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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 MorningUFO-Oh-No! Whistleblowers Spill the Beans in DC!
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with William Konkolesky, State Director of the Michigan MUFON chapter, about a UAP forum. They discussed…
'JR MorningRetail Crime: Not Your Grandma’s Shoplifting!
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with William Hallan, President and CEO of the Michigan Retailers Association. They discuss new efforts to…
'JR MorningWorld Cup Fever: Detroit’s Regal Eagle Pub Kicks Off the Celebration!
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Keith Baldwin, co-owner of The Regal Eagle, about the World Cup. His pub offers a great atmosphere…
'JR MorningFounding Fathers Friday: John Adams
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss John Adams. Dr. Curt Graham, President of the Adams Presidential Center, shares insights on Adams’s…
'JR MorningJefferson’s 17-Day Sprint to Freedom!
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Dr. Matthew Spalding, VP of Washington Operations and Dean of Van Andel Graduate School of…
'JR MorningCountry Superstars and Union Controversies: A Vegas Trip and UAW Drama
June 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Brianna Noble, an auto and business writer at The Detroit News. They discussed findings against UAW…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 25, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk about the controversy surrounding the Gordie Howe Bridge; learn more about the tech stock slump; find out…
'JR MorningHow Did The Pistons Do In The NBA Draft?
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson touch base with ClutchPoints.com's Detroit Pistons Beat Reporter Eric Vincent about the NBA Draft. How did the…
'JR MorningTrump’s Endorsement: John James’s Campaign Gets a Boost!
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Congressman John James. James discussed Donald Trump’s endorsement and unifying Republicans. He also…
'JR MorningData Centers: Michigan’s AI Hot Potato?
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Ben Geman, an Axios energy reporter. They discuss concerns about data centers, their link to AI, and…
'JR MorningLegal Troubles Mount for Arnold
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Todd Flood, Flood Law attorney, about the legal issues facing Terrion Arnold. Flood offers his legal…
'JR MorningCash Flow and Tax Talk
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Ken Davis, former Deputy Attorney General for Virginia. They discussed how Republicans can address…
'JR MorningAI Stocks: Don’t Panic, It’s Just a “Big Exhale!”
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Alberta, CEO of Principium Tactical Wealth Management, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson. He discusses AI stock fluctuations…
'JR MorningBridge Battle: Mike Rogers’ High-Stakes Game of Tariffs and Tunnels
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers. Rogers discussed using the Gordie Howe Bridge as leverage in…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 24, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson learn the latest on the Nancy Guthrie case; find out if AI is able to attack governments; asks an expert if…
'JR MorningSupreme Court’s Recent Rulings: Border Agents, ExxonMobil, and Religious Freedom
June 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Richard Friedman, Arlene and Alan F. Smith Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, about…
'JR MorningHealthcare Heist: Billions Busted!
June 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss massive healthcare fraud with Matthew Schneider, former U.S. Attorney. Over 450 defendants face charges…
'JR MorningGOP Drama: Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene “Out”!
June 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with political strategist Jason Roe. They discuss how Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene abandoning…
'JR MorningAI to Governments and Businesses: “Knock, Knock. Who’s There? Not Your Security Anymore!”
June 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Brent Yax, CEO of Awecomm, about AI threats. Advanced AI will breach security in months, not years…
'JR MorningConflicting Ransom Notes Plague Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case
June 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Daniel Roberts, former FBI Assistant Director, about conflicting ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 23, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get an update on the Strait of Hormuz; find out more about the controversy surrounding e-bikes; head from a…
'JR MorningProposed Restrictions On Data Centers
June 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Congressperson Mallory McMorrow about proposed restrictions on Data Centers, what are they and why…
'JR MorningCelebrating 80 Years Of Buddy's Pizza!
June 23, 2026 ~ 80 years ago today, Buddy's Pizza was created! Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with David Rentrack, Area Manager for Buddy's Pizza and…
'JR MorningHall Pass: Speaker Matt Hall Takes on Hospital Costs!
June 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with House Speaker Matt Hall. Hall discusses his plan to lower hospital costs and increase oversight of…
'JR MorningMSU Students Chase Happiness, Tackle AI, and Debate Founding Fathers
June 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Raul Rodriguez, Director of the LaFrak Forum and Assistant Professor of Political Thought at MSU…
'JR MorningE-Bikes: Vroom, Vroom, or Too Much Zoom?
June 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Andy Rohrer, Executive Director of the League of Michigan Bicyclists, about the rise of e-bikes. They…
'JR MorningRobots on the Rise: UAW’s Existential Crisis?
June 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Auto Forecast Solutions, about how automation and cobots affect UAW…
'JR MorningStrait of Hormuz: High Stakes and Hotlines!
June 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Strait of Hormuz tensions with Fox News reporter Lucas Tomlinson. They talk about Iran’s leverage, oil…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 22, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 22, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd get the week starts talking about the latest news from Crain's Detroit Business; find out more about controversial polling in…
'JR MorningMonday Munchies: Better Health Market and Cafe
June 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with Chef Sean Proffitt and co-owner Jon Handelsman of Better Health Market and Cafe about their Chicken…
'JR MorningJamie's Journey And How It Will Look On The Other Side
June 22, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd are joined by Jamie Edmonds who talks about the latest episode of her podcast, 'Jamie's Journey: Angels Along The Way', this…
'JR MorningPistons and Red Wings: Offseason Drama Heats Up!
