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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 ErmanniHow Long is Too Long for Skelly?
September 16, 2026 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne and Ryan discuss a battle playing out on a lawn in Redford which pits a homeowners' Halloween display against a…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWill Abdul El-Sayed's "Solo" Debate Impact the Rogers Camapign?
September 16, 2026 ~ Dave Dulio, professor of the Political Science Department and director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University, joins…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ September 15, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniTop Shelf Lions Report with Steve Courtney!
September 15, 2026 ~ WJR's Senior Sports Analyst Steve Courtney and Ryan recap the Detroit Lions' win against the New Orleans Saints and take a look at Week…
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JR Afternoon with Marie Osborne Filling In ~ Full Show ~ September 14, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCapuchin Soup Kitchen Transforming Meldrum Community Center into Refettorio Detroit
September 14, 2026 ~ Brother Gary Wegner, executive director of Capuchin Soup Kitchen, joins Marie Osborne to discuss partnering with Chef Massimo Bottura and…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAmerica's Borrowing Bubble on the Verge to Burst
September 14, 2026 ~ Founder & CEO of Hall Financial David Hall joins Marie Osborne to discuss how American's reliance on credit cards will soon bring…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhat Car is Going to Last You the Longest?
September 14, 2026 ~ Editor of Headlight.news Paul Eisenstein joins Marie Osborne to discuss what automotive brands are most likely to reach 250,000 and the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAI Concerns Sweep Across the Country
September 14, 2026 ~ Dan Ives, partner and senior managing director of Yorkville Ives & Co., joins Marie Osborne to discuss the latest dire warnings…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniTop Shelf Lions Report with Steve Courtney!
September 14, 2026 ~ WJR's Senior Sports Analyst Steve Courtney and Marie Osborne break down the Detroit Lions 31-30 win against the New Orleans Saints in…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ September 11, 2026
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Sports Anchor Ryan Field Reminisces on his 9/11 Story
September 11, 2026 ~ Eyewitness News Sports Anchor and Michigan Native Ryan Field joins Ryan to share his 9/11 story as he was stranded in Canada following the…
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Congresswoman Haley Stevens Reflects on 9/11 on 25th Anniversary
September 11, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Haley Stevens joins Ryan live at the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial to reflect on the horrific events of 9/11 and where the…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ September 10, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniTrump Promises $5,000 for a Republican Midterm Win
September 10, 2026 ~ The Detroit News Editorial Page Editor Nolan Finley joins Ryan to discuss President Trump's promise to give Americans $5,000 if…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ September 9, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniState of the Michigan Race with Lt. Governor Gilan Gilchrist
September 9, 2026 ~ Michigan Lt. Governor Gilan Gilchrist joins Ryan to discuss the state of the Michigan Governor and Senate race, the future of AI, ensuring…
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JR Afternoon with Marie Osborne ~ Full Show ~ September 8, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon Rising Stars with The Martec Group's Liam Walsh!
Sept. 8, 2026 ~ Discover how a passion for industry, mentorship, and Detroit’s resurgence has shaped Liam Walsh’s journey as a Senior Analyst at The Martec…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMAC Appeals WMU Loss to Michigan
September 8, 2026 ~ Richard Friedman, professor of law at University of Michigan and co-author of "The Jurisprudence of Sport: Sports and Games as Legal…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDetroit Families Still Grappling with Power Outages from Severe Storms
September 8, 2026 ~ Vanessa Denha Garmo, founder of Epiphany Communications and former WJR employee, joins Marie Osborne to discuss last week's severe storms…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMetro Detroit Communities Pushing for a Deer Cull
September 8, 2026 ~ Susan Bromley, reporter for The Detroit Free Press and HometownLife.com, joins Marie Osborne to discuss the growing number of Metro Detroit…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCanadian Counter-Tariffs Take Effect Tuesday
September 8, 2026 ~ Kyle Peacock, company principal for Peacock Tariff Consulting, joins Marie Osborne to discuss the Canadian counter-tariffs taking effect…
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A Look at Jazz Fest with Jerry O'Sullivan!
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Previewing Jazz Fest with Chris Collins!
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Previewing the Jazz Fest with Jason Tinsley!
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Putting Together Jazz Fest with Rodney Cole!
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Talking Jazz Fest with Laura Grennemann!
