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Earlier this week, we told you about how President Trump casually mentioned the idea of sending in federal troops to cities including Detroit ("all run by liberal Democrats," he sniffed), like he has done to quell protests in Portland, Ore. Yeah, well Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig have basically said thanks no thanks, we got it. "The Detroit Police Department has had the support of the Detroit community in making sure our City did not have a single store looted or a single fire started during the protests," they said in a joint statement.

Also on today's show, we discuss Fiat Chrysler's expanded partnership with Waymo, the self-driving subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet Co. We also talk a bunch of Detroit demolition and development news.

Later, sports correspondent Fletcher Sharpe joins us to talk all manner of sportsball, including Detroit City FC's women's team, which lost its first match 3-1 over the weekend; we give help to a listener who wants to know about streaming options for DCFC matches; the hapless Lions; and the new Pistons alternate uniforms, which will feature Nike's Jumpman logo. You know, the one featuring the likeness of Michael Jordan, their former archnemesis?

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She has some no-nonsense advice to help get through this ongoing Coronavirus crisis.

After all, it's going to be here awhile.

We also talk about the implications of going completely cashless from a practical and equitable perspective. Some places are doing it for safety, but it also shuts the doors on a significant portion of our region's residents.

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On today's show: A daily Coronavirus status update and the Governor says we're at a "turning point."

President Donald Trump says that Federal officers may be coming to Detroit and other "liberal Democrat" cities. This could be really bad.

Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland has been charged with felony misconduct in office, and resists resigning.

GM is rolling out an electric pickup. Will people buy it?

And recycling drop-off reopens in Oakland County.

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Today's episode dives into Dan Gilbert's Quicken Loans - or Rocket Companies, as they're going to be called moving forward - filing for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.

Our guest expert is Erik Gordon, a professor at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. He helps unpack what's happening now and what's next.

It's not often that happens in Metro Detroit, so we wanted to dive in with an expert to understand the ramification for both the company and Detroit. And then we'll share a couple of our thoughts.

Today's show is a break from the serious content as of late to enjoy some Michigan-made hard seltzers.

After all, while we're socially distancing, we might want something to drink in our backyards. You don't have to imbibe White Claw for low-carb, fizzy alcoholic drinks. Why not support local companies?

Of course, everyone knows White Claw. But how do our local options from across the mitten state stack up? Who do you wanna look for first on the shelves? We're about to find out in Fizz Fight 2020.

Thanks to Engineer Randy Walker for putting this together and seltzer connoisseur Devon O'Reilly for his help.

Daily Detroit did not receive any of these samples gratis; we paid for it all ourselves. It took more than a week of work to secure all of these brands.

On today's show: Coronavirus is back with a vengeance, and the governor says we're at a turning point with the pandemic in Michigan. Even Tom Izzo is in the Mask Up Michigan game.

Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group of France announced a new name for the combined company, "Stellantis."

Detroit City FC Women's soccer kicks off Friday. Fletcher Sharpe joins us for more.

And a story of making a difference on the streets of Hamtramck with Frugal on the Fly's Erica Owens.

Ford finally unveiled the Bronco Family of three, new off-road SUVs on Monday, resuscitating the Bronco nameplate after more than 20 years in the wilderness via a series of videos. Here's how Greg Migliore, editor-in-chief of Autoblog, described it to us: "It was genuinely an exciting moment for Ford, for enthusiasts and for the auto industry. I think almost everybody I know who is into cars, trucks, vehicles of any sort was excited about the Bronco last night. You don't always see that."

We speak with Migliore about the reimagined Bronco's nifty new features, how it stacks up against the venerable Jeep Wrangler and more.

We also hear from Dave Battagello, the veteran Windsor Star reporter, on how people on the other side of the river are receiving the news of the death of Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel "Matty" Moroun, what's going on with his former company's efforts to build a twin span and the latest on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. He also tells us about how the coronavirus has affected Windsor.

Also, we have updated coronavirus numbers from the state of Michigan, plus news about a possible lawsuit by the Warren City Council against Mayor Jim Fouts over alleged unilateral changes to an approved budget. We also tell you about Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's proposed $250 million home-demolition bond, and the cancellation of this year's Tour de Troit (though you can sign up for a virtual ride).

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Big news in Detroit business as Manuel "Matty" Moroun, the self-made Arab-American billionaire trucking magnate and Ambassador Bridge owner, has died at the age of 93. Moroun leaves behind a complicated legacy in Detroit, rising from the son of Lebanese immigrants to a man known for throwing around lavish campaign contributions to politicians, defying government orders and for his non-stewardship of properties like the Michigan Central Station through decades of blight and decay. We discuss his not-so-rosy legacy on Detroit.

Also:

• Protests erupt in Detroit after police fatally shoot a 20-year-old man and misinformation about the incidents spreads on social media
• Protestors shut down school buses in Detroit over coronavirus fears
• We bring you the latest COVID-19 data from the state
• The Clinton River Watershed Council has rolled out a new ecology-minded scavenger hunt (register here)
• And Jer interviews Detroit City Councilwoman Raquel Castaneda-Lopez and Seydi Sarr, the founder and Executive Director of the African Bureau for Immigration and Social Affairs, about a $750,000 program to help undocumented immigrants affected by the coronavirus

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We usually like to send you off on your merry weekend with lighthearted fare, but unfortunately, the coronavirus has roared back, and it literally touches everything about modern life.

But the good news is, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did not use her Thursday news conference to order a return to stay-at-home quarantine for Michigan. Yet. But she really, really wants you to wear a damn mask (our words not hers).

So much so, there's a new executive order.

On today's show, we discuss:

• The latest numbers and data from the state
• Whitmer's news conference
• How the state will examine toll roads as a possible solution to the hold COVID will blow in our road-repair budget
• The latest on whether schools will reopen this fall
• How coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the wide world of sports — including that head-scratching comment from Michigan Wolverines football coach Jim Harbaugh — with contributor Fletcher Sharpe
• And a conversation with Beaumont researcher Laura Lamb, who's part of a team that has developed a new COVID-19 test that can deliver accurate results in as little as 30 minutes

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We've talked about auto insurance reform in Michigan a few times on this show.

I can remember back to a beautiful day on the porch of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac a little over a year ago, when I was with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and our legislative leaders who were hailing a deal that was supposed to save Michiganders money - which is a top concern among residents as we in Detroit and statewide pay the most for vehicle insurance in the nation.

At the time, there was a lot of excitement by media pundits and politicians, mostly repeating talking points without really looking into the numbers. Lots of back-patting.

Now that the reform has taken effect, it's a confusing mess. What coverage should people get? You might pay less on your auto insurance, but more with health insurance.

And the reforms for equity? Sure, insurance companies can't use zip codes, but they can use territories to define your rates. They can't use your credit score per se, but they can use your credit report.

And depending on your specific situation, your choices are going to be different.

So Attorney Todd Berg of Michigan Auto Law joins me to unpack this. The firm has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as among the Best Law Firms in America in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation for Plaintiffs.