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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Weekender: Stellantis, UAW reach a deal
Kate Upton buys into a drink brand; plus, stories to know around Metro Detroit
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sam Woll tragedy // Riverwalk connects to Belle Isle // Lions MNF prediction
A lot to process from this weekend. 00:17 We start the show talking about the tragic death of community leader Samantha Woll. There’s national attention, and we hope somehow the good she did is remembered. 07:36 – The Uniroyal Section of the Detroit Riverwalk opened this weekend. Jer was there, and we discuss the long-term impact of it. 15:59 – Coming off a hard loss, the Lions need to rebound for Monday Night Football next week here at Ford Field. We discuss the loss, predictions agai...
Live from the Cambria Detroit Hotel
Somehow, we figured out how to get four Daily Detroit contributors in one room! Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit, Fletcher Sharpe and Shianne Nocerini joined me at the Cambria Hotel’s soon-to-open modern Mediterranean fusion restaurant CIBO. Thursday night was their official “grand opening,” though the hotel and amenities like 5 Iron Golf have been soft open for awhile. This renovation of WWJ’s old radio and TV studio really adds some pizazz to an Art Deco masterpiece, and we did a f...
How Downtown Detroit is dealing with (and creating) change (ft. Eric Larson, DDP)
Today’s guest is Eric Larson, the CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. The organization brings together the business community, philanthropy and government to work on and create improvements in downtown Detroit – which is not just the major downtown for the city but in many ways – the region. 02:56 – Mural talk 05:32 – The NFL Draft is coming. What’s ahead? 07:29 – Downtown progress since the Superbowl was last hosted here 08:29 – The pandemic has created some long-term shifts aw...
Belle Isle boathouse demo? // Michigan housing shortages // Keep the pink bathroom?
Norris Howard is in like he is every Wednesday talking all things Metro Detroit. 02:07 – The Belle Isle Boathouse is danger of being demo’d by the Michigan DNR. Should it be saved? And should we think about Belle Isle differently so we have the cash to support these historic structures? We disagree on some of this. Also, do we need a ferry? Article: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2023/10/18/belle-isle-boat-house-detroit-renovation-demolition/71219239007/ Histor...
On the Detroit casino picket line
Workers at Detroit’s three casinos are on strike. We catch you up on the situation, and talk to people on the picket line about their concerns. If you’re a casino visitor, we’d love to hear from you about what you think. 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...
Strike could cost city $452k a day // Lions win // Detroit City bounces into playoffs
Today’s show is in three parts. 00:50 – A strike against Detroit’s three casinos looms as the contract expires tonight at midnight. The 3,700 workers represented by a council of unions would go on strike at noon tomorrow if there’s not a deal, and it would have a big budget impact on the city of Detroit. 05:56 – Fletcher Sharpe talks about how the Lions are a complete team and what’s different now than when they were good at the end of last year. 16:32 – Detroit City FC bounced into t...
Broth and yoga // Michigan talent talk // Your guest suggestions
Welcome to Friday! Devon O’Reilly joins us as he does each week. Save the date! Happy Hour on October 25. 01:02 We talk about Toast of the Town last week 03:43 Hot Bones! A new bone broth and yoga/pilates spot is opening up in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction. Though they don’t serve booze, Devon of course has a cocktail recommendation (the Bullshot) 07:56 There’s a new Michigan talent website that’s launched to a not so great reception. Devon has a different take on it. 16:54 – Some th...