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**Daily Detroit**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Iggy Pop's a scooter frontman; John Oliver's art is coming to Detroit; The Naughty Gnome cocktail Aug 27, 2021

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Talking schools, masks and COVID-19 in the fall (ft. Dr. Paul Thomas) Aug 26, 2021

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What will be the Global Centre for Urban Transformation? (ft. Jeff Merritt, World Economic Forum) Aug 25, 2021

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Book Tower gets a "Roost," Fisher Building for Sale, Detroit City FC news w/ Fletcher Sharpe Aug 24, 2021

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Today's feature conversation is with Fletcher Sharpe (@saintfdw) on Detroit City FC's win over 1904 FC. He also tees up next week's match against Chicago House.

But first, stories around town:

A newly-minted Detroit Police Officer gets arrested just hours after he gets his badge for fighting in Greektown

The Fisher Building is up for sale. Anyone want a skyscraper?

The Book Tower has a new extended-say apartment concept for newly relocated Detroiters called "Roost." Which is funny to me because I remember when the third floor of that thing was a roost — for birds.

And, the Ford F-150 Lightning has so much interest Ford is said to be doubling production.

Of course, we're funded by our members on Patreon. Thank you and you're crucial to this keeping going: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

You can find Fletcher Sharpe on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SaintFDW

Using Minecraft to teach kids; Plus 6 stories to know around town Aug 23, 2021

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Our feature conversation is about a Detroit-based company that's created a Minecraft world to teach personal finance called Fintropolis. Also, through their "Moguls" program is working with Big Sean to diversify the finance industry. My guest is Andrea Brimmer from Ally.

Stories around town:

Interim Detroit Police Chief James White tapped to become permanent

A new poll from EPIC/MRA and commissioned by the Freep shows (and you can read more results here: https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/08/22/whitmer-craig-michigan-governor-election-poll/8161789002/)

Gretchen Whitmer and former DPD chief James Craig neck and neck
Majority support for mask mandates, but not vaccine mandates

Also, non-essential land travel from Canada and Mexico stays suspended (important as a border city).

General Motors is recalling all the Chevy Bolts for battery issues.

Ford is doing well with pre-order reservations for the Ford Maverick small pickup truck.

Thanks to our members who keep this going for everyone else! http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

Also, you can find us wherever fine podcasts are found: http://www.dailydetroit.com/podcast

6 Friday things to know around town w/ Devon O'Reilly Aug 20, 2021

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Today's rundown on a Friday, from the David Whitney Building across from Grand Circus Park:

- Longtime city activist, commentator and so much more Steve Hood has died. Go read a far better piece by someone remembering his friend here: https://deadlinedetroit.com/articles/28509/detroit_tv_host_and_activist_steve_hood_who_often_knew_the_real_story_in_politics_dies_at_58

- The World Economic Forum is opening an innovation centre in Detroit. Devon notes it's a big deal. We'll have a future episode focusing on it and what it all means.

- DTE Energy is now offering $100 credit for people still without power as of last Monday. Is it enough? Should there be more?

- Black Restaurant Week kicks off today. There are so many restaurants in so many places - many with curbside options - so go support some. https://fullofdetroitsoul.com/dbrw/restaurants

- The Red Hook opens their new location on Jos Campau at Jefferson, at the foot of the Dennis W. Archer Greenway today.

- In Grosse Pointe Park, Brine Oyster Bar is opening to give a little New Orleans flair. It replaces the long-standing Janet's Lunch.

- Don't forget there's the bourbon garden party in Grand Circus Park each Thursday. More: https://www.facebook.com/events/229049269094840/

Thanks to all of our Patreon members who keep this podcast going! Because we hit our summer goal, we aren't being annoying about supporting us until September. But it really DOES matter and every dollar counts to keep this content free for everyone to enjoy and get value from: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

Telling Detroit's story with maps (ft. Alex B. Hill) Aug 19, 2021

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"Detroit in 50 Maps" is a new book out this November. Alex B. Hill is the author and our guest, talking about the ways to tell Detroit's story with maps and what we can learn.

Available for preorder here: https://beltpublishing.com/products/detroit-in-50-maps

Would you keep Cabrera's 500th homer ball? Discussing Untold: Malice at the Palace; DCFC Preview Aug 18, 2021

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Today's show covers three main topics:

00:42 - Fletcher Sharpe talks about Cal United and Detroit City FC's tie plus previews Saturday's game against SD 1904

02:32 - Jalen Green needs to sit down when it comes to Detroit-bashing. Devon O'Reilly joins Fletch to weigh in.

08:35- "Untold: Malice at the Palace" came out on Netflix. It's one of our listerners favorite topics, but it's in the news so we spend a few minutes on it. Devon labels it "propaganda." Fletcher was there.

15:41 - And finally, if you were in the stands and got Miguel Cabrera's 500th career home run ball, would you keep it?

Thanks to our members for supporting the show! We hit our summer goal. If you'd like to join our three great new members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

Floods, mold, outages, or wind damaging your house? Tips + when to call in the pros Aug 16, 2021

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We have had a lot of bad weather lately in Metro Detroit. It's resulted in flooding, power outages, and wind damage.

So what to do? Brian Thomas and Justin Miller of Paul Davis restoration join Jer to talk about dealing with flood damage, how to minimize your chances of power outages, dealing with mold, and more. It's pack full of tips and information on what you can do yourself to deal with everything and when you should consider calling a pro.

If you want more info on our property restoration guests: https://east-michigan.pauldavis.com/

25:10 Then, three things you should know today.

Former Representative Paul Mitchell has died.
East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit is being resurfaced
And Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is reopening the doors on COVID shots - this time for third doses for immunocompromised residents.

Thanks to our members for supporting the show! We hit our summer goal. If you'd like to join our three great new members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

Detroit population drops 10.5%; Supergeil quick look and more Aug 13, 2021

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Today: The city of Detroit's population is now 639,111 - a drop of 10.5% and far below what Census estimates had said.

800,000 in Metro Detroit without power and it will be days until it's restored.

A Coca-Cola bottling plant is closing on West Warren and the operations moving to Grand Rapids.

The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association has a new survey out showing how bad the labor shortage is for them.

Man About Town Devon O'Reilly checked out Supergeil and shares his thoughts and recommendations.

The Detroit Historical Museum has a special event this Sunday, "Body by Fisher."

Remember we're wherever fine podcasts are found and that we're supported by our members at http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

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