Category Archives: Michigan News
Michigan Meteorologist Worried About Federal Cuts to National Weather Service
Photo: Ronald W. Erdrich ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 11, 2025 ~ The Trump administration’s purge of federal workers includes layoffs at the National Weather Service, cuts that can compromis...
Mar 11, 2025
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrest Announces Bid for Michigan Governor
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRMICHIGAN, March 11, 2025 ~ The field of candidates looking to become Michigan‘s next governor grew Tuesday morning when Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrest announced he would...
Mar 11, 2025
Stellantis Has Seen About 50,000 Job Cuts Since Merger Four Years Ago
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 11, 2025 ~ Stellantis implemented significant cost-cutting measures, including the reduction of about 50,000 jobs globally, with 20,000 in North Am...
Mar 11, 2025
Detroit Plans to Replace Furnaces Damaged in Water Main Break
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 10, 2025 ~ The city of Detroit is working on helping replace furnaces for residents impacted by a major water main break in February. Gary Brown, d...
Mar 10, 2025
Michigan House Fastracks $20 Billion Spending Plan
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 10, 2025 ~ Michigan House Republicans fast-tracked a $20 billion stopgap spending plan to fund essential state services in case of a budget impasse. T...
Mar 10, 2025
Michigan Lawmakers Spar Over Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, March 10, 2025 ~ Michigan lawmakers are divided along party lines on proposed laws that would require proof of citizenship to vote.The House Election Integ...
Mar 10, 2025
Michigan Lawmakers Divided Over Nuclear Research Investments
Photo: George Walker IV ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 6, 2025, ~ A group of state bipartisan lawmakers want to incentivize nuclear energy research and development in Michigan, arguing investments w...
Mar 06, 2025
University of Michigan Enters OpenAI Partnership
Photo: Jeff Lange ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 6, 2025 ~ The University of Michigan joins a consortium of 15 universities partnering with OpenAI to advance AI research and explore its societal imp...
Mar 06, 2025
Trump Admin Delays Tariffs On North American Vehicles After Call With Big Three Detroit Automakers
Photo: David Rodriguez Munoz ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, March 6, 2025 ~ The Trump administration has agreed to delay tariffs on vehicles made in North America after the Big Three Detroit automakers c...
Mar 06, 2025
Michigan School Officials Say Federal Definition of DEI Unclear Amid Trump’s Funding Cut Threats
Photo: Alyssa Keown ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, March 4, 2025 ~ The Trump administration wants Michigan schools to remove DEI programs and initiatives, but there is a problem with that: school offici...
Mar 04, 2025
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April 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss BurgerFi in Northville with owner, Alban Shehu. They raved about the burgers, chicken, and new Szechuan flavors.
April 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk with John Pistole, former TSA Administrator, about privatizing airport security. They discuss whether this reform works for major airports and their national security implications.
April 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Tim Nash, director of the Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise, Entrepreneurship, and Freedom at Northwood University. They discuss the national debt and its parallels to the Roman Empire’s collapse.
