Daily Detroit

The new Detroit sign on I-94 is the talk of the town, and Robin Runyan with Fletcher Sharpe is here joining Jer to do just that.

Plus we get into a new trash robot on Belle Isle, and do kinda in-depth breakdown on what we think about the Detroit Tigers early in the season.

The rundown:

00:54 - New Detroit sign on 94, how are we feeling? How are you feeling? And it's stopping traffic

06:49 - Will the Belle Isle trash robot be welcomed?

08:57 - Detroit Tigers early season thoughts

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Michigan has a problem with whippets.

Brought to the front of the collective mind after that gigantic fire and explosion in Clinton Township - Michigan has passed new laws to begin to deal with the personal dangers of inhaling nitrous oxide, as well as to the community by those who sell them.

This is an important issue in the city of Detroit, the Metro Detroit region, and the state.

On your Daily Detroit, we unpack it a bit. The dangers. The misconceptions, and what a local group is trying to do get tens of thousands of left behind empty canisters off the streets.

Joining us is Laura Chavez of the Southwest Detroit Business Association to talk about what they're dealing with on the streets of the city.

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In this episode of Daily Detroit, we had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior NFL Insider.

Adam shared his insights on the upcoming NFL Draft in Detroit, the remarkable turnaround of the Detroit Lions, and the dynamic state of the NFC North.

Our conversation kicked off with Adam discussing his ongoing advocacy for Type 1 Diabetes screening, a cause close to his heart due to his wife's experience with the disease.

Shifting gears to football, Adam gave an in-depth look at the upcoming NFL draft. He spoke about the exciting potential for teams to reveal their strategies and for young players to see their dreams come true.

We then talked about the transformation of the Detroit Lions. Adam applauded the new management's impact and the team's shift from being a laughing stock to a team expected to win.

Adam also reminisced about his time at the University of Michigan and his excitement for the draft to be held in Detroit this year - plus his favorite sandiwch pick in the state.

Finally, we discussed the NFC North's current landscape and where the Lions might fit in that.

Tune in to hear this engaging discussion and gain unique insights into the NFL's happenings, straight from one of the industry's most respected voices.

Follow Adam on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/AdamSchefter

Learn more about Type 1 Diabetes screening here.

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Happy Friday and Happy Tigers Opening Day! Devon and Jer are in the studio for the Friday episode.

Here's the all-local podcast rundown:

03:44 - Devon checked out the newly renovated Eatori restaurant and market in Downtown Detroit's Capitol Park, and Jer went to the media preview so they both have thoughts.

08:02 - A trip to Sylvan Lake highlights a listener suggestion for a Maurice Salad of Hudson's fame (Ellen's) as well as a couple of very pretty spots for home and garden stuff, Detroit Farm and Garden and Fleur Detroit. Devon takes issue with businesses that are not based in the city proper, or don't have a location in Detroit, using "Detroit" in their name - although it's very popular in the suburbs. Your thoughts?

15:19 - With Devon having experience in the mobility space, he ha a few of his own thoughts to share on the self-driving shuttle pilot in downtown Detroit

22:36 - The David Whitney building got a glow-up, and Devon shares details.

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Norris Howard is in the co-host chair, and we get into some interesting topics on the podcast around Metro Detroit.

The rundown:

01:05 - There are new districts for the Michigan State Legislature in Metro Detroit, focused on the city of Detroit and nearby suburbs. This happened after a legal challenge that black voters weren't properly represented. Norris Howard, who has a political education and reporting background - as well as a native born Detroiter - discusses his thoughts and the shifting of Metro Detroit's demographics. Basically, you need to check your situation because it's very likely your district changed.

Map: https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/how-new-michigan-house-maps-uncouple-detroit-suburbs-boost-black-voters

14:02 - A recent Detroit Free Press article says that there's too much commercialization in a Tigers home run celebration that features the staff from the Little Caesars guy and three pizzas. Has the ship sailed?

Editorial discussed: https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/04/03/tigers-home-run-celebration-little-caesars-marketing/73178705007/

23:24 - Metro Detroit has a pair of prestigious James Beard award winning finalists, we discuss.

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A self-driving shuttle is coming to downtown Detroit this summer. What do we think? That and more on today's episode.

Producer Shianne is in the studio and we round up five stories to talk about in Metro Detroit.

The rundown:

03:09 - Bedrock, City of Detroit, Michigan Central are teaming up on a 10 mile self driving loop shuttle from Corktown through the Central Business District to the east riverfront of Detroit.

07:13 - University of Michigan Medical isconverting former K-Mart headquarters site into a medical center in Troy

09:20 - John Sinclair passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday

11:53 - The sales of E-Cigarettes and flavored tobacco could be heavily curbed

15:15 - Another DTE rate hike? The Attorney General (and lots of people) aren't happy.

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For the most part, spring is off to a really strong start when it comes to sports. Outside of the Detroit Red Wings (we'll have to cross our fingers ont them), the Detroit Tigers, the Michigan Panthers and Detroit City FC all have strong beginnings.

01:20 - The Michigan Panthers won their home opener, and Fletcher Sharpe was there for the epic field goal kick to win it by a guy who hadn't put it through the uprights in a game since high school.

06:44 - The Detroit Tigers are undefeated to start the season, a welcome change from years past.

09:39 - Detroit City FC looks like a new club out there on the pitch. Fletcher Sharpe gets into the 2.5 reasons he thinks the club is better this year, and we look ahead into the season.

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Today's Friday show with Devon O'Reilly is a busy one. The rundown:

03:15 - Devon tried Adelina in downtown Detroit

7:36 - Pink Garlic has opened a second spot in Allen Park. Jer says it's good and the second location keeps up with the first in Oak Park.

10:55 - BD's Mongolian BBQ has closed in Dearborn. Devon was there when it opened more than 30 years ago, and we discuss not only the brand, but how leadership might matter with a spot.

16:00 - NFL Draft talk, about road closures and the vibe, not picks

22:04 - More suggestions were tossed out there by Lions management to move their new practice facility near Ford Field, to Willow Run or Ann Arbor. Thoughts?

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Special guest Sam Robinson, reporter for Axios Detroit, joined Norris and Jer at the Daily Detroit studio and we talked about what's going on around town with politics and a little development.

The rundown:

02:22 - What do some of these future local and state campaigns look like? For Michigan Governor, for Detroit Mayor?

16:47 - Generaltional apathy. Is Gen Z, others just tuned out of the process? And why?

28:02 - We get into the often talked about luxury Residences at Water Square and the idea that wealthy people are one part of a complete city.

Check out Sam's work: https://www.axios.com/authors/srobinson

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There's a bunch of new spots opening in Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft, and one of the latest - and capturing the most buzz - is Adelina on Woodward Avenue.

Across from the massive Hudson's site tower and a block from Campus Martius Park, it's location is second to none. But also adding to the mix is celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, who you might know from Top Chef or his many other restaurants.

In a special conversation in the restaurant, Jer sat down with Fabio and Chefs Marco Dalla Fontana and Gabriel Botezan to talk about not just the concept - but what goes behind making a restaurant like this go.

What kind of food they love, but you might not see on a menu.

How it's easy to keep a restaurant filled for the first few weeks, but the real test is a year later. And more.

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