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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 ErmanniThe Latest from CES 2026 with Guy Gordon!
January 6, 2025 ~ Guy Gordon joins 'JR Afternoon live from CES 2026 in Las Vegas to share the latest innovations in technology! Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ January 5, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 5, 2025 ~ 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 ErmanniAnother New Year…Another Resolution with Dr. Lutz
January 5, 2025 ~ Dr. Michael Lutz, president of Men's Health Foundation of Michigan, joins Ryan this afternoon to dive into the most common New Year's…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ December 23, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 23, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan hears about the past years pop culture milestones; learns if a Lions fan has a legal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniA Look Ahead To The 2027 Men's Final Four At Ford Field
December 23, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni discusses the 2027 NCAA Men's Final Four at Ford Field with Detroit Local Organizing Committee, CEO, Dave Beachnau. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniA Preview Of WJR's MI Great Plates
December 23, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni previews tonight's WJR's MI Great Plates with Justin Near. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDoes A Lions Fan Have A Case For Defamation?
December 23, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni asks Butzel White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney, George Doninni about the incident at last Sunday's Lions game, with a…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniThe Year In Pop Culture
December 23, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Christina Myers from Michigan State University about the pop culture happenings this past year. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ December 22, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 22, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan talks Lions with Jennifer Hammond; hears some advice on the flu from Dr. Michael Lutz…
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Christmas Movie Debates: Die Hard, Jonas Brothers, and Alicia Silverstone!
December 22, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Adam Graham discuss Christmas movies. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Adam shares new movie recommendations and old…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFlu and Finances: A Holiday Health Check-up!
December 22, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Dr. Michael Lutz discuss the severe flu season. They also cover a Mayo Clinic study on financial stress and heart health…
JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni“Motor City Blues: Lions’ Playoff Hopes Dwindle, Fans Question Coaching Calls”
December 22, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jennifer Hammond discuss the Detroit Lions’ recent struggles. They analyze coaching decisions, player performance, and the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ December 19, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 19, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan checks in with Rob Wolchek ahead of his retirement; talks college football with WJR…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFootball Friday With Football Insider Alex Ziolkowski
December 19, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni checks in with WJR Football Insider, Alex Ziolkowski, brought to you by Skinny Butcher, exclusively at Meijer, about this…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniRob Wolchek Talks About Retirement
December 19, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Fox 2 Hall Of Shame Founder, Rob Wolchek about his retirement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ December 18, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 18, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni hosts. He discusses the WJR holiday party and a tragic plane crash involving former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMcClain’s Holiday Cheer and Economic Talk!
December 18, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Congresswoman Lisa McClain. They discuss the economy, inflation, and healthcare. McClain says Republicans want to…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniBeat the Holiday Blues: Professor Moser’s Stress-Busting Tips!
December 18, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Professor Jason Moser discuss holiday stress. Moser offers three tips: assess feelings, make decisions, and use stress…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniSwing into Fun: LIV Golf Returns to Michigan.
December 18, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Nick Becks and Dustin Dent about the return of the Aramco LIV Golf MIchigan Team Championship to the Cardinal at…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ December 17, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 17, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan learns about a company helping with the Toys For Tots campaign; hears about the KRONK…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDr. Sabrina Jackson ~ In Studio
December 17, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni is joined in the studio by Dr. Sabrina Jackson, The People Expert, who takes your calls and answers your questions. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniKRONK Gym Opens In Detroit
December 17, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni checks in with KRONK Gym COO, John Lepak about the gym opening in Detroit! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMorse Moving & Storage Helping With Toys For Tots
December 17, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Morse Moving & Storage President, Dave Morse about the companies involvement with Toys For Tots. You can find out…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ December 16, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 16, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan finds out what you can do when dealing with a family member dealing with addiction or…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAre Office Christmas Parties Really A Good Idea?
December 16, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Jon Bowerman, Co-Founder of Stealth Consulting about office Christmas parties. Is 'forced fun' really a good idea?…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWJR Cares Day ~ Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
December 16, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni checks in with Dr. Chad Audi, President & CEO of Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries on a great WJR Cares Day. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDealing With Mental Illness Or Addiction In Your Home
December 16, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Oakland Family Services CEO, Jaimie Clayton about how we should deal with a family member who's dealing with…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ December 15, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 15, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan talks about the rise of antisemitism around the world; learns about yesterday's Lions…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWinter Woes & ACL Ouchies: Dr. Lutz Spills the Beans!
December 15, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Dr. Michael Lutz discuss staying healthy in winter. They cover cold and flu prevention, hydration, and over-the-counter…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniLions Playoff Hopes: A Rollercoaster Ride!
