Daily Detroit

Devon and Jer are back for a Friday edition of the podcast. A heads up, the last segment of this one is pretty emotional.

To start, they dive into the vibrant Detroit dining scene, highlighting Ladder 4 Wine Bar, and the only downtown deli, La Pecora Nora, emphasizing the importance of revisiting and supporting local favorites. 

Devon shares his experience at Mezcal Express Eatery in Dearborn, perfect for quick, delicious Mexican meals without the booze.

Jer explores the newly renovated Love Building in Detroit' Core City, a hub for several nonprofits including Allied Media P...

Here’s what’s on today’s all-local podcast agenda:

800 Teamsters Local 283 members at Detroit's Marathon Oil Refinery have gone on strike, demanding better pay and schedules. Despite Marathon's assurances of continued operations, the strike underscores ongoing labor tensions.

Workers at a GM and LG battery plant in Tennessee have joined the UAW, marking the second battery plant in the U.S. to unionize. This move is part of a broader trend of growing union influence in the electric vehicle sector.

Chick-fil-A is expanding in Metro Detroit, adding new locations and creating around 2,500 jobs...

We're back after the Labor Day holiday, and talking about Fletcher's racing in the Hamtramck Labor Day Yacht Festival, an event filled with human sized soap car derbies and water balloons. Despite making it to the finals for the fifth straight year, his team, Whiskey in the Jar, fell short again. 

We also dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Metro Detroit's recent events, including the Jazz Fest and Arts, Beats & Eats. Jer recounts his bike ride along the Dequindre Cut and the need for better connectivity for cyclists during major events. The conversation shifts to the aesthetics an...

Welcome back from the long weekend! Steve Friess is back to talk all things politics with a Michigan and local Metro Detroit lens.

If you don't know Steve, he's a veteran freelance journalist for the New York Times, Newsweek and many others.

Some of the topics we hit:

Political Landscape: Jer and Steve discuss the heated race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Harris recently visited Detroit and we discuss her possible strategic avoidance of college campuses maybe due to a hot-button issue.

Internal Conflicts: The Michigan...

On today's show:

Show and Tell: Mayor O'Reilly Campaign Merch to the studio! Devon is excited about football season kicking off Local Spotlights: La Ventana and a tour of the upcoming Marrow space Inside the reopened Third Street Bar Development News: The Henry on Cass Listener Question: When Will Detroit start seeing the real impact of being a Climate Change Haven?

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Progamming note: We're taking a day off before the Labor Day Holiday, we'll be...

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 their internet service. Jer and Norris discuss the implications and the importance of considering internet access as a basic utility. Detroit Mayoral Race: The potential entry of...

Happy hot Tuesday! I hope you're beating the heat. 

Lions history showcased: Jer shares his weekend adventure at the Detroit Historical Museum, where he explored a new exhibit on the Detroit Lions. From old helmets to historic footage, discover the rich history of this iconic team. The op Ten Detroit Lions Since 1965: Fletcher Sharpe tackles a listener question from Larry, listing his top ten Detroit Lions players from 1965 onwards. From Alex Karas to Calvin Johnson, this segment is a deep dive into Lions history. Hamtramck Labor Day Festival: Get ready for a rocking good time with music, food, an...

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 has puzzled many. We dive deep into the dynamics of the U.S...

Welcome to the Friday edition of the podcast! Thanks for accomodating our posting schedule this week.

- Devon O'Reilly talks about a family trip South Haven, a charming West Coast Michigan beach town. He offers tips for first-time visitors, including must-see spots.

- Jer explores the underappreciated Detroit suburb of Berkley. He highlights Coffee and Bark, a dog-themed coffee shop with a coworking space and dog-friendly area, and Perch, a home goods store with unique items like a heron lamp and a wall-mounted peacock with a top hat. He also mentions grabbing tacos at Casa...