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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 MorningMSU Professor Helps FIFA World Cup Get Its Kicks
June 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Dr. John Rogers, Professor of Turfgrass Research at Michigan State University. They discuss the FIFA…
'JR MorningAtwater Brewery and Velvet Peanut Butter: A Match Made in Detroit!
June 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Mike Lee, Managing Editor at Crain’s Detroit Business. They discuss the Buick City site, clean energy…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 5, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, going solo this morning, find out about how wholesale marijuana taxes are being used; learns about great events happening at the…
'JR MorningA Sweet Deal From Back Nine Golf
June 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick talks with Leonard Fox, Owner of Back Nine Golf in West Bloomfield and Clarkston about a great WJR Sweet Deal. Hosted by…
'JR MorningTigers On A Roll
June 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick talks with the Radio Voice of the Detroit Tigers, Dan Dickerson about the team, how their health is and what it's going to take to…
'JR MorningZoo-pendous Fun: Detroit Zoo’s Wild Wonders!
June 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick checks in with Dr. Hayley Murphy, Director of The Detroit Zoo. They talk about the newly reopened Erb Discovery Trails and the…
'JR MorningCapuchin Soup Kitchen: A Triple Play of Giving!
June 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick spoke with Brother Gary Wegner about Capuchin Soup Kitchen events. These events are crucial for their work, providing meals…
'JR MorningGerald Ford: Pardons, Punchlines, and Presidential Pranks!
June 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Dr. Mirelle Luecke from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. They discuss President Ford’s early life, his…
'JR MorningFounding Fathers Friday: George Washington
June 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Dr. Lindsey Chervinsky, Director of the George Washington Presidential Library. They discuss George Washington’s early…
'JR MorningPot-holey Projections: Michigan’s Weed Tax Hits a Bump in the Road!
June 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick speaks with Beth LeBlanc, a Detroit News reporter. They discuss Michigan’s new wholesale marijuana tax. It generates less revenue…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 3, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 4, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk about AI, how it'll affect us and it's military applications; find out about saving money if you're buying a new car and…
'JR Morning60 Minutes Meltdown: Scott Pelley Gets the Boot!
June 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Fred Vultee, a Wayne State University journalism professor. They discuss Scott Pelley’s firing from 60…
'JR MorningTrash Talk: Priority Waste’s Piling Problems
June 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Priority Waste’s service issues. Max Bryan, from the Detroit News, reports on communities considering…
'JR MorningHackers, Assemble! Michigan’s Cyber-Physical Security Summit Sounds the Alarm
June 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Jennifer Tisdale, Co-Chair of the Cyber-Physical Systems Security Summit. They discuss Michigan’s…
'JR MorningCar Shopping: Don’t Get Smoked Like a Chrysler New Yorker!
June 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with attorney Adam Taub about high car costs. Adam, a consumer law expert, provides advice on navigating…
'JR MorningAI: From IPOs to Oversight and Everything In Between
June 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Merve Hickok, President and Policy Director for the Center for AI and Digital Policy. They discussed…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 3, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson find out the latest on the missing nuclear lab worker who was found dead; find out about yesterday's primaries…
'JR MorningDetroit’s “Meet Your Class” Connects College Students
June 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Blake Mischley, CEO and co-founder of Meet Your Class. They discuss his company’s growth in Detroit…
'JR MorningBudget Battles and Legal Eagles: Michigan’s Money Moves
June 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the World Cup. Then, Patrick Wright, VP of Mackinac Center Legal Foundation, explains a lawsuit…
'JR MorningJune Joust: Primaries Heat Up!
June 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with David Dulio, Professor of Political Science at Oakland University. They discuss primary election…
'JR MorningMissing Scientists: The Unanswered Questions
June 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Daniel Roberts, former FBI Assistant Director. They discuss the mysterious disappearances and deaths…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 2, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson find out why the UAW is talking about a strike at American Axle; hear why auto sales are being affected by…
'JR MorningBrad Galli's Back
June 2, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd catch up with Longtime Detroit Sports Anchor Brad Galli about why he left local TV for a new YouTube show. Hosted by Simplecast…
'JR MorningThinking Differently About Inflation
June 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Former Senior Fellow in Economics at the Heritage Foundation, Stephen Moore about the new Fed Chairman…
'JR MorningFuneral Directors Speak Out on Child Gun Deaths
June 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Patrick Lynch, president of Lynch Funeral Homes. They discussed firearm deaths in children. Lynch…
'JR MorningDearborn’s New EV Police Chase Aggressive Drivers
June 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shaheen. He discussed the new Aggressive Driving Unit, focused on reckless…
'JR MorningTrump’s Fund Fiasco: When Even Republicans Say “No Thanks!”
June 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Dan Merica, co-author of The Washington Post’s Early Brief newsletter. They discussed Donald Trump’s…
'JR MorningMideast Tensions: Ceasefire, Stalling, and US Diplomacy
June 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Fox News reporter Lucas Tomlinson. They discussed the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, US-Iran talks, and…
'JR MorningAuto Sales and Anxious Parents: A Rollercoaster Ride!
