Michigan Travelogue: South Haven, Downtown Berkley, Inside Henry Ford Fairlane

08/23/24 • 22 min

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Devon O'Reilly talks about a family trip South Haven, a charming West Coast Michigan beach town. He offers tips for first-time visitors, including must-see spots.

Jer explores the underappreciated Detroit suburb of Berkley. He highlights Coffee and Bark, a dog-themed coffee shop with a coworking space and dog-friendly area, and Perch, a home goods store with unique items like a heron lamp and a wall-mounted peacock with a top hat. He also mentions grabbing tacos at Casa Amado and the area's walkability.

Devon provides an update on the extensive restoration of the Henry Ford estate, Fairlane, which has been closed for eleven years. He discusses the meticulous work being done to restore the estate to its 1920s glory and shares insights into the historical significance of the property. We also talk about Henry Ford's earlier residence in Detroit, located on Edison, and the contrasting lifestyles and contributions of Henry and his son, Edsel Ford. They touch on the differences between the Fairlane estate and Edsel's home, the Ford House, in Grosse Pointe.

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Welcome to the Friday edition of the podcast! Thanks for accomodating our posting schedule this week.

Devon O'Reilly talks about a family trip South Haven, a charming West Coast Michigan beach town. He offers tips for first-time visitors, including must-see spots.

Don't miss this engaging discussion on local destinations, historical insights, and personal updates.

Share your thoughts with us at [email protected]. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast player of choice.

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Moving to Detroit? Know it's under construction (Plus 3 stories to know around town)

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What It's Like To Have A Presidential Ticket Like Us (ft. Steve Friess)

Our weekly roundup of locally-tied political news is back, as veteran journalist Steve Friess joins us to talk all things from local to statewide to how the national race ties into Metro Detroit.

We hit on a few topics today:

RFK Jr. has officially dropped out of the race. We discuss the implications of his decision to endorse Donald Trump and how this might impact Michigan's political landscape. Steve shares insights into RFK Jr.'s controversial past and his strange, erratic behavior that has puzzled many.
We dive deep into the dynamics of the U.S. Senate race between Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin. Both candidates seem to be distancing themselves from their respective parties, which is unusual. We explore why this might be the case and what it means for the voters in Michigan.
Vice President Kamala Harris's potential impact on Detroit's voter turnout is another hot topic. We speculate on how her presence might benefit Elissa Slotkin and discuss the importance of engaging young voters on college campuses.
The Democratic National Convention had some notable Michigan moments. We talk about Dana Nessel's fiery speech, Gretchen Whitmer's underwhelming presentation, and Mallory McMorrow's creative look at Project 2025.
To finish, we get into the controversy surrounding Tim Walz's son Gus and awful comments made by some about him. Gus deals with NVLD, and why all of this personally connects with Steve.

Don't miss this engaging discussion on the latest political developments in Detroit and beyond. Share your thoughts with us at [email protected]. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast player of choice.