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ September 3, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ September 2, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniU.S. Supreme Court Weighs in on Michigan Ballot Measure
September 2, 2026 ~ Paul Jacob, chairman of Americans for Citizens Voting, joins Ryan to discuss the US Supreme Court weighing in on the Michigan ballot…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ September 1, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon Rising Stars with MKD Wealth and Bodmer Price's Blake Allen!
Sept. 1, 2026 ~ Discover how a commitment to community, mentorship, and professional growth has shaped Blake Allen’s journey as an Associate Wealth Advisor at…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ August 31, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniThe Top Shelf Lions Report!
August 31, 2026 ~ Mike Schodowski, owner of Shelving.com, joins Ryan and Steve Courtney as they recap the Detroit Lions preseason and preview this upcoming…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMichigan's Best Spots for Labor Day
August 28, 2026 ~ Dave Lorenz, Host of WJR’s The Michigan Travel Show joins Marie Osborne to highlight the best spots in Michigan for Labor Day weekend! Hosted…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ August 28, 2026
JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ August 28, 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniChildren and Screentime
August 28, 2026 ~ Dr. Asha Sajahan, Family Medicine Doctor at Corewell Health joins Marie Osborne to discuss parents managing their children's screentime…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAwaiting a Verdict: The Lindsay Clancy Case
August 28, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner at Flood Law PLLC joins Marie Osborne to discuss the Lindsay Clancy case as we wait for a verdict. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPreviewing the Lions v. Colts Game
August 28, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, Co-Host of WJR’s SportsWrap joins Marie Osborne to preview the Lions v. Colts PreSeason Game Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDolly Parton's Spiritual Legacy
August 28, 2026 ~ Reverend Chris Yaw, St. David's Episcopal Church in Southfield joins Marie Osborne to honor Dolly Parton's legacy and discuss how we can look…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ August 27, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniUnited States Now $40 Trillion in Debt
August 27, 2026 ~ Nick Hopwood, president and founder of Peak Wealth Management, joins Ryan to discuss what it means for the United States to be $40 trillion…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ August 26, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniA Look at Corewell Health's Night of Giving!
August 26, 2026 ~ Charlotte Alex, director of Children's Miracle Network at Corewell Health Children's, Michelle Murphy, executive director of Variety the…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ August 25, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon Rising Stars with Emergent Holdings Inc's Alexis Byrd!
Aug. 25, 2026 ~ Discover how a passion for developing others, creating opportunities, and giving back has shaped Alexis Byrd’s journey as a Talent Engagement…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniTrade Tensions Escalate Between U.S. and Canada
WJR's Marie Osborne joins Ryan to discuss the escalating trade tensions happening between Canada and the U.S. as Canadian officials announce retaliatory…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniProof of Citizenship Proposal to be Left Off Ballot
August 25, 2026 ~ Paul Jacob, chairman of Americans for Citizen Voting, joins Ryan to discuss a proposal requiring proof of citizenship to vote to be left off…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCountry Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies at 80
August 25, 2026 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne and Ryan discuss breaking news of country music legend Dolly Parton passing away at the age of 80 years old. PHOTO: Getty…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ August 24, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniRecapping Michigan GOP Convention with Jim Runestad
August 24, 2026 ~ Chairman of the Michigan GOP Jim Runestad joins Ryan to recap the most notable moments from this past weekend's Michigan Republican…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ August 21, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniSupport Benefit on the Bay Fundraiser!
August 21, 2026 ~ Mike Schodowski, president of Shelving.com, and Joe Vicari, head of The Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, joins Ryan to preview the upcoming…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAnn Arbor Rabbi Asher Lopatin Supporting Mike Rogers
August 21, 2026 ~ Rabbi Asher Lopatin, director of Community Relations at the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor, joins Ryan to discuss yesterday's…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ August 20, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniA Sit Down with "The 25th Hour"' Author Neal Schore!
August 20, 2026 ~ Neal Schore, author of The 25th Hour: How to Thrive (And Gain Ridiculous Amounts of Time) By Getting Out of Your Own Way, joins Ryan to…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhat's the State of Education in Michigan?
August 20, 2026 ~ Dr. Nikolai Vitti, superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District, joins Ryan to discuss the district's Perfect Attendence…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ August 19, 2026
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJocelyn Benson Names Winnie Brinks as Running Mate
August 19, 2026 ~ Adrian Hemmond, CEO of Grassroots Midwest, joins Ryan to discuss today's announcement that gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson names…