June 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Dr. Tim Nash, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship…
'JR MorningUAW on Strike! American Axle Plant Center of Labor Dispute
June 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Marick Masters, Professor Emeritus of Management, about the UAW strike impacting GM truck production…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ June 1, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd find out why Michiganders don't trust Data Centers; learn about the success of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by…
'JR MorningCrazy Gringo In Studio
June 1, 2026 ~ Tommy & Dimitri Vasilos, owners of Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina drop by to chat with Chris and Lloyd about their WJR Sweet Deal and about the…
'JR MorningColbert In Monroe
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd chat with Brian Burchette, Media Coordinator and Genevieve Benson, Operations Manager for Monroe Community Media about Stephen…
'JR MorningJamie's Journey....With Her Husband Along
June 1, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds joins Chris and Lloyd to talk about the latest installment of 'Jamie's Journey: Angels Along The Way', with her guest, Ryan…
'JR MorningDWIHN Fights Mental Health Stigma
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. CEO James White talks about mental health, substance abuse…
'JR MorningTexas Senate Race: A “Weirdo” Versus a “Dirtbag”
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Jason Roe, founder and principal of Roe Strategic, about the Texas Senate race and its impact on…
'JR MorningAliens.gov: Not What You Think!
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Kaelen Dorr, White House Deputy Communications Director. They discuss the aliens.gov website, border…
'JR MorningDetroit Grand Prix: Zooming into Success!
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Michael Montri, President of the Detroit Grand Prix, and Merrill Cain, Director of Communications…
'JR MorningData Centers: Michigan’s Secret (Power) Addiction?
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News. They discuss data center secrecy…
'JR MorningGuskiewicz Gone, Gordie Howe On Its Way!
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Crain’s Detroit Business Reporter Mike Lee. They discussed MSU’s outgoing president and the upcoming…
'JR MorningJamie's Back with a New Episode, Featuring her Husband!
May 29, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd chat with Jamie about her latest episode of her podcast, Jamie's Journey: Angel's Along the Way, where she discusses her journey…
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JR Morning ~ May 29, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 29, 2026 ~ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…
'JR Morning68-Year-Old Grandmother Celebrates Long-Awaited Graduation
May 29, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd chat with Darlene Lee, who dropped out of school to become a mother in 1975. After raising four sons, surviving cervical cancer…
'JR MorningDetroit’s Race Weekend Begins: GM’s Jim Campbell Weighs In
May 29, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd sit down with Jim Campbell, GM’s Vice President of Performance and Motorsports, to preview the excitement surrounding this…
'JR MorningNewsom’s Proposal Fuels Political Debate
May 29, 2026 ~ Tonya J. Powers, Fox News Correspondent, joins Chris and Lloyd to discuss the political and economic fallout from California Governor Gavin…
'JR MorningRepresentative Bill Schuette at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 29, 2026 ~ Rep. Bill Schuette, State Representative for Michigan’s 95th District, joins Chris and Lloyd at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by…
'JR MorningUnderstanding the MOU’s Market Impact
May 29, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora in Bloomfield Hills, joins Chris and Lloyd to break down market reactions…
'JR MorningJR Morning ~ May 28, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 28, 2026 ~ Day 2 at the Mackinac Policy Conference brings even deeper conversations as Chris and Lloyd continue broadcasting live from the Grand Hotel…
'JR MorningWarren Evans, David Coulter and Mark Hackel at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2026 ~ Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive, Dave Coulter, Oakland County Executive and Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive join Chris and Lloyd live…
'JR MorningAngelique Power Live at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2026 ~ Angelique Power, President and CEO of The Skillman Foundation, joins Chris and Lloyd live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by…
'JR MorningAric Nesbitt Live at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2026 ~ State Senator and GOP Candidate Aric Nesbitt joins Chris and Lloyd live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
'JR MorningSenator Joe Bellino Live at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2026 ~ Senator Joe Bellino joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningMatt Hall Live at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2026 ~ State Representative and Speaker of the Michigan House, Matt Hall, joins Chris and Lloyd live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by…
'JR MorningTrevor Lauer at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2026 ~ Trevor Lauer, President and COO of DTE Energy, joins Chris and Lloyd live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
'JR MorningSenator Winnie Brinks at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2026 ~ Senator Winnie Brinks joins Chris and Lloyd live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningBob Riney at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2026 ~ Bob Riney, President & CEO of Henry Ford Health & Chair of the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference, joins Chris and Lloyd to chat about the…
'JR MorningGovernor Gretchen Whitmer Live at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2026 ~ Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningMike Cox Live at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2026 ~ GOP Candidate Mike Cox joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
'JR MorningEric Lupher Live at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2026 ~ Eric Lupher, President at Citizen's Research Council of Michigan, joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by…
'JR MorningGlenn Stevens Live at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2026 ~ Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MichAuto, joins Chris and Lloyd live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…