"Bridgerton" Ball Bust, Stellantis Layoffs (Plus W. Kamau Bell on Voting)

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Norris Howard is in and this is what we're talking about:

Tiger Playoff Watch: With the Detroit Tigers' recent victory against the Rays, the team is on the brink of a potential playoff spot. Jer and Norris reminisce about the Tigers' glory days and discuss the impact of a possible playoff run on the city and its businesses.

Stellantis Layoffs: Big changes are coming to Stellantis' Sterling Heights assembly plant as the company transitions to electric vehicles. With 191 workers facing layoffs, including all temporary employees, Jer and Norris analyze the implications for the local job market and the broader EV industry.

Disastrous Bridgerton Ball: What was supposed to be an elegant Bridgerton-themed ball turned into a royal disappointment for many attendees. From undercooked food to minimal decor and even a stripper pole, the event fell short of expectations, sparking outrage among fans. Jer and Norris unpack what went seems to have gone wrong and discuss the importance of setting higher standards for events in Detroit.

ACLU Event with W. Kamau Bell: Norris brings us an insightful conversation from the ACLU's recent event at the Garden Theater. He sits down with W. Kamau Bell and ACLU Michigan's Executive Director Loren Khogali to discuss voter motivation, the impact of the Gaza conflict on local communities, and the importance of down-ballot races in Michigan.

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