A full house as Jer, Norris and Devon are all in.

First, Detroit mayor Mike Duggan is not seeking another term. We break down what it means for the city and the kinds of candidates we'd like to see to push Detroit forward (and two of us are current city residents, one is a former one but works every day in the city). Some of the considerations include - do they have the competency to handle a two-billion dollar plus budget?

Although Mayor Duggan has made a lot of progress, there's still a lot more work to do.

Then, we get into talking about the new FanDuel offer of individual Pistons and Red Wings games for $6.99. Should local sports be free to watch to reach the most people and compete with the NFL?

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Brandi Thee Millennial Manager stopped by the Daily Detroit studio for a conversation on how to get the job, resume tips, and the success of her social media channels and podcast that have resonated with many people because of her real talk and real advice.

And of course, when it's someone who keeps it 100 - they're going to be in Metro Detroit. 

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Today, we wrap up the 2024 Election with Steve Friess. He's a smart journalist with a lot of experience. 

With a local lens, we'll talk about how many young people and people from different backgrounds voted for Trump. This was unexpected and shows that the polls were wrong. We'll also talk about why people wanted a big change, even if it might cause problems.

We'll look at why the messaging didn't work well, and some of the number of reasons why Kamala Harris lost the election. We'll also talk about how some people voted for different parties for different jobs in Michigan, and how podcasts helped change people's minds.

Even though things are uncertain, we'll keep sharing with you important stories about Detroit and nearby areas. There's a race for governor coming as well as an election for mayor and council of Detroit. 

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Hello friends and welcome to your Daily Detroit for Thursday, November 7th, 2024. I’m Jer Staes… sharing what to know and where to go around town.

Before we get started, thanks for all the feedback so far on yesterday’s episode with Devon O’Reilly - we’re going to gt back to it another time - but I also heard how many of you are just done with the election, or need a break.

That said, if you want to add the pile - dailydetroit-at-gmail-dot-com or we have a feedback form on our website.

So, let’s get into five stories around town:

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is expected to announce his political plans next week. 

Today, the city government of Detroit announced plans to become the largest U.S. city to accept cryptocurrency for tax payments and other municipal fees. 

Bedrock plans to bring the immersive technology and entertainment venue Cosm to downtown Detroit.

Detroit voters approved a millage proposal that might speed up the pace of paying off debt for Detroit Public Schools.

Oakland County is set to begin a major redevelopment project in downtown Pontiac this January.

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The election is over. There's a lot to unpack. Devon joined me for an unfiltered brain dump the day after Donald Trump not only wins Michigan, but rode a wider red wave nationally into office - as well as state legislature changes.

From filter bubbles, to finding a way forward, to understanding there are multiple factors at play, we get into it.

I'll warn ahead of time this is not a heavily data-driven conversation. This is a lot of vibes. It's going to take time to think about. But we hope you get something from it from two people who care very much about their local community, have an interest in policy, and have seen a few election cycles. 

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It's a big day for Detroit Lions fans, as Za'Darius Smith is now a Detroit Lion, and we're at about the halfway mark with a 7-1 season. 

Optimism and confidence are running high in the Motor City, and we talk about it with Fletcher Sharpe.

From what to know about Za'Darius Smith to how he'll fit in with the Lions, we have you covered.

Plus, we talk about the win over Green Bay, the upcoming game against the Houston Texans, a prediction that the Lions will win out the rest of the season, and Brian Branch's possible suspension.

Full transcript is available.

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In today's episode we make a prediction: That Vice President Kamala Harris will win Michigan in 2024 and that Elissa Slotkin will win the U.S. Senate race, too.

We might be wrong — but this is not just based on thin air. 

We take our experience, the data we do have, and put it all together to analyze things how they stand. We think, from a lens being in Metro Detroit and Michigan, and respectfully, that some in the media like Steve Kornacki, Harry Enten, Dan Pfeiffer, and others may have missed a key indicator when trying to analyze this race.

Steve Friess has been a freelance journalist for the New York Times, Newsweek, Politico and many others. But this isn't his first rodeo. He was the guy who first reported the contentious butterfly ballot story in 2000, for instance.

Jer has been talking about local politics for years and is a regular attendee of policy conferences. He did the final interview of Former U.S. Senator Carl Levin before his death for HOUR Magazine, and has had conversations on the show with numerous local officeholders over the years.

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On today's Daily Detroit, your all-local podcast:

Devon O'Reilly shares his recent visit to Corktown Taphouse, new on Michigan Avenue, featuring a vast selection of self-serve beers, duck pin bowling, and a family-friendly atmosphere. 

The conversation shifts to Eastern Market's development compared to the bustling Corktown. Jer and Devon discuss the industrial nature of Eastern Market and the challenges it faces, highlighting some ongoing and stalled projects in the area.

They also touch on the I-75 Lid project, weighing its potential benefits against the hefty costs and questioning its necessity in light of other pressing infrastructure needs.

As election day approaches, Devon shares his thoughts on the current political climate, urging listeners to avoid the anxiety of constant poll watching and emphasizing the importance of focusing on local races. He offers a cautiously optimistic outlook, predicting a favorable outcome for Harris in key swing states.

Let us know what you think - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot com. 

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Take care of yourself this weekend, and we'll catch you next week.

How are we feeling, Detroit?

A special podcast episode as Norris Howard and Shianne Nocerini join Jer at the studio in TechTown.

We don't just discuss a bit about what's on the ground, but how are we feeling ahead of the election on Tuesday.

We explore what this means for Detroit and the broader political landscape, touching on the impact of issues like Roe v. Wade and the dynamics within different communities.

Then, a cultural detour to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, where Shianne shares her experience of watching a live performance of "Nightmare Before Christmas" with the orchestra. Discover what other movie scores the DSO has in store for the season, including Harry Potter, Batman, and The Lions King.

Finally, an age-old question: Are we Michiganders or Michiganians? We share our thoughts and invite listeners to weigh in on this quintessential Michigan identity topic - spurred on that we noticed a local publication heavily use Michiganian.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on today's topics. Drop us a line at dailydetroitmail.com, and don't forget to rate us five stars on your favorite podcast app.

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