Category Archives: Content ~ JR Morning
Clarissa Shields Previews Upcoming Fight on "'JR Morning"
Jan. 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds chat with Claressa Shields, the Undisputed World Champion.DETROIT, MI ~ Flint native Clarissa Shields, otherwise known as the "The GWOAT...
Jan 15, 2026
New Detroit City Council President on ICE Operations In the City: 'The Actions We Take, the Words We Speak, Have Consequences'
PODCAST: Jan. 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Jamie Edmonds, and Lloyd Jackson spoke with James Tate, Detroit's new City Council president. They talked about his responsibilities.DETROIT ~ With the ascensio...
Jan 15, 2026
Rep. Barrett Talks Bill that Would Ban Congressmembers From Trading Stocks
PODCAST: Jan. 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss insider trading. Congressman Tom Barrett explains his bill to stop lawmakers, spouses, and children from buying individ...
Jan 14, 2026
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist on Pivot to SOS Race: 'This Was the Place for Me to Render the Most Effective Service to Fix the System'
PODCAST: Jan. 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds spoke with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist. He discussed his shift from running for governor to secretary of state, aiming to protect...
Jan 13, 2026
President Donald Trump Visits Detroit Tuesday, Tour Ford Factory
PODCASTS: Jan. 13, 2026 ~ Dave Dulio, director of the Center for Civic Engagement and Political Science Professor at Oakland University, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss President Donald Trump's visit to ...
Jan 13, 2026
Why Gen Z Has Issues Talking Over the Phone
PODCAST: Jan. 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss Gen Z's "phonophobia" with Maryellen MacDonald, professor of psychology and language sciences. They explore how avoidin...
Jan 12, 2026
2026 Detroit Auto Show to Feature About 40 Car Brands
PODCAST: Jan. 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds chat with Mike Levine, Ford's North American product communications manager. They discuss Ford's presence at the Detroit Auto S...
Jan 12, 2026
PHOTOS: Inside GM's New Corporate Headquarters
PODCAST: Jan. 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk with Mike Lee, managing editor of Crain's Detroit Business. They cover big stories, including U of M's new president, GM's...
Jan 12, 2026 Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ WJR
ICE Agent Involved in Minneapolis Fatal Shooting Identified
PODCASTS: Jan. 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds welcome Daniel Roberts, former assistant director of the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division. They discuss the...
Jan 09, 2026
GOP State Senate Leader Calls for Audit into MI Childcare Program
PODCAST: Jan. 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discussed Michigan lawmakers' call for a childcare subsidy audit. State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt explained why he is re...
Jan 08, 2026
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SPOTLIGHT PODCAST
April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four, joins Kevin Dietz live from Indy to talk about Detroit’s preparations, the economic and cultural impact of hosting the Final Four, and what fans can expect when the event comes to downtown Detroit.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Tony Paul, a Detroit News reporter, about the Detroit Tigers’ upcoming season. They also discuss Tony’s top baseball movie character.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Walker Hosley, a regional manager at Groundworks, about how winter weather affects home foundations and what to look for.