June 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press hockey writer, about the NHL trade market and its impact on the…
'JR MorningMovie Mania and Economic Drama!
June 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Paul Glantz, CEO of Imagine Entertainment. They discussed the film industry’s resurgence and the…
'JR MorningPoll Problems? This Pundit Says, “Don’t Shoot the Messenger!”
June 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Steve Mitchell, President and CEO of Mitchell Research and Communications. They discussed criticism…
'JR MorningMonday Morning Mix: Hospitals, Habits, and Houses!
June 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Mike Lee, managing editor at Crain’s Detroit Business. They discuss new bills targeting hospital…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 19, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick discusses current events, including political tensions, the Gordie Howe Bridge, and changes in college athletics. He talks with…
'JR MorningElmer the Mastodon Moves On Up!
June 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Lucy Hales, Cranbrook Institute of Science Director, and Peter Provenzano, Oakland County Community College…
'JR MorningChecking In With Jamie Edmonds
June 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick chats with Jamie Edmonds. Jamie shares updates on her podcast, “Jamie’s Journey: Angels Along the Way,” and its “Touched by…
'JR MorningWorld Cup Fever: Bars Dry, Fans Fly, and Hydration Breaks are the New Jam!
June 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick chats with Regal Eagle owner Keith Baldwin about the World Cup. They discuss game changes, fan excitement, and the US team’s…
'JR MorningBridge to Nowhere (For Now): Gordie Howe’s Grand Opening Gets Ghosted
June 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Detroit Free Press columnist Neal Rubin. They discuss delays in opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge. This…
'JR MorningAmerica: Proud or Pouty? A Deep Dive into the Great Divide!
June 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick discusses declining American pride with Melissa Deckman, CEO of Public Religion Research Institute. They review how political…
'JR MorningFounding Fathers Friday ~ Thomas Jefferson
June 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Dr. Brad Birzer discuss “Thomas Jefferson: A Radical Experiment in Liberty.” Birzer’s book, The Declaration of Independence…
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Fed Holds Steady: No Rate Hike, No Rate Cut, Just Good Ol’ Price Stability!
June 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Patrick Anderson, CEO of Anderson Economic Group. They discuss the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain steady…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 18, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson dig in to the 'Memorandum Of Understanding'; hear about keeping kids mentally healthy during the summer break…
'JR MorningJuneteenth Celebrations In Hart Plaza
June 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Detroit Festival Juneteenth Celebration Founder, Chanel Domonique, about tomorrow's celebration in…
'JR MorningTrump’s Negotiation Playbook: Art of the Deal or Art of the Mess?
June 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Peter D. Johnson, author of Negotiating with Trump. Johnson discusses Trump’s negotiation tactics…
'JR MorningFord’s New Batteries: Cheaper EVs and a Boost for US Jobs!
June 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Briana Noble, an auto and business reporter for The Detroit News. They discuss Ford’s new EV battery…
'JR MorningDoctor’s Orders: Ditch the “Too Assertive” Label!
June 18, 2026 ~ Dr. Steve Craig joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson. They discuss feedback given to a woman executive. She was told she was “too assertive.”…
'JR MorningSummer Break: Kids Out of School, Parents Out of Luck?
June 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Don McMinn, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Learning Academy. They discussed how summer…
'JR MorningMOU-ch Ado About Nothing? Iran Deal Has Folks Scratching Heads
June 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Saeed Khan, Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Wayne State University. They discuss the recently…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 17, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson ask about the close polling of Michigan GOP candidates; find out about the Ford Fireworks and the curfew during…
'JR MorningA Sweet Baseball Deal
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Dans Schmitt, President of the United States Professional Baseball League, Dana is offering WJR…
'JR MorningThe Risks...And Rewards...of Data Centers
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Eic Lupher, President, Citizens Research Council of Michigan about Data Centers. CRC has done a…
'JR MorningNo More Stream Dreams, Michigan Says No New Taxes!
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with State Representative Mike Harris. They discussed his bill to stop local governments from taxing…
'JR MorningNo Minors, No Mayhem: Detroit’s Fireworks Fiesta Keeps Teens in Check!
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with DPD Chief Todd Bettison. They discuss teen takeovers and Detroit’s long-standing fireworks curfew…
'JR MorningDeepfakes in Politics: When Candidates Go Hulk
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Cliff Lampe, a professor at the University of Michigan, about deepfakes in political campaigns. They…
'JR MorningOil’s Well That Ends Well? Not for Your Car!
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Dan Shine, Senior Editor at Automotive News, discuss disruptions from Iran. These issues strain global supply…
'JR MorningGet Ready to Ooh and Aah: Detroit’s Fireworks Extravaganza is Almost Here!
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Tony Michaels, President and CEO of The Parade Company. Tony discussed the upcoming Ford Fireworks…
'JR MorningGOP Race: From Frontrunner to Photo Finish!
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Steve Mitchell, CEO of Mitchell Research & Communications. They discussed the Michigan Republican…
'JR MorningRachel Stewart: Furniture Maven by Day, Super Mom by Night!
June 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio and Lloyd Jackson speak with Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner-White Furniture. They discuss Gardner-White’s growth, community…