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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 MorningPistons Get a Prayer, Good Neighbors Deliver Kindness (and Pizza!)
May 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Pastor Dominic Russo about Good Neighbor Day America. The event promotes kindness across Detroit…
'JR MorningJamie’s Journey: Kicking Cancer and Talking Hoops!
May 15, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Chris Renwick talk with Jamie Edmonds. She updates them on her cancer treatment. Jamie’s podcast, “Jamie’s Journey: Angels…
'JR MorningGas Prices Got You Down? Congresswoman Rivett to the Rescue!
May 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet. She discussed her bill to stop price gouging by oil companies…
'JR MorningEastern Market’s Flower Day: Where Even Fake Plants Fear for Their Lives
May 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Flower Day at Eastern Market with CEO Katy Trudeau. The annual event features 150 vendors, live music…
'JR MorningTrump’s China Trip: Deals, Diplomas, and Dialogue!
May 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson review Donald Trump’s China visit with Jonathan Hanson, a political scientist at the University of Michigan…
'JR MorningPistons Fight for Survival in Game 6!
May 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Coty M. Davis, Pistons beat writer for The Detroit News. They discuss the Pistons’ must-win Game Six…
'JR MorningBlue Dots and Empty Seats: The Concert Conundrum
May 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Jeremy Peters, Assistant Professor of Music Business at Wayne State University. They discuss why big…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 14, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk about the Trump/Xi summit; reviews last night's Pistons loss; finds out why American's are using credit…
'JR MorningGas Prices: Any Relief In Sight??
May 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with GasBuddy.com's Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan about gas prices. When can we expect a break? Will a…
'JR MorningFormer Foster Child Lyshon D. Davis Advocates for Systemic Change
May 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Lyshon D. Davis, author of Healing the Foster Child Within. Davis shares her experiences in foster…
'JR MorningCredit Card Conundrums: Are We Spending Too Much or Just Living in Expensive Times?
May 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora, about rising credit card debt. David…
'JR Morning“Dad, You’re Wrong!” Parenting Advice from the Ballfield
May 14, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson, Chris Renwick, and Dr. Steve Craig discuss youth sports. They share advice for parents of struggling young athletes. They focus…
'JR MorningPoll Shock: Benson Surges, Trump’s Approval Tanks, and Gas Prices are the Real Bombshell!
May 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss new polling with Richard Czuba, owner of the Glengariff Group. Donald Trump’s approval numbers and…
'JR MorningPistons Blow Big Lead, Now Face Uphill Battle
May 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ loss with Eric Vincent, Beat Reporter at Clutch Points. Vincent shares insights on…
'JR MorningUS Seeks Stability, China Pushes Taiwan in High-Stakes Meeting
May 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Wil Chu, Deputy Director of the Japan Chair at the Hudson Institute. They discuss the high-stakes…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 13, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson find out why people think that assassination attempts on President Trump were faked; learn about the Trump/Xi…
'JR MorningAI: Burning Budgets, Not Just Bytes
May 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Dante King, Director of Workforce Learning and Development for JPMorgan Chase. They discuss how…
'JR MorningSenator Nesbitt: Property Tax Repeal and “Green New Scam” Fight
May 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with State Senator Aric Nesbitt. Nesbitt, the Senate Minority Leader, discusses Michigan issues, including…
'JR MorningPistons Prep for Game 5: Cade Cunningham to the Rescue?
May 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Matt Dery, host of the 'Pistons Pod' podcast. They discuss the Pistons’ upcoming game five and…
'JR MorningGas Prices Got You Down? A Tax Holiday Might Be Coming!
May 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Paul Sankey, oil and gas equity research analyst at Sankey Research, about the gas tax holiday. Paul…
'JR MorningPump Up the Jam: Inflation’s Got Us on a Wild Ride!
May 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Patrick Anderson, CEO of Anderson Economic Group. They discussed rising inflation, energy prices, and…
'JR MorningTaiwan, Trade, and Touchdowns: What’s on the Menu for Trump and Xi?
