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Hamtramck Schools Want A Bond, Existing Home Sales Rebounding Jul 27, 2020

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Hamtramck is the most population-dense - and possibly the most ethnically diverse - city in Michigan. But in its history has never passed a bond to support their schools. Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed joins me to talk about why she thinks the time is now, and what could be the oldest functioning elementary school in the state.

Plus - You might think that during a pandemic people might stop buying homes. Nationally, that's not the case; and for two local companies that are big in the mortgage industry - Quicken Loans and United Shore - that's good news. Gay Cororaton from the National Association of Raltors joins me to talk about existing home sales and how they're recovering.

7 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit Jul 24, 2020

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Welp. Operation LeGend, the Trump administration's name for sending federal troops to cities to impose law and order that aren't asking for any help, will come to Detroit after all.

Sometime in the next three weeks, the latest news has it, heavily armed, camouflaged federal troops will descend on the Motor City. Recall that yesterday, Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig said basically, "Yeah, no thanks, we got this." Should be fun.

On today's show, we follow a 2-minute speed round type of format, covering the decision of Warren police to reverse its own earlier decision and arrest the driver of that Amazon delivery van who parked on the wrong side of the street, and who was black. This as the city's police commissioner decries that "crime is out of control," after a shooting at a large gathering in Warren, though he also said crime wasn't that bad in the inner-ring 'burb. Got that?

Also:

Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland is expected to plead guilty to corruption charges, per the Freep. That would require him to abandon his seat.
Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti opines about the Legislature forcing schools' hands on whether to open up classrooms during the coronavirus.
TCF Bank announces a $1 billion round of loans to women- and minority-owned businesses, plus $10 million in grants for home buyers in low- and medium-income neighborhoods.
Hamtramck is opening up their sidewalks for socially distant retail
And there are a bunch of food openings you should know about. Slyde is doing a pop-up this weekend in West Village (more here on Eater Detroit) and make sure to give Godwin Ihentuge some love at Yum Village. He's been a friend of the show and been going through some tough stuff.

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Detroit Leaders Don't Want Federal Troops, Fiat Chrysler & Waymo Are BFFs, And The Jordan Jumpman Logo On Pistons Jerseys? Jul 23, 2020

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Earlier this week, we told you about how President Trump casually mentioned the idea of sending in federal troops to cities including Detroit ("all run by liberal Democrats," he sniffed), like he has done to quell protests in Portland, Ore. Yeah, well Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig have basically said thanks no thanks, we got it. "The Detroit Police Department has had the support of the Detroit community in making sure our City did not have a single store looted or a single fire started during the protests," they said in a joint statement.

Also on today's show, we discuss Fiat Chrysler's expanded partnership with Waymo, the self-driving subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet Co. We also talk a bunch of Detroit demolition and development news.

Later, sports correspondent Fletcher Sharpe joins us to talk all manner of sportsball, including Detroit City FC's women's team, which lost its first match 3-1 over the weekend; we give help to a listener who wants to know about streaming options for DCFC matches; the hapless Lions; and the new Pistons alternate uniforms, which will feature Nike's Jumpman logo. You know, the one featuring the likeness of Michael Jordan, their former archnemesis?

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Tips For Businesses Navigating The Ongoing Coronavirus Crisis Jul 22, 2020

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Laura Khalil. She's an experienced business coach and speaker who's worked with brands big and small.

Plus, she's the host of the Brave By Design podcast. You can that find here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brave-by-design/id1494575902

She has some no-nonsense advice to help get through this ongoing Coronavirus crisis.

After all, it's going to be here awhile.

We also talk about the implications of going completely cashless from a practical and equitable perspective. Some places are doing it for safety, but it also shuts the doors on a significant portion of our region's residents.

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Federal Agents To Detroit? Councilman Charged; COVID Update; GM Electric Pickup; Recycling in Oakland County Jul 21, 2020

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On today's show: A daily Coronavirus status update and the Governor says we're at a "turning point."

President Donald Trump says that Federal officers may be coming to Detroit and other "liberal Democrat" cities. This could be really bad.

Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland has been charged with felony misconduct in office, and resists resigning.

GM is rolling out an electric pickup. Will people buy it?

And recycling drop-off reopens in Oakland County.