December 15, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Dan Miller discuss the Lions’ playoff chances. They need to win their last three games. Consistency is a concern…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniGlobal Antisemitism: A Deeply Concerning Trend
December 15, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Rabbi Asher Lopatin about rising antisemitism. They discuss recent tragedies, the fear within the Jewish…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniGuernsey Farms Dairy: Where the Ice Cream is Sweet and the Family’s Even Sweeter!
December 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jamie Edmonds host from Guernsey Farms Dairy. Guests Karen and Joe Kinville discuss family business and their pride in…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHonoring The Stankevich Family During Our Christmas On Us Broadcast
December 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jamie Edmonds welcome in the Stankevich Family of Swartz Creek, Michigan during our Christman On Us broadcast. Master…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHonoring A Veteran During Our Christmas On Us Broadcast
December 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jamie Edmonds welcome in Sgt. Thomas Barylski to our Christmas On Us broadcast. Sgt. Barylski served with home overseas…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniThe Cole Family of Britton Michigan Celebrated
December 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jamie Edmonds welcome in the Cole Family of Britton Michigan. Sgt. Clayton Cole serves our country with pride and WJR if…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniChristmas On Us for the White Family
December 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jamie Edmonds welcome the White Family of Warren Michigan. Chief Warrant Officer 2, Demetrius White and his family are…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ December 12, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 12, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan is joined by JR Morning's Jamie Edmonds to celebrate some great service members and…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFootball Friday, Brought To You By Skinny Butcher ~ Friday 12/12/25
December 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jamie Edmonds talk a little college football, ahead of this weekend's games, with Alex Ziolkowski, WJR Football Insider…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ December 10, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 10, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan finds out about a new position that Governor Whitmer has; asks whether kids should be…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniShould Kids Have Social Media?
December 10, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Brent Yax, Awecomm CEO about social media and kids. Australia just banned children under 16 from having social…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniA New Job For Governor Whitmer
December 10, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Oakland University Distinguished Professor of Politics, Dave Dulio about Gov. Whitmer being named Vice-Chair of…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniRyan Found An Historic Note
December 10, 2025 ~ While cleaning out his new office, Ryan found a little piece of WJR and Michigan history, a note from Ernie Harwell to Frank Beckmann about…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ December 9, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 9, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan finds out about President Trump's Economic speech in PA; learns about a new book by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniExploring CDC's New Vaccine Recommendations
December 9, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni checks in with Corewell Health, Medical Director of Research, Dr. Matthew Sims about the new CDC recommendations on newborn…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniLeadership Views From James Craig
December 9, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with former DPD Chief James Craig about his new book. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniTrump In Pennsylvania
December 9, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni checks in with AP White House Reporter Josh Boak about Pres. Trump's speech today in Pennsylvania. What will the President say?…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ December 8, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 8, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan finds out about consumer confidence and why it's down; celebrates another Men's Health…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHow The Netflix/Warner Brothers Merger Will Affect The Consumer
December 8, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Adam Graham, Reporter/Film Critic with the Detroit News about the Netflix merger with Warner Brothers and how that's…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHelping You Beat The Holiday Blues
December 8, 2025 ~ Dr. Sabrina Jackson helps Ryan Ermanni....and all of us....to beat the holiday blues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMen's Health Monday ~ December 8, 2025
December 8, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Dr. Michael Lutz get together for another Men's Health Monday to talk about NFL injuries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniConsumer's Aren't Confident In The Economy
December 8, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with University of Michigan, Director of Surveys of Consumers, Joanne Hsu about a U of M survey that shows that…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ November 26, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 26, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan learns about Thanksgiving cooking and leftovers; hears what's on Friday's WJR's MI…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCell Phone and Kids
December 3, 2025 ~ Oakland Family Services President & CEO Jamie Clayton speaks with Ryan about two new studies from the University of Georgia that find that…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniA Great College Football Memory
November 26, 2025 ~ Jeff Weiss, Wayne State University Sports Information Director, tells Ryan Ermanni a story about his getting to meet Woody Hayes and Bo…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDecember 5, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ FULL SHOW
December 5, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ FULL SHOW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniConference Championship Weekend
December 5, 2025 ~ College Football Insider Alex Ziolkowski previews Conference Championship Weekend in college football with Ryan. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniLions Beat Cowboys to Stay in Playoff Picture
December 5, 2025 ~ SportsWrap Co-Host Anthony Bellino joins Ryan to recap the Lions win over the Cowboys last night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDecember 4, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ FULL SHOW
December 4, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ FULL SHOW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAutomakers get help from Trump
December4, 2025 ~ Headlight.news Editor Paul Eisenstein joins Ryan to talk about President Trump and his help for the auto industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDecember 3, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ FULL SHOW
December 3, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ FULL SHOW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…