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Whether it's the Joe Louis Greenway, the Iron Belle Trail, the Detroit Riverfront, East Warren and Morningside or in suburbs like Ferndale - Detroit's greenway glory days may just be beginning.

Projects discussed are turning into projects developed. And throughout 2022 there's a lot to follow.

Todd Scott from the Detroit Greenways Coalition joins us to talk about it all and how greenways doing well not only creates a more pleasant peninsula, but could reduce flooding, maintenance costs and more.

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Fletcher Sharpe tells us why he thinks (most) of the media has it wrong when it comes to U of M coach Juwan Howard's incident with Wisconsin.

Plus, a bunch of Detroit City FC stuff. A signing, a friendly, and how to win season tickets.

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Today on your Friday show:

00:53 - Jer's bold snow-themed grape cocktail

02:56 - What to mix with paczki vodka (listener question)

06:15 - The Great Lakes is getting a billion dollars for environmental cleanup. Included in that is the Detroit River, Clinton River, and we talk about projects and the progress of the Rouge in Dearborn.

10:11 - Eastern Market is getting a new food hall. Will it work? We debate.

13:28 - Great Lakes Coffee employees are on strike. We discuss different sides of unionization in coffee shops and the service industry, and how this is really a microcosm of a national trend.

21:09 - The Fly Trap in Ferndale is reopening.

22:21 - Mask mandates are off in Michigan, and cases are dropping. Many who have done precautions are just ready to move on, and there's a sense of both being done and hope around town. Devon and Jer talk about what they've missed and are looking forward to as spring comes.

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What if while you drove, your electric car charged? Or if you parked to a run an errand, and instead of plugging in, your SUV topped up for 20 minutes all on its own while you went into the store?

Detroit is soon getting the first mile of road that can charge an electric car in the country.

But the project and the technology raises a lot of questions. How will this work? What happens if it rains? What about seasons? And more.

To help answer them, I called up Electreon's Stefan Tongur in Los Angeles.

That's the company that will be making this happen in Detroit. Electreon already has contracts for roads like this in their native Israel, as well as Germany, Italy and Sweden.

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What's the latest on the legal situation for recreational cannabis, marijuana micro-businesses and more in the city of Detroit?

Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate details the changes made in the latest ordinance that looks to address some legal concerns and get the industry moving in the city while including important equity provisions.

If you have input for Tate's office, you can call at (313) 224-1027 or email at [email protected]

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It's Tuesday which means it's time for Fletcher Sharpe and Detroit City FC.

00:28 - Michael Bryant is signed with DCFC. Was does he add and what should the team still look for?

06:09 - The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is back after a two year hiatus. It's one of the most exciting tournaments in sports because teams from all levels have a chance to prove they're the best in the country. Fletcher walks through how it works and what to expect, plus Le Rouge's opening match is against the Michigan Stars. Because of course it is.

16:11 - Fletcher's foot could win YOU a pair a season tickets to Keyworth Stadium this year. If Fletcher hits the crossbar, we're going to take his winnings and do a raffle for a PAIR of season tickets for you.

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Dan Charnas is my guest today as we explore the life and legacy of musician and producer J Dilla.

Dan's new book, "Dilla Time," is described as equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural history and it was a fascinating read.

Order the book from your favorite independent bookseller or get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Dilla-Time-Afterlife-Producer-Reinvented/dp/0374139946

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Today's show is in two parts.

First, the Ambassador Bridge closure. The "Freedom Convoy" in Windsor is having a major economic impact, snarling the auto industry (and other local commerce) at a sensitive time.

Michelle Krebs from Cox Automotive and Autotrader helps break down the effects.

Then, Damien Rocchi from Grand Circus stops by for a few minutes to talk about their new Apple development program. Software jobs are among the hottest around, so this might be your shot to get a start.

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Journalist Steve Friess is back to talk about two stories he wrote for Newsweek, one for Hour Detroit, and a timely topic.

First up, Jerry Green is an iconic sportswriter in Detroit. And he holds a unique place in Super Bowl History: https://www.newsweek.com/2022/02/18/one-sports-writer-has-been-every-super-bowl-will-this-year-his-last-1677257.html

Here's a GoFundMe to help send him on his way: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ry48d-send-sportswriting-icon-jerry-green-to-super-bowl

Can the GOP make inroads with black voters with black candidates? We discuss Steve's Newsweek cover story: https://www.newsweek.com/2022/02/18/gop-bets-black-conservatives-key-victory-we-change-we-die-1677030.html

The Secretary of State race is of more importance this year. Steve profiled the current office holder, Jocelyn Benson and we discuss. Here's the Hour Detroit story: https://www.hourdetroit.com/political-topics/secretary-of-state-jocelyn-benson-gears-up-for-a-reelection-fight/

Plus, the both the Ambassador Bridge and Blue Water have been virtually locked up for days due to the "Freedom Convoy," bringing this international story to our doorstep. It's disrupting commerce and snarling traffic. We discuss.

More: https://www.newsweek.com/detroit-bridge-closed-first-time-decades-over-canada-covid-protest-1677237

More: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-60293708

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