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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 MorningTherapy Thursday with Dr. Steve Craig
July 30, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd welcome Dr. Steve Craig, President of Craig Consulting Group and Craig Counseling Services, for this week's Therapy Thursday…
'JR MorningPresident Trump Endorses Amir Hassan
July 30, 2026 ~ Amir Hassan, candidate for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District, joins Chris and Lloyd following his endorsement from President Donald Trump…
'JR MorningCyclospora Outbreak Exposes Cracks in America’s Food Safety System
July 30, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd chat with Tina Reed, Senior Health Care Reporter at Axios, about how a recent Cyclospora outbreak has exposed vulnerabilities…
'JR MorningEl-Sayed Financial Disclosure Raises New Questions Ahead of Senate Primary
July 30, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk with Craig Mauger, State Politics Reporter for The Detroit News, to break down newly released financial disclosures from…
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'JR Morning ~ Full Show ~ July 29, 2026
'JR Morning ~ Full Show ~ July 29, 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…
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Helping Detroit-Area Youth Through Golf
July 29, 2026 ~ Carl Bentley, CEO of First Tee of Greater Detroit, joins the show to discuss his youth development organization that helps local children build…
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Chinese Chipmaker CXMT Undercutting U.S. Chipmakers
July 29, 2026 ~ Chris Beauchamp, chief market analyst for IG Group, joins the show to discuss how Chinese chipmaker CXMT is undercutting US and other world…
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Tom Barrett Says He Wants to 'Make America Healthy Again'
July 29, 2026 ~ U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (MI-7) joins the show to talk about his Make America Healthy Again legislation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
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Director of Marketing for the Rocket Classic Joins WJR
July 29, 2026 ~ Dean Bokuniewicz, director of marketing for the Rocket Classic, joins the show to discuss the Par 3 and the D yesterday, along with the Detroit…
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Detroit Lions Kicks Off 2026 Training Camp
July 29, 2026 ~ Eric Vincent, sports reporter for ClutchPoints.com, joins the show to discuss the Lions Training Camp starting this week and how it looks for…
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Detroit Golf Club President Excited for Rocket Classic!
July 29, 2026 ~ Keith Hazely, president of the Detroit Golf Club, joins the show to discuss the launch of the 2026 Rocket Classic golf tournament this week…
'JR MorningWhat Do Michigan Primary Voters Want?
July 29, 2026 ~ Richard Czuba, founder of the Glengariff Group, joins the show to discuss his group's recent poll about the Michigan Senate primary, along with…
'JR MorningKeeping Your Kids Safe?
July 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with U.S. Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon about the Dept. of Education's probe into Ann Arbor…
'JR MorningSo You Want To Be A Bricklayer?
July 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Dr. Rob Leadley, Chief Workforce and Economic Development Officer, Schoolcraft College about their…
'JR MorningTrump's Rally In Milford. How Did It Go?
July 28, 2026 ~ John Sellek, CEO & Chief Strategist, Harbor Strategic was at yesterday's Trump event in Milford. He tells Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson how…
'JR MorningMcity and Mair...What Are They?
July 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Jim Lollar, Manager, Mcity Testing Facilities. Mcity is a mock city and testing site for autonomous…
'JR MorningWhen Stevens Met El-Sayed
July 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Craig Mauger about yesterday's debate between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. How did it go and who…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 27, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson break down the latest Michigan news on this busy Monday. They cover the opening of the Gordie Howe…
'JR MorningGolf Eagles, Car Trouble, and Robot Teachers: Jamie Edmonds Checks In
July 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds chat about golf, cancer awareness, car trouble during a trip, and a controversial new humanoid…
'JR MorningJD Vance, Hockey Pucks, and Political Luck
July 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with political analyst Jason Roe about JD Vance’s status in the GOP and the current economic landscape…
'JR MorningWarde’s Golden Parachute: Seven Million Reasons to Leave Michigan
July 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson join Detroit News writer Angelique Chengelis to discuss Warde Manuel’s athletic director exit, his significant…
'JR MorningBeating the Addict Voice: A New Guide to Finding Your Sober Self
July 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss addiction medicine with Aaliyah Pasek, director of addiction medicine at the Rochester Center for…
'JR MorningSilver Alerts and Bridges: Getting Folks Home and Across the Water
July 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the new Michigan Silver Alert system with State Senator Mallory McMorrow, highlighting how this law…
'JR MorningTrump and Netanyahu: A Tense Meeting of Minds
July 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss US-Israel relations with Howard Lupovitch, history professor and director of the Cohen-Haddaw Center…
'JR MorningBridging the Gap: New Roadways and Detroit Business Updates
July 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Detroit business news with Amy Barczy, the assistant managing editor at Crain’s Detroit Business…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 23, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get the latest on the Gordie Howe Bridge; find out about how redistricting could help the GOP for the midterms…
'JR MorningThe Latest On Iran
July 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with former Naval Intelligence Officer, Austin Gullett, about the Iran Conflict. What's the latest and…
'JR MorningTigers On The Trading Block
July 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Christian Romo, Sports Trending Reporter with the Detroit Free Press about the Detroit Tigers. The…
'JR MorningThe Freedom Plane at The Henry Ford This Weekend
July 24, 2026 ~ Head of Exhibitions and Performances for The Henry Ford Kate Moreland joins Jason Roe & Lloyd Jackson to share that this is the last weekend…
'JR MorningSecond Amendment Rights Restoration
July 24, 2026 ~ Attorney Barton Morris joins the show to discuss Second Amendment rights restoration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningE-Bike Crashes are on the Rise
July 24, 2026 ~ Police Chief of the South Lyon Police Department Bonnie Unruh talks about South Lyon imposing restrictions on e-bikes in their downtown area…
'JR MorningWhat People Need to Know About Their Ballot
July 24, 2026 ~ Goodman Acker Partner & Election Law Expert Mark Brewer details what people need to know about their ballot and if they need to change them…
'JR MorningMichigan’s Budget News of the Day
July 24, 2026 ~ Mark Tisdel (R-MI 55th House District) shares his Michigan budget news of the day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningHealthcare Keeping Employees in Unwanted Jobs
July 24, 2026 ~ Health Management & Policy Research Professor at the University of Michigan Dr. Helen Levy shares if anything can be done about that fact that…
'JR MorningCharlie LeDuff's News of the Day
July 24, 2026 ~ Charlie LeDuff, host of The No BS Newshour, shares his news of the day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com…
'JR MorningUpdate on Oil Prices
July 24, 2026 ~ Oil prices are on the rise. Founder & CEO, King Operating Corporation, Jay Young talks about the Houthis attack on the Strait of Hormuz and if…
'JR MorningDoes Out Spending Exceed Out Income?
