Category Archives: Michigan News
Senate Hopeful Mike Rogers Proposes Retired Police Officers Serve as Poll Watchers
May 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Senate hopeful Mike Rogers. Rogers discusses recruiting retired police officers as poll watchers and voter integrity concerns.DETROIT, MICH. ~ ...
May 04, 2026
Detroit Zoo's New Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails Open May 23
PODCAST: May 3, 2026 ~ The Detroit Zoo will open the seven-acre Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails on Saturday, May 23, offering hands-on experiences and new ways to interact with nature and animal...
May 03, 2026
Michigan Gas Prices Spike By 30 Cents in a Day
MICHIGAN ~ Michigan's average gas prices look likely to crack $5 dollars a gallon soon after a week of gas spiking in price. As of Friday Morning, Michigan had a statewide average gas price of $4.861 ...
May 01, 2026
Jeopardy! Contestant Jamie Ding Talks with WJR's Marie Osborne About His Winning Streak
PODCAST: April 30, 2026 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne shares her exclusive interview with Jeopardy! star Jamie Ding, reflecting on his historic run, the moment it ended, and what's next for the fan favorite.G...
Apr 30, 2026
Bill Could Bring Golf Carts to More Michigan Towns
PODCAST: April 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with State Rep. Alicia St. Germaine. They discuss her bill allowing more Michigan cities to permit golf carts on local streets.LANSING ~ ...
Apr 30, 2026
Michigan Gubernational Candidates Share Healthcare Views with Bridge Michigan
April 29, 2026 ~ Eli Newman, health reporter for Bridge Michigan, and Simon Schuster, capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan, join Kevin Dietz to take a look at Michigan's healthcare system and what our...
Apr 29, 2026
Michigan State Police Crack Down on Distracted Driving with Operation Ghost Rider
April 28, 2026 ~ Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw and Lt. Ty Howard discuss Operation Ghost Rider.DETROIT, MICH. ~ In an effort to cut down on distracted driving, the Michigan State Police and othe...
Apr 28, 2026
Grosse Pointe Native Jamie Ding Ends Jeopardy! Win Streak At 31, Sister Shares Reaction to His Run
PODCAST: April 28, 2026 ~ Jessie Ding reflects on her brother Jamie Ding's remarkable 31game Jeopardy! winning streak, how the loss unfolded, and what the experience has meant for their family.GROSSE ...
Apr 28, 2026
Metro Detroit's Bookstock Returns April 26 - May 3
PODCAST: April 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds first talk about Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding. They also chat with Neal Rubin about his Bookstock event in metro Detroit.LIVO...
Apr 24, 2026
Michigan Legislature Starts 2026 At Snail's Pace, Passing Only Seven Bills in First Three Months
PODCAST: April 22, 2026 ~ Jordyn Hermani of Bridge Michigan explains why legislative progress has stalled in Lansing, unpacking the political gridlock and what it means for Michigan taxpayers and vote...
Apr 22, 2026
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June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News. They discuss data center secrecy and the lack of transparency, a major cause of distrust in Michigan.
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with Brian Burchette, media coordinator, and Genevieve Benson, operations manager for Monroe Community Media, about Stephen Colbert appearing on Monroe Public Access after his CBS show was cancelled.
June 1, 2026 ~ Schupan Recycling President Tom Emmerich weighs in on proposed changes to Michigan’s bottle deposit system and what it could mean for consumers.