May 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson welcome Jonathan Hanson, a political scientist from the University of Michigan, to discuss the Trump-Xi meeting…
'JR MorningSkepticism Over Trump Assassination Attempts
May 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss public skepticism about staged assassination attempts on Donald Trump with NewsGuard Senior Editor Sofia…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 12, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 12, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, filling in for Chris Renwick, and Lloyd Jackson talk with a Michigan Attorney General candidate; learn why hybrid vehicle sales are…
'JR MorningHantavirus: Facts Vs. Fiction
May 12, 2026 ~ Jason Roe & Lloyd Jackson speak with Dr. Joel Kammeyer, Division Chief of Infectious Disease at the School of Medicine at Wayne State…
'JR MorningPump Up the Fun: Gas Price Rollercoaster!
May 12, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk with Mark Griffin, President of the Michigan Petroleum Association, about gas prices. Mark explains why prices…
'JR MorningSmall Business, Big Hurdles: Ford Pro Helps Businesses Go the Distance
May 12, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson speak with Matt Atkinson, Executive Director, North American Sales and Operations, for Ford Pro. They discuss…
'JR MorningMichigan Grant Scandal: Oversight Questions
May 12, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson speak with State Senator Jim Runestad. They discuss alleged misuse of a $20 million grant, raising questions about…
'JR MorningGreektown Glow-Up: From Construction Chaos to Comeback Cool!
May 12, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson speak with Ayesha Maxwell, Executive Director, Greektown Neighborhood Partnership. They discuss construction…
'JR MorningAuburn Hills Water Main Break: Repair Efforts Continue
May 12, 2026 ~ Suzanne Coffey, GLWA CEO, updated Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson on the Auburn Hills water main break. Crews work quickly on repairs. A refined…
'JR MorningPistons Hit Snooze Button, Cavs’ Mitchell Wakes Up to a 43-Point Party!
May 12, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk with Eric Vincent, Detroit Pistons reporter for ClutchPoints.com. They discuss the Pistons’ recent loss to the…
'JR MorningHybrids: Not Your Grandpa’s Prius Anymore!
May 12, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson discuss surging hybrid sales with Paul Eisenstein, editor-in-chief of Headlight.News and author at…
'JR MorningDoug Lloyd: From County Prosecutor to AG Hopeful
May 12, 2026 ~ Doug Lloyd, Eaton County Prosecutor, joins Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson. They discuss his campaign for Michigan Attorney General and his views on…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 11, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 11, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson discussed a water main break, the Pistons, and Michigan politics. Also covered: Jamie Edmonds’ cancer journey, tech…
'JR MorningPlymouth’s Chicane: Where the Food’s as Hot as the Live Music!
May 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jason Rowe welcome Executive Chef Scott Breazeale of Chicane. Chef Breazeale discusses his Plymouth restaurant, known for…
'JR MorningRepublicans: “We’re on a Rescue Mission, Not a Rocket to the Left!”
May 11, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson host Richard Hudson, Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee. They discuss holding the…
'JR MorningJamie's Journey: More Angels Along The Way
May 11, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds joins Special Co-Host Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson to preview episode 2 of 'Jamie's Journey: Angels Along The Way', where she talks…
'JR MorningPump Up the Jam: Gas Prices Got Us Like Whoa!
May 11, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk with Richard Burr, Metro Editor at The Detroit News, about Michigan’s rising gas prices. They cover causes like…
'JR MorningMichigan Tech Week: Where Innovation Gets Its Groove On!
May 11, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson welcome Rishi Moudgil, Executive Director of the Michigan Founders Fund. They discuss Michigan Tech Week, bringing…
'JR MorningAnthony Forlini: From Macomb County to Secretary of State, He’s Got a Plan (and a Deep Voice!)
May 11, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson speak with Anthony Forlini, Republican candidate for Michigan Secretary of State. They discuss his vision and…
'JR MorningPistons’ Playoff Predicament: Turnovers, Talent, and “Pressure is a Privilege!”
