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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 ~ June 16, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson learn about US/Iran deal; ask more about the upheaval at MSU; find out more about the UK social media ban on…
'JR MorningA Charity Scholarship Luncheon
June 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Kelli Gyori, Director of Operations, Midwest Independent Retailers Association about a scholarship…
'JR MorningMark Hollis: From Golf Greens to Spartan Dreams
June 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Rocket Classic tournament director Mark Hollis. Hollis discussed the Rocket Classic and his…
'JR MorningGLP-1s: Retailers See Returns Soar as Waists Shrink
June 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Wall Street Journal reporter Jennifer Williams. They discuss how GLP-1s lead to increased clothing…
'JR MorningSpartan Shuffle: Michigan State Loses Two Leaders, What’s Next?
June 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss leadership changes at Michigan State. Connor Earegood, Detroit News beat reporter, provides insights on…
'JR MorningEVs to the Rescue: Powering Homes and Pockets
June 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Joanne Muller, Transportation Correspondent for Axios. They discuss new vehicle-to-grid technology…
'JR MorningIran Nuke Deal: Is It a Win or Just Wishful Thinking?
June 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Austin Gullett, former naval intelligence officer, about the Iran memorandum of understanding. They…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 15, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan, co-hosts with Lloyd Jackson. They discuss Michigan’s economy, the Gordie…
'JR MorningCorktown Kitchen Chronicles: Hamilton’s Dishin’ Out History and Hip-Hop!
June 15, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jeff Donofrio host Chef Cortez Reinhardt and Andrea McInnis, Director of Food and Beverage from Hamilton’s Corktown. They…
'JR MorningBedrock CEO Jared Fleischer: Tax Talk That Won’t Make Your Eyes Glaze Over (Probably!)
June 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Jared Fleisher, CEO of Bedrock. They discussed tax reform and its effects on Michigan, Detroit’s…
'JR MorningRoush’s Wild Ride: 50 Years of Fast Cars, Family, and Future Tech!
June 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio and Lloyd Jackson welcome Evan Lyall, CEO of Roush, celebrating 50 years. Lyall discusses Roush’s evolution from motorsports to…
'JR MorningDetroit’s Riverfront: From Industrial Grime to Waterfront Gem!
June 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio and Lloyd Jackson welcomed Ryan Sullivan, CEO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. Ryan spoke about the Riverwalk’s…
'JR MorningDetroit’s Fireworks: A Heart Attack and Tears!
June 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio and Lloyd Jackson welcome Tony Michaels, CEO of The Parade Company. Tony discusses the Ford Fireworks and America’s Thanksgiving…
'JR MorningJen Flood Juggles Budgets, Kids, and Rock Star Dreams!
June 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio and Lloyd Jackson speak with Jen Flood, State Budget Director. They discuss Michigan’s budget, education, healthcare, and…
'JR MorningBudget Battles and “I Voted” Stickers: A Chat with Representative Ann Bolin!
June 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio and Lloyd Jackson speak with State Representative Ann Bollin, House Appropriations Committee Chair. They discuss Michigan’s…
'JR MorningMackinac Island Vibes: Sandy Baruah Talks Michigan’s Future and Bridge Deals!
June 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio and Lloyd Jackson speak with Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber. They discuss the Mackinac Policy…
'JR MorningBoyne Resorts: From Slopes to Swings, Michigan’s Summer Kicks Off!
June 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio and Lloyd Jackson speak with Stephen Kircher, President and CEO of Boyne Resorts. They discuss Michigan tourism, Boyne’s record…
'JR MorningDetroit’s Newsiest Bits: Bridges, Banks, and Backhands!
