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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 NowMichigan Primary Day Is Here
August 4, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd break down today's Michigan Primary Election, highlighting the key races, what's at stake, and what voters can expect when…
WJR News NowWhat Went Down in the D Over the Weekend?
August 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick discusses what's happening with the Detroit Tigers as pitcher Tarik Skubal gets traded to the Dodgers, discusses the results of…
WJR News NowTarik Skubal and the Tigers
July 30, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd recap last night's Tiger's game, and discuss the approaching MLB trade deadline, and what lies ahead for Tigers pitcher Tarik…
WJR News NowBridge Opening, Cycloporiasis Update and Tiger Talk
July 28, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd update us on the cyclospora outbreak; talk about the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge and the Governor's driving skills and…
WJR News NowWeather Rants, Bridge Blues, and Tiger Tracks: Your Monday Morning Briefing
July 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss extreme weather, the Gordy Howe bridge opening, political endorsements, tensions with Iran, the legacy…
WJR News NowCyclospora Update And Some Tigers Talk
July 23,2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get your morning started by talking about the things that you'll be talking about all day. Hosted by Simplecast…
WJR News NowBridge Controversy, Tariffs And Tigers
July 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson start your day with talk about the Gordie Howe Bridge and how the new tariffs by the Trump Administration is…
WJR News NowUofM Resignation; Cyclosporas and Tigers Talk
July 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson update us on the Iran Conflict, talk the latest on the Cyclospora outbreak, ask about a University of Michigan…
WJR News NowSalad Recalls, World Cup Thrills, and Smoggy Skies: Your Monday Morning Briefing
July 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss grocery store recalls, the World Cup final, air quality issues in Michigan, and recent global news…
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Five Things First Thing ~ July 17, 2026
Five Things First Thing ~ July 17, 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…
WJR News NowSmoke, Salads, and Skating Away: Your Thursday Morning Briefing
July 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss smoky air quality, a public health warning, recent leadership changes for the Detroit Red Wings, and…
WJR News NowHump Day Heat, High Hopes, and Home Run Blues
July 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the sweltering Michigan heat, celebrate Jamie Edmonds finishing her cancer treatments, and cover the…
WJR News NowHot Temps, Salads Gone Wrong, and Michigan Headlines: The Tuesday Rundown
July 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the metro Detroit heatwave, a lettuce parasite outbreak, international tensions with Iran, and breaking…
WJR News NowPizza Diets, Mid-Summer Mayhem, and the Netflix Derby: Your Monday Morning Briefing
July 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the weekend’s news, including a health update, national political stories, a tragic mall shooting, and…
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Debate Recaps, Parasite Outbreaks, and More!
June 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss the recent Michigan GOP gubernatorial debate, the cyclospora parasite outbreak in…
WJR News NowThursday Rundown: Debates, Shootings, and Verlander’s Goodbye!
July 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the GOP gubernatorial debate, US strikes in Iran, and Justin Verlander’s retirement. They also cover a…
WJR News NowWorld Cup, Tigers and McMorrow Leaves The Race
July 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick starts your morning by giving you the stories you'll be talking about all day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
WJR News NowMiddle East Heats Up, Boy Shot, Sickness Spreads, Pistons Make Moves, and Tigers Win!
July 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss escalating Middle East tensions. They also talk about a Detroit child shot, a growing parasitic illness…
WJR News NowVacay Vibes, World Cup Woes, and DTE Dramas!
July 7, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss US soccer, DTE power outages, election monitors, MSU leadership changes, and the Department of…
WJR News NowWorld Cup Fever, America 250, and More
July 6, 2026 ~ Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale recap America 250, the U.S. plays in the World Cup, Detroit Tigers updates, and State Sen. Mallory McMorrow…
WJR News NowUSA Scores, Climbers Soar, and Tigers Roar!
July 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick discusses the US Men’s National Soccer Team win, climbers on the Empire State Building, Michigan’s budget delay, and the Tigers’…
WJR News NowSupreme Court Drama, Budget Battles, and Tigers’ Triumph!
