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Today's show is in two parts. First, the latest in local Coronavirus news. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has started to hint at what's ahead for a massive vaccination program in the city of Detroit - with a target of 5,000 a day.  Southeast Michigan hospitals are filling up fast with COVID-19 patients. Governor Gretchen Whitmer was $100m she says for residents, a mask mandate and an unemployment extension.  A large restaurant owner wants restrictions to stop, or he says he'll open anyway along with out restauranteurs Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has been on a ventilator since Friday with COVID-19 And then the bulk of the show talks sports with Fletcher Sharpe. Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn are out after an embarassing loss Thanksgiving Day. We talk about what's next for the team, Matt Stafford and three different ideas for coaches. Robert Saleh, with local roots (Dearborn!) Eric Bieniemy And because people keep mentioning it since this town is obsessed with him, Jim Harbaugh Then, Michigan and MSU football and basketball.  Follow Fletcher on Twitter here: http://www.twitter.com/SaintFDW Thanks for listening! We're powered by our members on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

It’s no secret that this year has been the pits. With the ongoing pandemic things have been bleak. It’s been especially bleak for all of the small businesses trying to hang on. Now that the holidays are quickly approaching I have whipped together a list of nearly 50 places to shop small in Metro Detroit for all of your gift giving needs. Throughout the list, I’m not only going to highlight brick and mortar stores, but also the people who supply the goods that go into the stores. From baby and children’s goods, clothes, food, and housewares this list should have something for everyone. This should go without saying but if you do decide to head out to the store to do some shopping please wear your mask, keep your distance, and also be nice to these shop owners and employees. It’s hard out there, and a little bit of kindness goes an extra long way nowadays. And if you have a favorite, local place we should consider, send me an email at shi -at- dailydetroit.com. I’d love to keep adding to this. Here's the whole list: http://www.dailydetroit.com/2020/11/24/your-ultimate-and-ever-growing-metro-detroit-small-business-holiday-shopping-guide/  

Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care stops by to talk the latest in vaccine news, a recent study about why some Detroiters are hesitant to take the vaccine (and what that's rooted in), as well as answering listener questions. Plus: The city of Detroit is looking at a $10 million budget hole and Detroit City Council unanimously approved a recreational marijuana ordinance we previously talked about on the show. 

Considering how much the world is an endless nesting of dumpster fires, we thought we'd do something fun for your Friday. And support local while we do it. Today's episode is a Michigan-made hard cider tasting. We took a number of them from across the state and did an on-air, socially-distanced taste test.  All of the ciders were purchased thanks to our supporters, and we received no compensation from brands for this event.  So join Jer, Engineer Randy Walker and Devon O'Reilly for some fun. Special thanks to Shianne Nocerini who was going to be part of this tasting but had to beg off at the last moment; she did, however, edit the show along with Engineer Randy. Love what we're doing? Tell people about. Want to keep this free for everyone and never behind a paywall? Become a member: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit       

It's been feeling like Groundhog Day, so we shook things up a bit. Today's show features Jer, Shianne Nocerini and Fletcher Sharpe with the latest things to know around town as well as the insanity that's happening around the election right now. As of course, the eyes of the nation are fixed upon us again. Plus, Fletcher takes us back to his front-row-seat experience at the Malice at the Palace 16 years ago as well as breaks down the Pistons draft picks. And there's a new Red Panda in town. FYI.  

Discussed in our feature conversation: https://detroit.eater.com/2020/10/26/21534489/thanksgiving-detroit-ann-arbor-restaurant-bakery-ordering-turkey-dinner-pie  

Michigan sets another record with COVID-19 cases. A challenge in court that would have stopped certification of Detroit's vote count falls flat on its face because the people challenging didn't even bother to go to the orientation, so didn't know what they're talking about. The Platform has two different developments going in. One in the city's Techtown/Midtown area, and the other in Old Redford. The Detroit Dog Rescue is putting together their new space on the west side, complete with doggy maternity suite. Because rescues deserve the love, too.  And Shianne is putting together her annual holiday local shopping list. What are your suggestions? Also, if you're interested, support us at http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

