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Sullivan's Steakhouse first look // Treat Dreams Midtown closes // Shibam Coffee // Iron Gate Sep 15, 2023

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Yes, we know there's a UAW strike. But this early, there's not that much to add or discuss. So we're going to do what we usually do on Fridays and cover where to go around town.

02:07 - Devon highlights Dearborn's Shibam Yemeni coffee.

05:45 - Anthology in Eastern Market is a great birdwatching spot

07:15 - Sullivan's Steakhouse in the Book Cadillac opens! Devon has a first look and thoughts

11:27 - Where we've been - Iron Gate in downtown Wyandotte

15:41 - Treat Dreams closes in Detroit's Midtown after eight years. Locations continue in Madison Heights, Ferndale and Grosse Pointe Woods.

19:30 - Lululemon is temporarily moving to the old Under Armour space on Woodward while their spot gets remodeled. And we learn about Devon's pants.

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How could we switch to a four-day work week? (ft. Dr. Peter Berg) Sep 14, 2023

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Are you working too much? Are we all working too much?

Dr. Peter Berg, a professor of employment relations at Michigan State University, discusses the growing popularity of the four-day workweek and its various forms.

The demand for flexibility, especially among younger workers, has led to the desire for a better work-life balance.

While these models have been around in Europe for decades, they are now gaining traction in the United States.

We talk about different implementations like four ten hour days; working 32 hours a week or 36 instead of 40; and some of the ways employers could make things more flexible and easier on employees.

Tune in to learn more about the benefits and implications of the four-day workweek.

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Labor gaining steam? // Hamtramck culture clash Sep 13, 2023

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This one might rattle some folks. Norris Howard is in straight from Brightmoor on this one.

00:53 - Norris Howard gets his wish as plans are in place to bring Raising Cane's to Metro Detroit (that's not the controversial part)

More: https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/2023/09/12/raising-canes-canton-new-location-ford-road/70830842007/

02:50 - The UAW walks out at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, with more than 1,100 on strike. Between this, the possibility of a strike, and general feelings - are we on the eve of labor power really gaining some traction?

09:22 Then we dive into what's been going on in Hamtramck and the rise of the right wing in the community. Their mayor recently posted about an appearance he had with former National Security advisor Michael Flynn, and there was conflict at the Hamtramck Labor Day festival where city leaders wanted lead the parade and not be next to an LGBTQ group.

The changing demographics of the city are driving some to move out, others to not go there, and how the words by some of "everyone is welcome" aren't heard that way and wear thin because of their actions.

Background reading:

Free Press: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2023/09/12/trump-michael-flynn-muslims-mayor-hamtramck/70800550007/

Hamtramck Review: http://www.thehamtramckreview.com/mayor-and-city-council-object-being-near-lgbtq-group-in-parade/

Daily Detroit: https://twitter.com/TheDailyDetroit/status/1700229547281522956

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Detroit's first Urban Agriculture Director // DSO season preview // Stories around town Sep 12, 2023

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Today's show has six stories.

00:51 - First, to Eastern Market. Detroit has a new Director of Urban Agriculture. We'll meet Tepfirah Rushdan.

03:20 - Then, to Campus Martius. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra rolled out their season schedule. We do a preview with their president and CEO. Erik Rönmark.

08:42 - Then we hit four stories around town.

The UAW is on the verge of a strike, and predictions are that it's going to happen. Deadline is in a couple days. There's a historic apartment rehab with affordable rents planned just west of Woodward. I'm including it as I see this one often - https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2023/09/11/plans-unveiled-clairwood-apartments-detroit/70821668007/

Dearborn is rolling out grants to lower the cost of SMART Flex Rides. - https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/09/08/dearborn-partners-with-smart-flex-rideshare-to-offer-rides-for-1/70796707007/

And some housekeeping on the Mel Tucker story as there have been a few developments and clarifications since we talked about it yesterday.

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On Mel Tucker Sep 11, 2023

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Michigan State University football head coach Mel Tucker was supposed to be different.

Over the weekend, we learned different.

Fletcher Sharpe dives in. As this episode deals with sensitive topics, parental discretion is advised.

Background reading: USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2023/09/10/michigan-state-football-coach-sexual-harassment-claim/70679703007/

Bridge Michigan: https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/nassar-survivors-msu-failed-again-mel-tucker-sexual-harassment-probe

Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/spartans/2023/09/10/michigan-state-waited-10-months-to-suspend-mel-tucker-for-egregious-allegation/70817086007/

14:29 - We get into a bit of our normal fare, talking about how Fletcher's attention has been grabbed by the Lions with their win

18:27 - The playoffs are now in Detroit City FC's hands in the final matches, which is all you can ask for.

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The Godfrey Hotel first look // Stock in blue Kool-Aid is up // Travel and autonomous talk Sep 08, 2023

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Welcome to Friday!

Lions fans everywhere are a little slow today, and so are we after the late night win.

01:27 - Devon and Jer talk about the win, why the Lions are going to spoil some teams fun, and how the tables have turned. Stock in blue Kool-Aid is up.

05:03 - Devon, Jer and Engineer Randy previewed The Godfrey Hotel and rooftop I/O lounge last night in Detroit's Corktown, on Michigan Ave. just east of Trumbull. Lots of thoughts and takes. There's also excitement about The Hamilton, not ready yet but a steakhouse we're told by the same people who do Leila and The Phoenecian, both well regarded restaurants.

13:13 - Jer went to a travel industry event with Travel America and came away with some thoughts. One, Metro Detroit is a far bigger destination for travel than some local I think know; and that it's The Henry Ford / Greenfield Village that is the top tourism draw in the area.

15:42 - A sidebar on that converstaion is that there was a whole panel on autonomous vehicles and the like. Not said at this event, but piecing it together that it seems the powers that be are leaned in to autonomous vehicles as the future choice if you don't have a personal car with you as Metro Detroit's population and destinations are so physically spread out and fast transit like rail will be expensive.

20:22 - And then we loop back to a question about late night food offerings, and ask if the future of late night eats is restaurants located in hotels around town that have the built-in crowd to help support them.

Thanks to today's sponsor Castalia Cocktails: https://www.castaliacocktails.com/

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Gilbert working in legacy mode // Corktown mini golf // Motor City Soul Stomp Sep 07, 2023

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Supershow: Lions talk // Asset forfeiture // Cannabis real estate slows // Best chicken around? Sep 06, 2023

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There's a lot going on around town and stuff to catch up on as due to the holiday we skipped the Monday show.

Norris Howard and Fletcher Sharpe are in with Jer to talk about:

01:55 - Lions vs Chiefs. Not only for the game, but how do we feel about the season? And Norris dissents.

05:20 - A recent Federal ruling is a win against asset forfeiture by Wayne County and for due process rights. We dive in, and Fletcher shares the lengths he had to go through to get his car back. The article with more information: https://reason.com/2023/09/01/federal-appeals-court-rules-detroits-asset-forfeiture-violates-due-process-rights-of-drivers/

13:52 - What is the most popular car in Michigan? As in what we actually drive? It's shared with only three other states.

17:37 - Detroit's real estate market around Cannabis is cooling off. Has Detroit missed the boat? We discuss. Read more: https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/09/06/detroit-slow-cannabis-real-estate-market-michigan

27:08 - Apparently Shaq is bringing his chicken to Michigan. Do we need more celebrity chicken?

29:29 - Then we debate what is the best chicken in metro Detroit right now, across multiple chicken formats like sandwiches, fancy, etc.

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A Detroit fashion success story (ft. Darryl Humes) Sep 05, 2023

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Today - A Detroit success story. Darryl Humes (along with his brother DeKoven) are behind Mature Look.

Now in its sixth year and on the brink of another chapter, I wanted to highlight them because people I know have told me about what they're doing with the business and with the community.

If you're looking for tips to grow your thing in Detroit, or someone to turn to about style, we've got you covered today.

Darryl talks about what he's learned, his advice for others, and how working with others is important.

Website: https://www.maturelook.com/

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Le Suprême first look // LVT update // Something I didn't realize Sep 01, 2023

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Devon and Jer catch up for the Friday before Labor Day weekend with some of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit.

04:34 - Devon went to the new Le Suprême in downtown Detroit at the redone Book Cadillac and shares his thoughts.

Website: https://www.lesupremedetroit.com/

09:38 - Jer went a little less expensive and talks about how Lucky Coffee at multiple locations in Detroit Barber Co. found its groove.

12:35 - There's progress on the proposed Land Value Tax for the City of Detroit.

15:05 - Something I thought I knew, but didn't. We always disclose our ads clearly, but some people from in-person conversations apparently assume that when we have a local business org or something on they're paying for it. I've gotten comments like "I know you have to pay the bills" and it's like... no, that's not how this works. All ads and placements are disclosed in the show. We just like to highlight things and places we find interesting.

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