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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 ErmanniSearch Continues in Bahamas for Missing Michigan Woman
June 3, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne talks with Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, about Coast Guard divers arriving in the Bahamas to begin a new search for a…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCBS Fires Scott Pelley Following Clash with New Producer
June 3, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, co-founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, joins Marie Osborne to discuss CBS News firing longtime 60 Minutes…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAmerican Axle/Dauch Corp on Strike in Three Rivers
June 3, 2026 ~ Paul Eienstein, senior contributing editor for Headlight News, joins Marie Osborne to discussed the continued strike of nearly 1,000 workers at…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ June 2, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMichigan Gubernatorial Candidate Recaps Town Hall Event
June 2, 2026 ~ Former Michigan Attorney General and Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Cox joins Ryan to discuss the recent push for AI data centers in Michigan and…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ June 1, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniLongtime Detroit Sportscaster Launches 'The Brad Galli Show'!
June 1, 2026 ~ Detroit sportscaster Brad Galli joins Ryan to discuss the launching of 'The Brad Galli Show' following his departure from WXYZ. PHOTO: Kirby…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniU.S. Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow on AI and the Race for Office
June 1, 2026 ~ MI State Senator and U.S. Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow joins Ryan to discuss her new proposed AI policies, the recent debate at the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniRecapping the Michigan U.S. Senate Debate
June 1, 2026 ~ M.L. Elrick, "Ong Guard" government watchdog columnist at The Detroit Free Press, joins Ryan to recap the Michigan U.S. Senate candidates…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ May 29, 2026 ~ Full Show
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Jamie Butters Hosts New Automotive Show on WJR!
May 29, 2026 ~ Jamie Butters, veteran journalist and host of WJR's Autotown, joins Ryan ahead of this weekend's debut of his new show Autotown! Hosted by…
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A Look at Billy Dec's Film "Food Roots"
May 29, 2026 ~ Billy Dec, founder of Sunda New Asian, actor & documentary-maker, joins Ryan to discuss the release of his new film "Food Roots". Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni2024 GTP Pro Championship Winner Laurin Heinrich!
May 29, 2026 ~ Laurin Heinrich, a German racer and winner of the 2024 GTP Pro Championship, joins Ryan live at the Detroit Grand Prix to discuss his journey…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniNew Zeeland Racer Earl Bamber at the Detroit Grand Prix!
May 29, 2026 ~ New Zeeland Racer Earl Bamber joins Ryan live at the Detroit Grand Prix to discuss his journey of racing and upcoming schedule for the Detroit…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWindsor Native IMSA SportsCar Series Driver Roman De Angelis!
May 29, 2026 ~ IMSA SportsCar Series driver Roman De Angelis joins Ryan live from the Detroit Grand Prix to preview the race, talk hometown ties across the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniGeneral Motors' Jim Campbell with Ryan Ermanni at the Detroit Grand Prix!
May 29, 2026 ~ Jim Campbell, General Motors VP of Performance & Motorsports Commercial Operations, joins Ryan live at the Detroit Grand Prix to discuss all the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon with Marie Osborne Filling In ~ May 28, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPreviewing "Always a Bridesmaid" at Meadow Brook Theatre!
May 28, 2026 ~ Actresses' Dani Cochrane and Leslie Handelmanr join Marie Osborne to preview the upcoming showcase of "Always a Bridesmaid" at Meadow Brook…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCity of Warren Bans New Gas Stations and Car Washes
May 28, 2026 ~ Warren City Councilman Jonathan Lafferty joins Marie Osborne to discuss the city deciding to ban any new gas stations or car washes to be built…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniKevin Guskiewicz resigns as MSU President
May 28, 2026 ~ MSU Board of Trustees member Mike Balow joins Marie Osborne to discuss Kevin Guskiewicz resigning as MSU President a week after a $1 million…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ May 27, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni2027 Men's Final Four Coming to Detroit
May 27, 2026 ~ Ryan talks with Dave Beachau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men's Final Four, about the tournament coming to…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHow to Become an NFL Referee!
May 27, 2026 ~ Michigan-native Professional NFL Referee Shawn Smith joins Ryan to share his experience as an NFL referee, including last year's Super Bowl LX…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniThe State of Michigan at Mackinac Policy Conference
May 27, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, editorial page editor at The Detroit News, joins Ryan to discuss the latest news coming out of the Mackinac Policy Conference…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ May 26, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPreviewing this Week's Detroit Grand Prix!
May 26, 2026 ~ Ryan talks with Michael Montri, the president of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, to preview this week's highly anticipated Detroit Grand Prix!…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ May 22, 2026 ~ Full Show
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Look at Careers in the Marine Industry
May 22, 2026 ~ Amy Krueger Malow, president and co-owner of Jefferson Yacht Sales and board member of the MBIA Educational Foundation, joins Ryan live at Hook…
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Boating Season is in Full Swing Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend!
