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
- 1730
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Bye, Monty Williams. Who's next for the Pistons? (BONUS)
Welcome to an emergency bonus edition of Daily Detroit! We get into the surprising (to some) decision by the Detroit Pistons to part ways with head coach Monty Williams. Despite a hefty $65 million c…
Juneteenth and Crossing City Borders in Metro Detroit
It's Juneteenth, and normally we take Federal holidays off. But today, we're getting into a conversation about the holiday, the scope of our coverage in Metro Detroit, the changes in our area, as wel…
Detroit’s Grassroots Solutions to Gun Violence (ft. Dujuan Zoe Kennedy, Force Detroit)
In this deep-dive episode, we explore the transformative work of Force Detroit, a nonprofit organization led by Dujuan "Zoe" Kennedy.
His story goes from end to end - from prison to being invited to …
Hello, Monday.
We've got a lot of stories to talk about today.
First, a quick note: it's going to be a hot one this week. There are a number of cooling centers across the region and in the city of Detroit, includin…
Summer in the City: New Openings, Sushi, a Coffee Shop and a Bourbon Garden
Today, we're diving into the vibrant summer scene in Detroit.
Devon and Jer kick things off by discussing the new restaurant and bar scene, including the exciting opening of Easy Peasy, a new concept…
Holistic Approaches to Poverty (ft. Ryan Hertz of Lighthouse Michigan)
Today on your Daily Detroit, we're chatting with Ryan Hertz, the head of Lighthouse Michigan. Ryan tells us about the amazing work Lighthouse is doing for affordable housing and emergency services i…
Restaurants may need to show their cards // Royal Oak approves apartments // A new hat in the Detroit mayoral race?
Welcome to your Daily Detroit, your essential guide to what’s happening in Southeast Michigan. It’s Wednesday, June 12, 2024, and we’re broadcasting from our studio at TechTown.
First off, a huge co…
When a speedbump is a ramp, "Sub-Zero" Terrion Arnold, Visit Detroit x Burnley
Hey all - welcome to Tuesday! Today, we're diving into a variety of topics.
Starting with a local traffic and design issue that has been causing quite a stir. A listener highlighted a large speed bum…
What will it take to grow Michigan? (ft. Hilary Doe)
As long as we’ve done this show, growing Michigan, and getting it into gear to be competitive against the rest of the country has been a topic.
Honestly, it sometimes feels like I'm screaming down in…
Michigan Central concert reaction // Inside Nuevo Soul // Why Mobility is important
Welcome to your Daily Detroit, your go-to local podcast for everything happening in Southeast Michigan. It's in two parts. First, we dive into one of Detroit's most talked-about events - the concer…
Inside Detroit's historic Indian Village (And tour it this weekend!)
Today we’re diving into one of Detroit’s most historic and charming neighborhoods: Indian Village. Joining us in the studio at TechTown is Mark Reynolds, the chairperson of the 2024 Indian Village Ho…
Feds charge in Riverfront embezzlement case, more Michigan Central thoughts
Today is anchored by two big stories and two of our favorite returning contributors.
The stories involve charges (and lavish details) against former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith, …
Retail rumor buzz, Michigan Central concert goes Peacock, and Pistons retool front office
Join us as we dive into the latest happenings in Southeast Michigan, from local events to exciting rumors and sports updates.
In this episode, we cover:
- Ferndale Pride Recap: Jer and Fletcher share …
Inside Michigan Central: What it means for Detroit, and what's next
Excitement is in the air across the city as today the grand reveal of Michigan Central Station — and we got an inside tour of the historic icon.
Join Jer Staes and Devon O'Reilly as they explore the …
Tackling funding transit, addressing the housing crisis and making retirement saving easier (ft. Rep. Mike McFall)
It's been a busy week up at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference, put on by the Detroit Regional Chamber. But what are some of the things happening that could impact you?
State Representative Mike M…
Gilbert is going to "give it all away" (and more from the Mackinac Policy Conference)
From the Porch of the Grand Hotel at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Jer and Devon talk about the latest happenings around Metro Detroit. There's a mix of heavy and hopeful news on this one.
In this …
How to make Michigan a high wage, high growth state (ft. Khalilah Burt Gaston, Song Foundation)
How does Michigan and metro Detroit turn the corner on being the place people want to choose to build their lives? On your Daily Detroit, we explore this pressing question with Khalilah Burt Gaston, …
Your TV and news is changing a lot. Let's talk about why (ft. Matt Friedman)
You might have seen some changes in your local TV station over the last few years. Or that more sports is going behind a service that's not your cable provider. Or that more of the well-reported jour…
Mustang Mach E thoughts / A challenge to building more housing in Detroit / Mackinac next week
Mr. Friday, Devon O'Reilly, is in and we talk about a bunch of local to Metro Detroit things.
- Devon had dinner at The Little Club, his first eastside yacht club experience as a west sider
- We had a c…
Michigan Central tickets sell out // Handle the basics if you want to win
Interesting show of Metro Detroit stories today. In the fun category, recently a listener asked why Norris Howard isn't the Baron of Brightmoor, because of the alliteration. He explains why he's the …