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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 MorningBalam Coffee & Wine
August 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Dakota Hamlin, Lead Barista at Balam Coffee & WIne. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningBackfiring Attacks
August 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Detroit News, Assistant Editorial Page Editor, Kaitlyn Buss, about the Republican attacks on Abdul…
'JR MorningTodd Blanche Confirmed!
August 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson check in with Brad Roth, Professor of Law & Political Science at the Wayne State University Law School about…
'JR MorningA 'Socialism Telethon'
August 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Noted Political Strategist, Jason Roe, about the Republican's midterm convention. Could it turn…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 28, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson learn about last night's Senatorial Debate, find out more about the Trump Rally in Milford, ask why Iran is not…
'JR MorningCelebrating A Bridge Opening...Finally!
July 28, 2026 ~ After a long time construction time, the Gordie Howe Bridge is now open. Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Detroit Free Press…
'JR MorningFord Plant Finds New Life; Meijer Starting Small Stores and A New Home For Hunter House
August 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talks with Crain's Detroit Business, Assistant Managing Editor, Amy Barczy, about Meijer stating smaller…
'JR MorningTherapy Thursday with Dr. Steve Craig
Aug. 6, 2026 ~ Dr. Steve Craig, president of Craig Consulting Group, joins the show for the latest edition of Therapy Thursday to share advice for executives…
'JR Morning'JR Morning ~ Full Episode ~ Aug. 7, 2026
'JR Morning ~ Full Episode ~ Aug. 7, 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…
'JR MorningGolfing for Cancer Research
Aug. 7, 2026 ~ Tom McInerney, vice president at Motor City Golf Club, joins the show to discuss the upcoming American Cancer Society Detroit Select Golf…
'JR MorningJamie Edmonds Talks "Jamie’s Journey: Angels Along the Way"
Aug. 7, 2026 ~ 'JR Morning co-host Jamie Edmonds joins the show to talk about this week’s episode of "Jamie’s Journey: Angels Along the Way." Hosted by…
'JR MorningWhat's Next For John James Following Primary Win?
Aug. 7, 2026 ~ Dennis Lennox, GOP strategist and columnist, joins the show to discuss his latest op-ed, “John James won but warning signs remain.” Hosted by…
'JR MorningDebbie Dingell Talks Moving Past Democrat Senate Primary
April 7, 2026 ~ U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-6) joins the show to discuss Michigan Democrats' strategy moving forward into the general election following the…
'JR MorningFauci Held in Contempt of Congress
Aug. 7, 2026 ~ Matthew Schneider, partner at Honigman and former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, joins the show to discuss former…
'JR MorningCould Supersonic Flights Make a Comeback?
Aug. 7, 2026 ~ Mary Schiavo, former U.S. Department of Transportation inspector general, joins the show to discuss how supersonic flights are making a…
'JR MorningFDA Approves New mRNA Flu Vaccine
Aug. 7, 2026 ~ Dr. Matthew Sims, director of infectious diseases research at Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan, joins the show to discuss the first…
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'JR Morning ~ Full Episode ~ Aug. 6, 2026
'JR Morning ~ Full Episode ~ Aug. 6, 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…
'JR MorningHow Businesses Handle Change in Leadership from One Generation to Another?
Aug. 6, 2026 ~ Lisa Walters, co-owner of Mootz Pizzeria & Bar, joins the show to discuss KPMG's newly released 2026 Global Family Business Report that explores…
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Exploring Progressive Victories in Michigan Primary Races
Aug. 6, 2026 ~ Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News, joins the show to talk about election results from Michigan's primaries that…
'JR MorningHow Michigan's Energy Infrastructure Impacts Farmers
Aug. 6, 2026 ~ Chuck Marshall, president of ITC Michigan, joins the show to discuss Michigan's energy infrastructure and how it impacts the state's…
'JR MorningVoter Approved Millage Aims to Expand Public Transit in Wayne County
Aug. 6, 2026 ~ Assad Turfe, deputy chief executive officer, joins the show to discuss the Wayne County Transit Millage that aims to expand public transit…
'JR MorningWhat Will Michigan's U.S. Senate Race Look Like?
