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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 MorningWorld Cup Fever: From Vegas to Detroit!
July 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Keith Baldwin, co-owner of The Regal Eagle pub, about the World Cup. They discuss the tournament’s intensity, fan…
'JR MorningJohn Jay: The Forgotten Founder Who Got Stuff Done!
July 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Jonathan Den Hartog, Chair and Professor of Howard College of Arts and Sciences at Samford University. They discuss…
'JR MorningFord Fest: A Ride Through History
July 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Ted Ryan, Ford Archives and Heritage Brand Manager, about Ford’s 123-year history. They discuss the “Driving America…
'JR MorningSibling Squabbles: When Adult Kids Just Can’t Get Along!
July 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Dr. Steve Craig discussed family conflict. They debated how to address an adult son’s rude behavior towards his sister and the…
'JR MorningTummy Trouble: Michigan Battles Mysterious Parasite Outbreak
July 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick spoke with Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian about a parasitic infection in Michigan. Over 225 cases have been reported in 21 counties. They…
'JR MorningFounding Fathers: They Read Books, We Read Them
July 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick talks with Dr. Tim Nash, Senior Vice President Emeritus at Northwood University. They discuss Nash’s new book, “Books and the…
'JR MorningLawmakers Can’t Pass the Ball (or Bills)
July 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Congressman Tim Walberg. They discuss the Save America Act, the National Defense Authorization Act, and the impact of…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 1, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick discusses Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes. It also covers the Michigan budget, James…
'JR MorningHarris Helps Michigan Budget Battle
July 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick talks with Representative Mike Harris about Michigan’s budget. They discuss positive discussions and no new tax hikes. Plus, a…
'JR MorningHeatwave Horrors: How Hot Weather Hurts Your Wallet and Work!
July 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Catherina Gioino, News Editor at Fortune. They discuss heat waves affecting global work productivity and GDP. This…
'JR MorningMichigan’s Childcare Program: A Tri-Share Triumph!
July 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick spoke with State Representative Greg Van Woerkom about Michigan’s Tri-Share Childcare Program. This program makes childcare…
'JR MorningMoon Base Bound: NASA’s $600 Million Space Spree!
July 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Fox News reporter Ebben Brown discuss NASA’s $20 billion Moon base project. NASA awarded $600 million in contracts to private…
'JR MorningBuckle Up: Why Transportation is Key to Your Next Car
July 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick spoke with Gary Horton, CEO of ACI Transport, about the automotive industry’s transportation challenges. They discussed regulatory…
'JR MorningRevolutionary Roots: Tracing Family Trees with the Daughters of the American Revolution
July 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Judy Van Popperin, Michigan State Co-Chair of America 250 with Michigan Daughters of the American Revolution. Judy…
'JR MorningMadison: The Man, The Myth, The (Not So Physically) Large Legend
July 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Jack Rakove, a Stanford University professor, about James Madison. They discuss Madison’s lasting impact on the U.S…
'JR MorningBirthright Citizenship: The Supreme Court Says “Life Goes On!”
July 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Reggie Pacis, an immigration law attorney. They discuss the Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship. Pacis…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 30, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick goes solo this morning, he talks about Benjamin Franklin as part of America's 250th celebration; learns why Ford has been named…
'JR MorningPets Need To Stay Cool Too!!!
June 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick talks with Mike Palmer, Owner of Premier Pet Supply, about how to keep your pets safe in this extreme heat. Hosted by Simplecast…
'JR MorningMallory McMorrow: From State Senate to D.C. Dreamer!
June 30, 2026 ~ Senator Mallory McMorrow spoke with Chris Renwick. She discussed her U.S. Senate campaign, recent endorsement, and her commitment to delivering…
'JR MorningSchool Budget Blues: Michigan’s K-12 Funding in Limbo
June 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick spoke with Robert McCann, Executive Director of the K-12 Alliance of Michigan, about the impending state budget deadline. They…
'JR MorningMail-In Ballots: Supreme Court Says “Later, Dudes!” (But Not Too Late)
June 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Matthew Schneider, former U.S. Attorney, about the Supreme Court’s decision on mail-in ballots. They also discuss…
'JR MorningBen Franklin: The OG of Awesome
June 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Luke Hopley, a National Park Service Ranger, about Benjamin Franklin. They discuss Franklin’s impact on early…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 29, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 29, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Rev. Horace Sheffield host a lively show. They discuss summer heat safety and the closing of a historic church. They…
'JR MorningFrom Mayoral Memories to Tax Talk: Horace Sheffield and Eric Sabree Join JR Morning!
June 29, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson hosts Rev. Horace Sheffield and Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree. Sabree discusses the Treasurer’s role in collecting taxes and…
'JR MorningDetroit’s Denzel McCampbell: Talkin’ Teens, Takeovers, and Timely Topics!
June 29, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Rev. Horace Sheffield welcomed Detroit City Councilman Denzel McCampbell. They discussed Democratic Socialism and solutions…
'JR MorningFormer Police Chief James White on Mental Health Care
June 29, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Rev. Horace Sheffield welcome James White, CEO of Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. White discusses mental health, the…
'JR MorningNumbers Don’t Lie: A Radio Host’s Lottery Woes and Media Triumphs
June 29, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson hosts Reverend Horace Sheffield and Gerald W. Smith, President of G.W. Smith and Associates. They discuss community engagement…
'JR MorningMarch Of Dimes: Driving for Dimes and Doing Good!
