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Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Monday, August 5, 2024. Hosts Jer and Fletcher dive into their unpopular opinion, the end of beloved outdoor retailer MooseJaw, and the abrupt closure of Newsnet.
We open with a pair of unpopular opinions about coney dogs and pedal pubs.
Then in our segment on endings, we talk about the closure of MooseJaw's final three stores, including the last Michigan location in Birmingham. Acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods in early 2023, Jer and Fletcher discuss the missed opportunity for a strong, locally-based brand.
We also discuss the end of News\et, a free ad-supported streaming TV network founded by the billionaire behind 5 Hour Energy. The network, based in Cadillac, Michigan, and with a secondary studio in Farmington, has shut down due to a lack of audience interest, resulting in 80 layoffs. The hosts reflect on the changing media landscape and the challenges of delivering news that people claim they want but often don't support with their attention or dollars.
Don't miss this insightful discussion on the evolution of local businesses and media. Share your thoughts with us - including your unpopular opinions at [email protected] - and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast player of choice.
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Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Monday, August 5, 2024. Hosts Jer and Fletcher dive into their unpopular opinion, the end of beloved outdoor retailer MooseJaw, and the abrupt closure of Newsnet.
We open with a pair of unpopular opinions about coney dogs and pedal pubs.
Then in our segment on endings, we talk about the closure of MooseJaw's final three stores, including the last Michigan location in Birmingham. Acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods in early 2023, Jer and Fletcher discuss the missed opportunity for a strong, locally-based brand.
We also discuss the end of News\et, a free ad-supported streaming TV network founded by the billionaire behind 5 Hour Energy. The network, based in Cadillac, Michigan, and with a secondary studio in Farmington, has shut down due to a lack of audience interest, resulting in 80 layoffs. The hosts reflect on the changing media landscape and the challenges of delivering news that people claim they want but often don't support with their attention or dollars.
Don't miss this insightful discussion on the evolution of local businesses and media. Share your thoughts with us - including your unpopular opinions at [email protected] - and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast player of choice.

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