Daily Detroit
What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! We have conversations that push Detroit forward and share local stories about restaurants, business, development, local government, policy, technology, things to do, transit and more. All in about 22 minutes a day.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 1729
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
More auto layoffs; Courtroom controversies; Jake Bates saves the day
Welcome to your all-local news and entertainment podcast, Daily Detroit, for Tuesday, August 20th, 2024!
- General Motors is laying off more than 1,000 salaried employees globally, including about 6…
Trump will try to get attention in Michigan while Democrats take center stage in Chicago
Welcome back to the podcast! Journalist Steve Friess joins me as he does every week to talk politics, local, state and national.
- We discuss the recent white supremacist demonstration in Brighton, t…
Metro Detroit's workforce crisis: 500,000 people who could work, but can't
Welcome back to Daily Detroit, your podcast for everything Metro Detroit! Today, we’re talking about the crisis of talent attraction and retention in Southeast Michigan.
With me is Jayme Powell, the …
New Baby Gorilla, Primark, Downtown Development Haircut, and New Riverfront Homes
Welcome to your all-local daily news podcast serving Metro Detroit!
We kick off with the heartwarming news of a baby gorilla born at the Detroit Zoo, the first in nearly 100 years. Bandia, a first-ti…
Trying Detroit's "Autonomous" Shuttle, Corn on the Corner, MJ's Ice Cream
Detroit has a new shuttle service, Connect AV, and we tried it (and not during the press tour). Boy, do we have thoughts.
For "where we've been," Devon talks about Corn on the Corner in West Dearborn…
Will That Church at Woodward and 7 Mile Ever Happen? Plus 5 Things Around Detroit
Happy Tuesday and welcome to your all-local news podcast, Daily Detroit.
Fletcher Sharpe kicks off talking about the Olympics, especially the electric performances from Team USA's basketball stars li…
Working a polling place and talking the Presidential race in Michigan
Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Monday, August 12, 2024.
On the all-local podcast today:
Steve shares his recent experience working the polls in Superior Township, offering a firsthand account of …
Up at Kamper's, Rhode Island thoughts, "Devon Downer" and New Autonomous Shuttle Launching
Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Friday, August 9, 2024. Hosts Jer and Devon dive into a rich discussion, starting with Devon's recent trip to Providence, Rhode Island.
Devon shares how he enjoyed t…
Will Detroit turn out for Kamala Harris? // The Race Hill Harper could have won
Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
In this episode, Jer and Norris dive into the crucial races, including Elissa Slotkin's dominant performance in the US Senate primary, Hi…
Spotting (and squashing) the invasive Spotted Lanternfly
In today's episode, we dive into the world of invasive species with a focus on the Spotted Lanternfly. Join us as we chat with Zach Lacombe, Assistant Manager of the Davey Residential Office, to lear…
Moosejaw's Final Chapter // NewsNet Shuts Down // Unpopular Opinions
Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Monday, August 5, 2024. Hosts Jer and Fletcher dive into their unpopular opinion, the end of beloved outdoor retailer MooseJaw, and the abrupt closure of Newsnet.
We…
Should Detroit make an Olympic bid? // Hulk pushback // Corktown controversy
Happy Friday! Today - a busy show.
A local man held prisoner by Russia was freed as part of a swap. We discuss.
We get into a question some of you had about whether Detroit should bid for a future O…
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Joe Louis Greenway
The Joe Louis Greenway has gotten a lot of buzz locally and nationally. But what's the bigger vision? What's ahead? How will this integrate with the communities it serves?
Joe Louis Greenway Partners…
Major tipped wage changes coming to Michigan; Harris resonates where Biden didn't
In this episode of Daily Detroit, hosts Jer and Norris dive into the landmark Michigan Supreme Court ruling that will significantly impact minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.
The Court has ruled …
Michigan's Olympic Athletes, Lions' Training Camp Drama, and Farewell Abdul Fakir
On today's show with Fletcher Sharpe....
We talk Michiganders and Michigan-connected people to watch at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Fletcher shares his excitement for the games, particularly…
Polls shift in Michigan, Dueling Whitmer book reviews, Michigan Senate battle, and Early voting (ft. Steve Friess)
Welcome back to Daily Detroit, your go-to podcast for all things happening in Southeast Michigan.
In today's episode, Jer Staes is joined by journalist Steve Friess to dive deep into the current poli…
Olympic excitement, Gordie Howe Bridge connects, and more
We kick off this Friday episode with Devon's excitement about the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the first Olympics with full spectators in six years.
Devon and Jer discuss the impact of the time zon…
How a historic marker can be part of healing a community: The Algiers Motel
Join us for an important episode of Daily Detroit as we talk abouit the history and impact of the Algiers Motel incident during the 1967 Detroit uprising.
Our guest, Dr. Danielle McGuire, a civil rig…
This Video Game Was Made in Detroit
Welcome back to Daily Detroit, your all-local podcast sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan.
In this episode, we're thrilled to have Ariel_Knight, the creative mind behind the po…
Detroit's vintage radio brand, Kamala thoughts, and Insurance inequities
Welcome back to your Daily Detroit, your all-local podcast sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan.
First, a shout-out to Mickey Lyons, who recently brought us a 1930s Detrola tabl…