June 15, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson, Jeff Donofrio from Business Leaders for Michigan, and Mike Lee, Crain’s Detroit Business managing editor, discuss the Gordie…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 12, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 12, 2026 ~ Special Guest Co-Host, Matt Elliott and Lloyd Jackson talk about sustainable data centers; learn about what's going on in Oakland County; hears…
'JR MorningHelping Kids Get VIP Access To Cool Events
June 12, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott and Lloyd Jackson talk to Blake Rockwell, Founder of Special Spectators, an organization that helps seriously ill children go to…
'JR MorningWorld Cup Turf In The Spotlight
June 12, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott and Lloyd Jackson speak with Trey Rogers, Head of Turfgrass at Michigan State University about his involvment with the World Cop…
'JR MorningSpartans aren’t just building sandcastles, they’re building the future!
June 12, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott and Lloyd Jackson speak with Laura Lee McIntyre, Michigan State’s Provost. She discusses her role, preparing students for future…
'JR MorningHillary, What Up Doe? Detroit’s Growth Guru on a Roll
June 12, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott and Lloyd Jackson speak with Hillary Doe, Head of Move Detroit. She discusses Move Detroit’s mission, programs like “Make Detroit…
'JR MorningDetroit’s Underground Superheroes: Making the City Tick
June 12, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott and Lloyd Jackson talk with Mike Kozak, President and Partner of Giffels Webster, a civil engineering firm. They discuss civil…
'JR MorningHarvesting Hope: Feeding Metro Detroit’s Kids All Summer Long!
June 12, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott and Lloyd Jackson speak with Adrian Lewis, President and CEO of Forgotten Harvest. Adrian discusses food insecurity in Metro…
'JR MorningKahn Do Attitude: Leading a 131-Year-Old Architecture Firm with Kim Montague
June 12, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott and Lloyd Jackson speak with Kim Montague, CEO and President of Albert Kahn Associates. They discuss her firm’s legacy and its…
'JR MorningAngelique Power: Youth Voices and Education Solutions
June 12, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott and Lloyd Jackson speak with Angelique Power, President and CEO of the Skillman Foundation. They discuss the foundation’s focus on…
'JR MorningOakland County: Where Parks are Free and Pontiac is Poppin’!
June 12, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott and Lloyd Jackson chat with Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. Coulter discusses county affordability initiatives, Pontiac’s…
'JR MorningGarrick Rochow: Keeping Michigan’s Lights On and Data Flowing
June 12, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of CMS Energy. They discussed Michigan’s severe weather, grid…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 11, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson is joined by special co-host, Jason Roe. They talk with a candidate for Congress; hear about a wrongful death lawsuit; talk with…
'JR MorningThe Last Hurrah For The Rocket Mortgage Classic
June 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jason Roe talk with the Tournament Director of the 2026 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Mark Hollis, about who we'll see playing in…
'JR MorningKratom: Dangerous Product Sits on Store Shelves
June 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jason Roe speak with Michigan policy advocate Lindsay Palsrok. She shares her family’s struggle with kratom addiction…
'JR MorningMichigan’s American Dream: High Costs, Tough Choices
June 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jason Roe discuss homeownership with Representative Bill Schuette. They cover rising costs, property taxes, and increasing…
'JR MorningEV Charging: A Shockingly Good Update!
June 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jason Roe talk with Jackie Charniga, automotive reporter for the Detroit Free Press. They discuss GM’s Energy Pass system, EV…
'JR MorningPsych Eval Panic: When a Student’s Test Results Freak Out Parents!
June 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jason Roe get advice from Dr. Steve Craig about a teen’s psych evaluation. They discuss getting a second opinion versus not…
'JR MorningMacomb County’s Political Potluck: Robert Lulgjuraj Dishes on Congress and The American Dream
June 11, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson welcome Robert Lulgjuraj, candidate for Congress, to WJR. They discuss his background, policy proposals for…
'JR MorningFamily Sues After Unarmed Man Killed by Police
June 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jason Roe speak with Attorney Todd Flood and John Jenuwine’s parents, Larry and Kelly Jenuwine. They discuss a lawsuit filed…
'JR MorningTim Golding: Lansing’s Secret Weapon for Free Markets!
