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Mitch Albom's New Novel 'Twice' Garners GMA Book Club Pick
DETROIT, Oct. 8, 2025 ~ Mitch Albom, author and host of WJR's "The Mitch Albom Show," recently released his new book, "Twice," which has gained recognition as a Good Morning America Book Club pick. Th...
Oct 08, 2025 Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR
2025 RISING STAR HONOREE | CURT RUFFIN
Curt Ruffin, director of business development at BI Worldwide, is a standout professional whose leadership is rooted in purpose, perseverance, and people-first values. A proud first-generation college...
Aug 26, 2025
U.S.–Russia Summit Ends With Vague Optimism
Photos: V. Carchietta/Witters ~ USA TODAY NETWORKANCHORAGE, AL, Aug. 15, 2025 ~ After six years without a formal summit, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska ...
Aug 15, 2025 Photos: V. Carchietta/Witters ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Dingell Raises Concerns Over Instagram’s Map Feature and Its Risks to Children and Abuse Survivors
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, Aug 11, 2025 ~ During an appearance Monday on "All Talk with Kevin Dietz," U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI6) expressed strong concerns about Ins...
Aug 11, 2025
2025 RISING STAR HONOREE | AVDO JAKUPOVIC
Avdo Jakupovic, Support Services Manager at Awecomm, is a standout leader whose commitment to excellence and community shines through in everything he does. At Awecomm, a managed service provider base...
Aug 06, 2025
Sheffield Surges to Victory in Detroit Mayoral Primary, Will Face Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. in November Election
Photo: Curtis Paul ~ WJRDETROIT, Aug. 6, 2025 ~ Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield emerged as the clear frontrunner in Tuesday's mayoral primary, securing 51% of the vote and earning a spot...
Aug 06, 2025
James Craig’s Law-and-Order Pitch Finds Support — and Sparks Concern — in Detroit’s Mayoral Race
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 30, 2025 ~ As Detroit grapples with a summer surge in gun violence, former police chief and mayoral candidate James Craig is doubling down on a famil...
Jul 30, 2025
2025 RISING STAR HONOREE | KIRSTIE STAELENS
Kirstie Staelens is a force of nature when it comes to building bridges - between people, communities, and the future of energy. As the Senior Advisor of Community Engagement for Enbridge Energy's Gre...
Jul 30, 2025
Joel Hashim’s Vision for Detroit: Safety, Housing, and Economic Revival
Photo: David Rodriguez ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 29, 2025 ~ Mayoral candidate Joel Haashiim joined “‘JR Afternoon” with Ryan Ermanni to share his top priorities for the city o...
Jul 29, 2025
WJR Listener Turns Diamond Prize into Gift for Detroit’s Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Photo: Ronald Smerigan ~ WJRWhat started as a radio contest win turned into a heartfelt act of generosity when Mike Murphy, a longtime 760 WJR listener, donated his prize - diamond earrings valued at ...
Jul 23, 2025
SPOTLIGHT PODCAST
Dec. 12, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, the managing director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss how President Donald Trump and a divided board are to pick a new Fed chair.
Dec. 12, 2025 ~ U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar (MI-13) joins Kevin Dietz to discuss the articles of impeachment against RFK and Pete Hegseth.
Dec. 12, 2025 ~ Dr. Tim Nash, senior vice president emeritus and director of the Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, joins Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds to discuss the monthly trade deficit falling to its lowest in five years following the imposition of sweeping global tariffs.
