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Daily Detroit

Daily Detroit
Detroit
Michigan
Detroit Lions
Detroit Tigers
Dearborn
Metro Detroit
Detroit City FC
Eastern Market
Corktown
Windsor
Ford Motor Company
Belle Isle
Detroit Future City
Gordie Howe International Bridge
Detroit Auto Show
Detroit, United States
Mike Duggan
University Of Michigan
Mary Sheffield
Ford World Headquarters

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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In this episode, I sit down with Transportation Riders United executive director Megan Owens to unpack Wayne County's transit millage and what it could mean for riders in Detroit and the suburbs.

We get into how countywide service could end "opt‑ou... more

Today's Daily Detroit is a little different. I've got two shorter conversations that are too good to leave behind, so we're stitching them together into one episode for you.

First up is American Arab Chamber executive director Bilal Hammoud. We ta... more

On today's Daily Detroit I kick things off in "prime Negroni season," and on the heels of a new zero proof gin debate with Devon whether zero-proof gin and spirits are actually a thing we need or just marketing chasing vibes without the buzz.

Then ... more

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In today's episode, Norris and I hit pause on the doomscroll and talk about simple joys and summer adventures around Detroit.

We talk about everything from Belle Isle walks and Southwest soccer nights to Chinatown block parties, rooftop bars, and g... more

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Recent Guests

Devin O'Reilly
Guest discussing sports and political context
Episode: Detroit Wildfire-side Chat: Smoke, Stadium Groundbreaking, and a Hot Senate Primary
Antoine Bryant
Urban planning/City Pulse researcher representative
Gensler (City Pulse team)
Episode: Downtown Detroit Has Turned Into A True Weekend Destination
Sofia Song
Urban experience researcher and presenter on City Pulse
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Episode: Downtown Detroit Has Turned Into A True Weekend Destination
Carlos Parisi
The sandwich king of Detroit
Foley's Market (Lexington, market project)
Episode: Fairlane's Uncertain Future, Greektown's New Gateway, and Detroit Brands Head North
Trice Clark
Artist, founder of Kraftologie
Kraftologie
Episode: Kraftologie and Creativity in Detroit, with Trice Clark
Mallory McMorrow
State Senator, Michigan
Michigan State Senate
Episode: District Detroit Disappointment and Michigan's Senate Primary Heats Up
Haley Stevens
U.S. Representative, Michigan
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: District Detroit Disappointment and Michigan's Senate Primary Heats Up
Abdul El-Sayed
Public health leader and political candidate
Former Detroit health director / Michigan Senate candidate
Episode: District Detroit Disappointment and Michigan's Senate Primary Heats Up
Khalilah Burt Gaston
President and Executive Director of the Song Foundation
Song Foundation
Episode: Geeks, Freaks and Weirdos: The Future of Detroit's Economy

Hosts

Jer Stays
Co-host with deep ties to the Detroit area, frequently engages in development and local policy discussions.
Devin O'Reilly
Co-host focused on local news, urban development, and community stories.
Jair Stays
Host contributing to discussions on city growth and neighborhood change.
Norris Howard
Co-host and local reporter/commentator on Detroit-area developments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 298 ratings
  • For everyone who loves Detroit

    I’ve been a regular listener for two years since I returned to Detroit and I’ve dropped by a couple of times for events. I’m no doubt forever a Phez-Head!

    First of all the 20min average is exactly right for a commute or a morning coffee and it’s a perfect digest of what is happening in the city. Jer, Norris, and Devon are great humans, gifted journalists, urbanists, and citizens. (and Phezzy too)

    There’s a lot of heart in these talks and whenever Jer signs off - I get a little misty. Detroit ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PreciousEphemera
    United States2 months ago
  • Unsubscribing

    I used to listen until you started showcasing people like Mallory McMorrow and giving her softball questions. It’s a joke. Look at her voting record. She is a fraud.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jas_8998
    United States2 months ago
  • Does what it says on the tin

    Insightful daily pod with a hyper local focus.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric TW8
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun and Real

    Jer and the team serve up the news and happenings around town with a fun and welcoming tone while keeping it real and diving deep into topics when needed. Episodes are usually under half an hour, keeping Daily Detroit highly digestible, and a perfect way to stay updated. This is the local show that everyone should keep in their feeds.

    Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tommy-Prime
    United Statesa year ago
  • Helpful info

    I love the mix of metro Detroit news, analysis, and inside info on the best places to eat and drink.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DCFCstan
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise hyper-local focus and practical Detroit coverage that stays current.
Some episodes receive feedback to stick to the news and avoid extended personal opinions.
Many value the mix of development news, food/restaurant tips, and governance discussions.

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Michigan's $75 Billion Budget, Explained (with Steve Watson)
Q: Are there common sense ways to transition the property tax system to lessen pain for homeowners, especially seniors?
Possible improvements include using refundable homestead credits targeted to seniors or broader market-based reform with offsets to protect those most in need, alongside structural changes like reducing tax rates if the tax base is broadened, and pursuing constitutional amendments only with robust protections and compensating relief measures.
Michigan's $75 Billion Budget, Explained (with Steve Watson)
Q: So what does the state spend a lot of its money on?
The budget allocates significant funding to education (K-12 and higher education), with a 2.5% per-pupil increase and a new automatic weighted funding formula for disadvantaged and English learner students, while also maintaining core local government and transit funding at levels intended to avoid cuts, though not necessarily delivering transformative increases.
How Young Detroiters See the Future of Work
Q: How can we align young people's interests with jobs that will exist in the future?
By syncing what students want with market demand, expanding regional collaboration among school districts and community colleges, and ensuring that education systems are flexible enough to adjust as technology and industry needs evolve.
How Young Detroiters See the Future of Work
Q: What are the through lines or some of the examples you can share with us?
Examples include healthcare as a top future career area, with pathways through community college courses that prepare students for those roles, and the importance of exposing kids early to a range of careers so they can see tangible possibilities.
The Real Cost of Healthcare for Michigan Families (And How We Might Fix It)
Q: So, for someone who doesn't know, primary care is what?
Primary care is more than a yearly physical; it includes same-day access, management of urgent and chronic conditions, preventive testing like mammograms and screenings, and comprehensive care coordination all within a single, accessible practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daily Detroit

What is Daily Detroit about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A city-focused daily show that covers Metro Detroit's development, local politics, economy, and culture through short, actionable conversations. Episodes frequently explore housing, downtown growth, neighborhood vitality, and the interplay between public policy and real-world outcomes, with frequent deep-dives into specific districts (e.g., Eastern Market, Ferndale, Detroit's core). Guests span policymakers, researchers, festival organizers, and business leaders, offering practical insights for residents, developers, and local brands. Notable edges include a strong emphasis on walkable, dense urban planning, inclusive community programming, and energetic festival/cultural coverage that links local momentum to broader regional trends. The fo... more

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