June 29, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Rev. Horace Sheffield speak with Stephanie Worth, Executive Director of Market Impact for the March of Dimes. They discuss…
'JR MorningDABO Detroit: Snappy Solutions for a Stronger City!
June 29, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson hosts with Rev. Horace Sheffield. Dr. Kenyatta Snapp, DABO Detroit COO, discusses workforce development. The program connects…
'JR MorningDABO Detroit: Where Community Power Shops for Change (and Free Stuff!)
June 29, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Reverend Horace Sheffield welcome Chantelle Watkins, DABO Detroit’s Organizing Director. She discusses community safety and…
'JR MorningDetroit Legacy: From Parts to Putts
June 29, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Rev. Horace Sheffield speak with Chris DuComb, President of W.C. DuComb Company. They discuss the company’s long history in…
'JR MorningDetroit’s Business Beat and Bonus Checks
June 29, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Rev. Horace Sheffield speak with Mike Lee, managing editor of Crain’s Detroit Business. They discuss Michigan House bills…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 26, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson find out why some UAW members want Shawn Fain removed; talk about the Declaration of Independence and Founding…
'JR MorningHannan Center ~ Helping Seniors In The City
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk with Vincent Tilford, President & CEO of Hannan Center, the oldest aging services center in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast…
'JR MorningJamie's Journey Brings Her Back To Us!
June 26, 2026 ~ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…
'JR MorningUSA Hockey and the NHL Draft
June 26, 2026 ~ USA Hockey U18 coach Kevin Porter discusses the NHL draft with Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningUFO-Oh-No! Whistleblowers Spill the Beans in DC!
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with William Konkolesky, State Director of the Michigan MUFON chapter, about a UAP forum. They discussed…
'JR MorningRetail Crime: Not Your Grandma’s Shoplifting!
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with William Hallan, President and CEO of the Michigan Retailers Association. They discuss new efforts to…
'JR MorningWorld Cup Fever: Detroit’s Regal Eagle Pub Kicks Off the Celebration!
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Keith Baldwin, co-owner of The Regal Eagle, about the World Cup. His pub offers a great atmosphere…
'JR MorningFounding Fathers Friday: John Adams
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss John Adams. Dr. Curt Graham, President of the Adams Presidential Center, shares insights on Adams’s…
'JR MorningJefferson’s 17-Day Sprint to Freedom!
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Dr. Matthew Spalding, VP of Washington Operations and Dean of Van Andel Graduate School of…
'JR MorningCountry Superstars and Union Controversies: A Vegas Trip and UAW Drama
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Brianna Noble, an auto and business writer at The Detroit News. They discussed findings against UAW…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 25, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk about the controversy surrounding the Gordie Howe Bridge; learn more about the tech stock slump; find out…
'JR MorningHow Did The Pistons Do In The NBA Draft?
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson touch base with ClutchPoints.com's Detroit Pistons Beat Reporter Eric Vincent about the NBA Draft. How did the…
'JR MorningTrump’s Endorsement: John James’s Campaign Gets a Boost!
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Congressman John James. James discussed Donald Trump’s endorsement and unifying Republicans. He also…
'JR MorningData Centers: Michigan’s AI Hot Potato?
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Ben Geman, an Axios energy reporter. They discuss concerns about data centers, their link to AI, and…
'JR MorningLegal Troubles Mount for Arnold
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Todd Flood, Flood Law attorney, about the legal issues facing Terrion Arnold. Flood offers his legal…
'JR MorningCash Flow and Tax Talk
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Ken Davis, former Deputy Attorney General for Virginia. They discussed how Republicans can address…
'JR MorningAI Stocks: Don’t Panic, It’s Just a “Big Exhale!”
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Alberta, CEO of Principium Tactical Wealth Management, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson. He discusses AI stock fluctuations…
'JR MorningBridge Battle: Mike Rogers’ High-Stakes Game of Tariffs and Tunnels
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers. Rogers discussed using the Gordie Howe Bridge as leverage in…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 24, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson learn the latest on the Nancy Guthrie case; find out if AI is able to attack governments; asks an expert if…
'JR MorningSupreme Court’s Recent Rulings: Border Agents, ExxonMobil, and Religious Freedom
June 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Richard Friedman, Arlene and Alan F. Smith Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, about…
'JR MorningHealthcare Heist: Billions Busted!
June 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss massive healthcare fraud with Matthew Schneider, former U.S. Attorney. Over 450 defendants face charges…
'JR MorningGOP Drama: Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene “Out”!
June 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with political strategist Jason Roe. They discuss how Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene abandoning…
'JR MorningAI to Governments and Businesses: “Knock, Knock. Who’s There? Not Your Security Anymore!”
June 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Brent Yax, CEO of Awecomm, about AI threats. Advanced AI will breach security in months, not years…
'JR MorningConflicting Ransom Notes Plague Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case
June 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Daniel Roberts, former FBI Assistant Director, about conflicting ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 23, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get an update on the Strait of Hormuz; find out more about the controversy surrounding e-bikes; head from a…
'JR MorningProposed Restrictions On Data Centers
June 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Congressperson Mallory McMorrow about proposed restrictions on Data Centers, what are they and why…
'JR MorningCelebrating 80 Years Of Buddy's Pizza!
June 23, 2026 ~ 80 years ago today, Buddy's Pizza was created! Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with David Rentrack, Area Manager for Buddy's Pizza and…
'JR MorningHall Pass: Speaker Matt Hall Takes on Hospital Costs!
June 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with House Speaker Matt Hall. Hall discusses his plan to lower hospital costs and increase oversight of…