# Detroit Wildfire-side Chat: Smoke, Stadium Groundbreaking, and a Hot Senate Primary

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Podcast: [Daily Detroit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-detroit-403697)
Published: 2026-07-16T21:03:39+00:00
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Today we're coming to you from a very smoky studio in Detroit as Canadian wildfire haze pushes Detroit's air quality off the charts. Should we Blame Canada? (With all apologies to South Park) From there, Norris delivers last rites for the "Yzerplan" and we talk through why the Red Wings have now slid to the fifth of five sports team in a city where the Lions, Pistons, Tigers – and now Detroit City FC – are commanding the spotlight. Speaking of DCFC, I was at the groundbreaking for their new stadium at Michigan and 20th. We unpack what a nearly $200 million means for Corktown, Mexicantown, small businesses, and the club. We close with an update on the Democratic Senate primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed – digging into new polling, the massive outside money advantage, Obama's importance in the politics of black voters and Detroiters, and the real enthusiasm and messaging gaps shaping this race on the ground. Full Rundown: 00:39 - Insane Canadian Wildfire Smoke in Detroit 04:22 - The Steve Yzerplan is Dead 08:37 - Detroit City FC Stadium Groundbreaking 16:40 - Stevens vs. El-Sayed Democratic Senate Primary Update As always, I'd love to hear what you think: DailyDetroit@gmail.com or 313-789-3211. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.

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