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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 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…
'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…