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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 ErmanniA Feel Good Commercial
December 3, 2025 ~ Tanner Friedman Co-Founder Matt Friedman chats with Ryan about the power of positive advertising during the holidays like Chevrolet has…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDude, You're Getting a Dell
December 3, 2025 ~ Peak Wealth Management President & Founder Nick Hopwood joins Ryan to talk about Michael and Susan Dell donating $6.25 billion to encourage…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniC.S. Mott Children's Hospital
December 2, 2025 ~ University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital COO Luanne Thomas Ewald speaks with Sam about the hospital being one of the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniBig Events in Detroit
December 2, 2025 ~ Visit Detroit President & CEO Claude Molinari speaks with Sam about all the great events happening in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniChevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
December 2, 2025 ~ Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear President Michael Montri speaks with Sam about Racing Day returning to the Auto Show. Hosted…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniForgotten Harvest
December 2, 2025 ~ Forgotten Harvest CEO Adrian Lewis chats with Sam about GivingTuesday, a global observance championing radical generosity and positive…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDPSCD and The Detroit Auto Show
December 2, 2025 ~ Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation President & CEO Kerrie Mitchell talks with Sam about the foundation and the Detroit…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCODE313
December 2, 2025 ~ CODE313 Executive Director Bartel Welch joins Sam to talk about CODE313's relationship with The Detroit Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFord and The Detroit Auto Show
December 2, 2025 ~ Ford Motor Company Chief Communications Officer Mark Truby chats with Sam about Ford and The Detroit Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniThe Auto Show Starts in California
December 2, 2025 ~ America's Automotive Trust CEO David Madeira talks with Sam about the Detroit Auto Show starting in California this year with a caravan…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDecember 2, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ FULL SHOW
December 2, 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 ErmanniThe Catholic Initiative
December 1, 2025 ~ Father Mike Schmitz talks with Ryan about his podcast, The Catholic Initiative and Giving Day 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDecember 1, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ FULL SHOW
December 1, 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 ErmanniMen's Health Monday
December 1, 2025 ~ Men's Health Foundation of Michigan President Dr. Michael Lutz drops by to have Men's Health Monday with Ryan. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniRecapping the Lions Thanksgiving Day game
December 1, 2025 ~ WJR Digital Lions Beat Writer Nick Lundberg recaps the Lions Thanksgiving Day football game with Ryan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniTwo West Virginia National Guardsmen Shot Dead Near White House
Nov. 26, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne brings updates on the shooting involving two National Guardsmen in Washington D.C. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPreviewing Holiday Weather And This Weekend's College Football Weather
November 26, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni asks Fox 2 Meteorologist Derek Kevra for a look at travel weather for Thanksgiving and for a look ahead to what this weekend's…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPreview Of MI Great Plates
November 26, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni checks in with Justin Near, host of WJR's MI Great Plates, to preview this Friday's show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniYour Thanksgiving Helpdesk!
November 26, 2025 ~ Ryan Eramanni talks with Chef Babby Nahra about how to prepare a Thanksgiving meal, how to keep from cross contaminating when you're…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniRow, Row, Row Your Boat to a Brighter Future!
November 20, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Arshay Cooper about “A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund.” It brings rowing to inner-city communities. The fund…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ November 24, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 24, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan celebrates a Lions victory and previews the Thanksgiving Day game; learns how to have…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniThe Right Way To Ask For A Raise
November 24, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Laura Brown, Pay Negotiation Expert about the best time and the best way to ask for a raise. Hosted by Simplecast…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMen's Health Monday ~ November 24, 2025
November 24, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni is joined by Dr. Michael Lutz on a Men's Health Monday to talk about celebrating Thanksgiving in a more healthy way. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCelebrating A Lions Victory And Previewing The Lions Thanksgiving Game
November 24, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Dan Miller about yesterday's Lions win and previews the Lions Thanksgiving game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ November 21, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 21, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan learns about the history of the relationship between Congress and the President…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHow Is Michigan's Economy?
November 21, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with University of Michigan Economic Forecaster, Gabriel Ehrlich, about Michigan's economy, the US economy and whether…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFootball Friday Brought To You By Skinny Butcher ~ November 21, 2025
November 21, 2025 ~ It's a Football Friday brought to you by Skinny Butcher, exclusively at Meijer and Ryan Ermanni and Football Insider Alex Ziolkowski talk…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCongress And The Adminstration Always Battling....Is This The First Time?
November 21, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Wayne State University Presidential Expert, Liette Gidlow, about the relationship between Congress and the current…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ November 20, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 20, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan talks about a couple who've made a LOT of money using illegal workers; finds out why…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPlumbing Company’s “Magic” Act: 250 “Illegal” Employees and $75 Million!
November 20, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Matthew Schneider discussed a Metro Detroit couple. The couple employed 250+ undocumented immigrants and made over $75…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ November 19, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 19, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan finds out about a protest in Dearborn that was hijacked by activists; finds out about…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniThanksgiving Survival Guide: No More Family Fights!
