Category Archives: National News
Ransom Notes Sent to Media Outlets for Missing Nancy Guthrie
PODCAST: Feb. 4, 2026 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News correspondent, joins Kevin Dietz to give the latest on the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.TUCSON, ARIZONA ~ Multiple media outlets rec...
Feb 04, 2026
Don Lemon Says About a Dozen Federal Agents Sent to Arrest Him for ICE Protest Coverage
PODCAST: Feb. 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Dr. Matthew Seeger, dean of the College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts at Wayne State University. They discuss the impor...
Feb 04, 2026
Search Continues For Savannah Guthrie's Mom, Police Suspect Abduction
PODCAST: Feb. 3, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, retired Detroit Police assistant chief, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss the disappearance of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy Guthrie.TUCSON, ARIZONA ...
Feb 03, 2026
Epstein Survivor Shares Thoughts on Federal Document Releases with WJR
PODCAST: Feb. 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Lisa Phillips, an Epstein survivor. She details her abuse and discusses the ongoing fight for justice as more documents are released ...
Feb 03, 2026
Rep. Tim Walberg Talks DHS Funding, Government Shutdown
PODCAST: Feb. 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Congressman Tim Walberg. He discusses the DHS funding vote and the current situation with ICE and border security.WASHINGTON D.C. ~ W...
Feb 03, 2026
Department of Justice Releases Latest Wave of Epstein Files
Feb. 2, 2026 ~ Executive Director of the Detroit Crime Commission Andy Arena joins Kevin Dietz to discuss the recent updates on the Epstein files.DETROIT, MICH. ~ Last Friday, the United States Depart...
Feb 02, 2026
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
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
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
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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.
