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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 ErmanniGlenn Stevens & Sandy Baruah at the Detroit Policy Conference!
January 29, 2026 ~ Glenn Stevens, executive director of MichAuto, and Sandy Baruah, president and executive director of the Detroit Regional Chamber, join Ryan…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniBill Belichick Snubbed from Hall of Fame
January 28, 2026 ~ Bill Keenist, former Detroit Lions VP of Public Relations, joins Ryan to discuss why Bill Belichick fell short from the Pro Football Hall of…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMHSAA Approves Expansion of Personal Branding Activities for Student Athletes
January 28, 2026 ~ MHSAA Director of Communications Geoff Kimmerly joins Ryan to discuss the expansion of personal branding activities for student athletes in…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 27, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 27, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDetroit Red Wings Take On LA Kings Tonight at Little Ceasars Arena
January 27, 2026 ~ Jennifer Hammond, FOX 2 News sports reporter, joins Ryan to preview tonight's matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and LA Kings. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniGM Hourly Workers Receive Lower Profit-Sharing Payouts
January 27, 2026 ~ Ryan talks with Keith Naughton, Bloomberg Auto Business reporter, about GM hourly workers set to receive lower profit-sharing payouts than…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniThe Latest on ICE in Minnesota with Fox News Reporter Doug Luzader
January 27, 2026 ~ Fox News Reporter Doug Luzader joins Ryan to discuss the latest news on ICE in Minnesota, including border "czar" Tom Homan arriving in the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 26, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 26, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAn Impartial Look at the Latest Political Landscape
January 26, 2026 ~ Roop Raj, anchor and host of The Pulse at Fox 2 News, joins Ryan to discuss the impact of Raj's show being the only nightly political show…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHow do Wearables Benefit your Health?
January 26, 2026 ~ This Men's Mental Health Monday, Ryan and Dr. Michael Lutz, president of Men's Health Foundation of Michigan, discuss the benefits of…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 23, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 23, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniA Look at the Detroit Police Department All Abilities Fair!
January 23, 2026 ~ Detroit Police Department Liaison Jasmine Barmore joins Ryan to recap the department's All Abilities Fair! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFootball Friday with WJR: Predicting the NFC & AFC Championships
January 23, 2026 ~ This Football Friday WJR Football Insider Alex Ziolkowski and Ryan discuss this weekend's NFC and AFC championship game outcomes as we inch…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniExperience the Detroit Auto Show This Winter Weekend
January 23, 2026 ~ Todd Szott, chairman of the Detroit Auto Show, joins Ryan to discuss the public's last chance to visit the Detroit Auto Show, and how the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 22, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 22, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHow to Tackle Seasonal Depression this Winter!
January 22, 2026 ~ The "People Expert" Dr. Sabrina Jackson joins Ryan to discuss how to tackle seasonal depression this winter season! Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHaley Stevens Talks Michigan Manufacturing with Ryan Ermanni
January 22, 2026 ~ Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens joins Ryan to discuss the Detroit Auto Show, Michigan manufacturing, tariff impacts, and more! Hosted…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 21, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 21, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFoster and Welfare Youth Make Up 60% of Abuse Victims in Michigan
January 21, 2026 ~ Guiding Harbor Spokesperson Nicole Tomaszewski joins Ryan to talk about January being Human Trafficking Awareness Month and why foster and…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 20, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 20, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDetroit Lions Finalize Deal to Hire Drew Petzing as New OC
January 20, 2026 ~ Fox 2 Sports Director Dan Miller joins Ryan to discuss the latest in the Detroit Lions finalizing a deal to hire former Cardinals Offensive…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 19, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 19, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAvoiding Frostbite and Staying Active Indoors this Winter
January 19, 2026 ~ This week Ryan and Dr. Michael Lutz, president of Men's Health Foundation of Michigan, discuss how to avoid frostbite and staying active…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPreviewing Racing Day Presented by the Detroit Grand Prix!
January 19, 2026 ~ Michael Montri, president of Detroit Grand Prix, joins Ryan to discuss Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix at the Detroit Auto…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniGet Prepared for Plummeting Temperatures to End January
January 19, 2026 ~ Ryan is joined by Fox 2 Weather Authority Meteorologist Derek Kevra to discuss the dangerously cold temperatures that will be hitting metro…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 16, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 16, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhat's Going on for the Lions in the Post-Season?
January 16, 2026 ~ Detroit Lions Senior Writer Tim Twentyman joins Ryan to talk about the latest news from the Lions post-season! Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFootball Friday with Alex Ziolkowski!
January 16, 2026 ~ WJR Football Insider Alex Ziolkowski and Ryan discuss the college national championship game between Miami and Indiana! Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniLooking at the Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview!
