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 legal challenge that black voters weren't properly represented. Norris Howard, who has a political education and reporting background - as well as a native born Detroiter - discusses his thoughts and the shifting of Metro Detroit's demographics. Basically, you need to check your situation because it's very likely your district changed.
Map: https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/how-new-michigan-house-maps-uncouple-detroit-suburbs-boost-black-voters
14:02 - A recent Detroit Free Press article says that there's too much commercialization in a Tigers home run celebration that features the staff from the Little Caesars guy and three pizzas. Has the ship sailed?
Editorial discussed: https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/04/03/tigers-home-run-celebration-little-caesars-marketing/73178705007/
23:24 - Metro Detroit has a pair of prestigious James Beard award winning finalists, we discuss.
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