Today I'm joined by artist and entrepreneur Trice Clark, the creative force behind Kraftologie, to talk about building a new creative space in Detroit's West Village, life after Joann Fabrics, and how better infrastructure can help more local makers actually make a living here.

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I've got a three‑parter for you today!

First, Norris and I headed down to Little Caesars Arena for Big3. It's a three‑on‑three traveling basketball league. We talk about why it might be one of the more accessible ways to see good hoops in town this summer as they're coming back in about a month.

Then, we unpack why Michigan's Attorney General went to court to pause Kalshi's sports contracts here, and what that says about the blurry line between "prediction markets" and gambling. T

Finally, we dig into new Rocket data showing the Detroit area at the top of the list for how quickly first‑time buyers can save a down payment — and what that means if you already own, or you're trying to get your foot in the door.

As always, it's about making sense of what's happening in and around Detroit — and giving you a couple of ideas for what to do next.

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Rundown:

03:38 Big 3 Basketball

09:48 Kalshi has been issued a temporary restraining order by Michigan judge

15:27 Detroit area among the top of the list of most affordable for home buyers

Detroit Future City CEO Anika Goss joins me to dig into a recent report on career-connected learning and the future of work for young Detroiters.

"Career-Connected Learning: Investing in Detroit's Future Talent," is grounded in the perspectives of almost 200 Detroit youth, along with input from parents, practitioners, employers, and policy makers around where things are working and where improvements need to be made in setting out future up for a bright tomorrow.

We talk about which sectors are most likely to grow and survive automation, how tech and health care show up in kids' real aspirations, and why exposure and role models matter from grade school on.

Anika gets into the regional picture across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb, the stigma around community college, and how employers and community colleges can help build a smarter pipeline from classroom to career.

We also talk about AI — and being clear-eyed on what it will actually change, and why young people are already using it without the fear many adults have.

If you care about Detroit's next generation and the jobs they'll hold, this one's for you.

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On today's Daily Detroit, we start with why District Detroit still looks like a sea of parking lots instead of the neighborhoods we were promised — and why that matters for the city's "front lawn" everyone in Michigan sees.

We talk about our thoughts on this article in the Freep: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2026/06/25/district-detroit-construction-slow-pace/90594507007/

Then we dig into the Democratic U.S. Senate primary: Haley Stevens, Mallory McMorrow, and Abdul El-Sayed, their strengths, their blind spots, and what a "change election" could mean for Michigan and Detroiters on the ground.

Along the way, we hit some lighter notes: summer lunches at old favorites like Tony V's, Checker Bar, and pho at Pho Lucky, plus a nod to Jobbie Nooner and a goodbye from the Pistons to Beef Stew.

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On today's Daily Detroit, we're doing a listener "office hours" — answering your questions about life in the city, from fireworks and politics to the World Cup and where to get a proper Detroit style pie. The Rundown: 00:38 Where Norris has been: Tigris 03:56 Why are no parks open along the riverfront when for the Ford Fireworks? 08:03 Norris and Jer's most surprising personal political takes 14:19 Where to watch the World Cup matches around town 16:48 Top three Detroit style pizza picks, each from Jer and Norris

I'm joined by Khalilah Burt Gaston of the Song Foundation to talk about who actually builds a tech economy — and why it's often the "geeks, freaks, and weirdos" who drive the biggest change.

We get into the recent Tech for Tomorrow report, what it would take to add 20,000 tech and innovation jobs for Detroiters and $6.3 billion in wages, and how cities like Indianapolis and Columbus are pulling ahead of Detroit, Metro Detroit, and Michigan.

We also connect the dots between tax policy, education, nonprofits, and how Detroit can really seize this moment.

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On today's Daily Detroit, Devon O'Reilly is back at the table after a family vacation in South Haven, so we start with some "Pure Michigan" talk about why that beach town has become a go‑to spot.

Back in Detroit, I share a new Campus Martius retail experiment: a 20‑foot shipping container turned into a niche merch shop with Michigannia‑themed designs, custom Pewabic tile, and all the Camp Martius‑centric gear you could want.

