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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 Ermanni
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz & VP of Athletics J Batt at the DEC
May 8, 2026 ~ Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz and Vice President of Athletics J Batt join Ryan and Steve Courtney to discuss the future of…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniBen Maibach at the DEC with Steve Courtney
May 8, 2026 ~ Ben Maibach of Barton Malow joins Steve Courtney to discuss the Spartan Stadium renovation project, the Uncommon Will Far Better World Campaign…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniSandy Pierce at the DEC with Steve Courtney
May 8, 2026 ~ Sandy Pierce, MSU trustee and DEC board chair, to discuss what's new at the DEC, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, and more! Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMatt Elliott at the DEC with Steve Courtney
May 8, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott of Blue Lake Ideas joins Steve Courtney to discuss the many forces hitting higher education and how Michigan State University is…
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Pistons Playoffs Bringing the Community Together
May 8, 2026 ~ Dr. Sabrina Jackson joins Ryan to discuss how rooting for the same team brings a community together, just as it has with Detroit as the Detroit…
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"I Ran the D" 5K this Weekend!
May 8, 2026 ~ Marty Dobek, executive director of the Detroit Sports Commission, joins Ryan to preview this weekend's "I Ran the D" 5K taking place in downtown…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ May 7, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 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 for…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMacomb County Impact Day!
May 7, 2026 ~ Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel joins Ryan to share details about the Macomb County Impact Day coming up on May 13! Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWayne County Organization Opposes Metro Detroit's SMART Bus
May 7, 2026 ~ Matt Wilk, an organizer of Not Smart Wayne, joins Ryan to discuss the organization's opposition of an August millage in Wayne County that would…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniNessel Charges 16 Counts Against Metro Detroit Businesswoman Fay Beydoun
May 6, 2026 ~ Craig Mauger, Detroit News state politics reporter, joins Ryan to discuss Nessel's office charging Metro Detroit businesswoman Fay Beydoun with…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniDebbie Stabenow Endorses Congressman Haley Stevens
May 6, 2026 ~ Former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow joins Ryan to discuss her endorsing Congresswoman Haley Stevens for the U.S. Senate. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ May 5, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 5, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ May 4, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 4, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniStand-Up for Men's Health!
May 4, 2026 ~ Dr. Michael Lutz, president of Men's Health Foundation of Michigan, joins Ryan in studio to discuss Henry Ford Health's upcoming event Stand-Up…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniRocket Classic Announces First Wave of Competitors for Summer Tournament
May 4, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, director of Rocket Classic, joins Ryan to discuss the first wave of announced competitors for the upcoming summer tournament…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniUniversity of Michigan Under Fire for Antisemitism Commencement Speech
May 4, 2026 ~ U-M Regent Candidate Lena Epstein joins Ryan to discuss the controversial commencement speech that occurred over the weekend and her response…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ May 1, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 1, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 30, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniNew Convention Center Hotel Coming to Detroit!
April 30, 2026 ~ Claude Molinari, president and CEO of Visit Detroit, joins Ryan to discuss the new convention center hotel that will be breaking ground in…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMallory McMorrow Under Fire for Deleted Tweets
April 30, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Haley Stevens joins Ryan to share her thoughts on Mallory McMorrow being under fire for uncovered deleted tweets and recent…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 29, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 29, 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 ErmanniThe Current State of Michigan with Sandy Baruah
April 29, 2026 ~ Sandy Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber president & CEO, joins Ryan to discuss the current state of Michigan, including the economy and…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCongressman Tim Walberg Recaps King Charles III Speech
April 29, 2026 ~ Congressman Tim Walberg joins Ryan to recap yesterday's speech from King Charles III at the U.S. Capital and Ryan shares his experience as he…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 28, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 28, 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 ErmanniGambling Addiction Rising Among Young Men
April 28, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne talks with Dr. Erin Bonar, licensed clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Michigan, about the rising numbers…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhite House Correspondents Dinner Shooter in Court
April 28, 2026 ~ George Donnini, Butzel white collar criminal defense attorney, joins Marie Osborne to discuss the details from yesterday's court hearing with…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniPresident Trump Welcomes King Charles
April 28, 2026 ~ Fox Correspondent and WJR Contributor Jared Halpern joins Marie Osborne to discuss President Trump welcoming King Charles to the United…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 27, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 27, 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 ErmanniWhy do people live in so much hate?
