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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 MorningSwing into Summer: Rocket Classic Brings Golf, Fun, and Impact to Detroit!
May 7, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis and Lloyd Jackson speak with Rocket Classic Co-Executive Director and Chief Revenue Officer, Chris Presson. They discuss the…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 6, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson cover the Pistons’ win against the Cavaliers. Other topics include gas prices, Michigan politics, and government…
'JR MorningMichigan’s Weather: Not Your Grandma’s Normal Anymore!
May 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Paul Gross, Meteorologist Emeritus at WDIV. They discussed Michigan’s increasing flood events. These…
'JR MorningGovernment Transparency: Let’s See Those Receipts!
May 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss government transparency. House Appropriations Committee Chair Ann Bollin shares her plan to make state…
'JR MorningIran: Learning From Vietnam
May 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Rusty Hills, former chair of the Michigan Republican Party and lecturer at the Gerald R. Ford School…
'JR MorningBay City, Saginaw, and Midland Vote Greene!
May 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Chedrick Greene’s special election win. Wayne State University’s Marjorie Sarbaugh-Thompson, a political…
'JR MorningPistons Take Down Cavs, Make it Rain on Cleveland’s Parade!
May 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Eric Vincent, Detroit Pistons Reporter for ClutchPoints.com. They discussed the Pistons’ 111-101 win…
'JR MorningTrump’s Primary Picks: A Risky Bet for Republicans?
May 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Republican strategist Jason Roe about Trump’s influence on primaries. Roe believes Trump’s actions…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 5, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 5, 2026 ~ Join Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson for a lively discussion on the Detroit Pistons’ playoff game tonight. They also discuss Tarik Skubal’s elbow…
'JR MorningGas Prices: Filling Up on Frustration!
May 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk gas prices with Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.com. Don’t expect prices under $4…
'JR MorningITC Michigan: Powering Pure Michigan Fun!
May 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Julie Burrell, Area Manager at ITC Michigan. They discuss the Pure Michigan tour and ITC’s role in…
'JR MorningMichigan Senate Race Heats Up: Who Will Control Lansing?
May 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Michigan’s special election with Bill Ballenger, owner of The Ballenger Report. They analyze the impact…
'JR MorningPistons Playoff Preview: From Orlando’s Ordeal to Cavaliers Challenge!
May 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Hunter Patterson, a staff writer for The Athletic, about tonight’s Pistons playoff game against the…
'JR MorningGas Guzzlers vs. EVs: A Blast from the Past?
May 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Paul Snyder, Chair of Transportation Design at the College of Creative Studies, about gas prices. They…
'JR MorningInflation: The Fed’s Sticky Wicket
May 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Patrick Anderson, Principal and CEO of Anderson Economic Group. They discuss inflation risks and the…
'JR MorningMallory McMorrow’s Deleted Tweets Cause Stir in Michigan Senate Race
May 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Kaitlyn Buss, Assistant Editorial Page Editor with Detroit News. They discuss deleted tweets from State…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 4, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson open discussing the Pistons’ playoff win. They cover Spirit Airlines’ shutdown and Detroit’s new hotels. Also…
'JR MorningRock and Brews: Where the Menu is a Hit and the Music Never Stops!
May 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with Tony and Danny Yezbik, co-owners of Rock and Brews in Royal Oak. They discuss the restaurant’s rock and…
'JR MorningRogers on Recruiting Retired Police as Poll Watchers
May 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Senate hopeful Mike Rogers. Rogers discusses recruiting retired police officers as poll watchers and…
'JR MorningJamie’s Journey: Sharing a Personal Cancer Story
May 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Jamie Edmonds’ new podcast, “Jamie’s Journey: Angels Along the Way.” It offers a personal, honest look at…
'JR MorningRocket Classic: Golf Pros and Good Guys Headed to Detroit
May 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Rocket Classic Tournament Director Mark Hollis. Hollis shared details about the tournament’s top…
'JR MorningSpirit Airlines Grounds Flights, Strands Travelers
May 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Mary Schiavo, former Department of Transportation Inspector General. They discuss Spirit Airlines’…
'JR MorningPistons Shock the World, Come Back From 3-1!
May 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson are joined by Eric Vincent, Detroit Pistons Reporter with ClutchPoints.com to discuss the Detroit Pistons’…
'JR MorningSpirit Airlines: Gone in a Poof of Smoke!
May 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with Mike Lee, Managing Editor at Crain’s Detroit Business. They discuss Spirit Airlines, new downtown…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 1, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ must-win game and the upcoming Kentucky Derby. They also cover the Detroit Auto Dealers…
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Derby In The D
May 1, 2026 ~ Chris, Lloyd and Jamie discuss the Derby. Ron Spears, from Circle Events Detroit, shared details about the “Derby at The Corner” fundraiser for…
'JR MorningJamie’s Journey: Angels Along the Way
May 1, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd catch up with Jamie Edmonds about “Jamie’s Journey: Angels Along the Way.” Jamie Edmonds discusses her cancer, her podcast, and…
'JR MorningPastor Ralph ReBandt: From Pulpit to Politics!
May 1, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd welcome Ralph ReBandt, a pastor running for Michigan governor. ReBandt discusses his campaign, affordability issues, and…
'JR MorningBudget Battles and Powerball Puzzles
May 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Representative Ann Bollin, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, about the state budget. They also…
'JR MorningDetroit’s Downtown: From Wigs to Rigs, We’re Building Big!
