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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 MorningInfluencer or Inflated? Michigan’s Secret State-Sponsored Social Media Campaign
July 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss state influencer spending with House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Matt Maddock, who opposes the…
'JR MorningPolyester Personas: Meet Your New AI Focus Group
July 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss synthetic personas with Mercedes de la Guardia, US Director of Deep Learning and Data Intelligence at…
'JR MorningToo Hot to Handle: Survival Tips for This Scorching Heat
July 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss extreme heat safety with Dr. Laurel Harduar Morano, from Occupational Environmental Medicine at…
'JR MorningInflation Cools Down, But Your Wallet Still Has the Fever
July 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss inflation with Patrick Anderson, CEO of Anderson Economic Group. They analyze why prices remain high…
'JR MorningMichigan’s Got a Gut Feeling: Tracking the Latest Outbreak
July 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the cyclosporiasis outbreak with Dr. Matthew Sims, Director of Infectious Disease Research at Corewell…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 14, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson find out the latest on the Iran conflict; learn more about what an aortic dissection is; ask about gas prices…
'JR MorningMichigan's Candidates Debated...M.L. Elrick Was Watching
July 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson check in with Detroit Free Press 'On Guard' Reporter, M.L. Elrick. ML watched every debate by candidate in…
'JR MorningAre Car Too High Tech For Some Mechanics?
July 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Karl Brauer, Executive Analyst with iSeeCars.com about the technology in cars and how that can make…
'JR MorningPump Panic: Gas Prices Are Heading North
July 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss rising gas prices with Patrick DeHaan, a senior petroleum analyst at GasBuddy.com, as he explains the…
'JR MorningLansing Lawmakers Want to Shush Your Souped-Up Ride
July 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss car noise with State Representatives Jason Hoskins and Natalie Price, who hope to increase fines for…
'JR MorningPass the Pizza, Hold the Lettuce: Why We’re All Switching to Ice Cream
July 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss food safety with Amanda Smith, Executive Vice President of Workforce Development at the Michigan…
'JR MorningHollywood Merger Drama: Lights, Camera, Lawsuit!
July 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss an antitrust lawsuit against the Paramount-Warner merger with Daniel Crane, professor of law at the…
'JR MorningOld Engines, New Tricks: Why Your Gas Car Isn’t Ready to Retire Yet
July 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss car technology with Richard Truett, The Automotive News engineering and technology reporter. They…
'JR MorningUnderstanding Aortic Dissections: Silent Health Risks
July 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss aortic dissections with Dr. Alessandro Vivacqua, explaining the risks and silent nature of this…
'JR MorningU.S. Reinstitutes Blockade as Conflict with Iran Intensifies
July 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Iran conflict with correspondent Lucas Tomlinson. They cover the new blockade, military strikes…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 13, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 13, 2026 ~ Join the Chris & Lloyd for a busy Monday as they cover the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, the Gordie Howe Bridge opening, and a local mall…
'JR MorningWagyu, Wine, and Doing Good: Sexy Steak Hosts Legal Aid Fundraiser
July 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss an upcoming July 21st fundraiser with Alec Kanno at Sexy Steak and Legal Aid and Defender Association…
'JR MorningJamie is Ready to Ring That Bell!
July 13, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds joins Lloyd Jackson and Chris Renwick to share her cancer journey, her upcoming treatment milestone, and how her podcast offers…
'JR MorningPerry Johnson: The Governor Race Just Got a Little Bit Muddy
July 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the primary race with candidate Perry Johnson. They review his campaign platform, focusing on leaner…
'JR MorningPrioritizing Safety After Great Lakes Crossing Shooting
July 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss mall safety with Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, who advises the public to prioritize…
'JR MorningBridge Over Troubled Waters: Gordie Howe Link Finally Ready to Roll
July 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Gordie Howe Bridge deal with U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who explains how he helped secure…
'JR MorningLomas Brown: Football, Golf, and Pockets Full of Giving
July 13, 2026 ~ Lomas Brown joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to discuss his annual golf outing. The event generates vital funding for his foundation’s…
'JR MorningSenator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71
July 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Senator Lindsey Graham’s death with University of Michigan professor Ken Kollman, exploring his…
'JR MorningBridge Openings, Building Makeovers, and Soccer Scores: Detroit’s Big Week
July 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Gordie Howe Bridge, Detroit renovations, and a new soccer bar with Mike Lee, managing editor at…
'JR Morning'JR Morning ~ Full Show ~ June 10, 2026
'JR Morning ~ Full Show ~ June 10, 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…
'JR MorningJamie Edmonds Gives Update on Cancer Treatment
June 10, 2026 ~ 'JR Morning co-hostJamie Edmonds gives an update on her cancer treatment and talks about the latest episode of ‘Jamie’s Journey. Hosted by…
'JR MorningRep. John James Recaps Debate Experience
June 10, 2026 ~ John James, Michigan gubernatorial candidate, joins the show to discuss Wednesday night’s GOP debate and to respond to allegations of…
'JR MorningDetroit Health Hubs Aim to Help Local Youth
June 10, 2026 ~ Jessica Eiland Anders, portfolio manager at Balmer Group, joins the show to discuss the Detroit Police Department’s Health Hubs, what they are…
'JR MorningGratiot-Randolph Plaza Opens in Greektown!
June 10, 2026 ~ Ayesha Maxwell, executive director of the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, joins the show to discuss opening the Gratiot-Randolph Plaza this…
'JR MorningCould SCOTUS Take Up the Case on Birthright Citizenship?
