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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.

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It's OK To Not Be OK; Plus Your Local Stories Aug 25, 2020

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On your Daily Detroit, we spend a few minutes updating you on what's happening around town.

Your local Coronavirus updates
The Detroit Lions cancel practice to raise awareness about Jacob Blake and police brutality
A Detroit pizza brand takes the top of the pandemic charts
How to get 84 cent hamburgers at a Michigan restaurant chain
Part of the Lodge is renamed after the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin

Then, a conversation with Dr. James Zender.

This whole pandemic thing has made people anxious and worried so I figured it'd be great to talk to a psychologist with some tips to help all of us get through and recognize the signs that we might need some help.

It's an important listen to make sure you do some self-care during all of this.

Here are some resources:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org 1 (800) 273-8255

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov 1 (877) 726-4727

Disaster Distress Hotline https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline 1 (800) 985-5990

Here's a link to Dr. Zender's work: https://drjameszender.com/

Thanks for listening to the show! If we bring value to your day, consider becoming a member: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

Should Investigations Be Independent Of The Police Department? Dan Gilbert Gets Richer Plus DCFC Goes Goalless Aug 24, 2020

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Protests have continued to take place in Detroit, but early Sunday, things got ugly downtown. There, police in riot gear took an aggressive tack against marchers from Detroit Will Breathe who had shut down Woodward Avenue to traffic, shoving protesters and clubbing others who had their backs turned and were walking away. Tear gas and pepper spray were also used.

Police Chief James Craig said Monday there was no way he would allow what he called a "Seattle-type zone of lawlessness" in Detroit and defended the actions of officers. Still, others say the crackdown on peaceful protesters went way beyond the pale. State Sen. Stephanie Chang, a Detroit Democrat, joins us to discuss why she thinks an independent investigation is needed.

In other news, United Shore is among three Detroit-area employers fined last week for violating COVID-19 safety protocols with employees. The state says the company held meetings with more than 120 people seated less than 6 feet apart, with no face masks required.

Dan Gilbert is now the 15th richest man in the world, per Forbes
Kim Gibbs, a former member of the Royal Oak City Commission who made headlines after attending an anti-lockdown protest in Lansing in April and being cited for shoplifting in May, died two weeks after being found unconscious in her home
And Fletcher Sharpe joins us to talk about Detroit City FC's scoreless draw over the weekend with the Michigan Stars

Thanks for listening to Daily Detroit. If you like what you're hearing, tell a friend about us, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or support us by becoming a Patreon member.

The Skinny On Labor Day Festivals & Fanless Lions Games, Plus A Remembrance Of Honest John Thompson Aug 21, 2020

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Welcome to Friday, comrades. On today's show, we air an overdue remembrance and tribute to John Thompson, a quintessential Detroiter and giant of a human being who was the original owner of legendary watering hole Honest?John's. (Close observers will note that Thompson passed away last months and we are late to the game. That's true. This segment got lost in the shuffle, and we're a small and often overburdened team. But we still felt strongly that we needed to eulogize him.)

Colleges To Track Students With Faulty Software To Stem COVID Plus A $600M Flint Water Crisis Settlement Aug 20, 2020

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On today's show, Tom Lawrence, Daily Detroit's resident Downriver Tech Guru and principal of Lawrence Systems, joins Jer to talk about some controversial location-tracking software being used by some local colleges as part of coronavirus safeguards. Tom's always a good listen.

Also, the state on Thursday announced a $600 million settlement for civil litigation stemming from the Flint Water Crisis. Most of the money is targeted for minors who were at the most risk from lead contamination. We discuss.

And as always, we bring you the latest COVID-19 numbers from the state, and we discuss a new order in Washtenaw County designed to try and curb large public gatherings by college students. Good luck with that!

Thanks for listening to Daily Detroit. If you like what you're hearing, tell a friend about us, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or support us by becoming a Patreon member.

The Perils Of Coronavirus College, Bollinger Motors Moves To Oak Park & Amazon Is Hiring Aug 19, 2020

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Happy Hump Day. Today, Jer speaks with Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health Direct Primary Care all about Michigan State University's announcement that it's going 100% virtual instruction this fall and encouraging students to stay home and not move into dorms. It got me thinking about the Twitter thread below, about the difficulties universities face in opting to pull the plug on in-person instruction this fall.

Also today, the city of Detroit plans a big memorial day Aug. 31 on Belle Isle to honor the nearly 1,500 residents who died from COVID-19. We offer some sharp words for those who continue to brush off the pandemic as some kind of hoax.

Elsewhere, we discuss Bollinger Motors' move from Ferndale to Oak Park. They're the local electric vehicle startup that isn't named Rivian, with two battery-electric off-road vehicles in the works. They're also hiring engineers. Email careers@bollingermotors.com.

Also:

New affordable housing is coming to Milwaukee Junction in Detroit.
Ferndale is starting its new citywide mobility plan. Find an interactive map, the Ferndale Moves! website or contact them with your suggestions.
Amazon is hiring 100 people in Detroit at an average salary of $150,000: amazon.jobs.
An old pipe organ from the long-demolished Hollywood Theater in Detroit is getting restored.

