Daily Detroit News Byte

Today's feature conversation is with Doug Atkinson of the Great Lakes Water Authority, talking about the work being done to restore the Hurlbut Gate on East Jefferson outside Waterworks Park. Then, we get into some stories around town and things to do in Metro Detroit. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

Today, we start with a little Detroit City FC coverage. Le Rouge lost 1-0 to Louisville over the weekend. There's a recap and then some words from Coach Trevor James and Goalkeeper Nate Steinwascher. Plus - Highland Park is ruled against, saying they owe millions in water-related debt. It could financially crush the small enclave city. The Giant Slide on Belle Isle is open after some adjustments after launching some riders over the weekend. The story even got its own music track thanks to @GMACCASH (Also, thanks to him for giving us rights to use it!) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvdZw-L5CuY&ab_channel=GmacCash And finally, a west side Italian dining staple - Moro's - is for sale. It's been open for more than four decades. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

What an episode. From Donut Kastle to Ladder 4 Wine bar, places to go. From a DSO season preview with the president of the orchestra to a new octopus on Belle Isle, where to go. And for a dash of absurdity, we discuss our zombie preparedness level. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

A set of stories today plus a bonus link at the end of the podcast that's business in the front and party in the back. Our work is supported in part by people like you. Join us as a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

Today's feature conversation is with Eric Trytko, who traveled to Vietnam to learn more about emergent electric car maker VinFast. We take the opportunity to talk more about the wider space and if Eric thinks automakers are going to hit their targets of selling only electric vehicles. Here's Eric's piece on Fuse: https://fuseautotech.com/blog/speed-scale-intent Then, I share three quick stories you should know around Detroit today. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

Lots to talk about today, but first we try the new Vernors Black Cherry flavor and put it in cocktails. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care joins us to talk about: What we need to know about Monkeypox; The low childhood vaccination rates that leave us vulnerable to the possibility of a measles outbreak And the high cost of insulin and what he's doing about it in his practice and what to do about it overall More: https://www.plumhealthdpc.com/ You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

Here's an idea: Because of the changing nature of what retail is, the new Gucci store coming to downtown Detroit doesn't have to sell very much directly to be a success. There's been a lot of talk about downtown Detroit's retail situation as some businesses have closed up shop or left. But, it looks like it may be part of a bigger shift nationally and internationally around what retail in downtowns is and what kinds of things activate those spaces. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

From very south of Woodward, your Daily Detroit. Jer chimes in from the road and Devon's at home. We talk about: Dolly Parton to her Imagination Library book program that serves kids 0-5 in select Detroit zip codes (and parts of the rest of the nation); Plus the Lily Tomlin photo in downtown Seiverville (she's from Detroit, ya know). As to actual stories, Chroma Detroit had an open house and Devon went. Wyandotte is apparently making big moves in being a downtown people want to live in; and Northville is permanently shutting down two of their downtown streets for businesses, drinking and dining. Little studio note: We're doing three episodes next week as we need time to work on the studio and for Jer to get out of the Smokey Mountains. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

The 2022 Michigan primary happened. So what's next? Were we right on our predictions? Where do things go from here? Steve Friess returns to unpack it. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

Shianne's in the studio to talk about the things happening around metro Detroit. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

It's Primary Election Day in Michigan! Steve Friess is here to help unpack it and make some predictions relevant to Metro Detroit. Then, we'll look back at it later this week and see how we did and what surprises there were in 2022. We'll talk about the new 13th District involving Portia Roberson, Adam Hollier, Shri Thanadar and others. The race between Andy Levin and Haley Stevens in Oakland County As well as the gubernatorial race and how recent events have changed the odds, and some others around the state. Follow Steve's work on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveFriess Steve's latest work for Newsweek: Detroit May Not Elect a Black Person to Congress for First Time in 70 Years - https://www.newsweek.com/detroit-may-not-elect-black-person-congress-first-time-70-years-1729434 You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

Hey friends! John Morrissey (@USLTactics) on Twitter is one of the best strategic minds in American soccer. Today we get an outside perspective looking in on Le Rouge's inaugural USL Championship season as we're about 2/3rds of the way in, what's next, the playoff situation, how they're settling into the league and of course previewing this Saturday's match on the road with the Tampa Bay Rowdies. On Twitter: https://twitter.com/usltactics On the USL Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTmFK9KaB5PYwJG3A63NfiA On Backheeled: https://www.backheeled.com/ You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

Hey all. Devon's back now that his special project is here! But, it's gonna be about 18 years until the work is complete.  As to stories - we talk about drinks, places we've been. The Detroit Pistons are rolling out throwback teal jerseys for ten games. Are you on board? Dan Gilbert gets his tax breaks with a 5-4 vote, but helps open up a greater discussion about lowering the city's very high rates. There's a new rendering for the apartments going on the Joe Louis site on the Detroit riverfront: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/new-look-joe-louis-arena-site The Peterboro is closing for the summer - https://detroit.eater.com/2022/7/25/23277285/peterboro-closes-temporarily There's a Heritage Fesitval in Greektown to check out this weekend! You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

Cindy Pasky is the founder and CEO of Strategic Staffing Solutions. She has some bright ideas based in real-world experience on how to bridge the talent gap and find the people you need within your own organization, among other topics we touch on. The organization recently moved to the Fisher Building, after spending many years in the Penobscot. More: https://www.strategicstaff.com/ You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

Engineer Randy Walker steps in to talk about some of the places we've checked out around town and our first impressions. We touch on the new Pizza Cat Max in downtown Detroit's Greektown; Time Will Tell, a newish cocktail bar on Woodward; Bar Pigalle in Brush Park. We also share some snacks of food updates from a new gas station with free slushies to a restaurant in Ferndale that'll let you cool off for free. Plus, frog legs. lots of talk of frog legs. And sour beer. You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

Jer and Fletcher catch up on the porch to talk a little Detroit City FC. Heads up, we'll be doing two episodes this week, a bit of a summer slowdown. Our backup studio we were using after the fire is unavailable for a couple weeks, so we're scrambling to make podcasts however we can. The best move was to take a couple days and do a proper reset. You can support our rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

Places to check out: Dragonfly and Loui's Pizza Stories: We discuss the criteria on naming Detroit one of the world's 50 greatest cities; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs executive order preventing extradition to other states for providing reproductive services; Robotaps without bartenders are coming to Michigan; Ambassador Bridge owner stymied in getting a second span by Canada You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

What are some of the keys to building a successful business in downtown Detroit?  Passage is a ticketing and payments company that found a niche working with smaller and medium sized events. They navigated through the pandemic not by retreating... but by investing. And it's paid off. Alex Linebrink - the CEO and Co-Founder Passage is my guest to unpack all of that. He's got a lot of big, positive energy about the city and I think you'll hear it in this conversation. You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

Angelique Power, Logan Newman, and Mohammad Muntakim join me to talk about putting actual power in the hands of Detroit's youth and young adults. The Skillman Foundation is doing some very interesting things around this; including giving real grant making power to our youth. We discuss rank-choice voting, the media, how voting isn't enough, the importance of getting involved on a local level and more. Recorded at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island during the Mackinac Policy Conference. Thanks to Jerry Mangona over at Edward Jones for his support. You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit