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On today's show, we re-release a conversation from July with Sarosh Irani.

He's a transit advocate and Wayne State student who came up with a plan that got national attention by shifting existing bus stops to serve more people. And then we dive into more transit topics such as what is important to do to improve Detroit transit.

But before that, recent events are the reason we decided to share this particular conversation - our most listened to on Spotify. A state rep is talking about how buses are "mean," bus stops are "smelly" and how ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft could replace transit in the suburbs.

But really, ridesharing can really add up as a regular commuting solution. And let's be honest - having thousands of people relying on companies that don't make money and pay more than they would if they owned a car doesn't seem like a smart idea. Shianne calls out how out of touch these ideas are, and illustrates just how much it would be to cross the region via Uber. Spoiler alert: It's not sustainable on an everyday basis.

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Cynthia Canty has a long and storied career, and we were honored to have her as a guest in mid-July. Well, her retirement is now actually a thing, so figured it'd be a great time to re-share this conversation.

It's also audio editor Shianne's favorite episode.

Cynthia Canty is a veteran broadcaster who hosted the news, policy and culture program Stateside on Michigan Radio, a NPR affiliate that broadcasts in the Detroit area at 91.7 on the FM dial.

She's been on air a variety of places in Detroit. She spent years as part of Jim Harper's legendary morning show, going with him across the FM dial. Canty also was on television at WKBD-TV.

On today's show, me and Sven talk with Canty all about her career, how radio has changed over the years — and her thoughts on why so many people have so little trust in the news media.

Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. If you like the show, don't forget to follow the Daily Detroit podcast free in your podcast app of choice.

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Plymouth-based Rivian has a neat new trick to make it turn like a tank

Allee Willis has died

Not one, but two donut incidents in Detroit - and Detroit Police has a suspect

Royal Oak delays the sale of recreational marijuana in their city

Mt. Clemens wants to add an art space

And Woodpile BBQ is finally going to open in Madison Heights

We sit by the fire with the dog and talk all things Detroit - the year in review, the year ahead, some of our favorite stories and of course, well wishes and thanks for quite the year.

If you're looking for a bar that mixes Detroit iconography with midcentury modern (along with a dash of west coast garnish) you've found it in Hammer & Nail.

Located in the old Carpenter's Union building on Woodward across from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Hammer & Nail's drink menu runs the gamut from the crafty to the accessible, venerable, inexpensive beer.

So the other day we (Randy Walker, Sven Gustafson and Devon O'Reilly) talked to the General Manager, Rick Paulger, about what the history of the place is, what their thoughts were bringing this concept to Detroit, and how they're doing so far.

Also, the fact that they use real cherries in their drinks. Most cherries you get at bars are actually manufactured and not technically food.

We also tasted a few drinks, courtesy of Hammer & Nail, to get a feel for the menu.

We rarely approach a new place with the idea of it is "good" or "bad" (unless they truly deserve it), but more along the lines of "if you like X, you'll like Y."

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On your Daily Detroit for Friday, December 20, 2019:

46 people have been arrested in Warren as part of a major sting operation.

The U.S. Steel plant on Zug Island is laying off more than 1,500 people.

The Second Avenue bridge over I-94 in Midtown Detroit is crumbling, and closing earlier than expected.

Sports betting and online gambling will be legal in Michigan. You might be able to get in the action in time for March Madness.

And there's a Michigan company, Refraction AI, piloting autonomous deliveries of your lunch – Sven Gustafson has that conversation with Matthew Johnson-Roberson.

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Episode 400! W00t!

On today's show we do a big roundup of the things happening around town.

Some highlights:

There's a new Trump Administration program that aims to fight violent crime in the city, called Operation Relentless Pursuit. However, in a city like Detroit, it can bring up memories of STRESS, a terrible time in the city's early 70s.

Here's the announcement in Attorney General William Barr's own words.

Here's background on STRESS from the Crimetown podcast.

