The Apple store in Downtown Detroit is opening Friday. So if you're going to the opening - or frankly, on any Friday night - where should you get dinner or go out downtown? Get a bite to eat? Have a fun time? Norris and Jer have some thoughts.

Plus, Jer went out to Belle Isle to get an idea of what's happening with the Belle Isle Commons project that's ahead. It's still in early stages and looking for a lot of community feedback.

The City of Detroit ended the fiscal year with a surplus.. but there are economic storms nationally and locally, and thae administration is getting ready for it.

That and more on your Daily Detroit, Metro Detroit's all-local podcast sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan.

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The “big story” around town is that the demolition clock has started on the Glass House in Dearborn, as Ford is moving their global HQ three miles down the road to a beautiful new building.

Opened in 1956, the last time I visited the Glass House it was a bit long in the tooth for a company the stature of Ford.

But, nostalgia is a thing and so many west siders are used to seeing it off of Michigan avenue for decades. In about 18 months, it’ll be gone to make way for something new.

The new headquarters will be twice the size of the current building and accommodate double the employees, bringing together engineering, design, and technology teams in one collaborative space. According to Ford executives Bill Ford and Jim Farley, the facility will house up to 4,000 employees with a total of 14,000 workers within a 15-minute walk.

Plus, they’re staying in Dearborn, and the new HQ will be across from the Henry Ford and Greenfield Village, Metro Detroit’s largest tourist destination.

Devon O'Reilly grew up in Dearborn and is active in the civic, business, and philanthropic communities in the city — joins to talk about why this is such a big deal, what it will help, and what might be ahead for the old Glass House space.

In a future episode, we will check in on the history of Ford Headquarters buildings over the years. So be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, or whever you listen to shows.

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Three stories today... - The Detroit Auto Show is back to January with returning brands and promising more stuff - There's a new gaming lounge coming to Metro Airport - And we talk about the Lions win against the Bears, what to be really excited about, and the piece that's still missing (especially as they let one go to Philadelphia)

Plus, we're aware of the Ford Dearborn headquarters move, we plan to devote a whole episode to it tomorrow.

Saturday studio coffee and donuts! Come say hi! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1681305482959?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Today, we're talking about the architecture of power in Detroit. We’ve got Andrew Lapin back with us – he’s a journalist whose recent work with 99% Invisible on the Ambassador Bridge really gets into an important story about Detroit. It's a conversation about privatization, about legacy, and how decisions made generations ago are still shaping our lives today.

We're going to be unpacking the historical baggage, the political machinations, and the almost unbelievable story of one family's grip on a vital piece of infrastructure.

To me, it’s a cautionary tale, but it's also a story about resilience, about what happens when a city starts to reclaim its narrative.

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Talking everything from Apple store progress, to Michigan budget issues, GM pumping brakes on EVs, Ann Arbor being an AI hub, and Wayne State's new research building.

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We're living in a moment of major transition, of businesses re-imagining themselves and our relationship to technology rapidly evolving.

Today’s conversation dives into that complexity with someone on the front lines of that change.

Jose Flores, CEO of Ancor, is an interesting case study.

He took over a traditional automotive supplier and has not only navigated the uncertainties of the market, but redefined the company's role and vision.

We're going to talk about rebranding, AI, leadership, and what it really means to build something lasting in Michigan's ecosystem. This isn't just about a company; it's about the bigger forces reshaping our state and world and how maybe to adapt to change.

01:38 - What is Ancor? Why transition away from being only an automotive supplier?

05:10 - What is data labeling, and why do people pay good money for it?

07:47 - How does a Michigan business owner navigate a dynamic business environment?

10:11 - How does a Michigan employer adapt to incoming AI?

12:08 - What does it mean to know yourself as a business leader?

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The Detroit Lions dropped a terrible performance to open the 2025 NFL Season, losing 27-13 at Lambeau Field.

Should we be worried yet, what needs to be tuned up, and what might be ahead? Fletcher Sharpe joins us to get into the gridiron and help sort it all out.

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