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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni
WJR's Ryan Ermanni brings you the headlines and headline makers that are shaping what's next for Michigan and our world. Get the latest in local and national politics, financial and business news, reginal tourism, community events, sports, and more, all from a familiar and unique perspective that Michiganders have grown to trust.
Episodes
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniTrump’s Deadline: What’s Next for the Iran Nuclear Deal?
February 20, 2026 ~ Associate Professor Saeed Khan of Wayne State University joins the show to break down President Trump’s newly announced deadline for Iran…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Marie Osborne ~ February 19, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniBe the First Responder: The AHA’s Call for Everyday Heroes
February 19, 2026 ~ Sarah Rood, Marketing Communications Director for the American Heart Association in Southeast Michigan, joins the show to share why the AHA…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniVista Maria Survivors Speak Out as Attorney Mike Jaafar Highlights Abuse and Neglect Claims
February 19, 2026 ~ 800 Big Mike Attorney Mike Jaafar joins the show as Vista Maria survivors bravely share their stories of abuse, neglect, and trauma. We…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFormer Prince Andrew Arrested Amid Misconduct Probe Following Linked to Jeffrey Epstein
February 19, 2026 ~ Editor‑in‑Chief of the Royal News Network, Brittany Provance, joins the show to break down the stunning arrest of former Prince Andrew. We…
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JR Afternoon With Marie Osborne ~ February 18, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPassions with Purpose: Inside the HERd Movement
February 18, 2026 ~ Tansley Stearns, president and CEO of ORSA Credit Union, shares how HERd, a Detroit-based women’s empowerment event, is creating a powerful…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAshes on the Go: Rev. Chris Yaw’s Modern Lenten Tradition
February 18, 2026 ~ As Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten season, St. David’s Episcopal Church is meeting the moment with a unique twist: drive‑thru…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCurling’s Winter Olympic Moment
February 18, 2026 ~ Mike Grudzinski, membership chair and vice president of the Detroit Curling Club, joins us to unpack why curling is such a Winter Olympics…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhen Social Media Goes on Trial
February 18, 2026 ~ Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to testify in a landmark social media addiction trial. Dr. Asha Shajahan of Corewell Health breaks down…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Marie Osborne ~ February 17, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniViral Fake Sports News Floods Social Platforms
February 17, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman breaks down how fake sports stories are spreading across social media, and what it means for fans, teams, and the truth…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCivil Rights Icon Reverend Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
February 17, 2026 ~ Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony joins Marie Osborne to reflect on the legacy of civil rights titan Rev. Jesse Jackson, following his passing at…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniNourish Science CEO Jerold Mande Assesses Impact of RFK’s Anti–Ultra‑Processed Food Agenda
February 17, 2026 ~ Jerold Mande — CEO of Nourish Science and Adjunct Professor of Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health — breaks down RFK’s…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniSarah Krebs of Missing in Michigan Discusses Latest Developments in Nancy Guthrie Case
February 17, 2026 ~ Former MSP Inspector and Chief DEI Officer Sarah Krebs, now the founder of Missing in Michigan, joins Marie Osborne to discuss any updates…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Marie Osborne ~ February 16, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniTeen Dating Violence Awareness Month: What Every Parent Should Know
February 16, 2026 ~ Olivia Raye-Leaonard, prevention education program manager at HAVEN of Oakland County, joins Marie Osborne to discuss Teen Dating Violence…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniInside Moroun’s Lobbying Blitz Ahead of Gordie Howe Bridge Showdown
February 16, 2026 ~ The Detroit News Washington Correspondent Grant Schwab joins Marie Osborne to discuss Moroun family’s Detroit International Bridge Co…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhat's the Significance of President's Day?
February 16, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne talks with Nicholas DiPucchio, assistant professor of history at Oakland University, about the significance of President's…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAny New Leads in the Search for Nancy Guthrie?
February 16, 2026 ~ Fox News Correspondent Eben Brown joins Marie Osborne to discuss any new leads that may have come about over the weekend in the search for…
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JR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ February 13, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFBI Intensifies Search for Nancy Guthrie as New Video, Suspect Details, and DNA‑Linked Evidence Emerge
February 13, 2026 ~ Daniel Roberts, former special agent in charge of the Detroit FBI District, joins Ryan to discuss the latest details released in the Nancy…
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JR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ February 12, 2026 ~ Full Show
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A Look at the Port Huron Yacht Club!
February 12, 2026 ~ Ryan talks with Chuck McMillan, the Port Huron Yacht Club commadore, to get the inside scoop of the 100-year-old club and the upcoming Port…
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Marine Industry Faces Urgent Need to Grow Its Workforce in Michigan!
February 12, 2026 ~ MBIA Chair Amy Crouchman from Walstrom Marine and MBIA's Workforce Developer Kelly Kerchoff join Ryan live at the Detroit Boat Show to…
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Wilson Marine President Ron Wilson at the Detroit Boat Show!
February 12, 2026 ~ Ron Wilson, President of Wilson Marine, one of the region’s largest and most trusted boat dealers, joins Ryan live at the Detroit Boat Show…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCongresswoman Debbie Dingell Votes No on SAVE Act
February 12, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell joins Ryan to discuss her reasoning for voting against the SAVE Act, a sweeping election bill that President…
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Amanda Wendecker of MBIA at the Detroit Boat Show!
