Daily Detroit
The show for everyone who chooses Detroit! Every day, we share what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan. Keep up on what matters, who's interesting, and what's happening around town. What's that new thing being built? What's the best food in town? Who are the most interesting people? What are the best stories? Our all-local independent podcast talks about what pushes Detroit and Southeast Michigan forward. Produced by your neighbors in the city of Detroit, serving the region. Posts every weekday in time for your commute home.
Episodes
Today's episode is all about Detroit sandwich culture, community, and the power of sharing good food with good people.
I'm joined in studio by Carlos Parisi, the mind behind Sandwich Week, for a wide-ranging conversation on where to find great sandwiches across...
Jer and Devon cue up our annual mild, hot, and spicy predictions for Detroit, Metro Detroit and Michigan things in 2026!
From fun, to development, to automotive, to transit, to politics - we cover all of the bases. If you've got your own predictions (or agree or disagree with ours!) let us know.
It's one of our must-listen local podcast episodes of the year.
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Soccer in Detroit is about more than just a game — it's a tool for community building and civic engagement.
In this episode, Maxwell Murray joins Fletcher and Jer to share how the Urban Football League and Detroit City FC are using "the beautiful game" to reclaim urban spaces and help people feel a connection to something bigger than themself.
Maxwell walks through the mission behind the league: creating a street soccer culture tha...
Michigan's auto industry is still a global leader, but Glenn Stevens of MICHAUTO argues in this episode that "innovate or be left behind" is no longer a slogan — it's the stakes of the moment for the state's economy.
Glenn walks through the forces reshaping the industry — rapid technology shifts like automation, AI, and EVs, fierce global competition from places like China, and whiplash in trade and domestic policy that makes long-...
State House Speaker Matt Hall's move to cancel $645 million in already-approved state funding is the political equivalent of a rug pull, and it has real consequences for projects and people across Michigan.
This episode digs into what happened, why it matters, and what comes next for cities, nonprofits, and everyday Michiganders.
This wasn't theoretical money on a spreadsheet. It hit projects that were already underway with contrac...
Three timely stories to talk about today:
01:20 – Sherrone Moore Fired
Detroit's stories in today's show are on the riverfront, in Corktown, in our startup labs, and even inside a nearly century-old neighborhood theater. From a $71 million defense-tech hub on the water and a plant-based diner bringing new life to Michigan Avenue, to a controversial new cannabis tax, brain-drain at U-M startups, and the Senate Theater's call for help, this episode breaks down some of the forces reshaping Detroit in 202...
We got a ton of feedback on the Packard Plant project announcement last week, so we sort through it with our thoughts.
Plus, Norris keeps it a buck on people who want Detroit to win and what it'll take to keep families in the city.
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Today's episode is a fun one in two parts:
1) What are YOUR favorite podcasts, books, and music? We got our Spotify Wrapped and since Devon's a parent and his music selection has been completely skewed by his family, we thought we'd walk through ours and also ask if YOU want to share your favorite stuff! What did the data analytics miss?
2) We have an update on the proposed demolition date of the RenCen, 2027. But should we do some...
Detroit has a RoboCop statue. I watched it go in myself on Wednesday. It's a real thing.
An amazingly detailed, 10-foot tall, 2.5 ton bronze behemoth will be greeting future generations coming to Eastern Market.
For more of the story, I sat down with three of the key people who refused to let this long-running project die:
- Filmmaker and original organizer Brandon Walley
- Producer and Free Age co-owner Jim Toscano
- Omni Consume...
On this episode of Daily Detroit, host Jer Staes is joined by barchaeologist and writer Mickey Lyons to explore the newest and best places to grab a drink around the city. They dig into Mickey's latest guide for Eater Detroit, "The Best New Bars in Detroit Right Now," which highlights standout spots for cocktails, beer, and wine across the region...
Detroit's Packard Plant finally has a realistic reuse plan — and downtown's historic Leland is abruptly shutting its doors. On today's Daily Detroit, Jer Staes is joined by producer Shianne Nocerini and reporter Luciano Marcon to unpack two very different development stories that say a lot about where the city is headed.
On this pre-Thanksgiving episode of Daily Detroit, Norris Howard and I come to you in our Sunday sport-coated best fresh from a heavyweight fireside chat with Detroit's outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan and Rocket's Dan Gilbert.
We react to a conversation that's a loo...
On your Daily Detroit, we're diving into a crisis that affects not just our classrooms, but the future of our entire region: Michigan's unraveling education and talent pipeline.
I'm joined by Greg Handel, chief education and talent officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber. We're going to unpack a new report that doesn't pull punches…. Michigan has tumbled to 40th in per capita income nationwide, a far cry ...
On today's show:
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At what temperature do you stop wearing shorts?
This episode of Daily Detroit with Jer Staes and Devon O'Reilly covers:
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Thanksgiving vibes: Jer and Devon kick off with ligh...
Jer and Norris are in with hot takes and hot stories around Metro Detroit!
03:12 - Sweetgreens opening day annoucement
05:32 - Belle Isle news: Zoo to be demolished and the historic Boat House will be leased to developer
11:41 - David Whitney Building converting existing apartment units to condos
15:07 - DTE Energy trying to fast track approval for data center
20:27 - Sinclair media trying to buy EW Scripps - which includes WXYZ Ch...
What do you think of the new "Nasty Dogs" Pistons nickname? Plus, Cade's getting his flowers with a new show; the Lions look kinda lacking and need to step their game up if they're gonna make the playoffs.
PLUS - Eminem and Paul Rosenberg are producing the halftime shows for Thanksgiving Day for the next three years. First up? Jack White.
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Me and photographer Ryan Southen reflect on Ford's new glass-clad headquarters across from The Henry Ford in Dearborn. We get into the design elements, the thoughts behind the campus, and details we noticed from the tour.
It shows an organization that's looking not only to the future, but to having a campus that top talent from around the country would want to work at.
Ford's new World Headquarters isn't just glass and steel. It's ...
Welcome to Friday! This is your Daily Detroit sharing What's Next, What's Now and What Matters in the Motor City. Devon O'Reilly and Jer are your hosts and toda...
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