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The Quicken IPO, Explained Jul 20, 2020

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Today's episode dives into Dan Gilbert's Quicken Loans - or Rocket Companies, as they're going to be called moving forward - filing for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.

Our guest expert is Erik Gordon, a professor at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. He helps unpack what's happening now and what's next.

It's not often that happens in Metro Detroit, so we wanted to dive in with an expert to understand the ramification for both the company and Detroit. And then we'll share a couple of our thoughts.

Michigan Hard Seltzers Face Off In Fizz Fight 2020 Jul 17, 2020

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Today's show is a break from the serious content as of late to enjoy some Michigan-made hard seltzers.

After all, while we're socially distancing, we might want something to drink in our backyards. You don't have to imbibe White Claw for low-carb, fizzy alcoholic drinks. Why not support local companies?

Of course, everyone knows White Claw. But how do our local options from across the mitten state stack up? Who do you wanna look for first on the shelves? We're about to find out in Fizz Fight 2020.

Thanks to Engineer Randy Walker for putting this together and seltzer connoisseur Devon O'Reilly for his help.

Daily Detroit did not receive any of these samples gratis; we paid for it all ourselves. It took more than a week of work to secure all of these brands.

Coranvirus Cases Up, Stellantis, Doing Good In Hamtramck and DCFC Women's Soccer Kicks Off Jul 16, 2020

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On today's show: Coronavirus is back with a vengeance, and the governor says we're at a turning point with the pandemic in Michigan. Even Tom Izzo is in the Mask Up Michigan game.

Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group of France announced a new name for the combined company, "Stellantis."

Detroit City FC Women's soccer kicks off Friday. Fletcher Sharpe joins us for more.

And a story of making a difference on the streets of Hamtramck with Frugal on the Fly's Erica Owens.

Ford Rolls Out A Reimagined Bronco, A Fiscal Fight In Warren And How The Coronavirus Is Affecting Windsor Jul 15, 2020

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Ford finally unveiled the Bronco Family of three, new off-road SUVs on Monday, resuscitating the Bronco nameplate after more than 20 years in the wilderness via a series of videos. Here's how Greg Migliore, editor-in-chief of Autoblog, described it to us: "It was genuinely an exciting moment for Ford, for enthusiasts and for the auto industry. I think almost everybody I know who is into cars, trucks, vehicles of any sort was excited about the Bronco last night. You don't always see that."

We speak with Migliore about the reimagined Bronco's nifty new features, how it stacks up against the venerable Jeep Wrangler and more.

We also hear from Dave Battagello, the veteran Windsor Star reporter, on how people on the other side of the river are receiving the news of the death of Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel "Matty" Moroun, what's going on with his former company's efforts to build a twin span and the latest on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. He also tells us about how the coronavirus has affected Windsor.

Also, we have updated coronavirus numbers from the state of Michigan, plus news about a possible lawsuit by the Warren City Council against Mayor Jim Fouts over alleged unilateral changes to an approved budget. We also tell you about Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's proposed $250 million home-demolition bond, and the cancellation of this year's Tour de Troit (though you can sign up for a virtual ride).

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Matty Moroun's Legacy, Program Supports Undocumented Immigrants During Coronavirus, Plus Things To Know Jul 14, 2020

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Big news in Detroit business as Manuel "Matty" Moroun, the self-made Arab-American billionaire trucking magnate and Ambassador Bridge owner, has died at the age of 93. Moroun leaves behind a complicated legacy in Detroit, rising from the son of Lebanese immigrants to a man known for throwing around lavish campaign contributions to politicians, defying government orders and for his non-stewardship of properties like the Michigan Central Station through decades of blight and decay. We discuss his not-so-rosy legacy on Detroit.

Also:

Protests erupt in Detroit after police fatally shoot a 20-year-old man and misinformation about the incidents spreads on social media
Protestors shut down school buses in Detroit over coronavirus fears
We bring you the latest COVID-19 data from the state
The Clinton River Watershed Council has rolled out a new ecology-minded scavenger hunt (register here)
And Jer interviews Detroit City Councilwoman Raquel Castaneda-Lopez and Seydi Sarr, the founder and Executive Director of the African Bureau for Immigration and Social Affairs, about a $750,000 program to help undocumented immigrants affected by the coronavirus

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