May 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. They discuss a new study projecting significant…
'JR MorningPistons Playoff Pressure Cooker: Can They Handle the Heat?
May 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Michael Blackstone, EVP of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons. They discussed the Pistons’…
'JR MorningPollution and Policy: Congresswoman Tlaib on Environmental Justice and Immigration
May 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib about Detroit’s air pollution. Tlaib detailed the “We Have a Right to…
'JR MorningNo Cheap Chinese Cars: Bipartisan Bill Says “Not in Our House!”
May 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Glenn Stevens, MichAuto’s executive director, about the bipartisan Connected Vehicle Security Act…
'JR MorningHouse Passes DHS Funding Bill
May 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Congressman Tim Walberg. They discussed the DHS funding bill and ending the government shutdown…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ April 30, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 30, 2026 ~ Join Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson for insights on the Pistons’ playoff run, Michigan politics, Detroit’s development, and rising gas…
'JR MorningIran Blockade: Economic Weapon
April 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Lucas Tomlinson, a Fox News reporter in Dubai, about the Iran stalemate. They discussed the Strait…
'JR MorningComey Indictment a “Free Speech Trap”?
April 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss free speech. Jonathan Weinberg, Wayne State University law professor, calls the Comey indictment a…
'JR MorningGolf Carts: Not Just for the Green Anymore!
April 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with State Representative Alicia St. Germaine. They discuss her bill allowing more Michigan cities to…
'JR MorningMuck to Promotions: How to Get Out of Your Own Head
April 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Dr. Steve Craig about overcoming resentment and building confidence. They discuss “learned…
'JR MorningPistons Pounce: Cade’s 45-Point Frenzy Forces Game 6!
April 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Eric Vincent, Detroit Pistons reporter for ClutchPoints.com, about the Pistons’ recent victory. They…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ April 29, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 29, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss King Charles’s US visit, the Pistons’ playoff struggles, and the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial. They also…
'JR MorningSpirit Airlines: Flying on a Prayer?
April 29, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson welcome Selim Ozyurek, Assistant Professor of Management and Operations at the College of Aviation at Western…
'JR MorningDOJ Indicts Former FBI Director Comey a Second Time
April 29, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Barbara McQuade, University of Michigan law professor and former US Attorney, about James Comey’s…
'JR MorningMichigan’s AI Data Center Debate: SkyNet or Skedaddle?
April 29, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with State Representative Steve Carra. He discussed community concerns about data centers, their tax…
'JR MorningOPEC’s Loss is the UAE’s Gain (and Maybe Yours Too!)
April 29, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss OPEC with Ben Geman, Energy Reporter at Axios.com. The UAE’s departure from OPEC could increase global…
'JR MorningMusk vs. Altman: AI, Egos, and Allegations
April 29, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI with Michael Greiner, Associate Professor of Management and Legal…
'JR MorningPistons’ Playoff Predicament: Prayer, Purpose, and “Too Casual” Comments
April 29, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, about the Pistons’ struggles. They discuss the team’s turnovers…
'JR MorningKing Charles III: Royal Ruckus in Congress!
April 29, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Royal Watcher Kristen Meisner. They discuss King Charles III’s historic address to Congress. The…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ April 28, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ playoff struggles, the implications of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting…
'JR MorningGas Prices: Buckle Up, Michigan!
April 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Paul Sankey, lead analyst at Sankey Research, about rising gas prices. Sankey provided insights…
'JR MorningCongressman Thanedar: From Janitor to Political Juggernaut!
April 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Congressman Shri Thanedar. They discuss his campaign, the crowded 13th congressional district race…
'JR MorningTrump Assassination Attempt Details Emerge
April 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Matthew Schneider, former U.S. Attorney, about Cole Allen’s arraignment. Allen attempted to…
'JR MorningFormer FBI Agent Mike Rogers Discusses Political Rhetoric and DHS Funding
April 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss rhetoric with Mike Rogers, former FBI agent and Senate candidate. They cover political division…
'JR MorningRoyals Cross the Pond: King Charles and Queen Camilla Visit Washington!
April 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Dickie Arbiter, former Press Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, about King Charles III’s US visit…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ April 27, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, DTE Energy’s proposed rate hike, and Buddy’s Pizza’s…
'JR MorningSecurity Questions Arise After Presidential Event Breach
April 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Sheriff Michael Bouchard about security at the event. They discussed the quick response by…
'JR MorningDetroit Grand Prix Driver: “No Time for Dinner Talk, Just Driving!”
April 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with David Malukas, Team Penske driver. David talks about the Detroit Grand Prix, race strategy, and…
'JR MorningLions Draft: From “Kneecap Biting” to Playoff Contention!
April 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Matt Dery of the Locked On Lions podcast. They discuss the Lions’ draft class and their potential…
'JR MorningPistons’ Playoff Predicament: Flat Performance and Peacock Problems
April 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Shawn Windsor, a sports columnist at the Detroit Free Press. They cover the Detroit Pistons’…
'JR MorningSecurity Questions Arise After Trump Event
April 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Daniel Roberts, former Assistant FBI Director. They discussed security questions following an…