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'JR Morning
Join Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds weekday mornings for the latest in local, regional, and global news live from High-Atop the Golden Tower of the Fisher Building. Listen in as the newsmakers who know, alongside our team of reporters and commentators, bring you the topics that are shaping the future in Southeast Michigan. Get the latest on government and politics, business news, area happenings, sports, entertainment news, and more! It’s all part of “JR’ Morning,” weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m…
Episodes
'JR MorningDetroit Mayor Mary Sheffield at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2026 ~ Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield sits down to chat with Lloyd Jackson at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 27, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 27, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd take JR Morning on the road to the iconic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island for the annual Mackinac Policy Conference! Broadcasting…
'JR MorningTricia Keith Live from the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 27, 2026 ~ Tricia Keith, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by…
'JR MorningSenator Gary Peters Live from the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 27, 2026 ~ US Senator Gary Peters joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningAnika Gardenhire Live from the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 27, 2026 ~ Anika Gardenhire, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Michigan Medicine joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference…
'JR MorningSenator Elissa Slotkin and Congresswoman Haley Stevens Live from the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 27, 2026 ~ US Senator Elissa Slotkin and Congresswoman Haley Stevens join Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss the ban they're…
'JR MorningLaura Lee McIntyre Live from the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 27, 2026 ~ MSU Provost, Laura Lee McIntyre, joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningDavid Jurcak Live from the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 27, 2026 ~ David Jurcak, Grand Hotel President, joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningJeff Donofrio Live from the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 27, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio, President & CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by…
'JR MorningSandy Baruah Live from the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 27, 2026 ~ Sandy Baruah, President & CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by…
'JR MorningPaul Mersino Live from the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 27, 2026 ~ Paul Mersino, CEO of Butzel joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningGarrick Rochow Live from the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 27, 2026 ~ Garrick Rochow, President & CEO of Consumers Energy, joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
'JR MorningMatt Elliot Live from the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 27, 2026 ~ Matt Elliot, former President of Bank of America of Michigan and author of 'Overloaded: Recapturing Leadership Capacity with The Power of &™'…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 26, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 26, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd chat with Ryan Duffy of Embridge ahead of the Mackinac Policy Conference, preview the Detroit Grand Prix with Merrill Cain, and…
'JR MorningSpeaker Matt Hall on $5B Property Tax Cut Plan
May 26, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd speak with Matt Hall, Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, about the House’s approval of a $5 billion property tax…
'JR MorningBreaking Down the Secret Service Shooting Near the White House
May 26, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Executive Director of the Detroit Crime Commission joins Chris and Lloyd to talk about the Secret Service shooting near the White…
'JR MorningDowntown Detroit Revved Up for Grand Prix Excitement
May, 26, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd chat with Merrill Cain with the Detroit Grand Prix to preview the highly anticipated race weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
'JR MorningHigh Stakes Abroad: Iran Talks Explained
May 26, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd chat with Rocky Raczkowski, retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel, to break down the latest developments surrounding Iran deal talks…
'JR MorningNorthville Volunteers Honor Veterans with Memorial Day Cleanup Effort
May 26, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk with David Marold, Chair of the Cemetery Renewal Task Force, about a heartfelt local effort in Northville. Volunteers came…
'JR MorningEnbridge Looks Ahead: Key Issues Heading into Mackinac Policy Conference
May 26, 2026 ~ Ryan Duffy from Enbridge’s Corporate Communications and Media Relations team joins Chris and Lloyd to talk about what the company will be…
'JR MorningInside the Campaign: Kimberly Hill Knott’s Vision for District 3
May 26, 2026 ~ State Senate Candidate Kimberly Hill Knott joins Chris and Lloyd, to discuss her campaign, priorities, and vision for the community. Hosted by…
'JR MorningCrain's Detroit Business Headlines With Mike Lee
May 26, 2026 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee joins Chris and Lloyd to discuss the annual Mackinac Policy Conference, the makeover of…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 22, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 22, 2026 ~ Chris discusses Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan leaving the Governor's race, talks to US Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow about her plan to…
'JR MorningBusch’s Fresh Food Market ‘Grillfest’ Weekend Celebration
May 22, 2026 ~ Chef Russell Palmer, Executive Chef at Busch’s Fresh Food Market, shares what’s cooking for this weekend’s ‘Grillfest’ celebration. Hosted by…
'JR MorningMallory McMorrow Unveils Plan to Protect Michigan Families from Online Scams
May 22, 2026 ~ Mallory McMorrow, candidate for U.S. Senate, discusses her newly released plan to protect Michigan families from online scams. Hosted by…
'JR MorningJamie Butters Launches New Auto Show 'Autotown' This Saturday
May 22, 2026 ~ Jamie Butters, expert auto journalist, previews his new show 'Autotown', starting this Saturday at 7am. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
'JR MorningTom Leonard Reacts to Duggan’s Exit from Michigan Governor’s Race
May 22, 2026 ~ Tom Leonard, former Speaker of the Michigan House and Partner at Plunkett Cooney, shares his perspective on Mike Duggan’s decision to step away…
'JR MorningEbola Concerns After Detroit Flight Incident
May 22, 2026 ~ Dr. Joel Kammeyer, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Chief of Infectious Diseases at Wayne State University, addresses concerns after…
'JR MorningRon Robinson Weighs In on Duggan’s Exit and Selfridge Funding Future
May 22, 2026 ~ Ron Robinson, Michigan’s 58th District Representative, weighs in on the political impact of Mike Duggan stepping out of the governor’s race and…
'JR MorningWhat Does a New Fed Chair Mean for the Economy?