January 16, 2026 ~ Todd Szott, chairman of the Detroit Auto Show, and Sam Klemet, executive director of the Detroit Auto Show, join Ryan to preview tonight's…
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JR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 15, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 15, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniLooking Ahead to the Automotive Industry in 2026
January 15, 2026 ~ Dan Hearsch, global co-leader of Automotive & Industrial Practice at AlixPartners, joins Ryan to discuss the automotive outlook for 2026 and…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMacomb County Executive Mark Hackel at Detroit Auto Show!
January 15, 2026 ~ Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel joins Ryan live at the Detroit Auto Show to discuss the county's part in the show! Hosted by Simplecast…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMichigan Polls Reveal Voter Mood Ahead of November Elections
January 15, 2026 ~ Ryan talks with Steve Mitchell, CEO of Mitchell Research & Communications Inc., about recent released polls regarding voters' feelings ahead…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 14, 2026 ~ Full Show
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State Senator Mallory McMorrow on Michigan Manufacturing
January 14, 2026 ~ State Senator Mallory McMorrow joins Ryan to discuss the importance of Michigan manufacturing and what stands out at the Detroit Auto Show…
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Detroit Auto Show with Glenn Stevens!
January 16, 2026 ~ MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens joins Ryan to discuss what to expect at this year's Detroit Auto Show! Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHighlights from the Detroit Auto Show with Chris Clots
January 14, 2026 ~ Chris Clots, Eye on Engineering host on WJR, joins Ryan live at the Detroit Auto show to review what's being showcased! Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHighlighting the Ford Explorer Tremor
January 14, 2026 ~ Ryan talks with Matthew Duffield, Ford's explorer brand marketing manager, about the Explorer Tremor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniArmy to Unveil M1E3 Abrams Early Prototype!
January 14, 2026 ~ Ryan talks with Colonel Ryan Howell about the U.S. Army unveiling the M1E3 Abrams Early Prototype at the Detroit Auto Show! Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 13, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 13, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHow is the Trump Administration Handling Issues?
January 13, 2026 ~ Fox News Reporter Doug Luzader joins Ryan to discuss how the Trump administration is handling current issues in the political space, and…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 12, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 12, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhy is Michigan Literacy Lagging?
January 12, 2026 ~ Co-Founder and CEO of Beyond Basics, Pamela Good, joins Ryan to discuss why Michigan's literacy scores is lagging behind other states and…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniUnderstanding Pancreatic Cancer with Dr. Michael Lutz
January 12, 2026 ~ President of Men's Health Foundation of Michigan Dr. Michael Lutz joins Ryan this afternoon to discuss what to watch out for with pancreatic…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 9, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 9, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMovies to Watch in 2026!
January 9, 2026 ~ The Detroit News Film Critic Adam Graham joins Ryan to discuss what the biggest movies of 2026 will be! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDetroit Tigers Not Returning to FanDuel Sports Network for 2026 Season
January 9, 2026 ~ Ryan talks with Tony, staff writer at The Detroit News, to discuss the Detroit Tigers not returning to the FanDuel Sports Network for the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFootball Friday with WJR Football Insider Alex Ziolkowski!
January 9, 2026 ~ WJR Football Insider, Alex Ziolkowski, joins Ryan to recap the college football playoffs and make predictions for Monday night's championship…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhat's Next for the Detroit Lions in 2026?
January 9, 2026 ~ Ryan talks with Sports Illustrated Detroit Lions reporter John "Doc" Maakaron about Brad Holmes' post season press conference and what the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 8, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniRFK Jr. Unveils New Dietary Guidelines
January 8, 2026 ~ Ryan talks with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & National Media Spokespeople for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Grace Derocha…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniThe Latest on the Minneapolis ICE Shooting
January 8, 2026 ~ James Craig, former Detroit police chief, joins Ryan to discuss the latest details coming out following the Minneapolis ICE shooting. Hosted…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniSports Gambling Addiction Rising Among Young Adults
January 7, 2026 ~ Mike Mooney, Michigan Problem Gambling expert and CEO of Choices Counseling Center, joins Ryan to discuss the rise of sports gambling…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 7, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 7, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniTalking Humanoid Robots with Guy Gordon at CES 2026!
January 7, 2026 ~ Guy Gordon joins Ryan live from CES 2026 to discuss the evolution of humanoid robots and the increased use of them in the workforce. Hosted…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniA Look at Michigan's Election Year
January 7, 2026 ~ Ryan talks with Steve Mitchell, CEO of Mitchell Research Communications Inc., about Michigan's packed election year. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWoman Dead After ICE-Involved Shooting
January 7, 2026 ~ Ryan talks about authorities in Minneapolis launching an investigation after a woman was killed in a shooting involving I.C.E. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 6, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 6, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhat's Next for the Detroit Lions?
January 6, 2026 ~ Detroit Free Press Lions Writer Dave Birkett joins Ryan to recap the Detroit Lions season and discuss what may be next for the team. Hosted…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniConversation with Mike Duggan on the Governor’s Race and Political Tensions
January 6, 2025 ~ Former Detroit Mayor and Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Duggan joins Ryan to discuss his campaign for Michigan governor and…