Category Archives: Content ~ JR Morning
Michigan Men's Basketball Advances to Final Four, Michigan State Looks to 2027 Final Four in Detroit
March 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Steve Courtney chat with Michigan State Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo. They reflect on the Spartans' season, their tough loss, and Izzo's future plans.DETROIT, MICH...
Mar 30, 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Birthright Citizenship this Week
PODCAST: March 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Richard Friedman, University of Michigan Law Professor. They discussed how the Supreme Court will define American citizenship. The ...
Mar 30, 2026
Concerns Over Potential U.S. Ground Invasion of Iran Grows as More Troops Sent to Middle East
PODCAST: March 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds speak with Austin Gullett, a former Navy intelligence officer. They discuss the potential for U.S. ground troops in Iran.IRAN ...
Mar 30, 2026
Senate Approves Funding for DHS, Minus Funding for Immigration Enforcement
PODCAST: March 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss the DHS funding measure. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell weighs in on the vote and the impact on TSA workers.WASHINGTON D...
Mar 27, 2026
TSA Loses Hundreds of Agents Since the Start of Partial Government Shutdown
PODCAST: March 26, 2026 ~ With the federal government facing a shutdown, Congressman Tom Barrett breaks down where negotiations stand, what's preventing a deal, and how a shutdown could impact everyda...
Mar 26, 2026
Iran Rejects Ceasefire Proposal From U.S., Denies Direct Talks with U.S.
PODCAST: March 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Jamie Edmonds, and Lloyd Jackson talk to Austin Gellett, a former Navy intel officer. They discuss Iran's strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz and potenti...
Mar 26, 2026
Decreased ICE Funding At Center of Bipartisan Dissaproval of Potential Deal to End Government Shutdown
PODCAST: March 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Congressman Tim Walberg. They discussed continued efforts to fund DHS. This includes TSA, ICE, and the Coast Guard. Negotiations st...
Mar 25, 2026
Michigan State President Kevin Guskiewicz on Men's Basketball Sweet 16 Run
March 23, 2026 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg discusses the NCAA tournament.WASHINGTON, D.C. ~ The Big 10, led by Michigan State and Michigan men's basketball, managed to send six teams t...
Mar 24, 2026
Investigations Underway Into What Caused Deadly Air Canada Plane Collision
PODCAST: March 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with Mary Schiavo, former inspector general of the U.S. Department of Transportation, about the Air Canada plane that collided with a veh...
Mar 24, 2026
Trump, Iran Contradict Each Other Over Whether Negotiations Have Taken Place in Middle East War
PODCAST: March 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with David Sowerby, managing director and portfolio manager at Ancora, about oil and the Dow soaring after President Donald Trump postpon...
Mar 24, 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.
