Category Archives: Content ~ JR Morning
Detroit Grandmother Finishes Educational Journey at Age 68
PODCAST: May 29, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with Darlene Lee, who dropped out of school to become a mother in 1975. After raising four sons, surviving cervical cancer, and overcoming ...
May 29, 2026
'Never Say Never:' Whitmer Gives Conflicting Comments on Potential Presidential Run
PODCAST: May 28, 2026 ~ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.LANSING ~ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer flip-flopped on whether she was ruling out a presidential run...
May 29, 2026
WJR Interviews Top Business and Poltical Leaders Live From the Mackinac Policy Conference
PODCASTS: May 27, 2026 ~ Bob Riney, CEO of Henry Ford Health, joins Paul live at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
May 28, 2026
Iran, U.S. Trade Explosive Blows Amid Fragile Ceasefire
PODCAST: May 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with Rocky Raczkowski, retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel, to break down the latest developments surrounding Iran deal talks.IRAN ~ Iran and the...
May 26, 2026
Ebola Concerns Divert Paris to Detroit Flight
May 21, 2026 ~ David Shepardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Reuters, formally of the Detroit News, discusses the Detroit bound flight that was diverted to Canada due to Ebola concer...
May 22, 2026
Mike Duggan Drops Independent Campaign for Governor
PODCASTS: May 22, 2026 ~ State Rep. Ron Robinson (R-Utica) weighs in on the political impact of Mike Duggan stepping out of the governor's race and what it means for the field ahead. He also discusses...
May 22, 2026
Macomb County Home Prices See Big Uptick in 2026
PODCAST: May 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with David Hall, president and CEO of Hall Financial, about Macomb County property values. They discussed the current housing market and i...
May 21, 2026
Trump's Controversial 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Sparks Lawsuit by Jan. 6 Officers
PODCAST: May 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade. They discuss the Justice Department's anti-weaponization fund, which McQuade finds illegitimate....
May 21, 2026
As AI Tech Accelerates Forward, Americans Grow Anxious of a Future With It
PODCAST: May 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Axios reporter Madison Mills. They discuss public perception of AI, job displacement, and economic implications. Many people worry abo...
May 20, 2026
Cuba Fraught With Energy Blackouts As U.S. Stays Firm With Pressure Blockade on Nation
PODCAST: May 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Silvia Pedraza, international sociology professor at the University of Michigan, about the Cuba crisis. They discussed oil shortages,...
May 20, 2026
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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 and the lack of transparency, a major cause of distrust in Michigan.
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with Brian Burchette, media coordinator, and Genevieve Benson, operations manager for Monroe Community Media, about Stephen Colbert appearing on Monroe Public Access after his CBS show was cancelled.
June 1, 2026 ~ Schupan Recycling President Tom Emmerich weighs in on proposed changes to Michigan’s bottle deposit system and what it could mean for consumers.
