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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 MorningJR Morning ~ September 16, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds learn more about AI guardrails and how they might work; ask about why Jewish institutions…
'JR MorningOld Habits Die Hard: Why Congress Won’t Show Itself the Door
September 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds discuss term limits with Dr. Lyke Thompson, Wayne State University professor. Hosted by…
'JR MorningSpartans Pack Their Rain Boots for Notre Dame Showdown
September 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Jamie Edmonds, and Steve Courtney talk with Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald about the recent win over Eastern…
'JR MorningJewish Institutions Spend $1 Billion Annually on Security Amid Rising Threats
September 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss security costs with Steve Ingber, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Detroit, as institutions spend…
'JR MorningRobot Overlords or Just a Bad Economy? The Great AI Panic
September 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with University of Michigan business professor Erik Gordon about artificial intelligence safety…
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Hands-On Science: Michigan Science Center Welcomes Teachers for a Night of Discovery
September 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds host Dominic Roberto, manager of guest experiences, to discuss the Michigan Science…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ September 15, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds find out about the historically high diesel prices; ask about the Republican strategy for…
'JR MorningDifferent Drug Costs For The Same Drug???
September 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds speak with 46brooklyn President, Antonio Ciaccia, about a report he did that shows the same…
'JR MorningFrom News Desk to Stage Lights: Devin Scillian’s Playwright Debut
September 15, 2026 ~ Devin Scillian joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to discuss his new play, Bastard, opening September 24 at the Purple…
'JR MorningAI: Should We Be Scared or Just Unplug the Data Center?
September 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss AI risks with Brent Yax, CEO of Awecomm. They analyze safety regulations, national…
'JR MorningElection Odds and Mayoral Messes: A Political Mixed Bag
September 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the midterm elections and local politics with political strategist Jason Roe, who offers insight…
'JR MorningWhy Your Next Car Costs More Than Your First House
September 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss rising new car prices with Kelley Blue Book managing editor Sean Tucker, who explains why vehicles…
'JR MorningOil Prices Are Doing Their Best Impression of a Rocket
September 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss surging oil prices with Sankey Research lead analyst Paul Sankey. The expert warns that supply…
'JR MorningJoan Belgrave Honors Late Husband Marcus with Documentary
Sept. 14, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson is joined by Joan Belgrave, the widow and former musical partner of the legendary American jazz trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, to…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ September 14, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds get your week off to a great start by talking about all the headlines. They find out if…
'JR MorningToasted Oak Joins JR Morning
September 14, 2026 ~ Chris, Lloyd and Jamie welcome in Chef Dylan Edwards and Beverage Manager Jason Burgoone from Toasted Oak in Novi. Hosted by Simplecast…
'JR MorningLions Win Their First Regular Season Game
September 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds check in with ClutchPoints.com Sports Reporter, Eric Vincent, about the Lions first…
'JR MorningBadge of Honor: The Mayor, the Chief, and the Cringey Photo Scrap
September 14, 2026 ~ ML Elrick, 'On Guard' Government Watchdog Columnist, discusses Mayor Sheffield’s scandal with Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie…
'JR MorningAI: Should We Hit the Brakes or Step on the Gas?
September 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss AI risks with Michigan State University professor Mohammad Ghassemi. They weigh the need for…
'JR MorningTrump’s Tug-of-War: Michigan Republicans Try to Keep Their Distance
September 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Michigan politics with Detroit News editorial page editor Nolan Finley, analyzing how candidates…
'JR MorningMall Money, Supercomputing Drama, and Lions Luck
September 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss business news with Crain’s Detroit Business managing editor Mike Lee. They cover the success of…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ September 11, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 11, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds bring you the news of the day and feature remembrances of 9/11 on the 25th Anniversary of…
'JR MorningSheriff Michael Bouchard: Answering New York's Call After 9/11
Sept. 11, 2026 ~ When America came under attack, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard quickly mobilized a team to Ground Zero. Hear how Michigan first…
'JR MorningReliving 9/11 Through WJR's Live Coverage
Sept. 11, 2026 ~ Experience the sounds, emotions, and uncertainty of September 11 through archival WJR and national news coverage from that unforgettable…
'JR MorningPreviewing Tonight's Sportscaster High School Football Game
September 11, 2026 ~ Chris, Lloyd and Jamie check in with Sportscaster's Lyric Sloan, about tonight's Sportscaster High School Football game of the week…
'JR MorningChris Visits Cosm
September 11, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick had the chance to attend the Detroit opening of Cosm Detroit and had the chance to catch up with Jeb Terry Jr., the…
'JR MorningShould Non-Travelers Be Allowed Past Airport Security Again?
Sept. 11, 2026 ~ A new TSA pilot program could let non-travelers access airport gates for the first time in years, but is it a smart move? Former U.S…
'JR MorningPatrick Anderson: World Trade Center Survivor Reflects 25 Years Later
Sept. 11, 2026 ~ What was it like to survive the attacks of September 11 and spend the next quarter-century preserving the stories of those lost? Patrick…
'JR MorningSecurity Changes After 9/11...Are We Changing Back? Should We?
