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Reinvesting in Detroit: Gratiot, 7 Mile, & Denby-Whittier

Today, we're learning about the massive capital investments heading to Detroit's East Side — specifically around Gratiot, 7 Mile, and Denby-Whittier.  To do it, Norris

Your September Guide To Detroit: Jazz Fest, Month of Design & Stories We're Watching

We're kicking off September with our ultimate preview of what's happening and what we're keeping our eyes on across Metro Detroit this month. Norris Howard joins me to

Investing in Detroit's Parks: Inside the Neighborhood-Focused Push of the Gilbert Family Foundation

While major downtown developments often capture the headlines, neighborhood parks across the city of Detroit's 139 square miles are getting critical investments driven di

Lake Ontario Was Here First, New Life for Mexicantown's YMCA & Bagels in Birmingham

Norris Howard and I tackle a packed Wednesday edition of Daily Detroit. We break down the mounting tensions in the U.S.-Canada trade dispute and respond to political rh

Detroit Sandwich Party Returns Bigger Than Ever for 2026 (with Carlos Parisi)

The Detroit Sandwich Party is back and bigger than ever, doubling its footprint at Eastern Market on September 6th with 50 vendors, kid-friendly games, and even... carbon

Why Michigan Has the Most to Lose in a U.S. - Canada Trade War

The U.S.–Canada trade situation took a wild turn over the weekend. We thought we had an agreement, but now we're suddenly facing a full-scale trade war with our closest n

How Outsiders Tried to Rage Bait Dearborn (and Lost Again)

We've got a full studio today. Devon O'Reilly gives us an inside look at what it was actually like inside the Henry Ford Centennial Library during Tuesday night's Dearb

Detroit's Giant RenCen is only 5% occupied. So what's next?

On today's show, Norris and I are diving deep into the high-stakes redevelopment plans for the Renaissance Center and the nearby east riverfront, looking to transform 35

Left, Right, and Local: What Our Survey Says Daily Detroit Listeners Believe

Today we're digging into the results of our recent Daily Detroit audience survey to see where our community actually stands on key political issues and values. Using Pe

Fair Lane Previews Garage Renovation, Unc's Pizza Opens, New Life for Old GM HQ?

In today's episode, Devon O'Reilly and I dive into some exciting developments across Metro Detroit, starting with my firsthand look at Unc's Detroit-style pizza in downto

The Big Data Center Fight Continues, Newsman Retires, & Listener Pushback

On today's show, Norris Howard and I are talking about the massive debate over data centers sweeping Southeast Michigan. From moratoriums to legal battles to recall eff

Walking the Gordie Howe Bridge: First Impressions & What to Know

Today on Daily Detroit, photographer and urbanism enthusiast Ryan Southen joins me to share what it's actually like to walk the newly opened Gordie Howe International Bri

Redesigning Greektown: Inside Detroit's New People-First Streetscape For An Old Favorite

Greektown has been a staple of downtown Detroit for generations. I have so many great memories as a kid, and it's one of the most "city-feeling" areas of Detroit, and has

Why the Detroit Shock Deserve More Credit in WNBA History

Writer and director Larry J. Sanders joins the show to discuss his upcoming documentary, Shockwave, which explores the legacy of the three-time champion Detroit Shock.

Money Couldn't Buy Michigan: El-Sayed Beats Stevens in Most Expensive Primary Ever

In this special post-election edition of Daily Detroit, we break down the high-stakes results from Tuesday's primary elections across Michigan. In this episode: How A

Norris Moved Back to Detroit. Here's Why.

On today's episode, I talked to Norris Howard about why he moved back to Detroit. We wanted to take a minute and talk honestly about why he did it — and what we both woul

A Question of Class and Classrooms: Should All Detroit's Public Schools Have Equal Programs and Opportunities?

In this episode, I sit down with parent Brandi "BrandiTheeMillennialManager" McGill and sociologist Dr. Aya Waller‑Bey — along with my regular co-host Norris Howard — to

Michigan Politics Isn't Purple, It's Pissed Off: El-Sayed vs. Stevens

I've been watching Michigan politics for a long time, and this Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens primary feels like the front line of a bigger national reckoning. With Nor

Melody Baetens On Detroit's Best Food, Music Venue Struggles, And What's Next

Norris and Jer sit down with Detroit News restaurant critic Melody Baetens to talk about the city's post‑COVID dining boom, why consistency is key to winning, and what's

How Transit Could Finally Reach Every Corner of Wayne County

In this episode, I sit down with Transportation Riders United executive director Megan Owens to unpack Wayne County's transit millage and what it could mean for riders in