June 10, 2026 ~ Matthew Schneider, former US Attorney, joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court possibly taking up birthright citizenship again and what…
'JR MorningStellantis Wants to Search for Designers, Not AI Prompts
June 10, 2026 ~ Phoebe Wall Howard, contributing columnist for The Detroit News, to talk about her new column: "Stellantis is looking for designers... NOT AI."…
'JR MorningMissle Strikes or Peace Talks: What Direction is the U.S. Heading to with Iran?
June 10, 2026 ~ Sayed Khan, associate professor of Near East Studies at Wayne State University, to discuss President Donald Trump claiming that the ceasefire…
'JR MorningWill Michigan Dems Go Moderate or Progressive in Senate primary?
June 10, 2026 ~ Nancy Kaffer, editorial page editor of the Detroit Free Press, joins the show to discuss the path forward for Michigan Democrats: either the…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 9, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson learn more about the DOJ monitoring some Michigan elections; ask about AI's hacking skills; talk to a Michigan…
'JR MorningBringing It Home For The KIds
July 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Rachel Stewart, CEO, Gardner White and Andrew Stein, President & CEO, The Children's Foundation of…
'JR MorningVerlander Hangs Up His Cleats: A Look Back at a Legendary Career
July 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Chris Castellani, a baseball analyst at CastellaniContent.com. They discuss Justin Verlander’s…
'JR MorningYoung Voters are Saying “Show Me the Money!” (and Healthcare, and Housing, and…)
July 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Kaitlyn Buss, assistant editorial page editor at The Detroit News. They discuss how Abdul El-Sayed connects with young…
'JR MorningCox Throws Down: Outsourcing, Education, and Throwing Shade!
July 9, 2026 ~ Former Attorney General Mike Cox joined Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson. Cox discussed the GOP gubernatorial debate, focusing on education…
'JR MorningMistakes Happen, But “Blame Without Boundaries” Is a Big No-No!
July 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Dr. Steve Craig of Craig Consulting and Craig Counseling Services. They discuss how companies handle…
'JR MorningBots and Baddies: How AI Ups the Hacking Ante
July 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Gregory Laidlaw, Cybersecurity Department Chair at the University of Detroit. They discussed AI’s…
'JR MorningDOJ to Send Election Monitors to Michigan Cities
July 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Peter J. Hammer, Director of the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights, about the DOJ sending…
'JR MorningBudget Airlines: A Penny Saved, A Corner Cut?
July 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Mary Schiavo, former Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation. They discuss Frontier…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 8, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss escalating Middle East hostilities, a Michigan parasitic illness outbreak, and Detroit sports. They also…
'JR MorningCampaigns: All Sizzle, No Steak?
July 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Republican strategist Andrea Bitely. They discussed political campaigns. The talk centered on the…
'JR MorningNo More Secret Stock Shenanigans for Public Servants
July 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet’s “No Profiting from Public Service Act.” It bans stock trading and…
'JR Morning“Death Rate Drop: Is It Too Soon to Party?”
July 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Arline Geronimus, a professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. They discuss new…
'JR MorningCyclosporiasis Outbreak in Michigan
July 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Dr. Teena Chopra, Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University, about rising cyclosporiasis cases…
'JR MorningSocialism on the Rise: What’s the Deal?
July 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Detroit City Councilman Denzel McCampbell about the rise of democratic socialism. McCampbell…
'JR MorningObama's Shadow Looms Large...Still
July 7, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Michael Radtke, Sterling Heights Councilman, about the influence the Barack Obama has over the…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 7, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 7, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson learn about Wayne State University's new Public Health School; ask why the UAW's Shawn Fain is having conflicts…
'JR MorningGas Prices Dropping...Can It Continue?
July 7, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk to Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy.com. Patrick tells us that Michigan's gas prices…
'JR MorningFain vs. Federal Watchdog: A Union Rumble!
July 7, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss UAW tensions with Marick Masters, Professor Emeritus of Management at Wayne State. They explore Shawn…
'JR MorningWayne State to Open New Public Health School
July 7, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Dr. Bernard Costello, Senior Vice President of Health Affairs at Wayne State University. They discuss…
'JR Morning'JR Morning ~ Full Episode ~ July 6, 2026
'JR Morning ~ Full Episode ~ July 6, 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…
'JR MorningJamie Edmonds Shares Part of Her Journey on JR Morning
July 6, 2026 ~ WJR host Jamie Edmonds joins co-host Chris Renwick to play a segment from the latest episodes of "Jamie's Journey." Hosted by Simplecast, an…
'JR MorningWhat Oil Tankers Are Facing in the Strait of Hormuz
July 6, 2026 ~ Fox News radio anchor and WJR contributor Eben Brown talks to Chris Renwick about the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz amid tense…
'JR MorningBusiness Headlines with Crain's Detroit
June 6, 2026 ~ Mike Lee of Crain's Detroit joins Chris Renwick to discuss recent budget bills out of Lansing, the Novi Convention Center, and Michigan State…
'JR MorningMcMorrow Is Out, What's Next For the Democrat Primary?
July 6, 2026 ~ Craig Mauger, a state politics reporter for The Detroit News, joins Chris Renwick to discuss State Sen. Mallory McMorrow dropping out of the…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 2, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick talk about the 1 year anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts; learns about a new book about the Founding Fathers; learns…
'JR MorningChecking In With JR Morning's Jamie Edmonds
July 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick checks in with co-host Jamie Edmonds to get an update on her health and to preview this week's episode of 'Jamie's Journey'…