September 11, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with former Inspector General of the US Dept. of Transportation, Mary Schiavo, about the changes…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ September 10, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 10, 2026 ~ Chris, Lloyd and Jamie start your day off with all the news you need to get your day started right. They'll hear new polling on the…
'JR MorningChecking In With Abdul El-Sayed
September 10, 2026 ~ Chris, Lloyd and Jamie check in with Michigan Senate Candidate, Abdul El-Sayed, to hear his take on last night's Republican Midterm…
'JR MorningHe's Been To Every Republican Convention Since 2004, He Says This One is Different
September 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds talk with Political Commentator, Dennis Lennox, about his attendance at every Republican…
'JR MorningRemembering 9/11
Sept. 10, 2026 ~ Fox News Senior Correspondent Eric Shawn joins 'JR Morning to reflect on his reporting from New York on September 11 and discusses the lasting…
'JR MorningLochmoor Club Faces Rebuilding After Major Fire
September 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss the Lochmoor Club fire with club historian Tom Jerger. They reflect on the…
'JR MorningTop Five Tips For Recent College Grads
September 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds speak with Dr. Suzy Siegle, President & CEO of Walsh College, who's offering her Top Five…
'JR MorningA Wedding Day Dilemma
September 10, 2026 ~ Dr. Steve Craig joins Chris, Lloyd and Jamie to talk about a person who's having an issue with inviting a particularly obnoxious person to…
'JR MorningAnalysis Of The First Republican Midterm Convention
September 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Dennis Darnoi, Veteran Political Analyst, about last nights Republican Midterm Convention. What…
'JR MorningWill AI KIll Us All?
September 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson check in with Awecomm CEO, Brent Yax, about a new report that says that is AI gets too big, it could…
'JR MorningNew Michigan Polling
September 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Detroit News Politics Editor, Chad Livengood, about new Detroit News polling on the…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ September 9, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson hear the latest on Canadian tariffs; hear from a politician who's giving back money; learn why the US is…
'JR MorningWayne State ~ Doing Great When Others Aren't!
September 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Wayne State University's Senior Director of Admissions, Ericka Matthews-Jackson about Wayne…
'JR MorningBot or Not: Should Schools Ban the AI Classroom?
September 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss AI in classrooms with Ypsilanti Community Schools Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross, exploring the…
'JR MorningTaxpayer Dollars Gone Wild: Michigan’s Millions Missing in Action
September 9, 2026 ~ JR Morning hosts Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss a critical state audit with House Appropriations Chair Representative Ann Bollin…
'JR MorningSpartan Spirit: Coach Fitz Recaps the Win and Preps for Saturday
September 9, 2026 ~ Steve Courtney, Chris Renwick, and Lloyd Jackson discuss Michigan State’s season opener with head coach Pat Fitzgerald, focusing on the…
'JR MorningPacking Bags or Just Changing Seats? U.S. Eyes Mideast Pivot
September 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss potential U.S. military reductions in the Middle East with Near Eastern Studies Professor Saeed…
'JR MorningPolitician Refuses To Act Like A Pig, Returns Campaign Cash
September 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss former Attorney General Mike Cox’s decision to return unused campaign contributions, a move rarely…
'JR MorningTrade Tiff: Michigan’s Auto Industry Stuck in the Slow Lane
September 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss US-Canada trade tensions with MichAuto executive director Glenn Stevens. The group examines how…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ September 8, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds find out why Ann Arbor wants to break away from DTE; learns more about the upswing in…
'JR MorningA Congressional Candidate On The Way To The Convention
September 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds speak with Michigan Congressional Candidate, Mike Bouchard, about his upcoming appearance at…
'JR MorningFreedom Fuel Network Comes To The Detroit Area
September 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds check in with GasBuddy.com's Patrick DeHaan about the opening of a Freedom Fuel station here…
'JR MorningAre These The 'About Me' Midterms?
September 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds speak with Political Strategist, Jason Roe, about the Republican Midterm Convention. Have…
'JR MorningUniversity Of Michigan's Controversial Win
September 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds talk with Detroit Free Press Sports Columnist, Shawn Windsor, about his column, ' U of M's…
'JR MorningHelping Michigan Kids To Read
September 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds check in with US Senate Candidate Mike Rogers. Mike has a plan to help Michigan kids learn…
'JR MorningLindsay Clancy Mistrial...What's Next?
September 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds talk with Flood Law, Managing Partner, Todd Flood, about the mistrial declared in the…
'JR MorningIs GM Watching Us?
September 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson check in with Jackie Charniga, Automotive Reporter, Detroit Free Press, about her report on the new GM…
'JR MorningWhy All The Political Violence?
September 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk to Javed Ali, University of Michigan Associate Professor from Practice at the Gerald R. Ford School of…
'JR MorningThe Latest From Crain's Detroit Business
September 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor, Mike Lee, about the Michigan Gubernatorial race; Ann…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ September 4, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson start your day off with the stories you should know about. They find out the latest on the Lindsay Clancy…
'JR MorningA Volunteer Group Keeping The Detroit River Clean
September 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Kaylee Peterson, Development and Communications Manager, Friends of the Detroit River, a…
'JR MorningPreviewing This Season With The Spartans
September 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press Michigan State Writer, about what we can expect to see out of…