July 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick from JR Morning covers Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and mailed ballots. Also, he…
WJR News NowWorld Cup Wonders, Lions’ Woes, and Tigers’ Triumphs!
June 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick discusses World Cup penalty kicks, the Detroit Lions releasing Terrion Arnold, Jalen Duren’s contract talks, the Tigers’ win, and…
WJR News NowHeatwaves, Church Closures, Drownings, and Detroit Sports: A Wild Week!
June 29, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Rev. Horace Sheffield discuss Detroit’s heat wave, church closures, a tragic drowning, and the Red Wings and Tigers. They…
WJR News NowFriday Fun: Sports, Scandals, and Supreme Court Shakes!
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the US basketball team’s advancement despite a loss. They cover legal issues for Terrion Arnold, the…
WJR News NowSports, Scandals, and Sticky Situations: A Morning Rundown
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Terrion Arnold’s legal troubles. They also talk about Michigan’s voter privacy and gas prices. The…
WJR News NowDraft Day Delights and Detroit Dramas
June 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ NBA draft pick. They also talk about Michigan’s draft success, Detroit’s teen curfew…
WJR News NowFireworks, Endorsements, and Hoops: Oh My!
June 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Detroit fireworks, Michigan politics, and Dusty May’s move to the NBA. They cover key political…
WJR News NowFather’s Day Golf, Political Dramas, and Snack-Fueled Wins!
June 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss politics and sports. Lloyd went to visit his daughter, and Chris golfed with his sons on Father’s Day…
WJR News NowFrom Political Spats to Pedal Power: A Wild Ride Through the News
June 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick is in for Lloyd today. He asks about how listeners spend money during political cycles. Also, a mother’s tip uncovers a UFC event…
WJR News Now“Tiger Troubles and Bridge Brouhahas: A Morning News Mashup!”
June 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Trump-Iran memorandum of understanding. They also cover local news: a Toledo shooting arrest, a…
WJR News Now“Hump Day Headlines: Fireworks, Foiled Plots, and Faith Fund Woes!”
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss teen curfews for Detroit fireworks, a thwarted UFC attack, Catholic church debt, and gas price gouging…
WJR News NowPure Michigan Vibes and Global Grievances: A Tuesday Morning Brew!
June 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, Detroit’s fireworks curfew, and Michigan State’s athletic…
WJR News NowBirthday Bashes, Political Pitches, and Curfew Controversies!
June 15, 2026 ~ Business Leaders For Michigan President & CEO, Jeff Donofrio and Lloyd Jackson discuss morning news. Topics include a diplomatic breakthrough…
WJR News NowTigers Hit Big, Bridge Delay Drama, and Ford’s Console Recall!
June 12, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Matt Elliott discuss overnight storms and the Detroit Tigers’ big win. They also cover local news, including a police…
WJR News NowMayhem, Michigan, and Music: A Morning Mashup!
June 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jason Roe discuss NBA replays, Detroit storms, and the UAW strike. They also cover Detroit’s census fight, Red Wings trades…
WJR News NowRain, Runs, and Rocket Woes: A Wild Wednesday!
June 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Michigan storms and tornado damage. They also cover US strikes on Iran, a Livonia shooting, and the…
WJR News NowTrump, Hoops, and Hockey: A Wild Ride!
June 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the NBA Finals, Trump’s presence at the game, the Gordie Howe Bridge, a missing Michigan woman, the…
WJR News NowTrump’s Interview Mic Drop: “Have a Good Day, Darling!”
June 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Tigers’ series win. They also cover sad news in Toledo and New York, plus a Michigan prison…
WJR News NowDylan Larkin’s Red Wings Drama, Detroit’s Glow-Up, and Tigers Talk!
June 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick discusses Dylan Larkin’s trade request, a $70 billion immigration package, Detroit home values increasing, and the Tigers’ recent…
WJR News NowLloyd’s Birthday Bash and Tigers Triumph!