May 11, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk with Hunter Patterson, a staff writer for The Atlantic. They discuss the Detroit Pistons’ recent loss…
'JR Morning“Drones, Data Centers, and Dollars: Detroit’s Latest Buzz!”
May 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jason Roe talk with Mike Lee, managing editor of Crain’s Detroit Business. They discuss data centers, bank mergers, and drone…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 8, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis co-hosts with Lloyd Jackson, they talk about the Pistons victory and preview this weekend's game; discuss Terik Skubal's surgery and…
'JR MorningJamie Edmonds: Still Finding Angels Along Her Way
May, 8, 2026 ~ Jamie joins Lloyd and Mark Hollis and talks about her journey, how she's still not used to being the story, instead of telling someone's story…
'JR MorningHot Pink Helpers: Pianos, Pink Salt, and Purpose!
May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson speak with Troy and Linda Clogg about Hot Pink Helpers. The organization supports individuals battling breast…
'JR MorningCoach Izzo: More Than a Basketball Coach, Less Than His Wife’s Boss!
May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcomed Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo. Izzo discussed the Pistons, NCAA expansion, and NIL. He also talked…
'JR MorningBurger, He Wrote: A History (and Mystery) of the All-American Patty
May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson chat with Chris Carosa, author of Hamburger Dreams. They explore the tasty history of America’s favorite food. Who…
'JR MorningDetroit’s New Golf Team Tees Up for Glory!
May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcome Michael and Peter Hamp, owners of Motor City Golf League. They discuss their new TGL team, its Detroit…
'JR MorningFrom Vending Machines to VIP: Charlie Millerwise on Detroit’s Delicious Transformation
May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcome Charlie Millerwise, President of Continental and Forte Belanger. They discuss creating emotional…
'JR MorningPhysical Therapy: It’s Not Just for Athletes Anymore!
May 8, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Mark Hollis talked with Dr. Tina Schaffner, a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She discussed athlete recovery, physical therapy, and…
'JR MorningPistons Playoff Buzz: 2-0 Lead, Unsung Heroes, and What the Pros Are Whispering!
May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson speak with Eric Vincent, Detroit Pistons Reporter for ClutchPoints.com. They discuss the Pistons’ 2-0 lead and…
'JR MorningSwing into Action: Rocket Classic’s Fresh Take on Fan Fun!
May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson speak with Dean Bokuniewicz, Director of Marketing for the Rocket Classic. They discuss event preparations and fan…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 7, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 7, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson is joined by Special Co-Host Mark Hollis, they talk about the Pistons and Tigers, get an update on the People Mover and talk about…
'JR MorningDetroit’s People Mover: From Wind Woes to Weekend Wonders!
May 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcome Malia Howard, Detroit Transportation Corporation CEO and General Manager. She discusses the People Mover’s…
'JR MorningBig Ten Bling: Why College Sports are Breaking the Bank
May 6, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson speak with Bill Martin, a respected leader in amateur sports and former athletic director at the University of…
'JR MorningCavs CEO Nick Barlage Talks Playoffs, Rivalries, and Rock Entertainment’s Detroit Takeover!
May 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcome Nic Barlage, CEO of Rock Entertainment Group, to the show. They discuss the Cavs-Pistons series and Rock…
'JR MorningPistons Poised for Playoff Push!
Mary 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson host Arn Tellem, Pistons Vice Chairman. They discuss the Pistons’ playoff run and the impact of the WNBA team in…
'JR MorningSocial Media: To Ban or Not to Ban?
May 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson talk with Dr. Steve Craig about parenting in the digital age. They discuss equipping children with coping skills…
'JR MorningTigers Talk: Doom and Gloom? Not on Johnny Kane's Watch!
May 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcomed sports personality Johnny Kane. They discussed the Tigers’ recent series loss, injuries, and upcoming…
'JR MorningTony Michaels: Fireworks, Parades, and Pushing for Progress!
May 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson welcomed Tony Michaels, President and CEO of The Parade Company. He spoke about the Ford Fireworks, its sponsors…