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Here's What We Really Need To Be Focusing On With Election Security Sep 09, 2020

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On today's show, we dive into election security. And not what the rhetoric in the public focuses on. It turns out the things we actually need to worry about aren't the ones getting the most press.

Our guest is Hour Detroit's News and Features Editor Steve Friess, talking about that and his most recent piece focusing on the challenges and the places where we should be optimistic here in Michigan. Link: https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/is-voting-secure-in-michigan-cybersecurity-expert-alex-halderman-cautiously-optimistic/

Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveFriess

But first, a couple things to know around town.

-Detroit Institute of Bagels is bageling no more. Eater Detroit: https://detroit.eater.com/2020/9/9/21429001/detroit-institute-of-bagels-closed-restaurant-property-for-sale-corktown-pandemic

-The Michigan Opera Theater has a new Creative Director and a really cool performance coming up, out of their garage.

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Lavish Box, DCFC Update, Plus 5 Things To Know Around Detroit Sep 08, 2020

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On your daily detroit:

When it comes to getting customers, what is old is new again.

The vending machine returns but this time a bit fancier and with beauty supplies.

I talk with lavish box founder Leslie Williams about her creation that's open for business in the New Center.

And Detroit City FC is nearing the end of their regular season. Fletcher sharpe fills us in on New Amsterdam FC, a new player acquisition and the upcoming New York Cosmos match.

But first, what to know around metro Detroit on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

- Latest COVID-19 updates

- Prepare for "election week," not "election day"

- GM isn't returning until the end of June, in 2021. So yeah.

- There have been 100 days of protests. There's been an injunction on the DPD, and Chief James Craig says "it changes nothing. Also: Yes, I live in the city. I feel safe. Please. Suburban friends. Stop calling me about it. It's fine.

- GM is taking an 11% share of electric and hydrogen car designer Nikola

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A Backyard Charcuterie Tasting With Mongers' Provisions Zach Berg Sep 04, 2020

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Here's something fun for your Friday.

There are some great local businesses who have pivoted through the pandemic. One of them is Mongers Provisions, with stores in Detroit and Ferndale.

https://mongersprovisions.com/

When retail traffic slowed, they adapted and started doing virtual tastings of their cheeses, charcuterie and chocolate on Zoom. And honestly, it's become a thing.

You can bring a charming cheesemonger right to your backyard, while enjoying a box of delectable goodies.

So ready your tastebuds as Sven Gustafson and Engineer Randy Walker did one for us in the socially-distanced backyard of the North End studios with Zach Berg, their founder and co-owner.

We're publishing this on September 4th, 2020.

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Mark Hackel Opposes Big Gretch On COVID, A New Jeep SUV & A New Series Tackles Food Waste Sep 03, 2020

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Gym rats, rejoice? In a much-anticipated announcement, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says gyms and fitness facilities can now officially reopen, if they require everyone to wear face masks. So, yay?

Speaking of Big Gretch, one fellow Democrat who isn't likely to end up on her Christmas card list this year is Mark Hackel, the Macomb County executive. Crain's reports he's backing "Unlock Michigan," the petition drive aimed at stripping the guv of her powers to declare a statewide emergency, a la the stay-at-home order and other orders keeping certain classes of businesses closed. Macomb County is the only county listed as having accelerated spread over the last seven days in the tri-county or 10-county southeast Michigan region, according to globalepidemics.org from the Harvard Global Health Institute.

In other news, we discuss the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer three-row SUV revealed on Thursday. (tl;dr version: IT'S BIG.)

Quicken Loans made eleventy-bajillion dollars in its first quarterly earnings report to Wall Street since going public. The Detroit Police Department has unfurled a slew of new guidelines addressing the use of force, a hot topic during this horrible, nightmarish year, with a new phone number to report feedback and complaints about police encounters: 313-596-2499.

Finally, I interview Danielle Todd, from Make Food Not Waste, about this month's series of virtual events with local chefs exploring the issue of how to avoid food waste.

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5 Things To Know Around Detroit Plus Eater Detroit's Brenna Houck Sep 02, 2020

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On today's show: Headlines around town including more information on Ford's job cuts, a mystery hearse pulled out of the Detroit river, how Detroit's stadiums are providing space to help with elections, and Dutch Girl Donuts will reopen.