July 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Robert Schneider, Senior Research Associate, Citizen's Research Council of Michigan, about the State…
'JR MorningIs Redistricting Helping The GOP?
July 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Adrian Hemond, CEO, Grassroots Midwest, about redistricting, is it helping keep the GOP in control of…
'JR MorningFamily Strife And Updating A Will
July 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson check in with Dr. Steve Craig for a Therapy Thursday. Dr. Steve bring an issue with 3 children, one of the kids…
'JR MorningAI Breaks Out And Hacks Another Company
July 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Jeremy Kahn, AI Editor for Reuters. An AI program broke out of a 'test enviroment' and hacked the…
'JR MorningGordie Howe Bridge Events....Cancelled!
July 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Detroit News Politics Editor, Chad Livengood about the Gordie Howe Bridge. Opening ceremonies were…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 22, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson learn more about non-citizens voting; find out the truth about voter fraud; ask how the Canadian wildfire smoke…
'JR MorningHow Are New Tariffs Affecting Our Relationship With Canada
July 22, 2026 ~ Jim Blanchard, former MI Governor and former US Ambassador to Canada talks to Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson about the new tariffs that the…
'JR MorningDemanding Better From ICE
July 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with former DPD Chief James Craig about ICE. He's written an OpEd about ICE, he feels that they need to…
'JR MorningData Centers In The Spotlight
July 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with State Rep. Jennifer Wortz about data centers, they're claiming eminent domain, do that have it?…
'JR MorningThe Economic Impact Of The Canadian Wildfire Smoke
July 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Anderson Economic Group CEO, Patrick Anderson, about the Canadian wildfire smoke and how it impacted…
'JR MorningElection Fraud Numbers
July 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Ken Block, author of 'Disproven: MY Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud' about voter fraud, do the…
'JR MorningAre Non-Citizens Really Voting?
July 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Reuters Reporter, Tom Hals, about non-citizens voting. Reuters did research and the numbers don't add…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 21, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get updated on the Iran Conflict; learn about the Chevy Bolt; ask why this is being called a 'hate election'…
'JR MorningGas Prices....Everyone's Talking, Who's Trying To Help?
July 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Head Petroleum Analyst with GasBuddy.com, Patrick DeHaan. Gas prices are going up again, will we ever…
'JR MorningThe Youth Golf And Tech Expo
July 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Johnnie Turnage, Co-Founder of Black Tech Saturdays about the Youth Golf and Tech Expo, presented by…
'JR MorningIs AI Helping Develop New Drugs?
July 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Brendan Smith, Director of Life Sciences Equity Research, TD Cowen, about the use of AI to develop…
'JR MorningThe 'Rising From The Ashes Revival'
July 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Chuck Gaidica, former WDIV meteorologist, who's emceeing the 'Rising From The Ashes Revival' in…
'JR MorningWarde Manuel Resigns
July 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson find out more about the resignation of Warde Manuel from the University of Michigan from The Detroit News'…
'JR MorningIs This a 'Hate Election'?
July 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Jason Roe, Noted Political Analyst, about this mid-term. It seems each party is counting on voters to…
'JR MorningIs It Too Late For The Chevy Bolt?
July 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Sam Abuelsamid, VP of Market Research, Telemetry Insights about the Chevy Blot, is it too late for…
'JR MorningThe Latest On The Iran Conflict
July 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Fox News Reporter, Lucas Tomlinson. Lucas gives them the latest updates from the Iran conflict…
'JR MorningGreat Italian Food In Livonia!
July 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Keith Vernale, Chief Culinary Officer and Ben Kaiser, Executive Chef, from Luce to discuss their…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ July 20, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get your started with all the news you need to get your day going. They hear about today's CATCH event; talk…
'JR MorningChemo, Cold Caps, and Courage: Jamie Edmonds Rings the Bell!
July 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss Jamie’s inspiring cancer journey. Her honest podcast continues to provide purpose and…