May 22, 2026 ~ Patrick Anderson, Principal and CEO of Anderson Economic Group, discusses the swearing-in of a new Federal Reserve Chair and what it could mean…
'JR MorningAdrian Hemond on Duggan’s Exit from Michigan Governor’s Race
May 22, 2026 ~ Adrian Hemond, CEO of Grassroots Midwest, breaks down the political ripple effects of Mike Duggan’s decision to exit the Michigan governor’s…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 21, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get you going on a Thursday morning by checking in about SpaceX offering public stock; hearing about the…
'JR MorningAuto Suppliers Want The USMCA Renegotiated
May 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Senior Business Reporter Covering Manufacturing for Crain's Detroit Business, Kurt Nagl about why US…
'JR MorningMacomb County’s Market Heats Up! (But Don’t Forget the AC!)
May 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with David Hall, President and CEO of Hall Financial, about Macomb County property values. They discussed…
'JR MorningCar Key Catastrophe: From Elevator Shafts to Expensive Spares!
May 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Jackie Charniga, Detroit Free Press automotive reporter. She shared her story about dropping her car…
'JR MorningPickleball Predicament: A Tale of Apologies and Poor Sportsmanship
May 21, 2026 ~ Dr. Steve Craig, Lloyd Jackson, and Chris Renwick discuss a pickleball dispute. Dr. Craig challenges the sender’s perspective, emphasizing…
'JR MorningDOJ Establishes Controversial $1.7 Billion Fund
May 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade. They discuss the Justice Department’s anti-weaponization fund…
'JR MorningElon Musk’s SpaceX: To Infinity and Your Portfolio!
May 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Chris Alberta, President of Principium Tactical Wealth Management. They discussed SpaceX’s IPO and…
'JR MorningTrump’s G7 Trip: Eggshells or Bulldozer?
May 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Republican strategist Jason Roe. They discussed President Trump’s upcoming G7 meeting, focusing on…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 20, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get your Wednesday started by talking about teen takeovers; find out why Israel is becoming a sticking point in…
'JR MorningAI: We Have Concerns!
May 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Axios reporter Madison Mills. They discuss public perception of AI, job displacement, and economic…
'JR MorningMargaret Anderson Takes the Helm at Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford Health
May 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Margaret Anderson, the new President of Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford Health, about HAP’s growth…
'JR MorningCuba’s Got No Juice: A Shocking Shortage!
May 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Silvia Pedraza, International Sociology Professor at the University of Michigan, about the Cuba…
'JR MorningMoney, Mayhem, and Miffed Ministers: A Global Gossip Session
May 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with David Dulio, Professor of Political Science at Oakland University. They discuss the Democratic primary…
'JR MorningTeen Takeovers: Mayhem or Misunderstood?
May 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss teen takeovers with Kristin Henning, Bloom Professor of Law and Director of the Juvenile Justice Clinic…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 19, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 19, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd find out about the $600 million being spent on Michigan's Gubernatorial race; ask about expanded Amazon drone deliveries in the…
'JR MorningClimate Models Get a Reality Check: Less Doom, More Gloom?
May 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Ross McKitrick, Professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Guelph. They discuss changes…
'JR MorningRubbernecking for a Greener Tomorrow: Tires Hit the Road Again!
May 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with James Lillo, Engineer Manager at the Bay County Road Commission. They discussed using recycled tires…
'JR MorningGen Z: Sober, Single, and Swiping (Not Sipping!)
May 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss changing social trends. Rachel Janfaza of "The Up and Up” joins to explain why Gen Z drinks less and…
'JR MorningMichigan’s Rural Areas Get an AI Boost for Medical Care
May 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss teen violence and Trump’s Iran delay. Jason Corso, Director of Computer Vision Research, talks about…
'JR MorningMichigan: Where All the Babies Went
May 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Beth LeBlanc, a Detroit News reporter. They discuss Michigan’s population decline and its potential…
'JR MorningDetroit Takes Flight: Amazon Drones Deliver Joy (and Packages Under 5 Pounds!)
May 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Lauren Wilson, Amazon, Prime Air Ops Manager. They discuss Amazon’s drone delivery expansion in Metro…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 18, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson start your week off chatting about the Pistons devastating defeat; find out more about the antisemitic flyers…
'JR MorningJamie’s Back, and She’s Bringing the Fun (and a Wig!)
May 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson welcome back Jamie Edmonds. Jamie shares insights from her podcast, Jamie's Journey: Angels Along The Way…
'JR MorningTeachers Ditch Benson, Shoppers Go Wild for Watches!
May 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Nolan Finley, a Detroit News columnist. They discussed the Michigan Education Association’s…
'JR MorningLocal Officials Discuss Rising Antisemitic Flyers in Oakland County
May 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter about recent antisemitic flyers dropped in Berkley and seeking…
'JR MorningPistons’ Playoffs Plunge: From Hoops to Hopes for Next Season!
May 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Eric Vincent, our sports reporter. They discuss the Pistons’ playoff exit and offseason needs. The…
'JR MorningThe Return Of Midnight Basketball.....And More!
May 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Dr. Chanel Hampton, Detroit’s Senior Director of Youth, and Tyler Searcy, Special Projects and Events…
'JR MorningMichigan News: From Hospital Hustle to Gray Tsunami!
May 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Mike Lee, managing editor at Crain’s Detroit Business. They talked about Michigan Medicine, a new EV…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 15, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 15, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd get your Friday going, talking about the Pistons; 'blue dot fever' bringing gas prices down and this weekend's Eastern Market…