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Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight

Written by: Cumulus Media Detroit
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 Discover the hidden stories behind Southeast Michigan's most iconic landmarks with "Hidden in Plain Sight," hosted by Dr. Robert Livernois. Each episode uncovers fascinating backstories of places folks pass by every day, revealing the rich history and surprising tales that make these locations more than just part of the scenery. Subscribe today to learn the intriguing secrets that lie just beneath the surface of familiar sights!2025 ~ Cumulus Media Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • The First Drive: Charles Brady King and Detroit’s Quiet Beginning

    The First Drive: Charles Brady King and Detroit’s Quiet Beginning
    Feb 18 2026
    Feb. 18, 2026 — In this episode of Hidden in Plain Sight, Dr. Robert Livernois journeys back to a frosty morning on Belle Isle in 1896, where Charles Brady King quietly made history. Listeners will discover how King—an engineer, artist, and inventor—became the first person to drive an automobile in Detroit, guiding his handmade machine across the island’s empty roads while a curious onlooker named Henry Ford watched from the sidelines. It’s a story of imagination, grit, and the spark that ignited the Motor City long before assembly lines and mass production reshaped the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    5 mins
  • The Legacy Behind Detroit’s United Sound Systems

    The Legacy Behind Detroit’s United Sound Systems
    Feb 10 2026
    Feb. 10, 2026 — This episode of Hidden in Plain Sight with Dr. Robert Livernois traces the rich history of Detroit’s United Sound Systems, exploring how the unassuming brick house on Second Avenue became a recording hub for artists from John Lee Hooker to Aretha Franklin. Listeners will hear how this landmark studio shaped generations of music and preserved Detroit’s creative spirit through decades of change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    7 mins
  • Edgewater Park: Detroit’s Lost Playground

    Edgewater Park: Detroit’s Lost Playground
    Feb 3 2026
    Feb. 3, 2026 ~ Step back in time to a forgotten playground of Detroit’s West Side. In this episode, we uncover the magic of Edgewater Park, the 23‑acre amusement park that once brought joy, music, and escape to Seven Mile Road. From its roaring‑’20s debut and Depression‑era dime rides to the thunder of the Wild Beast roller coaster and Motown legends lighting up the stage, Edgewater was where Detroit came to play. Though the rides are gone and the gates long closed, the laughter, screams, and soul of the park still linger. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    5 mins
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