June 11, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Jason Roe welcomed Tim Golding, State Director for Americans for Prosperity Michigan. They discussed AFP’s advocacy for free…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 10, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get you over the 'hump' on Hump Day by find out more about the clean up of the Detroit River; ask why prisoners…
'JR MorningLarkin's Leaving, Where Does That Leave The Red Wings?
June 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Detroit Free Press Red Wings reporter, Helene St. James, about the latest on Dylan Larkin's contact…
'JR MorningDetroit’s New Soccer Pub: The Regal Eagle Lands in Southwest!
June 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Keith Baldwin about his new pub, The Regal Eagle. It is a soccer-focused bar in Detroit. They…
'JR MorningArtemis III: A “Moon-umental” Leap for Humanity!
June 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Karlton Johnson, CEO of the National Space Society, about the Artemis III mission. They discuss the…
'JR MorningRxKids Program: Cash for Cradles or Cautionary Tale?
June 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with State Representative Jay DeBoyer. He discusses his concerns about the RxKids program, a cash aid…
'JR MorningAI Goes IPO: Wall Street’s New Wild West!
June 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Chris Alberta, CEO of Principium Tactical Wealth Management, about AI company IPOs. They discuss…
'JR MorningDetroit River Gets a Much-Needed Glow-Up!
June 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Sam Noffke, Senior Aquatic Biologist at EGLE. They discuss the $10 million allocation for Detroit…
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Congresswoman Dingell Discusses Prison Deaths and House Bill
June 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about deaths at Michigan’s only women’s prison. They also discussed the…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 9, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson give you the latest on the Iran conflict; find out how high gas prices could cause a change in the auto…
'JR MorningGas Prices Are Falling....Will It Continue??
June 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy.com about the fall in gas prices. Will it…
'JR MorningTick Population Boom
June 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Vector-Borne Disease Epidemiologist with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Rachel…
'JR MorningTigers: From Bottom-Feeders to Playoff Hopefuls?
June 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Cody Stavenhagen, senior writer for The Athletic, about the Tigers. They discuss injuries, player…
'JR MorningBrain Chips and Kid Worries: A Wild Ride!
June 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Leslie Boissiere, Vice President of External Affairs at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, about declining…
'JR MorningData Centers: The Billion-Dollar Headache No Politician Wants to Touch?
June 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Abdul El-Sayed, US Senate candidate. They discussed data centers, AI regulation, and political…
'JR MorningGas Prices Up, Up, and Away! Or… Not?
June 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Grant Schwab, Washington correspondent for The Detroit News, about gas prices and their impact on the…
'JR MorningMiddle East Tensions Rise Amidst Ongoing Conflict
June 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Austin Gullett, former Navy Intel Officer. They discussed an Army helicopter crash, Israeli attacks…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 8, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get your week started off by chatting about the pitch at a World Cup game; learn why an endorsement from…
'JR MorningBig Rock Italian Chophouse
June 8, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd are joined by the Executive Chef of Big Rock Italian Chophouse in Birmingham about their menu, their cigar bar and the brunch…
'JR MorningJamie Joins JR Morning As Part Of Her Journey
June 8, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds joins Chris and Lloyd to talk about the latest episode of her podcast, 'Jamie's Journey: Angels Along The Way', and she talks…
'JR MorningSocial Security: It’s Not a Game, But We’re Losing!
June 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Social Security’s looming insolvency with Nolan Finley, Detroit News columnist. They explore why…
'JR MorningTrump’s Endorsement: The Golden Ticket for Michigan Gov Hopefuls?
June 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss Donald Trump’s influence on GOP primaries with M.L. Elrick, the On Guard government…
'JR MorningToledo Festival Shooting: 12 Wounded
June 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with retired Assistant DPD Chief Steve Dolunt about the Toledo festival shooting. Twelve people were…