April 27, 2026 ~ Ryan talks with Dr. Sabrina Jackson, founder of Essential Colors and life coach, to discuss why people are living in so much hate. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCongressman Tim Walberg Discusses Washington Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
April 27, 2026 ~ Congressman Tim Walberg joins Ryan to discuss the latest developments in the Washington Correspondents' dinner shooting, where the shooter was…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 24, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 24, 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 ErmanniMike Duggan on Running for Governor of Michigan
April 24, 2026 ~ Former Detroit Mayor and Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Duggan joins Ryan to discuss his campaign, the current state of Michigan, the…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCritics Reaction to "Michael"
April 24, 2026 ~ Detroit News Film Critic Adam Graham joins Ryan to give his reaction to "Michael", the newly released Michael Jackson biopic. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 23, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 23, 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 ErmanniJerry Sasson Joins MI Great Plate as Special Guest!
April 23, 2026 ~ Justin Near, president of Near Perfect Media, joins Ryan to discuss Jerry Sasson joining as a special guest! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniState-Licensed Marijuana Reclassified as a Less Dangerous Drug
April 23, 2026 ~ Jerry Millen, owner of Greenhouse of Walled Lake, joins Ryan to discuss an executive order reclassifying state-licensed marijuana as a less…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhat Moves do the Detroit Lions Need to Make in 2026 NFL Draft?
April 23, 2026 ~ Fox 2 Sports Director and the "Voice of the Detroit Lions" Dan Miller joins Ryan to preview the 2026 NFL Draft and what moves the Detroit…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 22, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 22, 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 ErmanniMichigan Man Making History on Jeporady!
April 22, 2026 ~ WJR' Marie Osborne sits down with Jamie Ding's father to discuss his time on the Jeopardy game show, amassing more than $774 thousand dollars…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMike Rogers on the Current State of Michigan
April 22, 2026 ~ Michigan Republican Senate Candidate Mike Rogers joins Ryan to discuss his campaign and the current state of Michigan following the Michigan…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 21, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 22, 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 ErmanniHow to Cope with Circulating Current Events
April 21, 2026 ~ Dr. Sabrina Jackson joins Ryan for a timely conversation on navigating the nonstop cycle of bad news—and practical ways to protect your mental…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 20, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 20, 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 ErmanniRecapping the Michigan Democratic Convention
April 20, 2026 ~ The Detroit News reporter Beth LeBlanc joins Ryan to recap the standout moments from this weekend's Democratic Convention. Hosted by…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 17, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniWhat Changes do the Red Wings Need to Make?
April 17, 2026 ~ Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press hockey writer, joins Ryan to discuss the disappointing end to the Red Wings' season and what changes need…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHow To Keep Your Kids Safe This Summer
April 17, 2026 ~ Following this week's abduction in Hamtramck, Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw joins Ryan to discuss how parents can keep their kids safe…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFDA Considers Easing Restrictions on Peptide Injections
April 17, 2026 ~ Brandon Lorenz, owner of Gameday Men's Health, joins Ryan in studio to discuss the FDA holding a meeting this summer to consider easing…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniCongresswoman Haley Stevens Questions RFK Jr. in Committee Hearing
April 17, 2026 ~ Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens joins Ryan to discuss her committee hearing with RFK Jr., recent Michigan polling ahead of the election…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 16, 2026 ~ Full Show
Apri 16, 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 ErmanniInside Michigan International Speedway!
April 16, 2026 ~ Joe Fowler, president of the Michigan International Speedway, joins Ryan in studio to discuss this summer's upcoming, highly anticipated…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniSouthfield Police Solves 30-Year-Old Cold Case
April 16, 2026 ~ Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barron joins Ryan to discuss how the department solved a 30-year-old cold case, the recent teen takeovers in…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniJR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 15, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniFifth Third Announces Last Year of Comerica Park
April 15, 2026 ~ Fifth Third Michigan Region President Steve Davis joins Ryan in studio to discuss the company's move to establish Detroit as the Michigan…
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniMarie Osborne with Ryan Schmelz on Sexual Assault Awareness
April 14, 2026 ~ Fox Live Now anchor Ryan Schmelz shares his journey of bringing awareness to sexual assault against men with Director of Community Affairs and…
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JR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 14, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 14, 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 ErmanniFormer Ambassador to the Holy See Weighs on Pope vs. President Feud
April 14, 2026 ~ Francis Rooney, former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, joins Ryan to discuss the escalating feud between Pope Leo XIV and President Trump…
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JR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 13, 2026 ~ Full Show
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni"Downtown Takeover" Leads to Detained Teens in Detroit
April 13, 2026 ~ Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig joins Ryan to discuss what the city should do moving forward following the "downtown takeover" that…
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JR Afternoon With Ryan Ermanni ~ April 10, 2026 ~ Full Show
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