November 19, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Dr. Sabrina Jackson discuss Thanksgiving. Dr. Sabrina shares tips for a toxic-free holiday. She advises setting boundaries…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDon’t Get Tricked by Medicare!
November 19, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Debbie Stroup discuss Medicare open enrollment. Learn about changes to plans, premiums, and prescription drug costs…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDearborn Dissent: When a Unity Walk Walks into Chaos!
November 19, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Anthony Hudson about the Dearborn rally. Hudson clarifies his non-affiliation with controversial figures and his…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ November 18, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 18, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan talks about the Epstein Files ahead of the House vote; learns about a plan called…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniEpstein Files: Peeling Back the Onion, One Gross Layer at a Time
November 18, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Adrian Hemond discuss the Jeffrey Epstein files. They talk about why the files need to be public and the impact on…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniSheffield’s Shady Situation: Ethics on Trial in the Motor City!
November 18, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Violet Ikonomova. They discuss Detroit’s ethics system. Mary Sheffield faces scrutiny regarding past contract…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMichigan’s Master Plan: From Classrooms to Careers!
November 18, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Jeff Donofrio discuss Michigan’s new economic strategy. They talk about fixing education and attracting college graduates…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ November 17, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 17, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan talks about yesterday's Lions loss; learns about Men's Health on a Men's Health…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHow You Can Get A Free Carbon Monoxide Detector
November 17, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Barry Goodman, Founding Partner, Goodman Acker about the law firm giving away free carbon monoxide detectors…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDetroit Rescue Mission: Helping Hands, Happy Hearts, and Holiday Cheer!
November 17, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Dr. Chad Audi, President and CEO of Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries. Dr. Audi shares how they help thousands…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMen's Health Monday ~ November 17, 2025
November 17, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Dr. Michael Lutz talk about a random NFL drug test that saved a players life! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniLions Lose to Eagles, Fans Blame Bad Call. No Panic, Though.
November 17, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Dan Miller discuss the Lions’ tough loss to the Eagles. They break down controversial calls and offensive struggles, with…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ November 14, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 14, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Emanni On this episode: Ryan asks why college students anywhere don't have basic math skills; talks about the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniOlympian Jake Vedder
November 14, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Olympic Athlete Jake Vedder about the upcoming Winter Olympics and how he's preparing. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFootball Friday Brought To You By Skinny Butcher ~ November 14, 2025
November 14, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Football Insider, Alex Ziolkowski take a look at this weekend's college football matchups. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhy Some Students Are Underperforming
November 14, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni asks Dr. Robert Livernois why students at UC San Diego are being admitted without basic math skills and wonders how Michigan…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ November 13, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 13, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan learns about the government reopening, hears about a new local whiskey, finds out how…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniBeing Kind To One Another On World Kindness Day.
November 13, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks kindly to Wayne State University, Associate Professor at the College of Liberal Arts, Lara Jones on World Kindness Day…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniNick Lundberg, Steve Courtney Discuss Tarik Skubal Extension
Nov. 13, 2025 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg joins Ryan Ermanni and Steve Courtney to talk about Tarik Skubal's second Cy Young with an extension…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHow Reliable Is Artificial Intelligence?
November 13, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni finds out from MSU Artificial Intelligence Researcher, Reza Khan Mohammadi, how reliable artificial intelligence is and how…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFeaturing Iron Fish Distillery
November 13, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Troy Anderson, Marketing Manager of Iron Fish Distillery about the Distillery's new Riverbed Whiskey. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAn Update On The Government Shutdown/Reopening
November 13, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Congressman Tim Walberg about the government reopening and what's next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ November 12, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 12, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan broadcasts live from Birch Run Premium Outlets for Deal Hunters Weekend. He highlights…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniGreat Lakes Bay: Your Holiday Super Bowl!
November 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermont Ryan Ermanni chats with Go Great Lakes Bay travel experts Herb Zeilinger and Lori Amo. They cover holiday events, the festive…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniReeling in Fun: A Chat with Fishing Guru Mark Martin
November 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Mark Martin about his fishing school. Mark shares details about ice fishing and how his school helps beginners and…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDow Gardens and Midland Center for the Arts: Rising from the Flood, Bigger and Better!
November 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni chats with Carolyn Patton from Dow Gardens and Dr. Matt Travis from Midland Center for the Arts. They discuss renovations and…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniGreat Lakes Bay Region: Where Sports and Deals Collide!
November 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni chatted with Tim Sheldon, Director of Sports Tourism. They discussed the Great Lakes Bay Region’s sports tourism, including…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniBirch Run Outlets: Where Deals Are Always in Season!
November 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni joined Kelsey Rudy and Michelle Shook at Birch Run Premium Outlets for Deal Hunters Weekend. This event kicks off the holiday…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ November 11, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 11, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni On this episode: Ryan celebrates 250 years of the US Marines; learns about a new Michigan License plate that…