By popular demand, Steve Friess from Newsweek and Hour Detroit returns for a big episode on where we're at in Metro Detroit, Michigan and somewhat nationally with the election. There isn't evidence of voter fraud in Michigan's election so far. Especially in any sorts of numbers that make a difference. But it's an axe that seems won't stop being ground. Newsweek article of his we reference near the end: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-has-70-days-undermine-joe-biden-even-if-he-eventually-concedes-1545783 Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveFriess If you want to support what we're doing: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

On today's show, Fletcher Sharpe steps up to the plate to talk about: MSU Basketball Coach Tom Izzo's COVID-19 diagnosis MSU Football U-M Football  Should you watch other Michigan teams instead? The wayward Detroit Lions The Detroit Tigers new pitching coach who is a familiar face to Michiganders You can follow Fletcher Sharpe on Twitter: @SaintFDW

The Coronavirus pandemic is still here. And it's raging at levels higher than when we were locked down. With nearly 14,000 cases since Friday and almost 130 deaths - not to mention the rising hospitalization and outbreak numbers - we need to be careful.  What's the situation, what's next, and what are some answers to listener questions? Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care joins us to dive in.  Don't forget that if you find value in what we do there's a couple things you can do. 1) Share the show! It's the best way to push Detroit's conversation forward. 2) If you can, consider joining us as a member at http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Our feature conversation with Ben Eisen, a Wall Street Journal reporter who has an interesting story focused on Detroit. "A Broken Mortgage Market Strands Detroit’s Black Residents," dives into the logjam that is buying a house with a loan in Detroit, its causes, and what people are doing to try and improve it.  Plus, the state crossed 200,000 COVID-19 cases and we have a slew of updates from a mask mandate idea being shot down by the incoming Speaker of the State House; U of M is going remote this winter; a new stage 3 vaccine trial happening locally and more. And, General Motors beat expectations. But don't expect as rosy of a fourth quarter. Thanks for listening! If you appreciate what we do and want to support it, join us at http://www.dailydetroit.com/support. 

Today's show is a look into what we know so far around the election with Steve Friess of Newsweek and Hour Detroit. We try to unpack it using what we know so far. Topics include: Polling was way off on the local level The race for president in Michigan was far closer than people expected Gary Peters and John James were in a very close Senate race Elissa Slotkin and Haley Stevens hold on Trump may lose the presidency but he's not going away Voter priorities are different than what many expected in a pandemic Recounts don't get you many votes because there isn't mass voter fraud The reality may be we have 8-12 more years of this divided discord in the country

Today’s show is in three acts: Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care on why we're back in COVID-19 outbreak status in Michigan and what's next. Dr. Thomas on Twitter: @PlumHealthDPC Fletcher Sharpe on A.J. Hinch and the new G-league basketball team in town, the Motor City Cruise. They're going to play at Wayne State's new arena. Fletch on Twitter: @SaintFDW And what to drink this fall? We have 5 Michigan beers to check out with Devon O’Reilly. Beers include: La Parcella (Jolly Pumpkin); Screamin Pumpkin BBA (Griffin Claw); KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge (Founders); Blocktoberfest (Atwater); Fresh By IPA. 10/31 (Stone Brewing). Thanks for supporting the show! By popular demand there are two new tiers if you have a business or organization. http://www.dailydetroit.com/support

On today’s show: Some pandemic restrictions are put back in place as the virus spreads, deaths rise and COVIDACTNOW lists Michigan as in COVID-19 outbreak status. A judge has ruled in favor of guns in polling places. But that fight isn’t over yet and in a new poll, Michiganders are clear where they stand. A popular restaurant chain has new owners. And our feature today is on the economy. A Coronavirus financial backstop is not coming from the federal government anytime soon, and unemployment is up in the state. What’s next? And what should you be thinking about the next few months? Matthew Roling from Wayne State’s Ilitch School of Business and Office of Innovation joins me to go in-depth. Find this show valuable? Consider supporting us: http://www.dailydetroit.com/support/