Connecting Detroit: Parks, Trails, and a Regional Vision (ft. J.J. Tighe, Ralph C. Wilson Foundation)
Release Date: 06/09/2025
Is Faygo or Vernors the more "Detroit" pop? + Stories Around Town
Daily Detroit
Jer and Norris are here to send you into the holiday week! 00:08 - What are your favorite Fourth of July dishes? 02:42 - The City of Detroit is suing a Florida crypto group for not maintaining over a thousand properties 07:41 - An old Episcopal church complex in Detroit is to be converted into residential 10:00 - Royal Oak is getting free public bathrooms 11:38 - Hot takes: Which is the more Detroit drink, Faygo or Vernors? Plus thumbs down on Sophie Cunningham's statement on Detroit getting a WNBA team Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail...
info_outline
The eyes of the world are on Detroit (ft. Simon Moss, Global Citizen)
Daily Detroit
Detroit's a special city to the world, from Motown, to motors, to techno, and more. But what about the city of today and tomorrow? What about making sure those making ideas happen in Detroit have the support and resources they need to go to the next level, sustainably? I had a compelling conversation with Simon Moss, the co-founder of Global Citizen. The Global Citizen Now conference is coming to town next week at Hudson's Detroit, bringing together leaders from business, government, media, philanthropy, nonprofits, and culture to explore what it takes to build inclusive,...
info_outline
Taking Electric Vans To The Next Level In Detroit (ft. Sam Shapiro, Grounded)
Daily Detroit
Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: Or sign up for our newsletter:
info_outline
REACTION: The WNBA Is Returning To Detroit!
Daily Detroit
A big moment in Detroit's history happened today as the city is regaining a WNBA team as part of expansions happening in 2029. Norris and Jer break it down - including the impact on the city's development and east side thanks to their training facility, where the team will play and debate whether the team should be called the Detroit Shock again. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: Or sign up for our newsletter:
info_outline
Marrow in Eastern Market makes progress; Inside Detroit Perk; New food hall to get historic front
Daily Detroit
On today's show, two examples of where we've been and new life for an old theatre facade. We highlight the Marrow project underway in Eastern Market, Detroit Perk in Dearborn Heights, and how the facade of the historic National Theatre will go on a new Market Hall near Campus Martius in Detroit, just feet from its original location. Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: Or sign up for our newsletter:
info_outline
What Mamdani could teach Detroit's Mayoral candidates
Daily Detroit
Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City Democratic primary for mayor is a political earthquake. What are the lessons of his success than can be used locally? Whether it's tone, media, topics, or policies? 00:34 - Why does Zohran Mamdani's primary win in New York City matter to Detroit? Sure it can be about policy, but it's also about energy 04:49 - Norris' advice for running for office in 2025. 10:18 - Bridging the huge apathy gap in Detroit and getting Detroiters under the age of 50 engaged, let alone those under 30 13:14 - It's key to make allies across groups that you don't 100%...
info_outline
Michigan's Environment Is Our Greatest Gift (ft. Phil Roos, EGLE)
Daily Detroit
Hello, and welcome back to your Daily Detroit Podcast. On this show, we dive deep into the stories that shape Detroit and Michigan – from the future of the auto industry and fun places to find food, to the development happening around our region, transit, and the debates over how we're building our future. Today, we're tackling a topic that intersects all much of this: environmental policy and its impact on our economy and quality of life. For this episode on Wednesday, June 25, 205 - I sat down with Phil Roos, the Director of Eagle, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for...
info_outline
Debating Detroit's Future
Daily Detroit
After a full house for a mayoral debate at the Eastside Community Network on Saturday, Jer and Norris are joined by Donna Givens Davidson of ECN and Orlando Bailey of Outlier Media who together do the Authentically Detroit podcast. Watch the full debate, in case you missed it: On the all-local podcast, we recap the substantive debate we moderated with a number of candidates for Detroit mayor; but also debate some issues on our own around what the future of the city of Detroit might look like around housing, business, development, neighborhoods, and transit. Though there are places we...
info_outline
The Growth (and Risks) of Investing in Detroit, Explained (with Chris Rizik)
Daily Detroit
One of the areas that Detroit is seeing more action and activity is investment.. from real estate to venture capital. It's have a real impact on the ground, but what is making it tick? What's good, and what still needs work? Chris Rizik of Renaissance Venture Capital joins us on the show, and brings decades of experience. He's seen the lows, and the rise up we're experiencing now and levels with us on the the good, the bad, and the ugly. 01:40 - Venture Capitalist Chris Rizik talks about why capital is needed to drive innovation and growth in Michigan, Metro Detroit, and the City of Detroit...
info_outline
Dearborn's Food Truck Destination, Vegan Concept Gets Investment and More
Daily Detroit
Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: Or sign up for our newsletter:
info_outlineOn today's Daily Detroit, we're thinking about green spaces and trails.
J.J. Tighe, who is in charge of parks and trails at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, talks about what they're doing. It's not just about building; it's about connecting people and making it easier to get around.
The trails are meant to help people get to different places and also boost the economy in the areas around them.
We talk about some important projects, like the Downriver Link Greenway. It connects 18 towns south of Detroit to the Joe Louis Greenway in the city.
There's also the Bridge to Bay project, which is trying to connect Port Huron and St. Clair. Another project is the Wixom, Walldale, and Commerce township lake-to-lake trail, with eyes on downtown Pontiac.
We also share an in-depth update on the West Riverfront Park, now known as the Ralph Wilson Centennial Park. The park is set to open in October, and Tighe shares some of the details that make it so special — a park aims to be a landmark that the city can be proud of for years to come.
Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942
Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/