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Daily Detroit

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

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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Recent Guests

Neil Barclay
President and CEO of the Charles Wright Museum of African American History
Charles Wright Museum of African American History
Episode: A Millage to Keep Metro Detroit's Stories Alive
Elana Rugh
President and CEO of the Detroit Historical Society
Detroit Historical Society
Episode: A Millage to Keep Metro Detroit's Stories Alive
Ryan Southen
Photographer and resident design opinionator
Daily Detroit (guest on DIA segment)
Episode: Hamtramck Gets SMART Service Back, Plus a First Look at Georgia O'Keeffe at the DIA
Ben Colman
Curator of American Art at the Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit Institute of Arts
Episode: Hamtramck Gets SMART Service Back, Plus a First Look at Georgia O'Keeffe at the DIA
Kala Gibson
Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer
Fifth Third Bank
Episode: Reinvesting in Detroit: Gratiot, 7 Mile, & Denby-Whittier
JJ Vélez
Senior Director of Public Space for the Gilbert Family Foundation
Gilbert Family Foundation
Episode: Investing in Detroit's Parks: Inside the Neighborhood-Focused Push of the Gilbert Family Foundation
Carlos Parisi
Prince of Brightmore, organizer of Detroit Sandwich Party
Detroit Sandwich Party
Episode: Detroit Sandwich Party Returns Bigger Than Ever for 2026 (with Carlos Parisi)
Jerome Vaughn
Veteran journalist at WDET, mentor to Norris Howard, retiring
WDET
Episode: The Big Data Center Fight Continues, Newsman Retires, & Listener Pushback
Lori Singleton
Landscape architect and design director at SmithGroup
SmithGroup
Episode: Redesigning Greektown: Inside Detroit's New People-First Streetscape For An Old Favorite

Hosts

Jer Stays
Host of Daily Detroit with deep ties to the Detroit community and local reporting.
Jair Stays
Host with a focus on local culture and community conversations.
Norris Howard
Co-host and Move Detroit ambassador with local insight on neighborhoods and culture.
Devin O'Reilly
Guest commentator and co-host providing sports and civic context.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 301 ratings
  • Daily Detroit

    I expected DD to present the view from corporate HQ, but I was pleasantly surprised. They told the truth that Michiganders want corporate money out of politics and that’s why we want Dr Abdul El Sayed. We’ve already tried Senators beholden to DTE or AIPAC. Let’s try a senator who will actually represent us

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    Political Podcast Listener
    United States2 months ago
  • 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

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    PreciousEphemera
    United States4 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.

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    jas_8998
    United States4 months ago
  • Does what it says on the tin

    Insightful daily pod with a hyper local focus.

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    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!

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    Tommy-Prime
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate concise episodes and actionable local tips.
Shows deep local insight with practical Detroit focus.
Some episodes polarize with political guests; overall informative and digestible.
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Hamtramck Gets SMART Service Back, Plus a First Look at Georgia O'Keeffe at the DIA
Q: So Ben, why is it important to bring Georgia O'Keeffe here to Detroit?
The exhibit grew out of years of research centered on a pivotal painting and expands to showcase how O'Keeffe perceived architecture across different places and times, offering a new lens on her work and Detroit's cultural dialogue.
A Millage to Keep Metro Detroit's Stories Alive
Q: How does the millage affect accessibility and what would residents gain?
Residents would gain free or reduced admission in many cases, with transportation support for students, and broader access to public programs, while the funds also support other local museums.
A Millage to Keep Metro Detroit's Stories Alive
Q: What are you asking for and why now?
They are asking for a millage in Wayne and Oakland Counties to fund operations, exhibits, outreach, and access programs to keep the Detroit Historical Society and the Charles Wright Museum thriving for future generations.
Investing in Detroit's Parks: Inside the Neighborhood-Focused Push of the Gilbert Family Foundation
Q: How does the Foundation approach neighborhood park renovations and community input?
They work with city departments under a 10-year plan, conduct community engagement, and partner with local organizations to determine needs and funding, ensuring projects fit resident priorities.
Investing in Detroit's Parks: Inside the Neighborhood-Focused Push of the Gilbert Family Foundation
Q: What does a Director of Public Space do?
The role involves identifying opportunities in Detroit to improve residents' quality of life by investing in public spaces, parks, and third spaces that people use daily.

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

A concise, city-focused news and conversation show about Metro Detroit, covering development, local government, politics, food, sports, and culture in approachable 20-minute episodes. Guests range from journalists and business leaders to neighborhood advocates, offering on-the-ground context, data-driven insights, and practical takeaways for residents and professionals navigating Detroit's evolving landscape. The show stands out for its hands-on coverage, banter-rich roundtables, and commitment to urban reinvention, with frequent guests who illuminate policy, community organizing, and local entrepreneurship. This mix makes it valuable for listeners who want actionable Detroit-specific intel and a pulse on how city-scale decisions ripple thr... more

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5. Kala Gibson
6. JJ Vélez
7. Carlos Parisi
8. Jerome Vaughn

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