May 22, 2026 ~ Pete Beauregard, owner of Colony Marine, joins Ryan live from Hook Restaurant to discuss National Safe Boating Week and how business is going at…
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Law Enforcement Perspective on National Boating Week
May 22, 2026 ~ Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham joins Ryan live from Hook Restaurant to discuss National Safe Boating Week from a law enforcement…
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Macomb County Executive on National Safe Boating Week!
May 22, 2026 ~ Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel joins Ryan live from Hook Restaurant to discuss National Safe Boating Week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ May 20, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniBrengman Family Wines in Studio with Ryan Ermanni!
May 20, 2026 ~ Robert Brengman, owner of Brengman Family Wines, joins Ryan in studio to share their latest wine ratings successes! Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ May 19, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniNesbitt Urges Probe Into Whitmer’s Ties to Fay Beydoun
May 19, 2026 ~ Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt joins Ryan to discuss him asking the DOJ to investigate Governor Whitmer’s connections to businesswoman Fay…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAssassin of Osama Bin Laden Endorsing Congressman John James for Governor
May 19, 2026 ~ Congressman John James and Rob O'Neill, retired Navy SEAL who killed terrorist Osama Bin Laden, join Ryan to discuss O'Neill's endorsement of…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ May 18, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniIconic Joe Muer Seafood Restaurant Coming to JW Marriott Detroit Water Square
May 18, 2026 ~ Joe Vicari, owner of the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, joins Ryan to discuss Joe Muer Restaurant coming to the JW Marriott Detroit Water Square…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAntisemitic Flyers Handed Out in Berkley Over the Weekend
May 18, 2026 ~ Steven Ingber, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Detroit, joins Ryan to discuss a developing situation over the weekend including antisemitic…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDowntown Detroit Takeover Results in 14-Year-Old Shot
May 18, 2026 ~ Retired Detroit Police Chief James Craig joins Ryan to discuss an escalated teen takeover in downtown Detroit on Sunday night that resulted in a…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Marie Osborne Filling In ~ May 15, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDetroit Grand Opening of Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails
May 15, 2026 ~ Detroit Zoo Senior Director of Guest Experience Emily Crichton O’Hara joins Marie Osborne to discuss the grand opening of Fred and Barbara Erb…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniThe Younger Generations Finds Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Radical
May 15, 2026 _~ Retired journalist Nancy Derringer joins Marie to discuss her latest column in the Detroit Free Press “Why Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy feels…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDominican Sisters’ Podcast Surges
May 15, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne sits down with Sr. Miriam and Sr. John Dominic, hosts of Dominican Sisters Open Mic, to explore how their podcast is making…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniBipartisan Push to Ban Chinese Vehicles in U.S.
May 15, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell joins Marie Osborne to discuss a bipartisan push to ban Chinese vehicles from the United States. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Marie Osborne Filling In ~ May 14, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFlower Day Coming Back to the Eastern Market!
May 14, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne talks with Katy Trudeau, CEO of Eastern Market Partnership, to preview the market's annual Flower Day taking place this weekend!…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniThe Latest on the Orion Township Water Main Break
May 14, 2026 ~ Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter joins Marie Osborne to discuss the latest in the Orion Township water main break. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni"Baseball's Outcast: The Story of Ron LeFlore"
May 14, 2026 ~ Author Alex Henig joins Marie Osborne to discuss his latest book, "Baseball's Outcast: The Story of Ron LeFlore", diving into the life of…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniAlex Murdaugh's Double Murder Convictions Overturned
May 14, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, attorney and managing partner at Flood Law, joins Marie Osborne to discuss the South Carolina Supreme Court's decision to overturn…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniUS-China Summit Shows Positive Moves Towards Deal with Iran
May 14, 2026 ~ Chair of Political Science at Oakland University and International Relations Expert Peter Trumbore joins Marie Osborne to discuss President…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ May 13, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPreviewing Icons Reimagined Scholarship Gala!
May 13, 2026 ~ Lawrence Technological University President Dr. Tarek Sobh joins Ryan to preview this weekend's Icons Reimagined Scholarship Gala and the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPresident Trump Arrives in China for Two-Day Summit
May 13, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, principal of Roe Strategic, joins Ryan to discuss President Trump's two-day summit in China and the latest in the Iran war as…
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JR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ May 12, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMichigan Native NASCAR Driver Previews MIS!
May 11, 2026 ~ Michigan Native NASCAR Driver Erik Jones joins Ryan to preview this summer's MIS race! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniNew Mitchell Poll Shows El-Sayed Taking Lead in U.S. Senate Race
May 12, 2026 ~ Steve Mitchell, CEO of Mitchell Research & Communications, joins Ryan to break down the latest poll demonstrating the U.S. Senate race that…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ May 11, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniState of Emergency Declared Following Orion Township Water Main Break
May 11, 2026 ~ Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett joins Ryan to discuss the latest following a state of emergency being declared after a water main break…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ May 8, 2026 ~ Full Show
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