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Former Starbucks gets new coffeeshop // Inside the Lone Goat, Chipotle opens // Defending the sign

Daily Detroit - April 12, 2024 17:50 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 150 ratings
There's a lot to talk about around Detroit on this Friday before the weekend, and Devon O'Reilly is here to do it. The Rundown: 02:16 - Devon visits the Lone Goat, a new British pub coming to town 05:21 - Devon: "It's just a sign!" 10:21 - Downtown Detroit sidewalk and road closures have...

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One Sentence News / April 12, 2024

One Sentence News - April 12, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright. Ethnic guerrillas in Myanmar look set to seize an important town on the Thai border from military Summary: Earlier this week, the Karen National Liberation Army in Myanmar claimed to have almost taken control o...

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More than 700,000 Georgia households at risk of losing internet access if ACP program ends in April

Closer Look with Rose Scott - April 11, 2024 20:10 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
A federal program that helps 1 in 6 Georgia households pay for high-speed internet could soon end. Applications for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) are now closed as President Biden urges Congress to pass funding to extend the subsidy program. Rashad Robinson, the president of...

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Detroit sign talk, Belle Isle trash robot and Tigers thoughts

Daily Detroit - April 11, 2024 16:10 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 150 ratings
The new Detroit sign on I-94 is the talk of the town, and Robin Runyan with Fletcher Sharpe is here joining Jer to do just that. Plus we get into a new trash robot on Belle Isle, and do kinda in-depth breakdown on what we think about the Detroit Tigers early in the season.  The rundown: 00...

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One Sentence News / April 11, 2024

One Sentence News - April 11, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright. Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel until Gaza ceasefire Summary: The Turkish government announced a wide range of export restrictions on Israel earlier this week, saying it would lift them as soon as ...

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Is “greedflation” keeping prices high for consumer goods?

Closer Look with Rose Scott - April 10, 2024 19:30 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
A federal report suggests grocery stores are making huge profits off what's being called "greedflation," the economic idea that businesses kept prices high well after pandemic-era demands cooled off. Dean Baker, a senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), d...

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Michigan has a Whippet problem

Daily Detroit - April 10, 2024 18:18 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 150 ratings
Michigan has a problem with whippets. Brought to the front of the collective mind after that gigantic fire and explosion in Clinton Township - Michigan has passed new laws to begin to deal with the personal dangers of inhaling nitrous oxide, as well as to the community by those who sell them. ...

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One Sentence News / April 10, 2024

One Sentence News - April 10, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright. 'Worst floods in decades' hit Kazakhstan and Russia Summary: Worse than usual seasonal flooding in parts of northern Kazakhstan have led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of people, and similarly outsized ...

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New book explores how agencies are contributing to excessive punishment and mass incarceration

Closer Look with Rose Scott - April 09, 2024 19:32 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Lauren-Brooke a former prosecutor and the head of the criminal justice program at the Brennan Center for Justice, discusses the new book, "Excessive Punishment: How the Justice System Creates Mass Incarceration." The book contains essays from scholars, practitioners and activists— explo...

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Adam Schefter is ready for the NFL Draft in Detroit

Daily Detroit - April 09, 2024 16:59 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 150 ratings
In this episode of Daily Detroit, we had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior NFL Insider. Adam shared his insights on the upcoming NFL Draft in Detroit, the remarkable turnaround of the Detroit Lions, and the dynamic state of the NFC North. Our conversation kicked off wi...

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One Sentence News / April 9, 2024

One Sentence News - April 09, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright. Sierra Leone declares national emergency on drug abuse Summary: Sierra Leone’s President has declared a national emergency due to high levels of death linked to a drug locally referred to as “kush,” which is a ...

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Georgia-based astronomers describe what to expect during 2024 solar eclipse; 50 years later: How Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715 home run changed the game of baseball

Closer Look with Rose Scott - April 08, 2024 18:42 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Crowds in Georgia and people across the U.S. are gearing up for the 2024 Great North American Eclipse. The eclipse’s path of totality stretches across 13 states. Georgia is not included in the path of totality, but Atlanta is expected to experience the effects of a partial eclipse. Show...

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One Sentence News / April 8, 2024

One Sentence News - April 08, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright. Mexico breaks diplomatic ties with Ecuador after arrest at embassy Summary: Following a decision by the Ecuadorian police to forcibly enter Mexico’s embassy in Quito and arrest the former Ecuadorian Vice Presid...

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From Detroit to Sylvan Lake // Eatori re-opens // Devon's self-driving thoughts

Daily Detroit - April 05, 2024 17:57 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 150 ratings
Happy Friday and Happy Tigers Opening Day! Devon and Jer are in the studio for the Friday episode. Here's the all-local podcast rundown: 03:44 - Devon checked out the newly renovated Eatori restaurant and market in Downtown Detroit's Capitol Park, and Jer went to the media preview so they bo...

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One Sentence News / April 5, 2024

One Sentence News - April 05, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright. Haiti’s surge in gang violence has led more than 53,000 to flee the capital in less than three weeks Summary: More than 53,000 residents of Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince, have fled due to ongoing and esc...

