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September 3, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds, co-host of JR’ Morning with Chris Lloyd and Jamie, host of Jamie’s Journey: Angels Along the Way wherever you get your podcasts has great news to share. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the latest in the Lindsay Clancy trial. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief. Mass shooting in Minneapolis leaves 3 dead, 2 police officers injured. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 2026 ~ Jill Marecki, Next Level Scholars Program Director at Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars. Dollars for Scholars is Expanding College Access & Success for First Gen College Goers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 2026 ~ Diane Cross, Public Information Officer at MDOT gives us an update on summer construction and looks ahead to Labor Day travel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” by Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson With Lynne Golodner, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers agree to a second debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

September 2, 2026 ~ John James checks in from campaign trail. Iran and the US trade new attacks. Is Lindsay Clancy case heading towards mistrial? House passes short term funding bill. University student suing Genesee County over flock camera records and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

September 2, 2026 ~ Steve Delie, Senior Attorney Mackinac Center for Public Policy, University student suing Genesee County over Flock Camera records. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2, 2026 ~ Tim Walberg, Republican Congressman 7th District, house passes short term funding bill to avoid shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2, 2026 ~ Tom izzo, legendary MSU Basketball Coach joins Paul W. Smith to talk About New 5 Year Deal between MSU and WJR. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2, 2026 ~ Tonya J Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor, is Lindsay Clancy trial heading for mistrial? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses renewed fighting between the US and Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2, 2026 ~ John James, Congressman 10th District, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate, held a press conference this morning calling for Education Freedom Tax Credits. How is campaign going? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 1, 2026 ~ JD Vance's Macomb County visit. SCOTUS asked to revive proof of citizenship plan in Michigan. President Trump says "let data reign." Tension inside department of war. Mike Duggan checks in. Downtown Detroit Partnership's American Summer Sendoff and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

September 1, 2026 ~ David Cowen, Chief Public Spaces Officer at Downtown Detroit Partnership, this weekend is the second weekend of DDP’s “American Summer Sendoff” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 1, 2026 ~ Mike Duggan, Former Mayor of Detroit has joined Honigman as a partner in the government relations and public policy practice group. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 1, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News has her latest America 250 Michigan Made Piece on the auto industry bail out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 1, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor on Trump touting data and high ranking Army Secretary stepping down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 1, 2026 ~ Doug Lloyd, Eaton County Prosecutor, Republican Attorney General Candidate discusses his campaign and the Supreme Court being asked to revive the proof of citizenship plan in Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 1, 2026 ~ Michael Bouchard, Captain in the National Guard, Republican Congressional Candidate for the 10th district spoke yesterday at JD Vance's event in Macomb County. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 31, 2026 ~ CBC reverses guidance on calling 9/11 a terrorist attack. War of words over Lake Ontario continues. Kevin Dietz checks in from JD Vance event. Dolly Parton Imagination Library continues on. US strikes deal on Venezuelan oil. Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for comments made after temple Israel attack and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:/...

August 31, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military discusses Abdul El-Sayed apologizing for comments he made after Temple Israel attack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 31, 2026 ~ Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy. Discusses the US striking a deal to control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 31, 2026 ~ Phil Short, Director of Curriculum for Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, in charge of Dolly Parton Imagination Library for Woodhaven-Brownstown School District discusses the impact and future of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

August 31, 2026 ~ Kevin Dietz, host of All Talk from 9-Noon checks in live from the JD Vance event in Macomb County. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.