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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 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…
'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…