Daily Detroit

Devon espouses his love of Double Soft Parade. We discuss rising costs around town and basement kitchens. The museum millage faces a big setback. Plus Jer shares a memory of the free-roaming deer on …

Today we're wading into one of the most requested topics as of late - the possible return of film incentives.

The first round in 2008 met its practical end just a few years later.

But my guest, Ale…

Chalkbeat Detroit reporter Ethan Bakuli shares the details on the Detroit Public School District plan to spend $700 million on buildings and facilities.

What’s in it? What’s not? What about closures?…

We head to New Palace Bakery in Hamtramck for a Metro Detroit tradition.

We stumble into a long-closed bar, ruminate on life, and rank their specialty Pączki including Strawberry cheesecake, coffee, …

On today's Daily Detroit, Fletcher Sharpe is in the game.

00:36 MLB lockout looks like it's going to delay the season, and that's not great for Detroit businesses

04:44 The NFL Draft might be in Detr…

What might be the next big building to move? The old state building on the Lodge? The Penobscot? Or maybe the RenCen?

Plus, Portillo’s is opening in Royal Oak; Taqueria El Rey lives on (for now) at B…

The city council of Auburn Hills recently voted to leave SMART, the suburban bus system, to create their own, far more limited service. That may or may not actually come to pass, but it’s a good time…

A new report makes the case that it's quality of life and community that helps revive cities, not the lowest taxes or most "business friendly" environment.

John Austin is Director of the Michigan Eco…

Whether it’s the Joe Louis Greenway, the Iron Belle Trail, the Detroit Riverfront, East Warren and Morningside or in suburbs like Ferndale - Detroit’s greenway glory days may just be beginning.

Proje…

Fletcher Sharpe tells us why he thinks (most) of the media has it wrong when it comes to U of M coach Juwan Howard’s incident with Wisconsin.

Plus, a bunch of Detroit City FC stuff. A signing, a frie…

Today on your Friday show:

00:53 - Jer’s bold snow-themed grape cocktail

02:56 - What to mix with paczki vodka (listener question)

06:15 - The Great Lakes is getting a billion dollars for environment…

What if while you drove, your electric car charged? Or if you parked to a run an errand, and instead of plugging in, your SUV topped up for 20 minutes all on its own while you went into the store?

De…

What’s the latest on the legal situation for recreational cannabis, marijuana micro-businesses and more in the city of Detroit?

Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate details the changes m…

It's Tuesday which means it's time for Fletcher Sharpe and Detroit City FC.

00:28 - Michael Bryant is signed with DCFC. Was does he add and what should the team still look for?

06:09 - The Lamar Hunt…

Dan Charnas is my guest today as we explore the life and legacy of musician and producer J Dilla. 

Dan's new book, "Dilla Time," is described as equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural histor…

Today's show is in two parts.

First, the Ambassador Bridge closure. The "Freedom Convoy" in Windsor is having a major economic impact, snarling the auto industry (and other local commerce) at a sensi…

Journalist Steve Friess is back to talk about two stories he wrote for Newsweek, one for Hour Detroit, and a timely topic.

First up, Jerry Green is an iconic sportswriter in Detroit. And he holds a u…

Today:

Antoine Hoppenot has been signed by Detroit City FC. What does this mean for the team?

Fletcher Sharpe shares the local talent to root for in the Super Bowl, meaning actually from here. 

And f…

The Detroit House of Comedy is taking over a legendary location in Detroit’s comedy scene.

Co-owner John Tobin has big plans, and we talk about them, how he hopes to help grow the comedy scene in the…