Category Archives: Michigan News
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to Visit Detroit Auto Show
PODCAST: Jan. 16, 2026 ~ Sean Duffy, United States secretary of transportation, discusses his visit to auto plants in Ohio today and the Detroit Auto Show Saturday.DETROIT ~ U.S. Transportation Secret...
Jan 16, 2026
Metro Detroit Roads Dominate Michigan Auto Law's Top 10 Dangerous Roundabout List
DETROIT, MI ~ Michigan Auto Law released their Top 10 Most Dangerous Roundabouts in Michigan list, and more than a fair share of Metro Detroit cities made up the list. 18 1/2 Mile Road at Van Dyke in ...
Jan 16, 2026
Michigan House Passes Cell Phone Ban in K-12 Schools
Jan. 15, 2026 ~ State Representative Mark Tisdel (R-Rochester) discusses the passage of his bill that bans cell phones in schools. DETROIT, MI ~ After falling short last year, the Michigan House of Re...
Jan 15, 2026
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow Shares Excitement of Detroit Auto Show with WJR
Jan. 14, 2026 ~ State Senator Mallory McMorrow joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss the importance of Michigan manufacturing and what stands out at the Detroit Auto Show.DETROIT, MI ~ State Senator Mallory M...
Jan 14, 2026
Congressman Shri Thanedar Breaks Down Trump's DEC Speech
Jan. 14, 2026 ~ Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar joins Kevin Dietz to discuss President Trump's visit to Michigan.DETROIT, MI ~ Live from the Detroit Auto Show, Kevin Dietz interviewed Democratic ...
Jan 14, 2026
Rep. Barrett Talks Bill that Would Ban Congressmembers From Trading Stocks
PODCAST: Jan. 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss insider trading. Congressman Tom Barrett explains his bill to stop lawmakers, spouses, and children from buying individ...
Jan 14, 2026
Trump Speaks at Detroit Economic Club, Highlights Auto Industry Growth
Jan. 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds spoke with Kush Desai, White House deputy press secretary. They discussed the president's Detroit visit, economic policies, tariffs, and...
Jan 13, 2026
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist on Pivot to SOS Race: 'This Was the Place for Me to Render the Most Effective Service to Fix the System'
PODCAST: Jan. 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds spoke with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist. He discussed his shift from running for governor to secretary of state, aiming to protect...
Jan 13, 2026
President Donald Trump Visits Detroit Tuesday, Tour Ford Factory
PODCASTS: Jan. 13, 2026 ~ Dave Dulio, director of the Center for Civic Engagement and Political Science Professor at Oakland University, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss President Donald Trump's visit to ...
Jan 13, 2026
Michigan Literacy Rates Failing to Keep Up with Other States
Jan. 12, 2026 ~ Co-Founder and CEO of Beyond Basics, Pamela Good, joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss why Michigan's literacy scores is lagging behind other states and how they can be increased.DETROIT, MI ...
Jan 12, 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.