Then, Brenna Houck from Eater Detroit joins us to talk about the state's new covid outbreak tracking data and the prospects of restaurants and bars going forward. More: https://detroit.eater.com/21408549/michigan-covid-19-outbreak-reporting-data-industry-setting-restaurants-bars-agriculture-food

COVID 'Motoring Along At A Level Of Suck' In Michigan, Ford Layoffs & Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum Sep 01, 2020

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Rumors are swirling that high-school football could once again be on this fall, now that the Michigan High School Athletic Association has said they'll follow other states' examples if Gov. Gretchen Whitmer amends an executive order. Plus, President Trump said he spoke with the B1G commissioner about "immediately" starting the fall football season, because a) of course he did and b) there's nothing else really going on right now that's worthy of the attention of the president of the United States.

FOOTBALL!

Also, gyms and movie theaters are rumored to get a reprieve and could reopen, though state health officials are staying mum on the topic. All this as COVID-19 cases plateau, "motoring along at a level of suck" in Michigan, as Jer put it.

Also on today's show:

Ford may be getting ready to cut 1,000 North American white-collar jobs
Ford and GM are officially out of the coronavirus ventilator manufacturing game
We discuss Michigan's chances of getting a stake in the U.S. Space Force game
And Jer speaks with Jeremy Yagoda, owner of Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum in Farmington Hills, about their GoFundMe effort to survive the pandemic

Good times!

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5 Stories To Know Plus COVID-19 Economic Impact To Last Far Beyond Summer Aug 31, 2020

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On today's show:

A Coronavirus update

MGM Grand Detroit is laying off 40% of its workforce

Protestors are suing the city of Detroit, and the city plans to sue them back

Detroit schools have reached a deal between teachers and their administration

And Oakland County parks are looking for an expanded millage in November. More here: https://www.candgnews.com/news/oakland-county-seeks-to-renew-increase-millage-for-parks-118483

Plus, it looks like we're in for not a V-shaped, but a more prolonged economic recovery from the impacts of Coronavirus. Short term, we have some "choppy waters."

Dr. Robert Dye from Comerica Bank joins me to talk about the latest results of their Michigan Economic Index and what's ahead for the state.

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100,000 And Zero Aug 28, 2020

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Today's show is in two parts.

First: 100,000. The state of Michigan now has crossed an infamous milestone: 100,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health puts this is in perspective and talks about what's next.

You can follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlumHealthDPC

Second, Zero. Zero is the patience left in many communities around the nation when it comes to repeated acts of injustice and police brutality. Fletcher Sharpe talks about it, Detroit City FC, and the impact on sports and relationships.

You can follow Fletcher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaintFDW

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Behind The New Mural Coming To Chroma, Misinformation In Robocalls And Development News Aug 27, 2020

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On your Daily Detroit:

A new Robocall is spreading lies about mail-in voting to Detroiters.

Several real estate developments are pressing ahead in Detroit.

There's a huge new mural to be installed on the side of a very visible building in Detroit. I talk with the artist, Sydney G. James, about the art and message that's in store for Chroma.

And, the Piet Oudolf Garden on Belle Isle will make some very visible progress this week.

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Clearcover Hiring 300+, Nextdoor Lawsuit In Bloomfield Township Update Plus COVID Testing Guidance Changes Aug 26, 2020

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Happy Hump Day, Detroit. It's been another depressingly large lump of confirmed positive coronavirus cases here in Michigan, on the same day reports say the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have changed their recommendations for asymptomatic people who've been in contact with infected people. The agency's new recommendations read as follows:

"If you have been in close contact (within 6 feet) of a person with a COVID-19 infection for at least 15 minutes but do not have symptoms, you do not necessarily need a test unless you are a vulnerable individual or your health care provider or State or local public health officials recommend you take one."

We discuss the ramifications of having our top federal health agency being subjected to political pressures.

But have no fear! Macomb County may be a hotbed of infections at present, but they're sponsoring the #MaskUpMacomb initiative, along with a poster contest awarding $500. More info is at theartcenter.org.

Also, a bunch of Michigan businesses have bankrolled a new public awareness campaign called "Rona 4 Real." It targets the under-30 set, a demographic that has seen a spike in infections lately, and figures to spike more with the start of college classes in many cities across the state.

Then, two interviews:

Heidi Craun from Clearcover, a digital auto insurer that's opening a new Detroit office and hiring more than 300 And Tiffany Esshaki of the Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle on the lawsuit against social networking site Nextdoor

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