We also get into the lunchtime crowds, food trucks in Cadillac Square, and why it really feels like "IRL is back" in the city.

Then we open the mailbag for smart note from a listener on exactly why Michigan's cannabis business is under serious stress.

We wrap with a grab bag of very Detroit stories: Devon remembers swimming in the Detroit River off Belle Isle, I share the tale of Sheba the elephant buried near the island's giant slide (thanks Historic Detroit dot org!), and we kick around what a new Detroit City FC stadium needs to host beyond soccer.

There's also a shout to a summer solstice member event at Henry and Clara Ford's Fairlane Estate, where Jens Jensen literally designed the great meadow to frame the solstice sunset.

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On this episode of Daily Detroit, I sit down with returning guest Dr. Paul Thomas, CEO and founder of Plum Health Direct Primary Care, to talk about The Real Cost of Healthcare for Michigan Families (And How We Might Fix It).

We get into why having health insurance so often feels like what. Dr. Thomas calls "financial anxiety wrapped in an insurance card," especially when families are facing huge deductibles before they see any real benefit.

We talk about how little of our overall spending goes to primary care in the United States, what that means for people in metro Detroit, and how shifting more investment into frontline care could keep people healthier while lowering long term costs.

Dr. Thomas also explains how direct primary care works in real life and how some Michigan employers and a local school district are already saving serious money by changing how they pay for care.

We wrap up with the policy picture, from Lansing to the national Medicare for All debate, and preview his upcoming "Ripe for Change" event for employers, brokers, and clinicians who want to rethink healthcare in Michigan.

More on the Ripe for Change event here.

On today's Daily Detroit, we start with big news for Detroit City FC fans and the future of Corktown.

Jer and Norris recap their visit to the new Detroit City FC welcome center on Vernor and break down fresh details on AlumiFi Field, the club's planned new stadium next to Michigan Central. The opening date has officially slid to the 2028 season, and the guys explain why that's actually a smarter move given the complexity of the build, site cleanup, and surrounding development. They get into the latest renderings, from 14 traditional suites, 10 container suites, and pitch‑side boxes, to supporter sections staying proudly at midfield and design touches that lean into DCFC's identity and Detroit's skyline.

Then, it's a look at a shifting nightlife landscape. The closure of UFO Bar's current concept in Corktown, the announced end of Spot Lite on the east side, and the original Fowling Warehouse in Hamtramck all spark a conversation about drinking habits, the economics of bars and clubs, and whether Detroit needs to "rewrite the contract" for going out. That leads into a bigger question: Should Detroit have a 24‑hour party district, and if so, where would it go? Finally, we get into the CPA Building at Michigan and 14th hitting the market for $2.4 million, and what a smart redevelopment across from Michigan Central could look like. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get shows.

In Metro Detroit, it's not enough to talk about transit plans. There are tons of ideas out there. It's about action.

I sat down with SMART General Manager and CEO Tiffany J. Gunter to dig into what it really takes to run a 2,000‑square‑mile suburban transit system that people can rely on.

We get into the essential stuff: on‑time performance, keeping buses maintained and in service, and why Tiffany started by "going back to basics" while also upgrading shelters, adding Wi‑Fi, and insisting on more dignity for riders.

We also also talk about the culture shift of running transit in a region dominated by the car, the 30% rise in ridership SMART is seeing, and how free student rides and better communication are building a new generation of riders who don't see the bus as "for someone else."

You'll hear how Oakland County's all‑in vote opened the door for SMART's first new routes since the 1990s, why microtransit in places like Pontiac and Dearborn is exploding, and what's at stake as Wayne County voters consider going all‑in this August.

Tiffany also explains why she rides the buses herself, why collaboration with DDOT and the Transit app matters, and where autonomous vehicles actually fit — as a last‑mile tool, not a silver bullet like many may think.

If you care about where Metro Detroit's economy and talent go next, this one's worth the ride.

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