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Daily Detroit

Daily Detroit
Detroit
Michigan
Detroit Lions
Dearborn
Detroit Tigers
Detroit, United States
Detroit City FC
Eastern Market
Belle Isle
Detroit Future City
Gordie Howe International Bridge
Windsor
Abdul El-Sayed
Mike Duggan
SNAP Benefits
Detroit Auto Show
Dan Gilbert
Detroit, Michigan
Corktown
Haley Stevens

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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Today we're leaning into the "where to go" part of Daily Detroit, with a look at Youmacon at Huntington Place this weekend.

We talk with Youmacon CEO Eric Gaiser and music department head Marcus Cooper about anime, gaming, cosplay, and a music line... more

Norris Howard is back in the studio, and we've got a lot of ground to cover: Host's plans for Chroma, Baobab Fare's east-side expansion, housing in the North End, a new artisan market on 6 Mile, and Literati's move in Ann Arbor.

Plus, Detroit City ... more

Today on the show, Norris, Devon, and I talk about the reported resolution of that recent City Council inquiry involving small businesses in West Village we talked about earlier this week

We break down the intense community backlash, the broader t... more

On today's Daily Detroit, I'm joined by Planet Detroit founder Nina Ignaczak and managing editor Dustin Blitchok to talk about the environmental stories shaping our region and their nonpartisan voter guide.

We get into data centers and electricity ... more

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Recent Guests

Nina Ignaczak
Founder of Planet Detroit and former Oakland County environmental planner
Planet Detroit
Episode: Your power bill, your water, your vote (w/ Planet Detroit)
Dustin Blitchok
Managing editor of Planet Detroit and former Oakland Press reporter
Planet Detroit
Episode: Your power bill, your water, your vote (w/ Planet Detroit)
Jaedun Ward
Cass Tech High School student, entrepreneur, and host of Things, Things, Things
Cass Tech High School
Episode: What Detroit Youth Actually Want: A Conversation w/ Jaedun Ward
Steve Watson
Partner and COO at Watson & Yates
Watson & Yates
Episode: The Math Behind Why Detroit Needs Growth
Jennifer Stallings Dewey
Senior Counsel Community Engagement at General Motors
General Motors
Episode: Inside The $2.2 Billion Plan For Detroit's Renaissance Center
Jake Chidester
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Bedrock
Bedrock
Episode: Inside The $2.2 Billion Plan For Detroit's Renaissance Center
Melody Baetens
Detroit News Restaurant Critic and Reporter
The Detroit News
Episode: New Spots Opening Soon & What Michelin Means for Detroit (w/ Melody Baetens)
Edmund Gray
CEO of Kissmet Music Group and creator of Zhaion
Kissmet Music Group
Episode: Meet The Detroit Musician Behind "Zhaion" (And Why He Isn't Hiding The AI)
Elana Rugh
President and CEO of the Detroit Historical Society
Detroit Historical Society
Episode: A Millage to Keep Metro Detroit's Stories Alive

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 303 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 States3 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PreciousEphemera
    United States5 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
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    jas_8998
    United States5 months ago
  • Does what it says on the tin

    Insightful daily pod with a hyper local focus.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric TW8
    United States2 years 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 States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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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.
Guests frequently bring expert context to community issues.
Balanced, engaging hosts with strong community ties.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Your power bill, your water, your vote (w/ Planet Detroit)
Q: What is something that you have learned in this voter guide process and putting this together and getting the word out?
Ignaczak learned that some candidates would not respond to specific questions and that readers were eager to participate. Their questions clustered around electricity costs and protecting the Great Lakes and water resources.
Your power bill, your water, your vote (w/ Planet Detroit)
Q: What was the impetus behind doing this voter guide?
Planet Detroit wanted to help voters understand where candidates and ballot issues stand on environmental matters. The guide gathers candidate responses, voting records, campaign contribution information, and related reporting.
What Detroit Youth Actually Want: A Conversation w/ Jaedun Ward
Q: What are the ways that people could be better about getting that word out?
Ward recommends community outreach beyond school posters, including social media and conversations that ask young people for their opinions and take those views seriously.
What Detroit Youth Actually Want: A Conversation w/ Jaedun Ward
Q: What is the most important thing to you and to your peers that's happening in the city of Detroit? What do y'all talk about when you're talking about the city?
Ward says young people want their voices heard, engaging opportunities that do not feel like school, and more ways to connect and network with one another.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daily Detroit

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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1. Nina Ignaczak
2. Dustin Blitchok
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5. Jennifer Stallings Dewey
6. Jake Chidester
7. Melody Baetens
8. Edmund Gray

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