Ooops, they demo'd again. Here's a piece about a Detroit demo contractor taking down the wrong house again. More on the Freep who broke this story.

The deadline is nigh to get a property tax exemption in the city of Detroit based on poverty. Here's a link: https://detroitmi.gov/government/boards/property-assessment-board-review/homeowners-property-tax-assistance-program-hptap

Wheelhouse Detroit in Hamtramck is closing. Their riverfront location will remain open.

Can a foodie destination exist in Novi? Here's a link to a story about an Asian-themed development, and we discuss the bigger picture.

A Leo's Coney Island waitress apparently didn't know she was pregnant until she had the baby at work. Here's more. And here's a link to her GoFundMe.

Thrillist named two local places as the tops for Halal eats in the U.S.

That and much more on the show today.

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You know, we spend a lot of time in the city. but more and more - mostly by popular demand - we're venturing into the suburbs.

It's a running gag among my friends that once I cross 8 Mile or west of Wyoming or Telegraph, that I start to turn to dust and blow away into thin air. But this simply isn't the case.

Today, the show ventures to the west downtown of Dearborn. The Longboard by Jolly Pumpkin is on Michigan Avenue is a new entrant to the Metro Detroit cuisine game, and they have an interesting spin on the Jolly Pumpkin favorites as well as new dishes and drinks to befit a very Hawaiian theme.

If you visit our website, you'll find pictures to go along with the audio with impressions of the night. And here's a link to the Jolly Pumpkin Longboard site. https://www.longboardjp.com/

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Today we're discussing the news that Ford will invest $1.45 billion into plants in Wayne and Dearborn to build the new 2020 Bronco and the Ranger small pickup truck. Both are resuscitations of beloved automotive brands that went away for the past couple of decades.

Then, Jer tells us about his visit to the new Rocket Fiber broadcast studio at the Detroit Pistons' new training facility in the New Center Techtown. And staying with sportsball, we check in with our sports correspondent, Fletcher Sharpe, to talk about the Pistons' wild swing from beating the Rockets in Houston over the weekend to losing in humiliating fashion to the lowly Washington Wizards at home.

Speaking of lowly, we also talk about the rumor that Amazon CEO and World's Richest Man Jeff Bezos wants to buy our belove Detroit Lions. Well, the Fords are trying to tamp down that rumor by saying they have no plans to sell to anybody, yet they just announced that GM Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia will be back in 2020.

Lastly, we go over some recent Detroit City FC news with Fletcher, including the naming of the inaugural head coach for its new women's team, Sam Piraine.

Also, thanks to this week's show sponsor, The Sleigh Ball. That's a winter dance party this Saturday featuring Raven from RuPaul's Drag Race. Use code DAILYDETROIT25 for 25% off regular or VIP tickets. Link here.

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On today's episode of Daily Detroit, we're taking a look at the new and interesting things happening in Detroit's dining and drinks scene.

There's been so much going on it's hard to keep up, so join Devon, Sven and Randy to talk about what's hot and what's not around town. That way, you know what to check out and where to spend your hard-earned dollars.

Some of the places we talk about include:

Bucharest, Bobcat Bonnies, Balkan House, The Highlands and Hearth 71, Leila, Longboard, a variety of cozy bars, Abicks, JoeBar, The Miracle at the Oakland, Whiskey Parlor, Ghost Bar, Folk, and more.

Also, thanks to this week's show sponsor, The Sleigh Ball. That's a winter dance party this Saturday featuring Raven from RuPaul's Drag Race. Use code DAILYDETROIT25 for 25% off regular or VIP tickets. Go here: https://www.universe.com/events/sleigh-ball-2019-tickets-HWD5JK

If you like the Daily Detroit podcast, we talk cover what to know and where to go every day. Be sure to subscribe:

If you like what you've heard, we do this every weekday on Daily Detroit. Subscribe free in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942

Or on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9