Daily Detroit News Byte

What makes it worth it for you to get in the car and head out to somewhere new? What makes a place, whether it's a restaurant, a dog park, an attraction... driveworthy? We have some suggestions and let you in on what we're working on behind the scenes. Plus, we want your feedback on what you think makes a place worth going to. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

One of the ways to address inequality is making sure you have the tools to do it. In today's episode, we talk about a recent report that Detroit (and other cities) should consider a tax on tickets to big sporting events and concerts. Many other cities do this to raise money that flows from the action downtown to the neighborhoods. The idea is a huge "maybe" as local sales taxes are prohibited in Michigan, and would need legislation in Lansing to even truly consider. But we're looking at the ways structurally things don't happen here that in other places, they do... and what reforms would be needed to fix things. We also talk about a visit to the new Saturn Coffee and Norris gets into his dislike of denim for fancier events. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Ranked Choice Voting — where voters can rank their candidates in order of preference - has been gaining steam in parts of the country. But in Michigan? Though some local communities have voted to have it, the state's constitution is in the way. That could be changed through the ballot box - if RankMiVote is successful. The goal would be to give voters more choice, and have elections that more accurately reflect what voters want. Pat Zabawa, the Executive Director of RankMiVote, stops by to talk about why the time is now for Michigan to move to Ranked Choice Voting, or RCV, and the benefits. More info: https://rankmivote.org/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

And we're back from the holiday weekend! Fletcher Sharpe is in... 00:29 - Celebrating the Hamtramck Yacht Club Canoe Race Champion Fletcher Sharpe (and Whiskey in the Jar) 06:44 - Lions Packers Game Preview 10:09 - 3 Keys To Tigers Season Success Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. We're funded by our supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

If you listened to radio in the 90s and early 2000s, and were into rock music, 89x was a regular stop on the dial. The blast of nostalgia of them coming back after a time as a country radio FM station on the air this week felt good as a pair of Millenials (one, an elder, on the cusp of Gen X). So we get into our favorite memories, local Detroit bands they played - from those more well known like Sponge and the veritable one-hit wonders, Charm Farm. 89x was always a platform for local music, seemingly to play more than other spots. Plus, the DJs, the Canadian Exports. All of it. And our first CDs we ever bought. Plus - Jer and Devon both went to the new Alo and have thoughts, plus the new Lunch at Olin in Downtown Detroit in our regular "Where we've been" segment, highlighting places we've actually tried or visited.  Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  

Once a month we're going to start answering your questions in an "Office Hours" format with Jer, Norris, and special guests.  Here are six Detroit-related or project-related questions from you, this month:  02:08 - Why do we cover the whole Metro Detroit region, not just the city of Detroit? Why do we think it's important we stay connected as a region? 06:51 - What will be the new Detroit City FC's New Stadium impact on Corktown? 11:14 - Why do you link to paywalled news sources, and why don't you post the screenshot of the article in the newsletter? 17:38 - What is something you thought you knew that now you know is different? (The people coming to Detroit, and the topics we cover vs. what we're "supposed" to do) 23:41 - What is going on with Detroit (goverment) only focusing on Downtown and Midtown and skipping everything else? (It's complicated) 32:50 - How to compost and recycle in the city of Detroit Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily De

What does downtown Detroit need? What do residents want? How could we encourage more people to live there? Norris Howard is a native born Detroiter and a current downtown Detroit resident, and between him, listener feedback, and Jer - we get into nine things people actually want to see in Downtown Detroit.  Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

The Detroit Lions are about to start a big season, one that could be historic if the stars align correctly. Our resident Sportsball Expert Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to make our before the season predictions on the regular season record, what the Lions still may need, the coaching staff, why he isn't stressed about the pre-season and more. Basically, spend 16 minutes and be ready for the Detroit Lions season starting just around the corner. Of course, we'll hold ourselves accountable on the other side, as well. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/ The podcast is made possible by our members on Patreon. Support us today!

Bar IX promises to be Michigan's first establishment dedicated wholly to showing women's sports. Alissa Graff joins Jer and Fletcher Sharpe to talk about where they're at, pop-ups you can attend and what's next. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bar9detroit/ Feedback as always: dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Whether it's a historic bandshell coming back (or more serious stories around town), Jer and Devon have you covered on this Friday edition of your Daily Detroit.  Mike Duggan's Campaign Funding & Democratic Party Response: Based off a listener request to talk about it, we get into his independent run for governor, the sources of his campaign funding (both Republican and Democrat), and the backlash from the Democratic Party against those who support him. Michigan's School Budget Deadlock: We focus on the lack of a state budget and the implications for schools, the constitutional amendment that failed in the legislature, and public frustration with the politicians of both parties in Lansing. City Club Apartments Receivership: A downtown building on the historic Statler site is in receivership. Why? We discuss and offer our opinions. Alo Yoga Opening in Hudson's Detroit: A short segment discussing the opening of Alo Yoga and the broader trend of athleisure in downtown Detroit. Sign up for the newslet

