As we run up to the November Detroit election, we're doing some candidate interviews.

One of them is M.L. Elrick. He's running for District 4 on Detroit's east side. We talk about his ideas around keeping flood waters out of basements, ethics, his plan to remove the perk of a city-provided car for council members, development, Detroit's bus problems, and more.

His website: https://ml4detroit.com/

Note: We will have an automated transcript up on our website this week.

To be clear, we are not offering endorsements. The point of these conversations is to leave our listeners more informed, however you decide to vote. What we do want to do is raise up policy ideas and solutions as our city and suburbs face a number of challenges and opportunities.

Information is in the episode if you're a candidate or represent one and would like to connect for a conversation.

Today's show is in two parts.

First half, Jer and Shi break down a Detroit Regional Chamber poll released today that talks about how the state feels about the economy, mask mandates, Afghan refugee resettlement and more. You can read the data for yourself here: https://www.detroitchamber.com/sept-michigan-priorities-poll/

On the back half, Fletcher Sharpe and Jer catch up to talk about Detroit City FC's first loss in a year to Stumptown AC on Saturday night and preview the important game that is against LA Force next weekend.

A reminder: We're supported by our members on Patreon. It keeps the show free for everyone else to enjoy: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

Fletcher Sharpe is in the North End studio today.

From a bicycle kick victory goal on ESPN SportsCenter to NISA season shifts, there's a lot of soccer news.

Plus, Fletcher gives an athlete's perspective on the road ahead for injured Lion Jeff Okudah.

Who were the greatest Pistons? Fletcher's piece in Hour runs through it and on the show he shares his pick for best Piston of all time.

Detroiter Chris Webber is in the NBA Hall of Fame. There are strong thoughts.

Detroit Neighborhood Softball League playoffs are starting.

And a listener shares a tip so if you get caught going the wrong way to Canada how to get back.