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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 MorningAn Aerospace Technical School In Detroit
October 20, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson speaks with Michelle Davis, Principal of the new Davis Aerospace Technical High School that's being built by City Airport!…
'JR MorningThe 15 Michigan Races We Need To Watch
October 20, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson checks in with Detroit News State Politics Reporter, Craig Mauger, about his article on the 15 Michigan House and Senate races…
'JR Morning'JR Morning ~ October 19, 2026 ~ Full Show
October 19, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds cover local news, including the closing of the historic Sign of the Beefcarver and the Detroit Free Press…
'JR MorningNational Coney Island Introduces A New....Burger??
October 19, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson welcome George Baer, CMO and Ashley Greco, Marketing Manager, National Coney Island. George and Ashley are…
'JR MorningCelebrating Pistons 'Opening Day'
October 19, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson talk with Michael Blackstone, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations with the Detroit Pistons…
'JR MorningJohn James' Second Wind
October 19, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson speak with Detroit News Editorial Page Editor, Nolan Finley, about John James' debate performance and the…
'JR MorningAnthony Forlini (R) For Michigan Secretary Of State
October 19, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson checks in with Republican candidate for Michigan Secretary of State, Anthony Forlini. How is his campaign going? And why does…
'JR MorningA Protest To Get You To Vote
October 19, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson speaks with Alyson Grigsby, Education Programs Manager and Melinda Billingsley, Communications Director, Voters Not…
'JR MorningRen Cen Renovation; A New Sports Medicine Center and Castle Condos
October 19, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson talks with Mike Lee, Managing Editor, Crain's Detroit Business about the rush to renovate the Ren Cen; a new sports medicine…
'JR Morning'JR Morning ~ October 16, 2026 ~ Full Show
Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds are at the Goodfellows 36th Annual Tribute Breakfast talking with Goodfellows President Annie Nickert, Representative Debbie…
'JR MorningMayor Mary Sheffield
Lloyd and Jamie are with Mayor Mary Sheffield at the 36th Annual Goodfellows Tribute Breakfast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningJerry Norcia
Lloyd and Jamie talk with Jerry Norcia, the 2026 Edward H. McNamara Goodfellow of the Year Award Winner, about the 36th Annual Goodfellow Tribute Breakfast…
'JR MorningTony Michaels
Lloyd and Jamie sit down with Tony Michaels from The Parade Company to talk about the 36th Annual Goodfellows Tribute Breakfast Hosted by Simplecast, an…
'JR MorningRepresentative Debbie Dingle
Lloyd and Jamie Talk with Representative Debbie Dingle about the Goodfellows Tribute Breakfast and the importance of the organization. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
'JR MorningAnnie Nickert - Goodfellows President
Lloyd and Jamie talk with Annie Nickert, the president of Goodfellows, about the 36th Annual Tribute Breakfast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningPreviewing Friday's Sportscaster High School Game Of The Week
October 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson check in with Sportscaster's Giovanni Moceri to preview this Friday's Sportscaster High School Football Game…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ October 15, 2026 ~ Full Show
October 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson learn more about Social Security and how long it will be with us; preview Friday night's Sportscaster High…
'JR MorningShiny Rust Hot Rod Spectacular
October 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson check in with Randy Adam, Producer of the Shiny Rust Hot Rod Spectacular that's happening this weekend!…
'JR MorningSocial Security gets a bump, but will the piggy bank crack by 2032?
October 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Social Security with Michigan State University economics professor emeritus Charles Ballard…
'JR MorningTo Donate or Not to Donate: The Ultimate Family Kidney Quandary
October 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and psychologist Dr. Steve Craig discuss the tough personal dilemma of whether to donate a kidney to an ailing…
'JR MorningFifth Third Brings the Big Bucks to the Ballpark and Your Block!
October 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Fifth Third Bank regional president Steve Davis about a massive community investment project…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ October 14, 2026 ~ Full Show
October 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds learn about a new GM employee evaluation policy; hear why Ann Arbor wants to take control of it's own power…
'JR MorningUpdating Pope Leo's Condition
October 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak to Corwell Health's Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Thomas Watson, about Pope Leo's condition. Since…
'JR MorningBridging The God Gap
October 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds discuss the religious vote with Dr. Corwin Smidt, political science professor emeritus, regarding the…
'JR MorningSheriff Leaves the Democratic Party Over Crime Concerns: Bro, Just Become a Republican?
October 14, 2026 ~ Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel talks with Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds about leaving the Democratic Party over public safety…
'JR MorningJedi Mind Tricks and Onside Kicks: Coach Pat Fitzgerald Talks Football, Finesse, and Fighting for the Spartans!
October 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Jamie Edmonds, and Steve Courtney talk with Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald about the recent loss, the upcoming game…
'JR MorningAnn Arbor Wants to Cut the Cord on DTE
October 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick interviews Brian Geringer, executive director of Ann Arbor for public power, regarding the ballot proposal to replace DTE with…
'JR MorningGeneral Motors Grinds Its Gears With Stacked Rankings
October 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick chats with management professor Merrick Masters about General Motors using stacked rankings to hire software and AI talent…
'JR MorningHeadwinds, Hot Races, and High Hopes in Michigan!