Thanks for listening to Daily Detroit. If you like what you're hearing, tell a friend about us, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or support us by becoming a Patreon member.

How Parents Can Stay Sane When The School Year Starts From Home, With Coach Karen Liska Evans Aug 18, 2020

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School's about to be back in session, and for many students, the new school year begins from home. That's frankly stressing the hell out of many parents, who must contend with supervising their children's online learning while continuing their own efforts to work from home and manage daily household matters.

So to get some ideas on how to cope, we hit up Karen Liska Evans, a friend of the pod and coach who's literally writing a book on working from home with kids. She offers some great tips for how to stay sane.

Also, we add a few headlines you should know from around town:

The latest COVID-19 numbers from the state of Michigan
Newly uncovered wiretap recordings between indicted Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland and businessman Bob Carmack, courtesy of the Freep (paywall)
Influential Detroit developer Eric Means has died at age 48
And we uncover the reason why the Hamtramck Post Office was closed last week

Thanks for listening to Daily Detroit. If you like what you're hearing, tell a friend about us, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or support us by becoming a Patreon member.

The New School Year Looms, Detroit City FC And OMG Belarus! Aug 17, 2020

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Back from the rolling Pennsylvania highlands, I join Jer again in our daily Starsky and Hutch routine to run down what's happening around town. So what's happening around town, you ask?

Well, Macomb County is now driving the bus on coronavirus infections in metro Detroit, yay? The Legislature has approved bills tying funding to public schools' coronavirus efforts, parents in Livonia are protesting against virtual instruction for their kids' school, the MAGA Cruise on Saturday may have spread more COVID-19, and the city of Detroit's moratorium against evictions ended on Saturday. Good times.

Also:

New protected bike lanes in Rouge Park are nearing completion
Ferndale residents are complaining about getting hit with huge increases in their water bills after new meters were installed
Fletcher Sharpe joins us to talk Detroit City FC's loss last weekend to Chattanooga FC in its fall season home opener
And we discuss what's happening in Belarus, as the government there has cracked down fiercely against protesters following a disputed presidential election. As a reminder, I we did a whole episode based on my visit to the beleaguered former Soviet country. You should totally listen to it for added context about what's happening there now.

Thanks for listening to Daily Detroit. If you like what you're hearing, tell a friend about us, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or support us by becoming a Patreon member.

How To Vote (And Become A Poll Worker) In 2020 Aug 14, 2020

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Today on your Daily Detroit, we talk about voting. How to make your voice heard in the context of an election during a pandemic, while dealing with a shaky-at-best, defunded postal service.

Plus how to put your shoulder to the wheel as a poll worker to help make democracy go with Laura Khalil. She's someone who has been a poll worker themself so has gone through the process.

Here's a link to the map to find your ballot drop-off box in Michigan: https://datastudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/4a9e9f9e-0eb2-47bf-ba2e-b4900ea7f41c/page/WI5bB

Missy and Mel's Salsa Tasting Plus Metro Detroit News Aug 13, 2020

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On today's Daily Detroit:

We gotta catch up on what's happening with Coronavirus in the state. There's a few stories, including a case spike.

Plus, planning on an autonomous vehicle corridor from Detroit to Ann Arbor is moving forward.

Royal Oak is banning gay conversion therapy. More: https://www.dailytribune.com/news/local/royal-oak-latest-city-to-ban-gay-conversion-therapy/article_6d6b0e5c-dcad-11ea-9a55-f3355ee17458.html

And local pizza chains Buddy's and Domino's are hiring like crazy in the pandemic. I'll tell you how to get in on the action.

Plus, there's a new Salsa in town from the Aronson family, famous for their salsa. Now that a non-compete clause has expired, a pair of stepbrothers who are the children of the founders and former owners of Garden Fresh Gourmet are stepping up to the plate with a new brand, Missy and Mel's. We give it a socially distanced taste test right here in the North End.

Be cool like Brian and become a member of Daily Detroit to support our local journalism and storytelling: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

Hug Detroit Day Plus 5 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit Aug 12, 2020

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A lawsuit seeks to end sales taxes on tampons and feminine products in Michigan. More: https://19thnews.org/2020/08/michigans-tampon-tax-challenged-lawsuit/

People have lost their jobs over the fallout from the phallic cake incident in Macomb County. Will the Coroner be next? A new report asks big questions about the campaign spending of the Wayne County Sheriff. More: https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/wayne-county-sheriff-benny-napoleon-has-been-lavishing-his-campaign-funds-on-pretty-much-everything-except-actually-campaigning/

Many craft distillers in Michigan are on the ropes

There's a concerning oil spill in Macomb County

Plus… after that lineup, I think I need a hug. Although there's no actual hugs in store for me, at least virtually for us there's the 9th Annual Hug Detroit Day coming up. Erica Owens joins us to talk about it.

Website: https://www.hugdetroitday.com/

GoFundMe for school supplies: https://gf.me/u/ynbjpq

Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/Hugdetroitday/

Thanks to our newest member, Cole, for joining us. Remember to become a member and power all-local news here: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

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