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With less than a month to go before Election Day, the Daily Detroit panel dives into Michigan's key debate matchups and the changing political dynamics across the state. Jer, Norris, and Devon break down the first head-to-head general election debates for Michigan Governor and U.S. Senate hosted in Grand Rapids. The crew discusses the contrast in styles, the lack of concrete policy proposals on big-picture challenges on one side, and whether progressive messaging is reshaping the state's traditional political coalitions.  Plus, a look at shifting voting demographics in Metro Detroit and why local media coverage of policy issues continues to miss the mark. Show Chapters: 01:57 – Debate Takes: Jocelyn Benson vs. John James 11:57 – Abdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers 18:13 – Is the Democratic Coalition Remade If Abdul El-Sayed Wins? 20:50 – Shifting Latino / Hispanic Votes & Wrap-Up   Daily Detroit is an independent, community-supported news project. Help us keep going as we approach 2,000 episodes by supporting our Patreon at patreon.com/dailydetroit.  What do you think? Hit us up, [email protected] or 313-789-3211.

Jer is alive after judging a Malört cocktail contest at the Old Miami. Norris joins in, and on the heels of Grandma Bob's opening a West Village location... says that Detroit is the Pizza Capitol of America. The Rundown: 00:58 - Malort Madness: The Best Malort Cocktail In Michigan, as tasted at the Old Miami 06:19  - MoveDetroit makes grants to support growing the city's population, and claims early successes 10:11 - Detroit is the capital of Pizza in the United States, and Grandma Bob's is opening in the West Village neighborhood What do you think? Hit us up, [email protected] or 313-789-3211. Thanks for your support on Patreon!

The Rundown: 01:04 - Favorite Halloween costumes 03:54 - The Lions were bad, the Wings feel dead, but there is a second-place Detroit sports team to get on the bandwagon for  09:00 - It's Michigan Debate Week: Governor, Senate candidates square off Tuesday, Thursday 20:31 -  New Affordable Housing project near Eastern Market 23:44 - A little Old Miami love.. and yes, I'm gonna drink Malort Feedback as always: [email protected] or 313-789-3211. Thanks for your support on Patreon!

On today's episode, fall is in the air! From where to go to the news you need to know, we have you covered. The Rundown: Fall Outings in Metro Detroit - Devon makes the case for why you should take your family to the Heritage Park Petting Farm in Taylor, and Jer talks about his sneek peek of Elmwood Alight, a sensory light-mapping and art installation inside Detroit's historic Elmwood Cemetery.   Senate Passes the 'Protect College Sports Act' - We discuss what's in the bill, what's maybe good, what's maybe bad. But bottom line, do we trust Washington to actually fix the system? Or will it just make for a whole 'nother set of unintended consequences with major college teams and conferences leaving the NCAA altogether? Data center debate - The Wayne County Commission voted unanimously to override Executive Warren Evans's veto of $125 million in tax breaks for Google's proposed 1-gigawatt data center, "Project Cannoli," in Van Buren Township. We talk about the public pushback against data centers, local municipal moratoriums (including on Devon voted for in Dearborn), and the widening disconnect between elected officials, technology leaders, and the community.  What do you think? Hit us up, [email protected] or 313-789-3211. Thanks for your support on Patreon!

Detroit development, better bus stops, and a major manufacturing push lead today's show. Waka by Baobab Fare is now open in Eastern Market! Ferndale Pride moves to August 7, 2027, as West Nine Mile in Downton Ferndale gets resurfaced. Lee Plaza's first phase is on track for year-end completion, working on 117 affordable apartments to West Grand Boulevard. Arcterra, the 288-unit downtown apartment building at the former Statler site, sells in receivership for $75 million — despite reported 96 percent occupancy. What does it say about Detroit's apartment-development math? Transit update.. DDOT is adding hundreds of shelters and benches through 2027, with elevated boarding platforms also going in along East Jefferson. Ford, JPMorganChase, Michigan Central, Newlab, and the state launch MichiganLIFT to help Michigan manufacturers scale. We discuss why potential customers, and not just grants, matter. Detroit opens up 16 North Corktown parcels near Michigan Central for housing proposals and puts $2.5 million behind small apartment projects citywide. Plus: TechTown events coming in October, Norris has hot takes on Jalen Duren's contract standoff with the Pistons, and DCFC's playoff push. Daily Detroit is powered by members! Support local media at Patreon, and send feedback to [email protected] or 313-789-3211.