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WJR News Now
From breaking news to developing stories, get a fast, reliable roundup of the headlines shaping your day. Updated morning, noon, and afternoon each weekday, it's the news you need, when you need it.
Episodes
WJR News NowEvening Update: Standing Room for Lions Fans, New Developments in Clancy Case, and Rates Keep Rising
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Failed Execution, Parents Charged, Lions Miss Out
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowLethal Blunders and Muddled Bodies: Morning Madness on the Radio!
October 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Tennessee’s failed execution, a shocking funeral home mix-up, and Michigan’s constitutional…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Daycare Scare, Senate Showdown & a Pistons Deadline
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Turbulence, Technology & Tigers
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowCockpit Brawls, Grades, and Guard Rails!
September 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson break down the latest news. They discuss a deadly Detroit after-hours shooting, a lawsuit involving the…
WJR News NowEvening Update: From the Red Wings Blue Line to the Ivy League Headlines
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Courts, Campuses & Conservation: Big Decisions Shaping the Nation and Michigan
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowTraffic Jams, Toddler Guns, and Tech Brakes
September 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss traffic, a toddler with a gun, plunging casino revenue, AI safety delays, college sports…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Pistons Prep, Tech Talks & a Troubling Discovery
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: From Healing to Heartbreak to Highlights
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowGolf, Goats, and Galloping Horses: A Wild Weekend in Michigan Sports
September 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss weekend sports, local news, and politics. They cover the Detroit Lions win, college football…
WJR News NowEvening News: Global Talks, Local Change & a Baseball Farewell
September 25, 2026 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Marie Osborne break down the biggest headlines of the day, from the latest developments following the U.S.-China summit…
WJR News NowGlobal Talks, Local Change & a Baseball Farewell
September 25, 2026 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Marie Osborne break down the biggest headlines of the day, from the latest developments following the U.S.-China summit…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Global Spotlight, Gridiron Weekend: World Leaders Meet while Michigan Football Takes Center Stage
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowHoodies, OJ updates, and World Leaders: A Friday Morning Rollercoaster!
September 25, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Chris Renwick discuss local weather, Tigers contracts, and Detroit news. They also examine international headlines…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Power, Play-by-Play & Diplomacy: Big Moves from the White House to Detroit
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowWhite House Press Access, Iran Tensions, and Navy Suicides
September 24, 2026 ~ Kevin Dietz and Marie Osborne read today's top headlines. A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore White House press…
WJR News NowCider, Donuts, and Global Showdowns: What’s Brewing on Friday Eve?
September 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss major headlines. Topics include U.S. and China relations, high-stakes meetings with Xi Jinping…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Larkin Back on the Ice, Murder Charges Filed, and CNN's White House Fight Heads to Court
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Hacks, High-Speed Tragedy & Hoops: FBI Breach, Fatal ICE Pursuit, and MSU Basketball's Schedule
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowE-Bikes, Bad Blood, and Big Talks!
September 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss US-Iran talks, Michigan politics, e-bike safety polls, and Detroit’s police chief investigation…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Injuries, International Politics, and a City in Mourning
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Strikeout September: Tigers Fade, Global Stakes Rise, and Drivers Feel the Pinch
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowDeer in the Headlights and Bank-Named Ballparks
September 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Comerica Park’s name change, widening conflicts with Iran, domestic politics, and mental health…
WJR News NowEvening Update: From the Ballpark to the Briefing Room: Big Changes, Blackouts & Breaking News
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Gridiron Setback, Press Access Showdown & A Day of Reflection
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowWet Weekends, Wild Appliances, and Bad News for the Tigers
September 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Detroit news, US-Iran tensions, Patrick Clancy’s 60 Minutes interview, media bans, and weekend…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Rivalries, Runways & Rockets: Michigan Football Heats Up, Detroit Lands New Flights, and GM Boosts Defense Production
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: From Heartbreak to Hope: Lions Fall, Gas Prices Rise, Temple Israel Reopens
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowLions Got Bitten and Polls Got Smitten!
September 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Lions loss, a fighter jet crash, a murder trial juror, a Senate poll on religion, and a…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Crash Investigation & Kickoff Anticipation
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: From Ford Field to Fuel Costs: Lions, Gas Prices, and More!
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowGas, Politics, and Airport Wins: Buckle Up, Michigan!