Aug. 6, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, deputy editorial page editor for The Detroit News, joins the show to discuss election results from Michigan's primaries this week…
'JR MorningIran and Oman Close to Deal on Strait of Hormuz
Aug. 6, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, a retired Lt. Colonel for the U.S. Army, joins the show to discuss recent updates with Iran, including negotiations between…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ August 5, 2026 ~ Full Show
Aug. 5, 2026 ~ Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie speak with Nolan Finley and Jason Roe about last night's election results, Jay Young about the Iran war, Tonya J. Powers…
'JR MorningMichigan Sees First Deaths from Parasite Outbreak
Aug. 5, 2026 ~ Tonya J. Powers, Fox News correspondent, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to talk about the first U.S. deaths attributed to a…
'JR MorningDetroit City Councilor and DSA Member Talks Michigan's U.S. Senate Primary
Aug. 5, 2026 ~ Denzel McCampbell, member of the Detroit City Council and Democratic Socialists of America, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson about the…
'JR MorningSOS Benson's Emails Released by State House Oversight Committee
Aug. 5, 2026 ~ On this edition of Capitol Report, Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk to Jay DeBoyer, the Michigan House oversight chair, about the House…
'JR MorningMI Political Strategist Explains Primary Results with WJR
Aug. 5, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, principal of Roe Strategic, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to discuss Tuesday night's primary election results in Michigan…
'JR MorningTrump Claims Oil Companies Are 'Making too Much' Amid Iran War
Aug. 5, 2026 ~ Jay Young, founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to discuss President Donald Trump's claim that…
'JR MorningMichael Bouchard Talks U.S. House Primary Win with WJR
Aug. 5, 2026 ~ Michael Bouchard joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to discuss his win in the GOP primary for Michigan's 10th Congressional District. Hosted…
'JR MorningNolan Finley Breaks Down Primary Results
Aug. 5, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of the Detroit News, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to break down last night's primary election…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ August 4, 2026 ~ Full Show
August 4, 2026 ~ It's Primary Election Day in Michigan, and Chris and Lloyd talk with Macomb County Clerk, Anthony Forlini and Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown…
'JR MorningLions Season Outlook
August 4, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd catch up with Matt Dery, host of the "Locked On Lions Podcast", to talk all things Detroit Lions! Hosted by Simplecast, an…
'JR MorningThe Numbers Behind the Election
August 4, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd are joined by Bernie Porn, Founding Partner and President of EPIC-MRA, to break down the latest statewide general election…
'JR MorningEmpowering Entrepreneurs Through Partnership
August 4, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd chat with Jessie Hayes, owner of the Hayes Institute of Esthetics & Entrepreneurship, and Nicole Paine, Business Development…
'JR MorningNavigating Michigan's Primary
August 4, 2026 ~ Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown joins Chris and Lloyd to discuss everything voters need to know before casting their ballot. Brown breaks down…
'JR MorningThe Noncitizen Voting Debate
August 4, 2026 ~ Jack Tomczak, National Director of Americans for Citizen Voting, joins Chris and Lloyd to discuss his Washington Examiner op-ed, "Noncitizen…
'JR MorningMichigan Primary Day Preview
August 4, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd welcome Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini in for a preview of what voters need to know before heading to the polls for…
'JR MorningCharging Ahead with Rivian
August 4, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd are joined by Detroit News Auto Critic Henry Payne to discuss his latest article, "Rivian Opens First Metro Detroit Charger as…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ August 3, 2026 ~ Full Show
August 3, 2026 ~ Chris talks with John Sellek, CEO of Harbor Strategic Public Relations, and Andrea Bitely, founder and principal of Bitely Communications…
'JR MorningThe Detroit Tigers’ Shocking Move
August 3, 2026 ~ Chris chats with Chris Castellani, host of Big Play Detroit, to discuss the stunning news surrounding the Detroit Tigers and the reported…
'JR MorningWho Has Momentum and What’s at Stake?
