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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:

Ferndale Moves; Chandler Park Skatepark Plans; Local Pandemic Updates Dec 03, 2020

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Today's show is three parts:

The pandemic continues in Michigan and Metro Detroit. There are bunch of stories around that.
Chandler Park on Detroit's east side is raising money for a new skatepark. We talk with Alex Allen from the Chandler Park Conservancy about what they're doing: https://www.patronicity.com/project/chandler_park_skate_park#!/
And one of Detroit's most walkable suburbs, Ferndale, is putting together a new walkability plan. Erin Quetell shares more, with info on a public meeting December 9: https://ferndalemoves.com/news/ferndale-moves-december-9-public-meeting

Support Southwest Detroit Businesses Online; Freighter Stuck; Pandemic News Dec 02, 2020

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Today: Our feature conversation focuses on supporting Southwest Detroit businesses with your dollars from the comfort of your own home.

Jennifer Gomez from the Southwest Detroit Business Association joins me to talk about their new site - https://www.shopsouthwestdetroit.com/ - where you can shop in the neighborhood from a number of local places.

Before that, I'll share the latest local pandemic updates as restaurants lose their legal bid to reopen indoor dining, and tell you about a freighter stuck in the Detroit river.

Support what we're doing? You're crucial. http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

Understanding three big General Motors moves w/ Michelle Krebs Dec 01, 2020

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General Motors has made some news as of late with three big moves. So to understand it, we turn to expert and AutoTrader analyst Michelle Krebs.

She's one of the voices I trust to figure out what's happening in the auto industry.

First, we go through that GM has withdrawn their support for a Trump suit against California around emissions.

Then, GM's rollout of an all-electric portfolio for new vehicles and just how big of a deal it is.

Finally, the scrapped deal with Nikola. Why that happened and what's next.

For more, you can follow Michelle on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/MichKrebs

Plus three quick things you should know today:

There's a propeller and nautical/aeronautical company moving to Detroit called Sharrow Marine. The city has a long history of boats and working with them, and the head of it is from the area.
A pilot program has been extended with new funding to test sewage from seven local cities to track COVID-19.
And a Michigan State Senate hearing has turned up nothing new with the whacky claims of voter fraud. I followed the hearing too, but really the best summary was from Gongwer's Nick Smith: "We're at the 2 1/2 hour mark and not a single person who has testified has said anything beyond items that have to date been largely disproven in either court or through reporting." That held up throughout the rest of the thing. Follow him here: https://twitter.com/NSmithReports/status/1333829633813467136

Thanks for listening! Support what we're doing: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

Bye Patricia. What's next for the Lions? Saleh? Bieniemy? Harbaugh? Plus Michigan, MSU and Coronavirus updates Nov 30, 2020

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Today's show is in two parts.

First, the latest in local Coronavirus news.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has started to hint at what's ahead for a massive vaccination program in the city of Detroit - with a target of 5,000 a day.
Southeast Michigan hospitals are filling up fast with COVID-19 patients.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer was $100m she says for residents, a mask mandate and an unemployment extension.
A large restaurant owner wants restrictions to stop, or he says he'll open anyway along with out restauranteurs
Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has been on a ventilator since Friday with COVID-19

And then the bulk of the show talks sports with Fletcher Sharpe. Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn are out after an embarassing loss Thanksgiving Day. We talk about what's next for the team, Matt Stafford and three different ideas for coaches.

Robert Saleh, with local roots (Dearborn!)
Eric Bieniemy
And because people keep mentioning it since this town is obsessed with him, Jim Harbaugh

Then, Michigan and MSU football and basketball.

Follow Fletcher on Twitter here: http://www.twitter.com/SaintFDW

Thanks for listening! We're powered by our members on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

Where to Shop Local in Metro Detroit for the Holidays Nov 25, 2020

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It's no secret that this year has been the pits. With the ongoing pandemic things have been bleak. It's been especially bleak for all of the small businesses trying to hang on.

Now that the holidays are quickly approaching I have whipped together a list of nearly 50 places to shop small in Metro Detroit for all of your gift giving needs.

Throughout the list, I'm not only going to highlight brick and mortar stores, but also the people who supply the goods that go into the stores. From baby and children's goods, clothes, food, and housewares this list should have something for everyone.

This should go without saying but if you do decide to head out to the store to do some shopping please wear your mask, keep your distance, and also be nice to these shop owners and employees. It's hard out there, and a little bit of kindness goes an extra long way nowadays.

And if you have a favorite, local place we should consider, send me an email at shi -at- dailydetroit.com. I'd love to keep adding to this.

Here's the whole list: http://www.dailydetroit.com/2020/11/24/your-ultimate-and-ever-growing-metro-detroit-small-business-holiday-shopping-guide/

Coronavirus & vaccine update w/ Dr. Paul Thomas Nov 24, 2020

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Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care stops by to talk the latest in vaccine news, a recent study about why some Detroiters are hesitant to take the vaccine (and what that's rooted in), as well as answering listener questions.

Plus: The city of Detroit is looking at a $10 million budget hole and Detroit City Council unanimously approved a recreational marijuana ordinance we previously talked about on the show.

Same Old Lions, Lager is SOL; Pistons trades; U-M, MSU Football & Basketball w/ Fletcher Sharpe Nov 23, 2020

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Which Michigan-made Hard Cider reigns supreme? Nov 20, 2020

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Considering how much the world is an endless nesting of dumpster fires, we thought we'd do something fun for your Friday.

And support local while we do it.

Today's episode is a Michigan-made hard cider tasting. We took a number of them from across the state and did an on-air, socially-distanced taste test.

All of the ciders were purchased thanks to our supporters, and we received no compensation from brands for this event.

So join Jer, Engineer Randy Walker and Devon O'Reilly for some fun. Special thanks to Shianne Nocerini who was going to be part of this tasting but had to beg off at the last moment; she did, however, edit the show along with Engineer Randy.

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Local Stories, Pistons Draft, Malice At The Palace Memories Nov 19, 2020

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It's been feeling like Groundhog Day, so we shook things up a bit.

Today's show features Jer, Shianne Nocerini and Fletcher Sharpe with the latest things to know around town as well as the insanity that's happening around the election right now. As of course, the eyes of the nation are fixed upon us again.

Plus, Fletcher takes us back to his front-row-seat experience at the Malice at the Palace 16 years ago as well as breaks down the Pistons draft picks.

And there's a new Red Panda in town. FYI.

Inside Ford's New Corktown Site Plan; 89X Rocks No More; Riverfront + Metroparks Team Up Nov 18, 2020

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