About this episode

The episode discusses Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's decision not to run for president in 2028, the implications of a Wayne County transit millage for Detroit and surrounding communities, and the opening of a new plant-based restaurant in Birmingham.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028 What Wayne County transit millage would mean for Detroit, 16 other communities Plant-based restaurant Besos now open in downtown Birmingham

People in this episode

Host: Detroit Free Press

Topics covered

• politics
• transit
• restaurant openings
• local news
• Michigan

Keywords

• Gretchen Whitmer
• presidential election
• Wayne County transit
• Detroit
• Besos
• restaurant opening
• Michigan news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Besos

Places: Michigan, Detroit, Birmingham

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