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56 years after assassination, MLK remembered for his efforts to inspire others to be moral leaders

Closer Look with Rose Scott - April 04, 2024 18:55 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
It’s been 56 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thursday’s special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott" focused on the life and legacy of King, specifically his efforts to lead with courage and integrity to inspire others to be moral leaders. First, we Revis...

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New State District Map // Too commercial of a home run celebration? // Local James Beard Finalists

Daily Detroit - April 04, 2024 17:52 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 150 ratings
Norris Howard is in the co-host chair, and we get into some interesting topics on the podcast around Metro Detroit.  The rundown: 01:05 - There are new districts for the Michigan State Legislature in Metro Detroit, focused on the city of Detroit and nearby suburbs. This happened after a lega...

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One Sentence News / April 4, 2024

One Sentence News - April 04, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright. Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills 9 people, with 50 still missing Summary: At least nine people have been confirmed killed, hundreds were injured, and at least 50 people are still missing followin...

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Multiple Ga. organizations on a mission to provide resources amid government collapse and crisis in Haiti

Closer Look with Rose Scott - April 03, 2024 19:58 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott" focuses on the years-long crisis and government collapse happening in Haiti. It’s estimated that at least 200 gangs are controlling large swathes of territory and municipalities, mostly in Port-au-Prince. Government officials have...

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New Autonomous Downtown Shuttle + 4 Stories to know around Metro Detroit

Daily Detroit - April 03, 2024 15:03 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 150 ratings
A self-driving shuttle is coming to downtown Detroit this summer. What do we think? That and more on today's episode. Producer Shianne is in the studio and we round up five stories to talk about in Metro Detroit.  The rundown: 03:09 - Bedrock, City of Detroit, Michigan Central are teaming ...

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One Sentence News / April 3, 2024

One Sentence News - April 03, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright. Iran vows response after strike it blames on Israel demolishes consulate in Syria Summary: Following a strike—which has been widely attributed to Israel—on Iran’s consulate in Syria on Monday, which reportedly ...

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Georgia Power reaches a tentative agreement to expand fossil fuel infrastructure; Longtime educator and author writes about racism experienced in school

Closer Look with Rose Scott - April 02, 2024 19:43 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Georgia Power and state regulators reached a tentative agreement last week to expand Georgia Power’s fossil fuel infrastructure and increase the company’s battery storage footprint. The agreement still needs approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). WABE climate reporte...

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Winning spring trifecta: Tigers, Detroit City and Michigan Panthers

Daily Detroit - April 02, 2024 15:11 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 150 ratings
For the most part, spring is off to a really strong start when it comes to sports. Outside of the Detroit Red Wings (we'll have to cross our fingers ont them), the Detroit Tigers, the Michigan Panthers and Detroit City FC all have strong beginnings.  01:20 - The Michigan Panthers won their hom...

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One Sentence News / April 2, 2024

One Sentence News - April 02, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright. Turkey’s Erdogan suffers setback in nationwide election Summary: Turkey’s opposition party did incredibly well in the country’s recent round of local elections, maintaining control of Istanbul and other large c...

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2024 legislative session comes to an end several bills await Gov. Kemp’s signature; Princeton University’s Eviction Lab tracks evictions across 10 states; Legendary ‘Roots’ actor Louis Gossett Jr. dies at 87

Closer Look with Rose Scott - April 01, 2024 20:03 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali return to “Closer Look,” to provide a recap of the bills that passed and the bills that failed during the 2024 legislative session.   Plus, according to data from Georgia Tech, metro Atlanta reached nearly 8,000 eviction filings dur...

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One Sentence News / April 1, 2024

One Sentence News - April 01, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright. Ukrainian navy says a third of Russian warships in the Black Sea have been destroyed or disabled Summary: Following a successful drone strike on a Russian amphibious landing ship that was docked in Sevastopol, ...

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Coffee conversations: Transit and mobility concerns across metro Atlanta

Closer Look with Rose Scott - March 29, 2024 21:06 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
The Closer Look team heads to Stereo in the Inman Park neighborhood for the March installment of “Coffee Conversations.” Whether you are biking, walking, driving, or catching MARTA, getting around metro Atlanta is a major concern for people throughout the city. Rose talks with panelists...

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BD's Mongolian closes in Dearborn, Lions practice facility talk and more

Daily Detroit - March 29, 2024 16:59 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 150 ratings
Today's Friday show with Devon O'Reilly is a busy one. The rundown: 03:15 - Devon tried Adelina in downtown Detroit 7:36 - Pink Garlic has opened a second spot in Allen Park. Jer says it's good and the second location keeps up with the first in Oak Park. 10:55 - BD's Mongolian BBQ has clos...

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One Sentence News / March 29, 2024

One Sentence News - March 29, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright. The presidents of France and Brazil meet and announce a $1.1 billion investment plan for the Amazon Summary: During an official visit to Brazil, French President Macron, alongside Brazilian President Lula, anno...

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Fannie Lou Hamer’s fight for freedom celebrated during Women History Month; Farm Funds program helping metro Atlanta farmers obtain farmland

Closer Look with Rose Scott - March 28, 2024 21:11 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
In honor of Women’s History Month, we spotlight the work of voting and women's rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. We first hear from Dr. Pearl Dowe, an African American studies and political science professor, who serves as the vice provost for faculty affairs at Emory University, and Dr...

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