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Strike could cost city $452k a day // Lions win // Detroit City bounces into playoffs Oct 16, 2023

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Today's show is in three parts.

00:50 - A strike against Detroit's three casinos looms as the contract expires tonight at midnight. The 3,700 workers represented by a council of unions would go on strike at noon tomorrow if there's not a deal, and it would have a big budget impact on the city of Detroit.

05:56 - Fletcher Sharpe talks about how the Lions are a complete team and what's different now than when they were good at the end of last year.

16:32 - Detroit City FC bounced into the playoffs with a 0-0 tie and The Miami FC losing to Sacramento with a goal by a metro Detroiter. So what's next?

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Broth and yoga // Michigan talent talk // Your guest suggestions Oct 13, 2023

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Welcome to Friday! Devon O'Reilly joins us as he does each week. Save the date! Happy Hour on October 25.

01:02 We talk about Toast of the Town last week

03:43 Hot Bones! A new bone broth and yoga/pilates spot is opening up in Detroit's Milwaukee Junction. Though they don't serve booze, Devon of course has a cocktail recommendation (the Bullshot)

07:56 There's a new Michigan talent website that's launched to a not so great reception. Devon has a different take on it.

16:54 - Some things coming up around town as we're about to turn the corner into Campus Martius tree season

18:02 - Which guests do you want us to talk to on the show? Who have you always wanted to hear from?

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Happy Hour Oct 25 // Chinatown exhibit // Portillo's to Livonia Oct 12, 2023

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Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit

A whale of an opinion // Detroit Library discontent // Are leaders listening? Oct 11, 2023

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Norris Howard is in the co-host seat.

01:01 - Michiganders should be ready for fall

02:04 - The "Whaling Wall" on the Broderick facing Comerica Park in downtown Detroit is beloved by some online. As again, it's "Whale discourse" season with a new ad covering the mural. But is it by the city? Some very real talk about the whales, art, and some ideas to make you think about representation and how it's thought about by other people.

10:15 - Lots of feedback, we go through some.

11:33 - A commenter talks about the difference between a big city and Detroit as they prepare to move to Detroit

14:11 - A listener from Pingree Park shares concerns about the Detroit Library system. It turns out a lot of people share after last week's episode. We discuss it and how we got here - and possible better ways of doing it regionally.

25:44 - Then we get into continued I-375 concerns from the community. Many whole live there seem to feel they were just not heard about the plan. And a recent Outlier article stated that "MDOT is unlikely to modify the number of lanes and that the overall design will only see changes on the margins." https://outliermedia.org/i375-detroit-freeway-redesign-removal/

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Michigan's fav kids Halloween movie // Lions win // DCFC fights for playoff spot Oct 10, 2023

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Fletcher Sharpe is in on this Tuesday, making up for Monday where we took the federal holiday off.

01:02 - Clickbait statistics! What is Michigan's favorite kids Halloween movie? What were yours?

07:10 - Should there be a skills competition to be able to buy a certain shoe and keep it away from resellers?

09:50 - Lions win with authority, and look great even with some injured players

17:22 - Fletcher shares a couple Detroit Pistons pre-season thoughts

20:03 - Detroit City FC is fighting for a final playoff spot and has an uphill battle at home against Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon.

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Are cider mills overrated? // Gilbert more visible // Downtown talk // Get a grant Oct 06, 2023

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Happy Friday! Made it to the weekend. Devon O'Reilly hops in as he does every Friday.

01:20 - Fall is basically here. Are cider mills overrated?

06:48 - Detroit booster and billionaire Dan Gilbert hosted an hour-long radio show this week. How important is his visibility as far as Detroit? Leadership and vision matters.

11:39 - We go through some high points of your feedback about our Downtown Detroit survey episode. Interesting thoughts about affordability and more.

19:27 - Changes to Washington Blvd in downtown Detroit are happening as we speak. It's one of many iterations of the stretch that hasn't been able to find its footing in the past. Might these help?

23:52 - Are you doing things in Detroit, Highland Park or Hamtramck? Get a grant. Devon helps head up a program called Neighborhub that's accepting applications. https://www.detroitchamber.com/neighborhub/

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UAW Strike update, EVs and more (ft. John McElroy) Oct 05, 2023

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We are near the three week mark of the UAW strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis - a strike that's gotten international attention as part of a larger labor movement in America.

So where are we with things? How is this all impacting - or will impact as it goes on - the Detroit region?

What about electric vehicles? Where do we stand?

Just how important are the automakers and workers to the local economy, and suppliers, too?

There are a lot of questions and to shine some headlights on the road ahead, a conversation with John McElroy. He's a well-sourced, experienced industry expert who you can find on Autoline.TV.

I felt like I learned a ton in this one. I hope you do, too.

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HOV Lanes coming // QLINE ridership up // Move to or invest in Detroit Oct 04, 2023

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Detailed show notes to come.

Norris makes the point about backing up your words with actions about moving to the city or investing in it if you have strong opinions about it or want the benefits as a listener wonders about library cards for non-residents
We talk about rising QLINE ridership and why that's a good thing, and the surprising statistics as part of it
Plus, HOV lanes look like they're coming to I-75 in Southern Oakland County. Good, bad, indifferent?
And the worst freeways in Metro Detroit. We definitely differ on this one.

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New pizza joint // Breadless expands // New IMAX movie theater Oct 03, 2023

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Producer Shianne is in the studio.

01:46 - Shianne highlights why Jer had no idea about Lululemon having pants for him. It's because for a long time they didn't make anything larger than a size 12.

04:30 - There's a new Rocco's pizza in Oak Park. Shianne tried it, has a review. Plus, Detroit Style is a thing, and Little Caesars/Domino's is NOT that.

09:49 - Funny Girl is in town at the Fisher Building

13:05 - A new MJR IMAX theatre is opening up in Southgate. We talk seating, quality, all of it. Are you for the three claps?

15:56 - Rochester Hills is getting a new location of Breadless this week, October 5. Their first location is on the Dennis Archer Sr. Greenway on the eastside of Detroit. They're working to build a national chain based out of Metro Detroit.

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Miggy retires as family // 12 Win Lions? // Detroit City disappoints Oct 02, 2023

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Mondays mean Fletcher Sharpe, and today's episode is all sports because, well, Miguel Cabrera retiring is a big story.

00:28 - Miguel Cabrera is forever a Tiger, and him going to the front office keeps him family

06:39 - The Lions win at Lambeau and show up big in blue. We discuss a schedule that now looks like we might get 12 wins, if the winds blow right. Plus, Jameson Williams may come back sooner.

15:02 - Athough there's a chance at the playoffs, the end of the season can't come soon enough for a Detroit City FC club that seems to have lost its spirit with a pair of bad losses where their biggest stength - their defense - completely fell apart. It's time with a new coach for next year for a rebuild to match the competitive level of the USL Championship.

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