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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.

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How Detroit Plans to Add (and Keep) More People

<p>Detroit is finally seeing population growth and net positive migration — and a new coalition called <a href= "https://www.movedetroit.com/">Move Detroit</a> wants to keep that momentum going. </p> <p>Our guest is …

Apr 02, 2026 · 19m
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Detroit TV Drama, Maccabees Fire, and Big Week in Sports

<p>Jer and Devon start with the smoky scare at Wayne State's historic Maccabees building, sharing on-the-ground details, Detroit trivia, and memories of brunches past.</p> <p>Then they dig into Devon's annoyance …

Apr 02, 2026 · 23m
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From Old Houses to New Hopes: Detroit State of the City Roundtable

<p>Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered her first State of the City at Mumford High School, and we're unpacking what it really means for everyday Detroiters. <br /> <br /> Host …

Apr 01, 2026 · 24m
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Dear Restaurants: Here's Why We Don't Come Back

<p>We LOVE going out. We love a great time at a great restaurant - and it doesn't have to be fancy to be great. But in recent years, we've seen …

Mar 31, 2026 · 22m
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Lion Cubs, Lost Pints, and a Billionaire Belle Isle Boondoggle

<p>Welcome back from the weekend!<br /> <br /> Norris and Jer dig into:</p> <ul> <li>The names of three new lion cubs at the Detroit Zoo</li> <li>We unpack the quiet closure …

Mar 30, 2026 · 21m
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Trying Medusa + Tuhama's; MI Senate Primary Poll Talk; Data Center Questions

<p>Jer and Devon talk the issues of the day:</p> <p>01:55 - Trying Medusa in Detroit (Where we've been) - also see Engineer Randy's first look review: <a href= "https://www.dailydetroit.com/midtowns-dining-scene-keeps-leveling-up-inside-the-new-medusa-cucina-siciliana/"> https://www.dailydetroit.com/midtowns-dining-scene-keeps-leveling-up-inside-the-new-medusa-cucina-siciliana/</a></p> …

Mar 26, 2026 · 33m
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Apathocracy, New Detroit Zoo Stuff, Jack in the Box coming + More

<p>Hey friends! Your Daily Detroit is here with Jer and Norris, talking all things Metro Detroit. The Rundown:</p> <p>04:55 - ICE Facility Fight is hot in Romulus</p> <p>12:30 - Jack …

Mar 25, 2026 · 37m
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Dan Austin on Detroit's Past, the Austin Fund, and Fighting for the Future

<p>Today I sit down with HistoricDetroit.org founder Dan Austin for a candid conversation about Detroit's lost landmarks, from the Statler and Madison-Lennox hotels to the Lafayette Building and beyond.</p> <p>We …

Mar 23, 2026 · 30m
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Inside Detroit's High School for Future Pilots

<p class= "my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"> On today's Daily Detroit, we're talking about what it really looks like when a public school system bets big on kids — and on …

Mar 19, 2026 · 22m
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Detroit's Energy Is Rising (With Some Wild Trivia, Too)

<p class= "my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"> On today's Daily Detroit, we're coming to you from the speakeasy at the Lager House in Corktown, recorded on St. Patrick's Day and fresh …

Mar 18, 2026 · 20m
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Detroit's New Housing Playbook: Faster Permits to Build (and Fix) More Homes

<p>Detroit's recently elected mayor, Mary Sheffield, says the city is done making people wait on the city a month or more for basic home repairs and new construction permits. </p> …

Mar 16, 2026 · 12m
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Happy 313 Day! Plus St. Patrick's Day Prep (and more)

<p class= "my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"> Detroit's favorite hyperlocal holiday meets peak cozy season in this Daily Detroit conversation between Jer and Mr. Friday himself, Devon O'Reilly. Recorded for 313 …

Mar 13, 2026 · 24m
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Street Names, Sidewalk Repairs, and Why Detroit's Creative Work Needs You

<p>The rundown:</p> <p>05:08 - So how do we say those Detroit street names? We react.</p> <p>08:25 - City of Detroit Budget talk: More sidewalk repairs, more money for transit, and …

Mar 11, 2026 · 23m
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Why Restaurateur Billy Dec Is Betting Big on Detroit

<p class= "my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"> Detroit is having a moment — and Sunda New Asian wants to be part of it.</p> <p class= "my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"> On today's …

Mar 10, 2026 · 36m
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Great Lakes Cuisine & Guns and Butter's Detroit Comeback w/ Chef Craig Lieckfelt

<p class= "my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"> On today's Daily Detroit, Jer talks with chef Craig Lieckfelt, the culinary mind behind Guns and Butter, about his return to Detroit for a …

Mar 09, 2026 · 19m
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Checker Bar returns, Kalshi controversy, Should first floor offices be in downtowns?

<p>Welcome back! Jer and Devon are highlighting places we've been and stories around Metro Detroit...</p> <p>01:29 - Checker Bar in downtown Detroit is back!</p> <p>03:14 - Devon is a fan …

Mar 05, 2026 · 25m
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You Should Visit Detroit; People Want Rail; An Old Favorite Expands

<p>Today's story rundown:</p> <p>00:56 - Travel and Leasure names Detroit the most underrated city who everyone should visit at least once</p> <p>05:41 - Rail survey says: More trains!</p> <p>09:22 - …

Mar 04, 2026 · 27m
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From Porch Gardens to Food Power in Detroit

<p>On today's Daily Detroit, we are at TechTown with guest Danielle Daguio, engagement manager with Keep Growing Detroit, to talk about how Detroiters are literally taking food into their own …

Mar 02, 2026 · 15m
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Going to Iftar, Eating Detroit 75, and Norris in Washington, D.C.

<p class= "my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"> Jer Staes is joined by co-hosts Devon O'Reilly and Norris Howard for a wide ranging talk about food, faith, politics, and Detroit's future.<span class="inline-flex" …

Feb 28, 2026 · 28m
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The Future of Midtown Detroit (and Chinatown) w/ Melanie Markowicz

<p dir="ltr">Today, we're talking about the future of Midtown. Getting details on that new Chinatown project (and a whole lot more) with the executive director of Midtown Detroit, Inc.</p> <p …

Feb 26, 2026 · 19m
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All The Fun Events Leading Up To Ferndale Pride

<p class= "my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"> <a href="https://ferndalepride.com/">Ferndale Pride</a> isn't just a single day in May. It's a months-long celebration of joym community, and giving back that has its roots …

Feb 24, 2026 · 15m
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New Poll: Michigan Voters Don't Know How Far Behind We Are

<p>New polling of Michigan voters shows a massive gap between how people <em>feel</em> about the state and where we actually rank.</p> <p>We dig into why voters think Michigan is middle‑of‑the‑pack …

Feb 22, 2026 · 31m
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Restaurants are Breaking Up with Delivery Apps. Are You? (Plus: Is Detroit's Tiki Bar Era Over?)

<p class= "my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"> Today, we are at the table in Techtown for a fast‑moving conversation on how Metro Detroit goes out now.</p> <p class= "my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block …

Feb 20, 2026 · 27m
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Jesse Jackson, Capping I‑75, Cleaning Up Detroit, and Community

<p class= "my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"> Today's Daily Detroit is about being real with each other and with this city we love.</p> <p class= "my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"> Norris and …

Feb 18, 2026 · 19m
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How Detroit and Michigan's Finances Look in 2026

<p class= "my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2"> It's budget season in Detroit and in Lansing, and the choices leaders make now will shape city services and state programs for the next …

Feb 17, 2026 · 22m
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