August 3, 2026 ~ Andrea Bitely, Founder and Principal of Bitely Communications, joins Chris to preview tomorrow's election, and discuss where we stand as…
'JR MorningBreaking Down the Latest Developments with Iran
August 3, 2026 ~ Chris is joined by Fox News Correspondent Eben Brown for the latest on escalating tensions involving Iran. Reports of recent U.S. military…
'JR MorningNewly Released Ransom Notes Spark Fresh Questions in the Nancy Guthrie Case
August 3, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief, joins Chris to discuss the newly released ransom notes tied to the Nancy Guthrie case…
'JR MorningGOP Races in Focus
August 3, 2026 ~ Chris chats with John Sellek, CEO of Harbor Strategic Public Relations, about the state of key Republican races as the campaign season heats…
'JR MorningHow Vulnerable Is Critical Infrastructure?
August 3, 2026 ~ Chris speaks with Brent Yax, CEO of Awecomm, about growing concerns over cyberattacks targeting Michigan water systems. Hosted by Simplecast…
'JR MorningCrain's Detroit Business Headlines With Mike Lee
August 3, 2026 ~ Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Mike Lee joins Chris to discuss the issue of data centers as we head into this week's primary…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 31, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 31, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd discuss voter trends ahead of Tuesday's primary election with Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic, preview the Dearborn…
'JR MorningEstella Boyd Home for Women
July 31, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd are joined by Dexter Sullivan, Executive Director of the Black Legacy Advancement Coalition, to discuss tonight’s open house…
'JR MorningMark Phelan’s Best and Worst EV Chargers Revealed
July 31, 2026 ~ Detroit Free Press Auto Critic Mark Phelan joins Chris and Lloyd to discuss his latest article, “Here Are the Best and Worst EV Chargers I…
'JR MorningWhat the I-75 Reconnection Study Means for Detroit’s Future
July 31, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk with Eric Larson, CEO of the Detroit Downtown Partnership, about the effort to reconnect Detroit neighborhoods long…
'JR MorningDearborn Homecoming Returns
July 31, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd are joined by Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud to preview the upcoming Dearborn Homecoming Festival, returning next weekend…
'JR MorningThe 3 Hard Truths About Michigan’s Senate Primary
July 31, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd chat with Nancy Kaffer, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit Free Press, to discuss her latest op-ed, “3 Things No One Wants…
'JR MorningNew Poll Shows Democrats Up 8 Points
July 31, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk with Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic, about a newly released CNN poll showing Democrats holding an 8-point advantage…
'JR MorningWhat Comes Next for Inflation and Interest Rates?
July 31, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk with Dr. Tim Nash, Senior Vice President Emeritus and Director of The Northwood University Center for the Advancement of…
'JR MorningWhat’s Really Happening with Iran?
July 31, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel, joins Chris and Lloyd to break down the latest developments involving Iran. Hosted by…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 30, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 30, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk to Craig Mauger, State Politics Reporter, for The Detroit News about Abdul El-Sayed releasing his financials, and what…
'JR MorningJohn James on Trump’s Rally, Michigan Voters, and the Race for Governor
July 30, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd chat with gubernatorial candidate John James about his appearance at Monday’s Trump rally and the message he took away from the…
'JR MorningThousands Expected in Detroit for the Feast of Blessed Solanus Casey
July 30, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd welcome Br. Steve Kropp, Provincial Minister and former Director of the Solanus Casey Center, to discuss the upcoming Feast of…
'JR MorningFauci Takes the Fifth on Capitol Hill: What Does It Really Mean?
July 30, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd chat with Matthew Schneider, Leader of Honigman’s Investigations and White Collar Defense Practice Group and former U.S…