September 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Detroit police drama, Kamala Harris campaigning, soaring gas prices, gubernatorial economic plans…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Fed Rates on the Rise, Lions Injury Woes, and Protections for AM Radio
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Senate Showdown, E-Bike Battles & Football Fever
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowEmpty Podiums, Internet Beef, and Humpday Politics
September 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Senate debates, Macklemore’s concert offer, sex offender registry changes, Detroit’s Renaissance…
WJR News NowHump Day Eve: From Missing Hikers to Senate Mannequins
September 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Supreme Court, Mitch McConnell’s return, the Isle Royale hiker rescue, rising gas prices, and…
WJR News NowNail-Biters and Ninth-Inning Sweeps: A Wild Weekend in Detroit Sports
September 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson review the Lions’ tense win, Michigan and Michigan State football victories, local crime news, and the…
WJR News NowTrump’s Five-Grand Promise and Other Thursday Morning Chaos
September 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the RNC’s “Trumpapalooza” rally, a clubhouse fire, Detroit City Council’s DTE concerns, a proposed…
WJR News NowHump Day Headlines: Rain, Race Polls, and Jury Drama
September 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Michigan’s tight political polls, the hung Lindsey Clancy jury, and the tragic Illinois murder case…
WJR News NowClancy Mistrial; U of M Controversy and It's Picture Day!
September 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get this shortened week off right by talking about Chris' kids picture day; University of Michigan's…
WJR News NowTrial Updates and More
September 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson start your day off with the headlines that matter. The latest on the Lindsay Clancy trial; the latest from…
WJR News NowJD Vance Visits Michigan and More
Sept. 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk about Vice President JD Vance's visit to Michigan, President Donald Trump's plan to lower drug prices, him…
WJR News NowLions Roster Cuts; Skubal's Return and More Conflict In Iran
August 31, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk about the Lions Roster cut, who's staying and who's going; the return of Terik Skubal to Comerica Park…
WJR News NowNepal Flash Floods; Midterms; Meta Settles and Tigers Chat
August 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson start your day by giving you details about the Nepal/Tibet flash flooding; chat about the midterms; find out…
WJR News NowRemembering Dolly And Tigers Talk
August 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get your Wednesday off on the right foot, remembering Dolly Parton and talking a little Tigers Baseball…
WJR News NowCampaign Confusion; Iran Messaging And Tigers Talk
August 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Michigan midterms and how politicians are (or aren't) answering questions; try to figure out…
WJR News NowCanada Tariffs Battle; Lions And More
August 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick goes solo this morning, talking about the battle of Canadian Tariffs; School starting and a little Lions talk. Hosted by…
WJR News NowMike Rogers Courting Democrats, NFL COntracts, and More
Aug. 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss a recent incident with Dearborn police, the "Democrats for Mike Rogers" campaign, NFL contract…
WJR News NowRacist Flyers and Tigers Talk
August 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson start your day off with the latest headlines, including racist flyers in a Dearborn neighborhood and the…
WJR News NowDearborn Protests and Tigers Talk
August 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get your day started by chatting about yesterday's controversial protests in Dearborn and then talk a little…
WJR News NowLIV Gold Done in Metro Detroit, Dearborn Faces Anti-Muslim March, and More
Aug. 18, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Chris Renwick talk about LIV Golf cancelling a Metro Detroit tournament, Dearborn bracing for an anti-Muslim rally, a West…
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Duggan Update; Tommy John Remembered and Tigers Talk
August 17, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk about a disappointing Tigers weekend; an update on former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Tommy John dies. Hosted by…
WJR News Now5 Things You Need To Know To Get Started!
August 13, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Detroit News Assistant Editorial Page Editor, Kaitlyn Buss talk about local headlines and get you going on a Thursday…
WJR News NowWild Primaries; Blood Shortage and Tigers Talk
August 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk about primary season....it's still going on; Red Cross declares a blood supply crisis and some Detroit…
WJR News NowFood Additives, Primaries Discusses and Tiger Talk
August 11, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get your started with chat about food additives, some talk about the primaries and what comes next and a…
WJR News NowRandom Lightning; WNBA Update and Talking Tigers
August 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get your day started talking about what's happening in the world around us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
WJR News NowMichigan Lift's Warning on Bagged Salad Greens
Aug. 7, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk about how Michigan health officials have lifted their recommendation to avoid bag salad mixes, as the…
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Fallout from Michigan's Senate Primary
Aug. 6, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Chris Renwick discussed today's top headlines, including the start of Michigan's U.S. Senate general election race, Michigan's…