February 12, 2026 ~ Amanda Wendecker, VP of marketing at MBIA, joins Ryan live at the Detroit Boat Show to discuss the boating industry! Hosted by Simplecast…
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JR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ February 11, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniTigers Open Camp in Lakeland as Pitchers and Catchers Report; Verlander Signing Sparks Early Buzz
February 11, 2026 ~ Detroit News writer Tony Paul checks in with Ryan as Tigers' pitchers and catchers officially report in Lakeland. We dig into early camp…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhitmer Puts Literacy Front and Center in Budget Proposal
February 11, 2026 ~ Pamela Good, Co‑Founder & CEO of Beyond Basics, joins Ryan as Governor Whitmer puts literacy front and center in her new budget proposal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ February 10, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDetroit Tigers Sign Former Ace Justin Verlander
February 10, 2026 ~ Detroit Tigers Radio Announcer Dan Dickerson joins Ryan to discuss the Tigers' shocking the baseball world by signing Justin Verlander…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWill the Gordie Howe International Bridge Ever Open?
February 10, 2026 ~ Reporter and Best-Selling Author Charlie LeDuff joins Ryan to discuss President Trump threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ February 9, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniViral Briefing with Grand Rapids Police Chief Winstrom
February 9, 2026 ~ Grand Rapids’ outgoing police chief, Eric Winstrom, joins Ryan to break down his now‑viral press conference and his message for the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ February 6, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPreview this Weekend's Super Bowl Commercials!
February 6, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications joins Ryan for a deep dive into this year’s Super Bowl commercials—what’s…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniShowdown Sunday: Inside the Super Bowl Matchup
February 6, 2026 ~ WJR Football Insider Alex Ziolkowski joins Ryan to break down this weekend's Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniGrosse Pointe Trustee Responds to School Choice Legislation
February 6, 2026 ~ Grosse Pointe School Board Trustee Sean Cotton joins Ryan to discuss the district's push back on the GOP legislation in regard to expanding…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ February 5, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon ~ February 4, 2026 ~ FULL SHOW
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPistons make a Trade
February 4, 2026 ~ Fan Duel Sports Reporter Johnny Kane talks with Ryan about the Pistons recent trade and how the team is doing so far this season. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniA $100 Million Lawsuit!
February 4, 2026 ~ Flood Law, PLLC Founder Todd Flood joins Ryan to talk about the $100 million lawsuit that a fan has brought against DK Metcalf and Ford…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ February 3, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJohn James Hits the Gubernatorial Campaign Trail
February 3, 2026 ~ Congressman John James joins Ryan to discuss the campaign trail to become the next governor of Michigan, what's next for Michigan's economy…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDetroit Tigers Cut Ties with FanDuel — What It Means for Fans This Season
February 3, 2026 ~ The Detroit News Staff Writer Tony Paul joins Ryan to discuss how fans can watch the team this season following the departure from FanDuel…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ February 2, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCharlie LeDuff on New Explosive Headline Regarding Traci Kornak
February 2, 2026 ~ Journalist and Best-Selling Author Charlie LeDuff joins Ryan to discuss his latest work regarding allegations against Traci Kornak. Hosted…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhat's the Best Way to Manage Stress?
February 2, 2026 ~ Michael Lutz, president of the Men's Health Foundation of Michigan, and Ryan discuss the best way to manage stress, especially in the winter…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 30, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHow to Combat the Winter Blues with Dr. Sabrina Jackson!
January 30, 2026 ~ The People Expert Sabrina Jackson joins Ryan to discuss ways that we can combat the winter blues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFootball Friday with WJR Football Insider Alex Ziolkowski!
January 30, 2026 ~ WJR Football Insider Alex Ziolkowski and Ryan discuss predictions for the upcoming Super Bowl and tonight's University of Michigan and…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMcCarty Mania: Red Wings Recap & Alumni Showdown
January 30, 2026 ~ Former Detroit Red Wing Darren McCarty joins Ryan to recap the Wings' season so far, Patrick Kane becoming the top US-born scorer, an alumni…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDon Lemon Arrested by Federal Authorities
January 30, 2026 ~ Butzel Attorney George Donnini joins Ryan to discuss the arrest of Don Lemon by federal authorities in connection with the Minnesota church…
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JR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 29, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPreview WJR's MI Great Plates with Justin Near!
January 29, 2026 ~ Ryan talks with Justin Near, president of Near Perfect Media and host of WJR's MI Great Plates, about what to expect in tonight's episode!…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWJR's Lloyd Jackson Moderates "Detroit's Last Word with City Council"
January 29, 2026 ~ WJR's Lloyd Jackson joins Ryan live at the Detroit Policy Conference to discuss moderating "Detroit's Last Word with City Council"! Hosted…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPreviewing Bed & Bread Club Radiothon with Major Dawn Worthy
January 29, 2026 ~ Major Dawn Worthy joins Ryan live at the Detroit Policy Conference to discuss the Salvation Army's work around Detroit, and the upcoming Bed…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDavid Coulter at the Detroit Policy Conference!
January 29, 2026 ~ Oakland County Executive David Coulter joins Ryan live at the Detroit Policy Conference to discuss the latest in the county's project to…