Inside Vesper, Whitmer Talks Economy, New Candidate for Mayor

Show notes:

[01:01] Vesper Wine Bar

• Norris describes his recent visit to Vesper wine bar in Core City located in a former bank.

[02:33] Checker Bar Fire

• Jer talks about the fire at the Checker Bar

[06:04] New Mayoral Candidate: Saunteel Jenkins

• Norris introduces Shantell Jenkins as a new entrant to the mayor's race. Jer notes she was formerly city council president, and focus on neighborhood safety and community policing

[10:05] Governor Whitmer at the Detroit Auto Show

• Jer mentions Whitmer’s speech at the Detroit Auto Show where she rolled out an economic agenda, and signaled strong interest in bipartisan cooperation

• One in five jobs in Michigan are tied to auto industry and those jobs pay on average $70k, more than the state median

• Norris speculates about how Chinese companies may find a way into the market

• Norris and Jer discuss the importance of price for consumers