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On location at Keyworth in Hamtramck, Jer and Fletcher catch up after the disappointing draw against Hartford Athletic.

Fletcher Sharpe analyzes the match, worries about Detroit City FC's Captain Stephen Carroll leaving the match with a non-contact injury; and previews Indy Eleven this Saturday on the road.

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Transit Guide Detroit's Dave Gifford joins us for a conversation on a couple of topical issues.

First, what about a day once in awhile with no cars on Belle Isle? A petition aims to do just that. We also do some myth busting about Belle Isle's history and design.

Petition: https://www.change.org/p/car-free-day-on-belle-isle

Plus, Macomb County due to a procedural matter may not have SMART on the ballot this November to renew their millage if action is not taken.

Without the millage, all of the communities in Macomb County would lose their service.

Beyond that, it's going to be a tough fight at the ballot box to keep it. David helps us sort things out.

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On today's show, Fletcher and Jer check out the new Detroit City FC store before it opens in downtown Detroit's Capitol Park.

- We look back at the tape for the win over the Las Vegas Lights and hope for maximum Maxi in the future

- Hartford Athletic is in town Wednesday (7:30p, Keyworth). What can we expect? Three points are needed right now.

- Plus, Fletcher thinks that USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten is dumb, and shares why.

(p.s. - we know about the new signing, it happened after we recorded today's show. We'll update you on that and the Indy Eleven match later this week)

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Devon O'Reilly is in as he is on Fridays:

- Jer checked out the renovated SpkrBox (former Urban Bean) and it's quite the mid century modern spot in Capitol Park

- Devon went to the Traverse City Whiskey tasting room in Ferndale

- We get into the nitty-gritty of the Hudson's tower situation; the request for additional incentives, the complicated factors at play with the DDA and how that works, and why the University District is looking to tax itself extra for basic services the city doesn't provide.

- Devon chimes in after the episode this week with Dr. Paul Thomas about another secondary reason that the Roe v Wade decision and how Michigan deals with it matters: The race for talent, and how Michigan can either go up or down

- There's a new shuttle running on Belle Isle from the Scott Fountain to the Conservatory to help alleviate traffic issues.

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Jeanette Pierce has spent her life so far connecting Detroiters to the stories and places of their community.

In her next chapter at the City Institute, she's taking what she's learned and her experience to help cities and suburbs around the country do just that.

Learn more: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

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Paul Demko, Cannabis editor for Politco joins me to talk about his recent piece that's a deep-dive into Detroit's late-opening cannabis industry, the well-intentioned equity components that are facing legal hangups, and if black owned and city businesses can catch up.

Have a read: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/06/17/detroit-black-marijuana-businesses-00040007

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Fletcher Sharpe is here to talk all things Detroit City FC, USL Championship and then some other sports, too.

DCFC is licking wounds again after losing in Memphis. They head to Vegas next, who is on a hot streak.

Indy Eleven gets billion dollar soccer development, and we talk about how a passionate fan base shows you don't need MLS.

The Detroit Pistons do well in draft, and also say goodbye to Grant - Fletcher has some thoughts on that.

Plus, Major League Baseball without announcers? We're gonna find out how that goes July 3rd here in Detroit between the Tigers and the Royals.

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The reality is we don't talk about abortion in polite conversation. So we will today, so we can learn things.

If you're of a certain age, you may know someone who's had an abortion or needed care at some point. But you don't know it. It's an emotional, private thing.

But because of that, a lot of people don't know the medical reasons why safe access to these services is important.

So the landmark Roe v. Wade reversal has huge impacts locally here on Michigan and Metro Detroit.

Especially in wake of Beaumont's quick adopting of the court-blocked 1931 law in Michigan (and quick reversal) - it's a reminder this situation is quickly changing.

Some of the topics we get into:

- Dangerous ectopic pregnancies

- Miscarriages for various reasons and the aftermath

- The fuzzy lines these decisions and laws leave for doctors and care providers

- The shaky future of IVF in a post-Roe world and under a strict Michigan law

- Actual data about who has abortions and why

- The abdication of responsibility when a health system makes a snap decision, leaving its doctors without guidance

- The inequity this would create as the rich, wealthy and powerful will still continue to have access to safe abortions

- The importance of talking with your doctor and making sure they share your values

Our guide is Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care. Being that he's an independent primary care physician, he can talk about this issue with clarity — without having to run all the answers through a PR department or worry if he's going to be cut off by a health system. More: https://www.plumhealthdpc.com/

A couple notes about this episode:

1) This just starts to scratch the surface. There's a lot more out there to talk about, and no one episode could encapsulate everything.

2) This is understandably triggering content for some people. I truly get why you wouldn't listen. Honestly, some of it because of my life experience was difficult to produce.

3) Also, some parents may not feel ok having their children listen to this, depending on their development or age level. I want to give the heads up on that.

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Literally.

We're reeling here after what happened last night, but committed to keep things going.

Plus, we talk about a recent list of Dearborn places to eat that Devon liked a lot - but had a few more suggestions to throw on. Read their list: https://detroit.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-dearborn

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Editor's note: This episode was recorded before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v Wade. Normally, we'd cover that and the local implications; but considering the fire damage we still need to handle, we will have to dig deeper into it and related topics next week.

Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit is in the studio, and we're talking about a ton of projects around town.

Turkey Stearnes Field at Hamtramck Stadium was dedicated, Robin went.

Livonia residents say no to apartments because they fear they'd bring the poors (and others)

$38 million in credits is coming to Detroit to build low income units; including converting old St. Michaels catholic school on the city's east side to housing

We discuss the ongoing Hudson's saga and developers going back to the well for more incentive money; and why politicians across America almost never say no to stadiums or other projects.

Robin's thoughts on the new East Warren streetscape

The Gateway Center at Michigan and Washington Boulevard in Detroit will be demo'd - it's actually an Albert Kahn with an ugly duckling facade from the 70s. It was the Finsterwald building.

The former Studebaker Service and Sales building is becoming 162 apartments in Milwaukee Junction

And, the old Ford home in Boston Edison is for sale. A truly unique property. Keeping it up was a labor of love for a couple, here's the listing: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/140-Edison-St-Detroit-MI-48202/88587945_zpid/

Drink of the show: Finnish Long Drink

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