If you listened to radio in the 90s and early 2000s, and were into rock music, 89x was a regular stop on the dial.

The blast of nostalgia of them coming back after a time as a country radio FM station on the air this week felt good as a pair of Millenials (one, an elder, on the cusp of Gen X).

So we get into our favorite memories, local Detroit bands they played - from those more well known like Sponge and the veritable one-hit wonders, Charm Farm. 89x was always a platform for local music, seemingly to play more than other spots.

Plus, the DJs, the Canadian Exports. All of it. And our first CDs we ever bought.

Plus - Jer and Devon both went to the new Alo and have thoughts, plus the new Lunch at Olin in Downtown Detroit in our regular "Where we've been" segment, highlighting places we've actually tried or visited.

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Once a month we're going to start answering your questions in an "Office Hours" format with Jer, Norris, and special guests. 

Here are six Detroit-related or project-related questions from you, this month: 

02:08 - Why do we cover the whole Metro Detroit region, not just the city of Detroit? Why do we think it's important we stay connected as a region?

06:51 - What will be the new Detroit City FC's New Stadium impact on Corktown?

11:14 - Why do you link to paywalled news sources, and why don't you post the screenshot of the article in the newsletter?

17:38 - What is something you thought you knew that now you know is different? (The people coming to Detroit, and the topics we cover vs. what we're "supposed" to do)

23:41 - What is going on with Detroit (goverment) only focusing on Downtown and Midtown and skipping everything else? (It's complicated)

32:50 - How to compost and recycle in the city of Detroit

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What does downtown Detroit need? What do residents want? How could we encourage more people to live there?

Norris Howard is a native born Detroiter and a current downtown Detroit resident, and between him, listener feedback, and Jer - we get into nine things people actually want to see in Downtown Detroit.

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The Detroit Lions are about to start a big season, one that could be historic if the stars align correctly.

Our resident Sportsball Expert Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to make our before the season predictions on the regular season record, what the Lions still may need, the coaching staff, why he isn't stressed about the pre-season and more.

Basically, spend 16 minutes and be ready for the Detroit Lions season starting just around the corner.

Of course, we'll hold ourselves accountable on the other side, as well.

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Bar IX promises to be Michigan's first establishment dedicated wholly to showing women's sports. Alissa Graff joins Jer and Fletcher Sharpe to talk about where they're at, pop-ups you can attend and what's next.

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Whether it's a historic bandshell coming back (or more serious stories around town), Jer and Devon have you covered on this Friday edition of your Daily Detroit. 

1. Mike Duggan's Campaign Funding & Democratic Party Response: Based off a listener request to talk about it, we get into his independent run for governor, the sources of his campaign funding (both Republican and Democrat), and the backlash from the Democratic Party against those who support him.

2. Michigan's School Budget Deadlock: We focus on the lack of a state budget and the implications for schools, the constitutional amendment that failed in the legislature, and public frustration with the politicians of both parties in Lansing.

3. City Club Apartments Receivership: A downtown building on the historic Statler site is in receivership. Why? We discuss and offer our opinions.

4. Alo Yoga Opening in Hudson's Detroit: A short segment discussing the opening of Alo Yoga and the broader trend of athleisure in downtown Detroit. Sign up for the newsletter to see photos!

5. The historic bandshell that was at the Michigan State Fairgrounds is now at Palmer Park, and the first event is this Saturday!

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Recently, a false story and AI-created image of Eminem and a student he promised to let rap with him went viral. Now, this story wasn't real but it was shared all over the "local" internet, with other variations including other artists. 

It really showed how many people, when emotionally motivated - looked right past it. This isn't the first (and it won't be the last) that AI, deepfakes, and false information has spread like wildfire.

This got us thinking, maybe we should talk about it? And how do we navigate in this new era? AI-generated stuff is here to stay, but is AI overall a bubble?

Nick Mattar, an expert in how people interact with digital media and AI joins us to discuss. Nick is part-time faculty at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State and the founder of Marketing 1080.

More: https://marketing1080.io/

On LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-mattar/

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Summer in Detroit is so very much NOT done yet! Carlos Parisi joins me in studio to preview the Detroit Sandwich Party, as well as talk about some of the other fun things happening like Hospitality Included, JazzFest, Dally In The Alley, and more.

So many sandwiches, so little cost on August 31: https://detroitsandwichparty.square.site/

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Norris is tired (but happy) after a very long (and very fun) weekend experiencing Detroit.

From AfroFuture to a Circular Fashio Show to Detroit's Oldest Brick House to a new Skate Shop in Milwaukee Junction, there was a lot going on.

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In this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast, we welcome Shea Whitfield, a real estate agent, and star of the HGTV show Bargain Block.

We discuss her experiences on the show and the Detroit real estate market. Whitfield shares her journey into real estate, highlighting her 20+ years of experience in Detroit. She reflects on the show's authentic portrayal of Detroit, focusing on the "reverse fancy" homes that Bargain Block renovates and breathing new life into neglected homes.

You can't miss this conversation that hits on her feelings about the final season of Bargain Block, what she's learned, changes in Detroit's real estate market and more.

Bargain Block: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/bargain-block

Homes sold by Shea: https://homessoldbyshea.wordpress.com/

Shea Whitfield: https://www.instagram.com/shea.whitfield/

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