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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...

Devon O'Reilly
Jer Staes
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...

Jer Staes
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...

Norris Howard
Jer Staes
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...

Jer Staes
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...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
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...

Devon O'Reilly
Jer Staes
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...

Fletcher Sharpe
Norris Howard
Jer Staes
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...

Jer Staes
Mature LookSmall BusinessDarryl Humes

A Detroit fashion success story (ft. Darryl Humes)

Today – A Detroit success story. Darryl Humes (along with his brother DeKoven) are behind Mature Look. Now in its sixth year and on the brink of another chapter, I wanted to highlight them because people I know have told me about what they’re doing with the business and with the community. If you’re looking for tips to grow your thing in Detroit, or someone to turn to about style, we’ve got you covered today. Darryl talks about what he’s learned, his advice for others, and how working...

Devon O'Reilly
Jer Staes
Where have you been?Lucky Coffeeland value tank

Le Suprême first look // LVT update // Something I didn't realize

Devon and Jer catch up for the Friday before Labor Day weekend with some of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. 04:34 – Devon went to the new Le Suprême in downtown Detroit at the redone Book Cadillac and shares his thoughts. Website: https://www.lesupremedetroit.com/ 09:38 – Jer went a little less expensive and talks about how Lucky Coffee at multiple locations in Detroit Barber Co. found its groove. 12:35 – There’s progress on the proposed Land Value Tax for the City of...

Shianne Nocerini
Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
MBREWPizza CatHamtramck Labor Day Festival

11 + 12 Mile reopen at I-75 // MBrew update // Throw water balloons at Fletcher + more

Shianne Nocerini is in for most of the show; and Fletcher Sharpe asks for you to throw water balloons at him. Busy show: 01:17 – 11 and 12 Mile roads are reopening at I-75, along with southbound ramps. Shianne is very happy about this. 05:44 – There’s a new roundabout in Royal Oak at Normandy and Greenfield 08:37 – Our first cars 12:38 – MBrew in Ferndale bought and will have new chapter, we discuss 16:01 – Pizza Cat in Oak Park opening 17:24 – What is your favorite best value...

Norris Howard
Jer Staes
Gretchen Whitmerpolitical exhaustionYamasaki Building

Whitmer fall speech first take // Local races: Do you care? // Yamasaki building up for auction

Norris Howard joins in for Wednesday and we hit a trifecta of topics relevant to Metro Detroit.  00:54 – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer made a speech today in Lansing outlining her Fall priorities for the state. Norris and Jer discuss. Are they your priorities? Please listen before commenting. I can usually tell.  Speech: https://www.youtube.com/live/xQzli5Q5cC0?si=fm1lGYDqLNpnMK7O 11:39 – Do you care about local races? There’s news that City Council President Mary Sheffield has fi...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit Lions preseasonDetroit City Football ClubTrevor James

First takes on Lions preseason // Trevor James moves up at Detroit City FC

Fletcher Sharpe on sports, aka Fletcher Nostradamus is in today. 01:20 – Seriously, go watch the BS High documentary on HBO. Fletcher mentions a local tie. More: https://www.hbo.com/movies/bs-high 03:45 – Jer and Fletcher have their Lions pre-season first takes, and look forward to Detroit’s most talked about sports team. Teddy Bridgewater is one of Fletcher’s long-time favs. 11:15 – Detroit City FC moves Trevor James up to the new Sporting Director position. We discuss the move – was...

Jer Staes
Public TransitAaron Mondry

Transit is getting even worse in Detroit

Detroit’s bus service is a hot mess right now. From not enough drivers, to late performance, to contract negotiations that seem to be in the he said / she said stage…. plus, there’s expansion plans on the horizon that sound good, but it’s not clear how they’re going to get paid for. There’s a lot to unpack. and there’s so many Detroiters reliant on this transit system. To me, it’s a core local service that should just work. It matters, as in the Motor City a large percentage of residents...

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