast. Coppola wrote a very interesting piece, “America’s long, tortured journey to build EV batteries,” and it caught my eye because A123 systems — a Michigan company — was bought out of bankruptcy by Chinese investors and their cutting edge tech now is used over there. Over here? Americans are left having to lic...

Devon O'Reilly
Jer Staes
Easy PeasyHudson's siteThe Lone Goat

New British pub // What is Easy Peasy? // Naming the new skyscraper

It’s Friday! Which means a big dose of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on the podcast. Devon O’Reilly joins me and we hit a ton of topics: 01:52 – There’s a storefront with window wrapping that says “Easy Peasy” on it. What is it? Devon tells us. 05:36 – Dunkin’ to Downtown Detroit on Woodward 07:19 – A British pub, “The Lone Goat” is coming to downtown Detroit in the Metropolitan Building. 10:35 – Jer stopped in Cred Cafe, owned by a former Detroit Piston 12:08 – A...

Norris Howard
Jer Staes
Detroit auto showfuturismMove to Detroit

Auto show needs wow factor // People should move to Detroit // Predictions

Norris Howard is back from vacation and we just into talking about local stories around town. 01:39 – There’s talk of moving the Detroit Auto Show again, back to the winter months as recent years haven’t had the luster of before the pandemic. Norris makes the argument it’s not about when, it’s the lack of wow content, futurism and pizazz and that’s what organizers should focus on as the real issue is CES in Las Vegas is about tech and cars are more about tech now.  Whether you agree or n...

Shianne Nocerini
Jer Staes
Detroit winterBD's Mongolian GrillFox Theater

January things to do // Why not restaurant week in winter? // BD's Mongolian still exists

From things to do this January 2024 to remembering BD’s Mongolian Grill still exists to answering a listener question to the best of our ability why there were no restaurant weeks in Winter vs. where they moved here from, it’s a fun show. – Posting a complete companion guide later today to all the events in January mentioned around Metro Detroit.  * Jer went to see the amazing John Oliver show and now will never look at the Fox Theater the same again. * Shianne rediscovered a joy of he...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit LionsMichigan FootballDetroit Pistons

Insane football weekend // Prediction: Cade will leave Pistons

Hello 2024! Crazy weekend of football, and the Detroit Pistons finally break their losing streak. From the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown, here’s the rundown: 00:30 – Lions discussion begins, did the Lions get robbed, or did CeeDee Lamb run all over them?  07:18 – The attempt for two points at the end was a gutsy call. Was it the right one? 09:29 – Vikings predictions, chances for Lions to set some records 10:47 – Michigan beats Alabama is a sloppy one, with strong defensive play...

Devon O'Reilly
Jer Staes
predictions

Predictions for 2024 (and how we did in 2023?)

Devon and Jer recap their 2023 predictions and if they were on point or just how wrong they were, and make new ones for 2024. 02:33 – Recapping 2023 predictions including will there be a new full-line grocery store downtown; the rise of small spaces and retail; and a lot more. 12:54 – Our predictions for 2024, for Metro Detroit, Detroit and Michigan. Includes topics around development, transit, and local/state politics. And there’s one that already partially happened. Feedback as alway...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit LionsDetroit PistonsIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times ...

It's the best of times (Lions) and worst of times (Pistons) in Detroit sports

It’s among the best of time in Detroit sports as the Lions clinch the NFC North, bringing home a division title for the first time in more than three decades. It’s also among the worst, as the listless Detroit Pistons have an NBA-record losing streak and the team just looks defeated. For one of our two New Year episodes, Fletcher and Jer discuss the joy and difficulty; as well as make some predictions for 2024 in sports. Rundown: 00:30 – The Detroit Lions take the NFC North to the chee...

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