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Michigan Election Update: Senate Polls & Ballot Proposals

Norris Howard and I are back at the studio breaking down where key Michigan races and statewide ballot proposals stand as we head into the home stretch of the 2026 electi

New Spots: Waka in Eastern Market, Cafe Noir Downtown, Little Ghost + More

Food and fun today on your Daily Detroit! Norris tried the new brick and mortar Waka in Eastern Market; Jer stopped by Cafe Noir's second location that's new in downtow

Michigan Debate Takes: El-Sayed vs. Rogers & Benson vs. James

With less than a month to go before Election Day, the Daily Detroit panel dives into Michigan's key debate matchups and the changing political dynamics across the state.

Detroit is the Pizza Capital of America! Plus, Malört Madness & More

Jer is alive after judging a Malört cocktail contest at the Old Miami. Norris joins in, and on the heels of Grandma Bob's opening a West Village location... says that Det

Debate Week in Michigan, New Affordable Housing Near Eastern Market (And More)

The Rundown: 01:04 - Favorite Halloween costumes 03:54 - The Lions were bad, the Wings feel dead, but there is a second-place Detroit sports team to get on the bandwa

Should College Sports Be "Saved"? Google Data Center Clash & Metro Detroit Fall Fun

On today's episode, fall is in the air! From where to go to the news you need to know, we have you covered. The Rundown: Fall Outings in Metro Detroit - Devon makes t

10 Things to Know: Detroit Development, Better Bus Stops, and a $2B Manufacturing Push

Detroit development, better bus stops, and a major manufacturing push lead today's show. Waka by Baobab Fare is now open in Eastern Market! Ferndale Pride moves to Augu

The Math Behind Why Detroit Needs Growth

Detroit's budget picture continues to improve. But what does that mean for residents, city services, and the big redevelopment projects now under discussion? I sat down

People Mover Expansion? Dearborn Coffee Week, and a Downtown High-Rise in Danger

Big show to wrap up the week. Today we are on location at Jabal Coffee House on Mason Street in West Dearborn to kick off Dearborn Coffee Week! Norris, and Devon join m

Inside The $2.2 Billion Plan For Detroit's Renaissance Center

What do you do with 5.3 million square feet of concrete and glass when the world it was built for no longer exists? Built in the 1970s as a corporate fortress to keep t

Is a Calzone a Dumpling? And More Sandwich Hot Takes

We brought the mobile studio out to the Detroit Sandwich Party to talk with you about all things between two slices of bread. In this episode, we tackle the big questio

Fifth Third Park Is A Foul Choice & Should Michigan Ditch Bottle Returns?

Hey friends, we're back in the studio talking through a big batch of local news today. First up, Comerica Park has been renamed "Fifth Third Park." Norris and I break d

Should The Wings or Tigers Be Sold? Plus 5 Stories Around Town

We're breaking down what's happening around Metro Detroit. From local lunch spots to rooftop reservation changes to a Midtown coffee shop closure, skyrocketing gas prices

New Spots Opening Soon & What Michelin Means for Detroit (w/ Melody Baetens)

The Michelin Guide is bringing its Great Lakes ceremony to Detroit next April, and people have a lot of questions. What does a Michelin presence actually mean for our loc

Meet The Detroit Musician Behind "Zhaion" (And Why He Isn't Hiding The AI)

Norris and I sit down with Edmund Gray, CEO of Kissmet Music Group, for a conversation that I found completely fascinating in the context of today's fast-changing world. 

A Millage to Keep Metro Detroit's Stories Alive

A proposed Wayne and Oakland county millage could reshape access and provide ongoing sustainability to two of Metro Detroit's cornerstone historic institutions.  Jer St

Hamtramck Gets SMART Service Back, Plus a First Look at Georgia O'Keeffe at the DIA

On today's show, Norris Howard and I dig into SMART's new Route 500, which restores service to Hamtramck for the first time in more than a decade. It's a new bus connecti

Cosm's Tech Is Cool (But Can Be Costly) & Cass Cafe Returns

Ahead of the weekend, Devon and I break down my visit to Cosm Detroit, the new high-tech venue in downtown that's gotten a ton of buzz. The tech and immersive dome are ve

Should Detroit Switch Off DTE?

After severe storms and a tornado swept through Detroit over the Labor Day weekend, leaving many across the region without electricity for days (including yours truly for

Inside Ray's Downtown, Bay Harbor Getaway & What's New at Greenfield Village

Before we get started, apologies as this episode is about a day behind. My neighborhood was the one in Detroit that was hit by an EF2 tornado, bringing 115 mph winds, dow