Daily Detroit podcast

Daily Detroit

What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! We have conversations that push Detroit forward and share local stories about restaurants, business, development, local government, policy, technology, things to do, transit and more. All in about 22 minutes a day.

What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! We have conversations that push Detroit forward and share local stories about restaurants, business, development, local government, policy, technology, things to do, transit and more. All in about 22 minutes a day.

 

#1783

Michigan Just Broke $645 Million in Promises

State House Speaker Matt Hall's move to cancel $645 million in already-approved state fund... more

3 hrs Ago

15 MINS

15:31

3 hrs Ago


#1782

Leland Loses Power, Sherrone Moore Sacked, Kronk Gym Returns

Three timely stories to talk about today: 01:20 – Sherrone Moore Fired ---p]:pt-0 [&>p]:m... more

11 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:21

11 Dec 2025


#1781

Basement Bar, Vegan Bites, Defense HQ on the Riverfront, + 9 Stories

Detroit's stories in today's show are on the riverfront, in Corktown, in our startup labs,... more

10 Dec 2025

33 MINS

33:39

10 Dec 2025


#1780

Your Packard Plant Feedback + More

We got a ton of feedback on the Packard Plant project announcement last week, so we sort t... more

09 Dec 2025

24 MINS

24:27

09 Dec 2025


#1779

Our Spotify Wrapped: What Shows Do You Listen To?

Today's episode is a fun one in two parts: 1) What are YOUR favorite podcasts, books, and ... more

08 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:53

08 Dec 2025


#1778

The Inside Story Of Detroit's RoboCop Statue

Detroit has a RoboCop statue. I watched it go in myself on Wednesday. It's a real thing. A... more

04 Dec 2025

22 MINS

22:53

04 Dec 2025


#1777

From Divey to Divine: Exploring Detroit's New Bar Scene with Mickey Lyons

On this episode of Daily Detroit, host Jer Staes is joined by barchaeologist and writer Mi... more

02 Dec 2025

17 MINS

17:37

02 Dec 2025


#1776

Future Of The Packard Plant Site Looks Bright (While The Leland Shuts Down)

Detroit's Packard Plant finally has a realistic reuse plan — and downtown's historic Lelan... more

01 Dec 2025

14 MINS

14:12

01 Dec 2025


#1775

Gilbert and Duggan Talk About The Future; Plus Small Business Saturday Is Here

On this pre-Thanksgiving episode of Daily Detroit, Norris Howard and I come to you in our ... more

26 Nov 2025

20 MINS

20:20

26 Nov 2025


#1774

Michigan Is Sliding In Income and Education, But Hope Is Not Lost

On your Daily Detroit, we're diving into a crisis that affects not just our classrooms, bu... more

25 Nov 2025

18 MINS

18:16

25 Nov 2025


#1773

Cardiac Cats, Red-Hot Pistons, Wings Soaring, and a DCFC Farewell

On today's show: ---p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> At what temperature do you stop weari... more

24 Nov 2025

22 MINS

22:33

24 Nov 2025


#1772

Beyond the Headlines: Dearborn's Real Story & Detroit's Holiday Highlights

This episode of Daily Detroit with Jer Staes and Devon O'Reilly covers: ---p]:pt-0 [&>p]:m... more

21 Nov 2025

24 MINS

24:13

21 Nov 2025


#1771

Belle Isle Zoo and Boathouse News; Data Center Debate; Possible TV Station Shakeup

Jer and Norris are in with hot takes and hot stories around Metro Detroit! 03:12 - Sweetgr... more

19 Nov 2025

29 MINS

29:58

19 Nov 2025


#1770

"Nasty Dogs" Pistons, Cade's New Shoe, Lions Lacking

What do you think of the new "Nasty Dogs" Pistons nickname? Plus, Cade's getting his flowe... more

18 Nov 2025

22 MINS

22:28

18 Nov 2025


#1769

Thoughts After Touring The New Ford World Headquarters

Me and photographer Ryan Southen reflect on Ford's new glass-clad headquarters across from... more

17 Nov 2025

20 MINS

20:30

17 Nov 2025


#1768

RenCen Update, New Holiday Spot, And Can We Warm Up Restaurant Decor?

Welcome to Friday! This is your Daily Detroit sharing What's Next, What's Now and What Mat... more

14 Nov 2025

22 MINS

22:08

14 Nov 2025


#1767

Robocop Statue Has A Home; Sports Talk + Fundraiser

And we're back! Jer and Fletcher are in to talk about all things Detroit on this Veteran's... more

11 Nov 2025

25 MINS

25:46

11 Nov 2025


#1766

Devon's back! Bankrupt building? Station speculation, plus Waymo feedback

Devon O'Reilly is back — now as a councilman-elect of the great city of Dearborn! After ta... more

07 Nov 2025

23 MINS

23:39

07 Nov 2025


#1765

Parks, Gardens, and Urban Forests: Detroit's Big Opportunity

Welcome to Daily Detroit — your guide to what's next, what's now, and what matters in the ... more

06 Nov 2025

16 MINS

16:58

06 Nov 2025


#1764

Detroit Elects Our First Woman (and Millennial) Mayor, Mary Sheffield

The 2025 Detroit mayoral election saw a historic victory with Mary Sheffield becoming the ... more

05 Nov 2025

28 MINS

28:47

05 Nov 2025


#1763

Smart Bike Locks Hit The Streets Of Detroit

On this episode of Daily Detroit, host Jer talks with Mike Burton, co-founder and CEO of L... more

04 Nov 2025

18 MINS

18:29

04 Nov 2025


#1762

Waymo coming to Detroit; SNAP talk; Pistons & DCFC win, Lions lose

Welcome to the week! We've got five things we're talking about on this Monday with Fletche... more

03 Nov 2025

21 MINS

21:39

03 Nov 2025


#1761

This Halloween, There's Fear Of Hunger

I had a different episode planned for today, as it's Halloween. I wanted to talk about gho... more

31 Oct 2025

16 MINS

16:32

31 Oct 2025