Daily Detroit News Byte

Population. Affordable housing. First time homebuyers. And more. There's a lot going on and facing Metro Detroit, and Bank of America's president for Detroit joined me at the Detroit Policy Conference to talk about them for a bit.

00:55 - What we're drinking. Artificial Intelligence IPA from Atwater and Spruce Tip from Eastern Market Brewing Co 04:52 - Is Calexico Detroit closed for good? Looks like it may be. They stayed closed for two days beyond their temporary closure sign, the location is off the website, no one picked up the phone and corporate didn't get back with us. 10:39 - Do we need to push people back to work in person? Jer thinks whatever happens if the change doesn't happen soon it's sticking. Feedback welcome. 16:16 - Americans are getting their drivers licenses later than ever before, and 1 in 5 Americans have no drivers license at the age of 24. What kind of shifts does this mean? How could this impact autos, a key industry for Metro Detroit? 22:01 Devon will fight anyone who tries to take away his 313 area code as it looks like a new overlay area code is being issues for metro Detroit. Your support is very welcome as a member on Patreon or for a one time thing on Buy me a coffee. https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit h

Busy day on the show. Jer and Shianne talk about guilty food pleasures; Primanti Bros. suddenly leaving Metro Detroit; HopCat Royal Oak is delayed; new affordable housing in Detroit's Piety Hill and more. Your support is very welcome as a member on Patreon or for a one time thing on Buy me a coffee. https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio talking about what has been years of Harbaugh drama at U of M. Plus, as it's the off-season and all we can do is speculate, Fletcher has a couple signing suggestions for Detroit City FC that would be a homecoming of sorts and add to the team. Your support is very welcome as a member on Patreon or for a one time thing on Buy me a coffee. https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

As 2023 gets started, Jason Hall joins us to talk about the future of biking in Detroit and metro Detroit, and what's in store for him personally as Trek looks to make more of an impact in the area. Our podcast in large part relies on our members. You can join them at: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

It's been a busy week so spent a few minutes checking in with Devon O'Reilly on his favorite new cocktail, some new places around town, Detroit home values being up and one of his favorite projects he works on, NeighborHUB. 

Amazon Fresh is about to open up in Metro Detroit in a big way. This is going to heat up some real competition in an a large but not growing market in Metro Detroit. Michiganders aren't familiar with Amazon Fresh, so I got in touch with supermarket guru and expert Phil Lempert to help unpack all of this with some national experience and perspective.  His website: https://www.supermarketguru.com/ Today's sponsor (who has nothing to do with our content, but thank you for helping keep this show going):  https://www.smithandcodetroit.com/ We're a completely independent project. Your support is very welcome as a member on Patreon or for a one time thing on Buy me a coffee. https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

Fletcher Sharpe and Jer wrap up the Lions season that although they didn't make the playoffs, there was still a lot of success. Plus, we answer a listener question about Detroit City FC's pace of signings compared to last year and concerns that the roster isn't filling out. This was recorded before the announced signing of Richard Ballard.

Steve Friess of Newsweek, Hour and all the things is back to help unpack the beginning of what may be a crowded race for Debbie Stabenow's U.S. Senate seat as she announced her retirement at the end of this term. Plus, we get into some punditry for Michigan Governor as Whitmer is term-limited. Because if a well known name isn't running senate, they might be running for governor.

Things have been super busy with a bunch of projects, so I caught up with Devon O'Reilly in his office high atop downtown Detroit. Longtime U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is retiring. Who's next? What's next? It's a question to explore form multiple angles. Devon adds his two cents. Programming note - yes, we plan on having Steve Friess on the show as well. I got the assignment. Avalon International Bakery is closing their flagship store and moving into Jolly Pumpkin around the corner. Though it's not bad for the business, it does bring up memories. And, the reason I had to catch Devon at his office for a few minutes is he's planning the Detroit Policy Conference on Tuesday. He gives a preview of what's happening - and of course, Daily Detroit will have a mobile podcast setup there. Detroit Policy Conference: https://www.detroitchamber.com/detroit-policy-conference/

What do we have to look forward to as far as development in 2023? Hotels, for one thing. Plus a whole lot more. Robin Runyan is back from Urbanize Detroit to discuss what's ahead. More: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/4-detroit-development-stories-watch-2023 Take our newsletter survey: https://forms.gle/wnthgXkPDftLaV3s7 Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Big time in Detroit sports. For the first time in a long time, the Detroit Lions are actually in the playoff hunt. Michigan lost to TCU and Harbaugh might go pro. Roster changes continue to Detroit City FC, and Fletcher shares some thoughts on Damar Hamlin as he's a former player. 00:38 - Detroit Lions possible playoff scenarios 12:37 - Michigan loses to TCU. What's next? Does the school still have the same allure for players it once did? 20:36 It seems like Harbaugh is flirting with going pro again. Is it time to just let it go? 24:06 We get into a couple roster changes at Detroit City FC. Nate Steinwascher is signed, but Deklan Wynne is out to Charleston Battery to play under former Le Rouge coach Ben Pirmann. 28:08 - Fletcher shares his thoughts on Damar Hamlin as it hits close to home for him. Take our newsletter survey: https://forms.gle/wnthgXkPDftLaV3s7 Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/Mnw

Thank you for everything in 2022, and cheers to 2023! Jer + Devon have a couple openings to mention, some bold predictions and things we're done with for 2023. Take our newsletter survey: https://forms.gle/wnthgXkPDftLaV3s7 Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Four sports stories to talk about on this holiday week with Fletcher Sharpe: 00:44 - We talk the Lions loss 05:42 - University of Michigan plays TCU this Saturday at the Fiesta Bowl 07:48 - Is the clock running out on Pistons coach Dwayne Casey? 13:13 - Talking Jayru Campbell and how it's been covered in the media Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Happy Holidays! Send in your predictions or hopes for 2023 at dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or leave a voicemail, 313-451-5093. Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Sandwich Week is almost here! Starting next week (Dec 26), six of Metro Detroit's best sandwich spots will be highlighted with events you can sink your teeth into. More: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmWr6GpudmA/ Thanks to today's sponsor, your Metro Detroit Edward Jones Financial Advisors: https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/jerry-mangona Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Engineer Randy Walker joins me for a veritable podcasting trifecta. Here are the three things we’re talking about today: 01:16 - Sour beers are kind of a niche in the brewing world, and since Randy’s such a fan we’re trying some from Ferndale Project and ranking them. Not sponsored - just, a chance to try something different. Maybe you like them, maybe you don’t, but if you haven’t maybe give the genre a try. 10:05 - Apartment Disco is open on Detroit’s east side on the border with the Grosse Pointes. Randy’s been in and has what you need to know before you go. 16:12 - And finally, if you’re looking to build a bar kit for home to try some craft cocktails you make yourself, we share what you need. Apt Disco info: https://www.aptdisco.com/ Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Today's show sharing what to know in Metro Detroit is a grab bag of stories and a mailbag. We talk about a new steakhouse coming in, answer a listener's question about donuts, another about a bakery from back in the day, Devon dispenses life advice, and more. It's all on your Friday episode. Thanks to our episode sponsor, Smith and Co Detroit: https://www.smithandcodetroit.com/ Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

What are the priorities of Michiganders as we wind down 2022? The answers might surprise you. The Detroit Regional Chamber has a new poll out talking about a number of Michigan issues as we're on the other side of an election and coming up on the first Democratic-controlled state legislature in decades. Eric Trytko joins me to discuss on the fly as the results were published hours ago. Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com