Category Archives: Content ~ JR Morning
Fifth Third Bank Finishes Merger with Comerica Bank
PODCAST: Feb. 2, 2026 ~ David Girodat, Michigan regional chairman of Fifth Third Bank, talks to Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about the effects of the merger with Comerica Bank.DETRO...
Feb 02, 2026
Five-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos Released from Federal Detainment, Returns to Minneapolis Amid Continuing Anti-ICE Protests
PODCASTS: Feb. 2, 2026 ~ Matthew Schneider, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, talks to Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about a federal judge ruling that ICE op...
Feb 02, 2026
Boyne Mountain Introducing New Attractions
Jan. 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Marketing Director at Boyne Mountain Kari Roder.DETROIT, MI ~ Ski season is in full swing, and Boyne Mountain is buzzing with excitement. Mar...
Jan 30, 2026
Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Says ICE Operations Impacting Some Students' Education: 'There's a Great Deal of Fear, Anxiety In the Community'
PODCAST: Jan. 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson cover Detroit Public Schools. Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti discusses immigration concerns. He highlights academic progress: rising graduati...
Jan 30, 2026
Homan Suggests Possible "Drawdown" in Minneapolis ICE Operations Amid Nationwide Protests
PODCASTS: Jan. 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Gjon Juncaj, founder and managing attorney at Juncaj Law. They discussed immigration enforcement, ICE operations, and the legal que...
Jan 30, 2026
Canada Allows Chinese EV Imports, Raising Concerns in U.S. Automotive Industry
PODCAST: Jan. 29, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss with Henry Payne, Detroit News auto critic, about Canada's choice to allow Chinese automakers into its market and what ...
Jan 29, 2026
Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Set for Next Week
Jan. 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds chat with Buzz Schneider. He reflects on the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" and the current U.S. Olympic hockey team's chancesDETROIT, MI ~ The W...
Jan 28, 2026
Jury Selection Begins in Lawsuit Accusing Social Media Companies of Getting Young People Addicted to Platforms
PODCAST: Jan. 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds speak with Clay Calvert, a non-resident senior fellow of technology policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, about ...
Jan 28, 2026
Oakland Co. Businessman Perry Johnson Launches Second Bid for MI Governor
PODCAST: Jan. 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds speak with Perry Johnson. Johnson, a businessman, announced his second bid for governor. He discusses his campaign focus on eff...
Jan 27, 2026
Tax Season Begins with New Deductions
PODCAST: Jan. 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss tax season with Maria Montie, partner and CPA at ShindelRock. Montie shares details on new deductions and credits.Jan. ...
Jan 27, 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.
