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5 Things We're Talking About Aug 22, 2025

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Whether it's a historic bandshell coming back (or more serious stories around town), Jer and Devon have you covered on this Friday edition of your Daily Detroit.

Mike Duggan's Campaign Funding & Democratic Party Response: Based off a listener request to talk about it, we get into his independent run for governor, the sources of his campaign funding (both Republican and Democrat), and the backlash from the Democratic Party against those who support him.
Michigan's School Budget Deadlock: We focus on the lack of a state budget and the implications for schools, the constitutional amendment that failed in the legislature, and public frustration with the politicians of both parties in Lansing.
City Club Apartments Receivership: A downtown building on the historic Statler site is in receivership. Why? We discuss and offer our opinions.
Alo Yoga Opening in Hudson's Detroit: A short segment discussing the opening of Alo Yoga and the broader trend of athleisure in downtown Detroit. Sign up for the newsletter to see photos!
The historic bandshell that was at the Michigan State Fairgrounds is now at Palmer Park, and the first event is this Saturday!

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AI, Deepfakes and Detroit: How Do We Deal? Aug 21, 2025

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Recently, a false story and AI-created image of Eminem and a student he promised to let rap with him went viral. Now, this story wasn't real but it was shared all over the "local" internet, with other variations including other artists.

It really showed how many people, when emotionally motivated - looked right past it. This isn't the first (and it won't be the last) that AI, deepfakes, and false information has spread like wildfire.

This got us thinking, maybe we should talk about it? And how do we navigate in this new era? AI-generated stuff is here to stay, but is AI overall a bubble?

Nick Mattar, an expert in how people interact with digital media and AI joins us to discuss. Nick is part-time faculty at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State and the founder of Marketing 1080.

More: https://marketing1080.io/

On LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-mattar/

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Celebrate Summer With A Sandwich Party (ft. Carlos Parisi) Aug 20, 2025

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Summer in Detroit is so very much NOT done yet! Carlos Parisi joins me in studio to preview the Detroit Sandwich Party, as well as talk about some of the other fun things happening like Hospitality Included, JazzFest, Dally In The Alley, and more.

So many sandwiches, so little cost on August 31: https://detroitsandwichparty.square.site/

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AfroFuture Fun, New Skate Shop, and Detroit's Oldest Brick House Aug 19, 2025

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Norris is tired (but happy) after a very long (and very fun) weekend experiencing Detroit.

From AfroFuture to a Circular Fashio Show to Detroit's Oldest Brick House to a new Skate Shop in Milwaukee Junction, there was a lot going on.

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Shea Whitfield on Bargain Block's final season and Detroit real estate Aug 18, 2025

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In this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast, we welcome Shea Whitfield, a real estate agent, and star of the HGTV show Bargain Block.

We discuss her experiences on the show and the Detroit real estate market. Whitfield shares her journey into real estate, highlighting her 20+ years of experience in Detroit. She reflects on the show's authentic portrayal of Detroit, focusing on the "reverse fancy" homes that Bargain Block renovates and breathing new life into neglected homes.

You can't miss this conversation that hits on her feelings about the final season of Bargain Block, what she's learned, changes in Detroit's real estate market and more.

Bargain Block: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/bargain-block

Homes sold by Shea: https://homessoldbyshea.wordpress.com/

Shea Whitfield: https://www.instagram.com/shea.whitfield/

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Historic Estate Rehab // New Warda Location // Dearborn's New Qimmah Coffee Aug 15, 2025

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From Dearborn to Detroit, Jer and Devon have you covered on this Friday edition of your Daily Detroit.

Recorded at the under-renovation historic Fair Lane house, the historic home of Henry Ford, we discuss:

Fun things and progress on the historic home project -
A recent trip to the new Warda in Little Village in Detroit, and how it's magical on McClellan, a neighborhood Jer knows well
The new Qimmah coffee shop in West Dearborn in the old Lynch's space on Howard
Plus commentary on the importance of taking some risks that pay off

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Sam Robinson on Detroit's Political Future Aug 14, 2025

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It's been a little over a week since the Primary Election in Detroit. So, now that some of the dust has settled, what's next?

The excellent Sam Robinson joined us for a great chat on the Mayoral race with Council President Mary Sheffield and Pastor Solomon Kinloch.

We also dove into select council races, especially the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America in local races.

Sam Robinson is an accomplished reporter and raconteur, writing for the Michigan Chronicle and the founder of Detroit one million.

You can follow Sam on the Chronicle: https://michiganchronicle.com/

On Detroit one million: https://www.detroitonemillion.com/

And on the hellscape platform (we joke, is humor still ok?): https://x.com/samueljrob

There was also a livestream of this conversation, with extended discussion and listener feedback: https://www.youtube.com/live/YnWf6TT1ahs?si=yyquaN6Qf6dUN_li

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The Truth About Electric Cars (And The American Auto Industry) ft. Sam Abuelsamid Aug 13, 2025

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This week, Ford unveiled a new electric strategy and manufacturing process to a mixed reaction. But it might be one of the most important moves the company makes.

Sam Abuelsamid, host of the Wheel Bearings podcast and VP of Market Research at Telemetry, joins us for an in-depth, realistic conversation.

We get into the future of electric vehicles in the United States, the importance of why US companies need a real electric strategy no matter what Washington does, and the reality that the future for US automakers is not guaranteed.

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New Stadium Reaction, I-375 Thoughts, And A Mammoth Demo Aug 12, 2025

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Today's show is in three parts.

The largest part is talking about the new stadium coming for Detroit City FC, AlumniFi Field - that will be rising near Michigan and 20th streets, down the road from the former Tiger Stadium site and tied into the Southwest Detroit and Corktown communities.

Get the details, get rendering reactions, and more.

Plus, the I-375 project that would have turned it into a surface level boulevard has been "paused" by MDOT.

We discuss it from different angles, including the missed opportunity of not engaging the community properly, and the importance of not wasting a decade talking about things and instead just actively engaging and getting it done.

And we end with some west side news, as Norris Howard tells us about the demolition of the old Mammoth building on Grand River.

The rundown:

00:54 - DCFC's new stadium revealed, welcome to southwest Detroit AlumniFi Field

16:47 - The I-375 project has been put on ice

24:49 - Mammoth Shopping Center demo has started Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211.

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Trying Boston Cooler Vernors + A Historic Field Trip Aug 11, 2025

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Have you ever been inside the Detroit Historical Museum? It's one of Jer's favorites, but Luciano - though a lifelong metro resident and interested in history - had not.

So we talk about our field trip. Plus Shi, Jer, and Lucci try the new Boston Cooler Vernors flavor pop.

Should you grab it, or should you grab some ice cream and Vernors instead?

02:18 - Boston Cooler Vernors taste test

05:36 - Luciano goes to the Detroit Historical Museum. What were his favorite exhibits? Long-term installations worth checking out.

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