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Harris Hits 50% in Michigan Poll, Hamtramck Mayor Endorses Trump (and more ft. Steve Friess)
Each Monday until the election we're breaking down politics and what's happening with a local Michigan and Metro Detroit lens with Steve Friess, veteran political journalist who's written for the New York Times, Newsweek, Hour and others - and does the Ann Arbor Observer's weekly newsletter. On today's podcast: Election Countdown: Steve and Jer discuss the heightened awareness of the election countdown, influenced by Vice President Harris's entry into the race and the early voting process star...
PODCAST: Fighting Misinformation with Sam Robinson
We welcomed back Sam Robinson, a seasoned journalist now working at the Detroit Free Press. Sam's new role involves managing a misinformation tracker tool, part of a University of Texas at Austin program. The discussion centered on the pressing issue of misinformation and its impact on society, especially as we approach the next election cycle. Key points included the pervasive nature of misinformation, with absurd stories gaining traction even on debate stages. Sam highlighted the role of soc...
Oprah Coming to Town, Michigan (Really!) Matters and Controversial Campaign Ads
As a swing state, Michigan is constantly under the political microscope, making it a hotbed for campaign activities, ads, and visits from key political figures. Steve Friess, a seasoned freelance journalist for the New York Times, Newsweek, and the Ann Arbor Observer, provides invaluable insights into this dynamic political landscape. Steve kicks off the discussion by emphasizing Michigan's unique position as a swing state. He points out that residents here experience an inundation of political...
Questioning the polls, Michigan Dems sued by their own, and more (ft. Steve Friess)
Steve Friess joins us again to dive into the complexities of political polling, the upcoming presidential debate, and local Michigan politics. We dissect the reliability and value of national polls, discuss the implications of Kamala Harris's campaign strategies. We also explore the contentious University of Michigan Board of Regents race. Tune in for a deep dive into the current political landscape and what it means for Michigan and beyond. As always, you can follow Daily Detroit on Apple Pod...
PODCAST: Power's Out (Again), Low-income Internet Cuts, New Candidate for Detroit Mayor?
Welcome to your Wednesday all-local podcast sharing what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. * Power Outages: Jer and Norris Howard dive into the ongoing power outage affecting over 190,000 DTE customers, including Jer himself, keeping his streak of longer than one-day outages every summer. * Internet Incentives Expiration: With Congress failing to renew funding for the program that subsidizes internet for low-income households, thousands of Detroiters are at risk of losing thei...
Another Hat In Detroit Mayoral Ring? // Openings and Closings Around Town
Hey friends, Jer here. Hope you're keeping cool on this Tuesday! There are a lot of joys of living in a 100-year old home in a Detroit neighborhood, but the lack of central air in August isn't one of them. Let's get into it. As always, my thoughts are in italics. 👒 Another hat in the ring for Detroit mayor? Saunteel Jenkins, the former Detroit City Council President, has announced the launch of an exploratory committee as she considers running for Mayor of Detroit. Jenkins is a lifelong D...
What It's Like To Have A Presidential Ticket Like Us (ft. Steve Friess)
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 a few topics today: * RFK Jr. has officially dropped out of the race. We discuss the implications of his decision to endorse Donald Trump and how this might impact Michigan's political landscape. Steve shares insights into RFK Jr.'s controversial past and his strange, erratic behavior that...