Daily Detroit

Michigan Under Shawarma Law

Abdul El-Sayed wins, Democrats take control in Lansing, and our panel unpacks what Michigan's election results mean as part of a blue tsunami that crossed the country in

Haley Stevens Heel Turns On Abdul El-Sayed + Remembering Juan Atkins

Norris Howard and I unpack a massive election eve bombshell as U.S. Representative Haley Stevens makes a last-minute turn against fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to endors

Michigan Election Predictions 2026: Blue Wave or Close Call?

The 2026 Midterm election is just days away, and it's time to put our predictions on the record. I've got Norris Howard, Devon O'Reilly and Chris Moyer around the table

Anime, gaming, cosplay, and finding your people at Youmacon 2026

Today we're leaning into the "where to go" part of Daily Detroit, with a look at Youmacon at Huntington Place this weekend. We talk with Youmacon CEO Eric Gaiser and mu

8 Things to Know Around Detroit + A Few Minutes with Jemele Hill

Norris Howard is back in the studio, and we've got a lot of ground to cover: Host's plans for Chroma, Baobab Fare's east-side expansion, housing in the North End, a new a

Pizza Picks and Neighborhood Politics

Today on the show, Norris, Devon, and I talk about the reported resolution of that recent City Council inquiry involving small businesses in West Village we talked about

Your power bill, your water, your vote (w/ Planet Detroit)

On today's Daily Detroit, I'm joined by Planet Detroit founder Nina Ignaczak and managing editor Dustin Blitchok to talk about the environmental stories shaping our regio

What Detroit Youth Actually Want: A Conversation w/ Jaedun Ward

What do Detroit's young people actually want from their city?  That's what we're talking about on your Daily Detroit for Wednesday October 21st 2026. We're gonna step

West Village, Small Businesses, and the Politics of Change

In episode 1976 of the podcast, we are breaking down the growing backlash in Detroit's West Village after District 5 City Councilmember Renata Miller requested administra

Reaction: RenCen Going Non-Profit with $1B Gilbert Gift

Dan Gilbert just made a massive $1 billion announcement about the future of the Renaissance Center,  giving $1 billion to convert and run the massive RenCen redevelopment

Westland Mall For Sale, Penobscot Questions, and Turning Off Political TV Ads

Devon O'Reilly joins me over a listener's gift of Eastern Kille bourbon to talk about all things Metro Detroit. A big topic we hit, especially in the shadow of all the

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