"Opportunity Detroit" has teamed with 760 WJR to bring you EVERYTHING Detroit! Endless amounts of positive energy and influence are spreading throughout the city, and we’re covering it all. "Opportunity Detroit" focuses exclusively on Detroit, its ongoing revitalization, and the people who are working tirelessly to reshape the Motor City.
Latest episodes
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14 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Ayesha Maxwell
Oct. 24, 2026 ~ Ayesha Maxwell, Executive Director of the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, talks to Ann Thomas about the 20-million-dollar Monroe Streetscape transformation, and…
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13 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Cody Disbennet
Oct. 24, 2026 ~ Cody Disbennet talks to Ann Thomas about his new job as the Director of Operations for Huntington Place, and he says he's thrilled to be back in the Midwest where h…
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39 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ October 24, 2026
Oct. 24, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas is joined by Cody Disbennet to discuss his role as the Director of Operations for Huntington Place, and his exciting return to the Midwest. Then, Ayesha…
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12 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Zach Riberdy
Oct. 11, 2026 ~ Zach Riberdy, Connor Sports Marketing Director, tells Ann Thomas they are thrilled to be providing the "official basketball court" for the NCAA Men's Final Four com…
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13 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Paddy Lynch
Oct. 11, 2026 ~ Paddy Lynch, Owner of Dutch Girls Donuts tells Ann Thomas his wife worked with him to open the second Dutch Girl Donuts on East Grand Boulevard in Detroit, and she…
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39 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ October 11, 2026
Oct. 11, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas is joined by Paddy Lynch, Ricky Blanding, and Zach Riberdy to discuss all things donuts, food waste, and NCAA Final Four flooring! Hosted by Simplecast,…
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13 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Ricky Blanding
Oct. 11, 2026 ~ Ricky Blanding, CEO of Scrap Soils talks to Ann Thomas about his food waste collection business in Detroit and he says they are looking for donors to join the effor…
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39 min
Donuts, Dirt, and Dribbles: Detroit is on a Roll!
October 11, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas chats with Patty Lynch about Detroit businesses, Ricky Blanding on his food waste nonprofit Scrap Soils, and Zach Roberti regarding Connor Sports buil…
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13 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Heather Grondin
October 4, 2026 ~ Heather Grondin, Gordie Howe Bridge Chief Relations Officer, checks in with Ann Thomas to talk about the bridge, and discusses the thousands of visitors they have…
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11 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Hilary Doe
October 4, 2026 ~ Hilary Doe, Move Detroit President & CEO talks to Ann Thomas about her work helping to grow Detroit's population and discusses how rewarding it is to see people e…
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13 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Aaron Velthoven
October 4, 2026 ~ Aaron Velthoven, Detroit Free Press Race Director & Vice-President talks to Ann Thomas about this year's race weekend taking place October 16-18th and introduces…
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39 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Show ~ October 4, 2026
October 4, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas chats with Aaron Velthoven, Detroit Free Press Race Director & Vice-President to discuss the race just around the corner, and preview a new race coming…
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39 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ Sept. 20, 2026
Ann Thomas is joined by Claude Molinari to discuss the Michelin Guide coming to Detroit and upcoming major events like the Final Four. Then, Chris Risik shares details on the 11th…
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12 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Corey Breton ~ Sept. 20, 2026
Cosm Senior Vice-President of Venues talks to Ann Thomas about the opening of Cosm Detroit located in Cadillac Square and he says this entertainment venue is a great place to watch…
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13 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Chris Rizik ~ Sept. 20, 2026
Founder & CEO of Renaissance Venture Capital talks to Ann Thomas about UnDemo Day set to take place on October 1st in Detroit and he says more than two hundred startups will be on…
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13 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Claude Molinari ~ Sept. 20, 2026
President & CEO of Visit Detroit tells Ann Thomas he is thrilled that the MICHELIN Guide American Great Lakes Ceremony is coming to Detroit next year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW…
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39 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ Sept. 13, 2026
September 13, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas explores the legacy of jazz legend Marcus Belgrave through a new documentary, as shared by Joan Belgrave. We also hear from Tiffany Gunter, CEO of S…
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7 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ James Fiddler
September 13, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas talks with James Fiddler about the Downtown Detroit Partnership winning the Pinnacle Award. They discuss the I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project…
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9 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ J.P. Jerome
September 13, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas chats with J.P. Jerome, co-owner and master distiller at Detroit City Distillery. They discuss game day tailgates at the production facility on Grat…
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10 min
Opportunity Detroit ~ Tiffany Gunter
September 13, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas interviews Tiffany Gunter, the CEO of SMART, to discuss updates to the Metro Detroit transit system like the new Route 500, which connects Hamtramck…