October 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and political strategist Jason Roe discuss Michigan midterm elections, national trends, voter turnout, economic headwinds, and…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ October 13, 2026 ~ Full Show
October 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds learn more about the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia; ask if getting diesel fuel from Russia is a good idea…
'JR MorningA 'Second Generation' Planet Discovered Near A Dwarf Star
October 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds learn about a new 'second generation' planet that's just been discovered near a dwarf star, they ask Karlton…
'JR MorningJewish Voters for El-Sayed
October 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with former Senator Andy Levin about his meeting with undecided Jewish voters to try to sway them to…
'JR MorningFederal Agents Search Home of Representative Ilhan Omar
October 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds discuss the federal search on Representative Ilhan Omar with former U.S. Attorney and law professor Barbara…
'JR MorningFall Back and Deal With It: Why Daylight Saving Time Still Rules Your Sleep
October 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Dr. Anita Shelgikar, sleep medicine fellowship director, about health impacts of daylight saving…
'JR MorningPope Leo Enters Hospital for Lung Nodule Surgery
October 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Dr. Thomas Watson, chief of thoracic surgery, about Pope Leo’s lung nodule surgery and recent…
'JR MorningGas Stings, EVs Wait: Why Hybrids Are Having Their Moment
October 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick talks hybrid demand with Jamie Butters, host of WJR’s Autotown, exploring shifting car trends and market challenges. Hosted by…
'JR MorningDiesel Daze and Price Mazes: Why Fuel Costs Keep Truckin’ Up!
October 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Paul Sankey, lead analyst at Sankey Research, about diesel prices, Russian sanctions, and oil market strains…
'JR MorningHouthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Raise Regional Tensions
October 13, 2026 ~ Former naval intelligence officer Austin Gullett discusses rising Houthi threats with Chris Renwick, analyzing regional conflicts, Iranian…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ October 12, 2026 ~ Full Show
October 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds bring us the news of the day; head about if there could be a live streamed execution in the US; learn about…
'JR MorningMicrogreens, Spices, and Meat? Garden of Vegan Spices Up Detroit!
October 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds welcome Paula Tocco of Garden of Vegan Detroit to discuss her microgreens and new spice line. Hosted by…
'JR MorningCar Trouble North of the Border: Tariffs Threaten the Motor City
October 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Mish Auto executive director Glenn Stevens about how potential 50 percent tariffs on Canada could…
'JR MorningLomas Brown Discusses Detroit Lions Win and Family Support
October 12, 2026 ~ Lions commentator Lomas Brown joins Jamie Edmonds and Chris Renwick on WJR to discuss the team’s big win, offensive struggles, and support…
'JR MorningCongresswoman Debbie Dingell Calls Out the Crew on Air!
October 12, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell called into Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds’ show to defend political volunteers and democracy. Hosted by…
'JR MorningPolice Investigate Possible Serial Killer in Lansing
October 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds discuss Lansing deaths with law professor Christos Strubakos, analyzing potential serial killer links and…
'JR MorningBridging the River and the Banter: Detroit Thanks Canada With a 30-Foot Banner
October 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick talks with Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership, about a giant banner thanking Canadian neighbors for their…
'JR MorningWill the Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution Be Live-Streamed?
October 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick talks with Wayne State University Political Science and Law Professor Brad Roth about the controversial plan to live-stream…
'JR MorningTech Goldmines and Whole Foods Surprises: Detroit Is On the Move!
October 12, 202 6 ~ Chris Renwick talks with Mike Lee, managing editor at Crain’s Detroit Business, about major Detroit projects, the memory chip shortage, and…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ October 9, 2026 ~ Full Show
October 9, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson learn how last night's debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed went; hear from a Rabbi who's putting…
'JR MorningHe Was The Greatest
October 9, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds speak with Jaalen Best, who plays Mohammad Ali in the upcoming Prime Series, 'The Greatest'. They talk about…
'JR MorningAnother Great WJR Sweet Deal
October 9, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson check in with Avalon Bakery GM, Kelly VanderEyk, who brings them a great WJR Sweet Deal! Head to…
'JR MorningPreviewing The Lions/Cardinals Tilt
October 9, 2026 ~ This weekend the Lions will play the Cardinals, how do we expect the Lions to do? Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson ask ClutchPoints.com Sports…
'JR MorningBras For A Cause
October 9, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson speak with Gildas Club of Metro Detroit CEO, Laura Varon Brown, about their upcoming event 'Bras For A…
'JR MorningPutting Principle Ahead Of Party
October 9, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson speak with Rabbi Aaron Starr about his OpEd in yesterday's Detroit News, laying out why, in this election…
'JR MorningMike Rogers And Abdul El-Sayed Debated Last Night...How Did It Go?
October 9, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson talks with Wayne State University Director of Debate, Ron Stevenson about last night's debate between Mike Rogers and Adbul…
'JR MorningMetro Detroit Home Prices...Out Of Whack With The Rest Of The Country?
October 8, 2026 ~ Newly built homes are generally cheaper than older homes...but not in Metro Detroit. Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson ask Crain's Detroit…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ October 8, 2026 ~ Full Show
October 8, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson learn about what the neighborhoods are asking for in the Ren Cen redevelopment deal; find out what the facts…
'JR MorningWhat You Need To Know About Michigan's Prop 2
October 8, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson talk with Eric Walcott, Senior Specialist for Government and Community Vitality at Michigan State University…
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Three Years After October 7: The Path Forward for Israel and Palestine
October 8, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson host professors Saeed Khan and Howard Lupovitch to discuss the ongoing aftermath of the October 7 attacks…
'JR MorningRen Cen Redevelopment: Asking Big, Trading Deals, and Saving the Riverfront!
October 8, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson chat with NAC Chair Jermaine Dickens about the massive Ren Sen redevelopment project and community requests…
'JR MorningMarriage Check-Ins: Stop Hiding Behind Your Stressors!
October 8, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson chat with Dr. Steve Craig from Craig Consulting Group and Craig Counseling Services about marriage stress and…