Daily Detroit

Let's explore some of Michigan and Metro Detroit's classic brands!

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Are restaurants judged too harshly? Should they be met where they're at more often with reviews? We discuss after Shianne has a good experience with her family at Eminem's walk up window, Mom's Spaghetti - despite being panned by others. Then we get into five kid-friendly things to do around Metro Detroit, including both free and paid things.

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Fletcher Sharpe is in and it's all Lions as we break down the loss to the Buffalo Bills, the stack of injuries the Lions are suffering and the way forward for a banged up squad.

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On today's show, we talk about General Motors ending Cruise, as well as the wider autonomous space - and how when we talk to listeners most people don't actually want to own a self driving car. After all, GM is in the business of selling cars.

We get into Waymo's large lead in the Robotaxi space, and how we're startng to see them far more often in Metro Detroit.

Plus, we preview the 2025 Detroit Policy Conference - with a lineup including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Richard Florida, Johnnie Turnage, Santa Ono and more.

We'll be there, you can sign up at https://www.detroitchamber.com/detroit-policy-conference/2025-detroit-policy-conference/

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Today's show is in three parts.

• Council President Mary Sheffield has announced that she's officially running for mayor of Detroit. Will this crop of young candidates help fight voter apathy?
• Bill to bring all of Wayne County together on transit and eliminate opt-out cities makes progress
• And finally, is Detroit nostalgia burdened? Do we look too far in the past? We discuss a recent column that resonated with Norris Howard.

Original piece: https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/12/02/nostalgia-metro-detroit-michigan-population-growth-dream-cruise-jack-white/76337607007/

This episode has a full video version that you can find on YouTube.

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Today's show is in two parts. We talk about the rollout of the the new Michelin Green Guide for Metro Detroit. It covers the best places to go, and is a resource for travelers around the country. Detroit is one of only 10 cities in America to get such a guide.

And we end the conversation with a little salute to Devin Scillian who this is his last week on air at WDIV-TV 4. A true local media icon.

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There's a lot of power in the passion for sandwiches.

Today, we get into Detroit's vibrant food scene through the view of Carlos Parisi on this episode of Daily Detroit.

Carlos, the mastermind behind Aunt Nees, Detroit Sandwich Week, and Sandwich Party, shares his journey from corporate life to Detroit's culinary community.

Discover the origins of Detroit Sandwich Week, where locals unite to celebrate sandwiches between Christmas and New Year's, supporting local businesses and fostering community spirit.

Carlos also discusses the evolution of his food brand, Aunt Nees, and the challenges and triumphs of building a local food company.

Learn how Detroit's food culture has transformed over the years, creating a thriving, genuine community that supports small businesses and celebrates authentic experiences.

Carlos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_parisi/?hl=en

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Dan Campbell's gambles mostly paid off against the Packers... is his style of coaching going to change NFL coaching?

Plus, we talk about Tim Patrick and Pat O'Connor stepping up for the Lions when they've been needed, and look ahead to the Bills on Sunday.

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Join us for an in-depth conversation with Megan Owens, Executive Director of Transportation Riders United, as we explore the current state of transit in Metro Detroit and the challenges it faces.

With the wrap-up of 2024 and the looming lame duck legislative session, there's a lot on the table for the future of public transportation in Southeast Michigan.

Whether it's bringing together all the cities of Wayne County to have transit service, to funding conerns, to the early succes of transit initiatives like the Detroit Airport Express and the Ann Arbor to Detroit Express bus, don't miss this episode as we look ahead to 2025, balancing optimism with the reality of the challenges ahead, and the vital role public support plays in shaping the future of transit in Metro Detroit.

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What is the future of the tech industry in Detroit? One of the people on the forefront is the co-founder of Black Tech Saturdays, Johnnie Turnage.

We talk about the changes being driven by tech, how Detroit can take advantage, the role of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and so much more. You won't want to miss this!

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