Recently, a false story and AI-created image of Eminem and a student he promised to let rap with him went viral. Now, this story wasn't real but it was shared all over the "local" internet, with other variations including other artists.  It really showed how many people, when emotionally motivated - looked right past it. This isn't the first (and it won't be the last) that AI, deepfakes, and false information has spread like wildfire. This got us thinking, maybe we should talk about it? And how do we navigate in this new era? AI-generated stuff is here to stay, but is AI overall a bubble? Nick Mattar, an expert in how people interact with digital media and AI joins us to discuss. Nick is part-time faculty at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State and the founder of Marketing 1080. More: https://marketing1080.io/ On LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-mattar/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https

Summer in Detroit is so very much NOT done yet! Carlos Parisi joins me in studio to preview the Detroit Sandwich Party, as well as talk about some of the other fun things happening like Hospitality Included, JazzFest, Dally In The Alley, and more. So many sandwiches, so little cost on August 31: https://detroitsandwichparty.square.site/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211.  Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Norris is tired (but happy) after a very long (and very fun) weekend experiencing Detroit. From AfroFuture to a Circular Fashio Show to Detroit's Oldest Brick House to a new Skate Shop in Milwaukee Junction, there was a lot going on. Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

In this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast, we welcome Shea Whitfield, a real estate agent, and star of the HGTV show Bargain Block. We discuss her experiences on the show and the Detroit real estate market. Whitfield shares her journey into real estate, highlighting her 20+ years of experience in Detroit. She reflects on the show's authentic portrayal of Detroit, focusing on the "reverse fancy" homes that Bargain Block renovates and breathing new life into neglected homes. You can't miss this conversation that hits on her feelings about the final season of Bargain Block, what she's learned, changes in Detroit's real estate market and more. Bargain Block: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/bargain-block Homes sold by Shea: https://homessoldbyshea.wordpress.com/ Shea Whitfield: https://www.instagram.com/shea.whitfield/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or si

From Dearborn to Detroit, Jer and Devon have you covered on this Friday edition of your Daily Detroit. Recorded at the under-renovation historic Fair Lane house, the historic home of Henry Ford, we discuss: Fun things and progress on the historic home project - A recent trip to the new Warda in Little Village in Detroit, and how it's magical on McClellan, a neighborhood Jer knows well The new Qimmah coffee shop in West Dearborn in the old Lynch's space on Howard Plus commentary on the importance of taking some risks that pay off Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

It's been a little over a week since the Primary Election in Detroit. So, now that some of the dust has settled, what's next? The excellent Sam Robinson joined us for a great chat on the Mayoral race with Council President Mary Sheffield and Pastor Solomon Kinloch. We also dove into select council races, especially the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America in local races. Sam Robinson is an accomplished reporter and raconteur, writing for the Michigan Chronicle and the founder of Detroit one million. You can follow Sam on the Chronicle: https://michiganchronicle.com/  On Detroit one million: https://www.detroitonemillion.com/  And on the hellscape platform (we joke, is humor still ok?): https://x.com/samueljrob There was also a livestream of this conversation, with extended discussion and listener feedback: https://www.youtube.com/live/YnWf6TT1ahs?si=yyquaN6Qf6dUN_li Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https:/

This week, Ford unveiled a new electric strategy and manufacturing process to a mixed reaction. But it might be one of the most important moves the company makes. Sam Abuelsamid, host of the Wheel Bearings podcast and VP of Market Research at Telemetry, joins us for an in-depth, realistic conversation. We get into the future of electric vehicles in the United States, the importance of why US companies need a real electric strategy no matter what Washington does, and the reality that the future for US automakers is not guaranteed. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Today's show is in three parts. The largest part is talking about the new stadium coming for Detroit City FC, AlumniFi Field - that will be rising near Michigan and 20th streets, down the road from the former Tiger Stadium site and tied into the Southwest Detroit and Corktown communities. Get the details, get rendering reactions, and more. Plus, the I-375 project that would have turned it into a surface level boulevard has been "paused" by MDOT. We discuss it from different angles, including the missed opportunity of not engaging the community properly, and the importance of not wasting a decade talking about things and instead just actively engaging and getting it done.  And we end with some west side news, as Norris Howard tells us about the demolition of the old Mammoth building on Grand River. The rundown: 00:54 - DCFC's new stadium revealed, welcome to southwest Detroit AlumniFi Field 16:47 - The I-375 project has been put on ice 24:49 - Mammoth Shopping Center demo has started Feedback as always - daily

Have you ever been inside the Detroit Historical Museum? It's one of Jer's favorites, but Luciano - though a lifelong metro resident and interested in history - had not. So we talk about our field trip. Plus Shi, Jer, and Lucci try the new Boston Cooler Vernors flavor pop. Should you grab it, or should you grab some ice cream and Vernors instead? 02:18 - Boston Cooler Vernors taste test 05:36 - Luciano goes to the Detroit Historical Museum. What were his favorite exhibits? Long-term installations worth checking out. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/ Support our work financially: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit  

Welcome to the weekend! Devon and Jer are back with what to know and where to go around town. 01:34 - Devon went to Bastille Bar in Downtown Detroit 05:05 - Trying Little Ghost in Ferndale 09:43 - Brick and Mortar restaurants vs. Food trucks... what's less expensive? 14:51 - More details on DCFC stadium are out 22:13 - Capitol Park's Redo feels like it's missing something 26:02 - Executive plaza update might mean more apartments Birthday bash and live show at the Old Miami this Saturday, 3p-6p! RSVP On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2197215497447707 RSVP On Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1530285227309?aff=oddtdtcreator Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/