June 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss politics, Michigan news, and the Detroit Tigers. Lloyd celebrates his 60th birthday. Hosted by…
WJR News NowHump Day Headlines & Homeruns: Tigers Triumphant!
June 3, 2026 ~ Join Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson on “5 Things First Thing” for updates on primaries, a missing woman’s case, and alleged fraud in Detroit…
WJR News NowTigers Triumph, Gas Prices Dip, and Political Banter Heats Up!
June 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Michigan’s new data center and dropping gas prices. Also, hear about a Trump-Netanyahu call and a…
WJR News NowDetroit’s Wild Weekend: Races, Crashes, and Questionable Calls!
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson cover the Detroit Grand Prix, an incident at Detroit Metro Airport, Iran’s political situation, Jocelyn Benson’s…
WJR News NowRecapping the Mackinac Policy Conference and More!
May 29, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd are back in studio recapping the Mackinac Policy Conference and bringing you more of today's top stories! Hosted by Simplecast…
WJR News NowDay Two at the Mackinac Policy Conference and Today's Top Stories!
May 27, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd are live again from the Mackinac Policy Conference discussing what to expect for day two, as well as today's top stories! Hosted…
WJR News NowPreviewing the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 27, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd are live from the Mackinac Policy Conference and discuss what we can expect at this year's conference, as well as today's top…
WJR News NowThe Mackinac Policy Conference, Memorial Day and Today's Top Headlines
May 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the upcoming Mackinac Policy Conference, how to talk to your kids about Memorial Day and today's top…
WJR News NowFormer Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Drops Out of Michigan Governor's Race
May 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick discusses Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan leaving the Michigan Governor's race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
WJR News NowSummer Talk, Scary News, and Detroit’s Glow-Up!
May 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss summer’s start, Ebola concerns, a Detroit shooting, inflation, and the city’s bankruptcy. The Tigers’…
WJR News NowHump Day Headlines: Guns, Gales, and Government Gaffes!
May 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss severe weather damage in Metro Detroit parks. They also touch on Detroit Police considering new gunshot…
WJR News NowDetroit Teen Violence, San Diego Mosque Shooting, Iran Tensions, Michigan Governor Race, and Mark Fuhrman’s Death.
May 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Detroit’s teen takeovers, a mosque shooting under investigation as a hate crime, and Donald Trump’s…
WJR News NowPistons’ Playoff Plunge, Trump’s Touch, and MSU’s Mayhem!
May 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ playoff exit. They also touch on Donald Trump’s political influence and Michigan State…
WJR News NowFriday Feels: Pistons’ Playoff Woes, Questionable Calls, and Political Puzzles!
May 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ playoff struggles and controversial NBA officiating. They also cover Trump’s China visit…
WJR News NowPistons Got Them All Worked Up!
May 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ recent loss. They analyze game five against the Cavaliers, touching on the blown lead and…
WJR News NowPistons, Polls, and Presidential Peculiarities!
May 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ struggles, Trump’s upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping, and Michigan’s gubernatorial and…
WJR News NowPistons’ Playoff Woes, Water Woes, and White-Collar Woes!
May 12, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ loss, Oakland County’s water main break, GM job cuts, and a potential gas tax suspension. They…
WJR News NowPistons, Pipes, and Plagues: A Morning Brew
May 11, 2026 ~ Jason Roe joins Lloyd Jackson on JR Morning. They talk about the Pistons, a major water main break in Oakland County, the Iran war, and a…
WJR News NowPistons Win, Cyber Woes, and Political Signatures: Oh My!
May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ playoff win. They also talk about a cyber attack on Michigan schools, a Wayne County…
WJR News Now“It’s Thursday, Not Monday! Traffic Jams, Piston Power, and Political Puzzles!”
May 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson discuss Detroit traffic, Pistons vs. Cavaliers, Tigers injuries, alleged misuse of state funds, and international…