Michigan Under Shawarma Law

Abdul El-Sayed wins, Democrats take control in Lansing, and our panel unpacks what Michigan's election results mean as part of a blue tsunami that crossed the country in the midterm elections... and what comes next on your Daily Detroit. Jer Staes, Norris Howard, Chris Moyer, and Devon O'Reilly gather for a post-election roundtable on Michigan's results, the voters behind them, and what Democrats will need to deliver to keep that support. Norris makes his case for why Detroit's support for El-Sayed shouldn't have been a surprise. Chris revisits what he missed in his pre-election outlook. And Devon shares what he heard in Dearborn, where enthusiasm for El-Sayed crossed some familiar political lines. Plus: transit, money in politics, data centers, and why a winning coalition isn't a permanent one. Then we close with something everyone at the table has opinions about: where to get shawarma around Metro Detroit. On this episode: El-Sayed's win and the conversation around Detroit voters Dearborn turnout, representation, and voters who don't fit neatly into party categories Michigan's Democratic trifecta and the pressure to deliver Money in politics, data centers, and congressional races The panel's shawarma and other local food favorites Feedback: [email protected] or 313-789-3211 Support independent local media: patreon.com/DailyDetroit