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April 15, 2024 ~ In today’s episode of “First Thing Five Things,” Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie gently remind you to file your taxes today, and talk about the significant road closures due to the NFL Draft, escalating international tensions between Iran and Israel, the trial of former President Donald Trump, the upcoming documentary on the trial of James and Jennifer Crumbley, and Scottie Scheffler winnin...

April 12, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk all about the life and death of O.J. Simpson, and how the trial was covered in the media, Israel expecting an attack by Iran this weekend, home interest rates jumping to near 7% following the poor inflation report, a testy Ann Arbor school board meeting over the upcoming $25 million budget cut, and the Red Wings losing to the Penguins in overtime. Hosted...

April 11, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie dissect today’s key stories, from morning traffic woes due to weather, a shift in political allegiance among Black voters, President Biden’s anticipated asylum policy changes, international crime with a focus on a tragic extortion case, and the environmental threat of PFAS chemicals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for in...

April 10, 2024 ~ Guy and Jamie talk all about the sentencing of James and Jennifer Crumbley for their involuntary manslaughter convictions in Oakland County Circuit Court. They listen to victim impact statements from the parents and siblings of the four students killed in the shooting at Oxford High School, and hear from the shooter's parents for the first time since their trials. Hosted by Simple...

April 9, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about their experiences viewing the total solar eclipse that moved through the country on Monday, the upcoming sentencing for James and Jennifer Crumbley in Oakland County Circuit Court, President Biden proposing new plans for student loan relief, Congress returning to Capitol Hill from the Easter recess, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

April 8, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about today's total solar eclipse moving through the United States, the six month mark of the October 7th attack by Hamas, the sentencing for the parents of the Oxford High School shooter this week in Oakland County Circuit Court, and Caitlin Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes coming up short against South Carolina in the Women's NCAA Tournament Championship Game. Hos...

April 5, 2024 ~ The start of the 2024 baseball season has been eventful with the Detroit Tigers showcasing a promising performance, boasting a 5-1 record thanks to Matt Manning’s standout pitching. This optimism in sports contrasts with the complex geopolitical landscape, as President Biden navigates delicate diplomacy with Israel, emphasizing the protection of aid workers and civilians amidst ten...

April 4, 2024 ~ Will we have snow on Opening Day? The Oakland County prosecutor’s office has recommended a 10 to 15-year prison sentence for James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of the Oxford High School shooter, on charges of involuntary manslaughter, highlighting a tragic case of negligence. Amid this legal proceeding, James Crumbley’s threatening remarks towards the prosecutor and Jennifer Crum...

April 3, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the Powerball lottery surpassing $1 billion, former President Trump's campaign visit to Grand Rapids, where border security remained the top issue, new polling on the rematch of Trump vs. Biden in the 2024 election, the drive-by shooter in Detroit who was on a tether, and the record TV ratings for the Women's NCAA Tournament's Final Four. Hosted by...

April 2, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the wins by the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, former President Donald Trump's visit to Grand Rapids to criticize the Biden administration's handling of the southern border, the downfall of Truth Social stock, and much more on Five Things First Thing! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

April 1, 2024 ~ Discover how Oakland County’s affluent neighborhoods are being targeted by a global burglary ring, the contentious dynamics of sanctuary cities amidst former President Trump’s visit to Grand Rapids, and the surrender of former Lions cornerback Cam Sutton, all on Five Things First Thing with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com...

March 29, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the Tigers win in the season opener against the Chicago White Sox, some shops in the city of Detroit selling marijuana and tobacco to minors, State Rep. Matt Maddock claiming that the Gonzaga men's basketball team were "illegal invaders," and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

March 28, 2024 ~ Play Ball! Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about he Detroit Tigers’ season opener buzz, the latest in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the evasion of a fentanyl dealer’s court date, and Ford Motor Company's job cuts at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

March 27, 2024 ~ Uncover the intricate details behind Baltimore’s catastrophic bridge collapse and its ripple effects on global trade, the Supreme Court’s contentious debate over a landmark abortion drug, and Bobby Ferguson’s enduring legal woes in Five Things First Thing with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for in...

March 26, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk all about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after it was struck by a cargo ship, the upcoming Supreme Court hearing on access to the prescription drug mifepristone, France raising its terror alert to the highest level in the wake of the attack in Moscow, and the city of Detroit receiving a credit rating upgrade. Hosted by Simpleca...

March 25, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the overtime loss by the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the NCAA Tournament, the deadline for former President Trump to pay his $464 million bond, NBC hiring former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel as a political analyst, and lawyers for Michigan State University trustee Rema Vassar trying to discredit the investigation that calls for her to resign. Hosted by...

March 22, 2024 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson celebrate Oakland University’s March Madness triumph behind standouts Jack Gohlke and Trey Townsend, under Coach Greg Kampe's fearless leadership, while Michigan State secures a win despite Coach Tom Izzo’s turnover worries. Legal discourse shifts to Rashad Trice, who faces life in prison after a plea deal in a tragic toddler case, potential asset s...

March 21, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the House hearing over Hunter Biden's business dealings in the impeachment inquiry into President Biden, the upcoming deadline for former President Trump to post his $464 million bond, the parole board hearing for a local man who was sentenced to life in prison for killing his four children by driving into the Detroit River in 1989, the warrant iss...

March 20, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the crazy weather this week, the shooting death of the brother of U.S. Congressman Dan Kildee, the federal appeals court putting Texas' immigration law back on hold, the EPA easing auto emission standards, and the state Senate passing a paid surrogacy law in Michigan! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

March 19, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the Supreme Court hearing on the federal government pressuring social media companies to remove posts of misinformation, former President Donald Trump's lawyers saying he can't make the $464 million bond in the New York civil fraud case, the parents of the Oxford High School shooting victims uniting for lasting change, and more. Hosted by Simplecas...

March 18, 2024 ~ First week of Spring is going to feel like Winter. Oakland University and Michigan State going dancing. Trouble in Ann Arbor as Juwan Howard fired as head basketball coach and an assistant football coach suspended for OWI. New bus station named after driver who caught COVID on the job and died. Donald Trump saying a Biden win will be a bloodbath for the auto industry raises the ir...

March 14, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about celebrating Pi Day, the closing arguments in the involuntary manslaughter trial of James Crumbley, the House voting to call on China's ByteDance to divest TikTok, the man arrested and charged in the 2021 fentanyl overdose death of a Birmingham teenager, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

March 13, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about Mitch Albom and a small group of Americans being rescued from Haiti, President Biden and former President Trump securing their party's nominations after yesterday's primaries, the testimony of special counsel Robert Hur before Congress, more testimony in the involuntary manslaughter trial of James Crumbley, and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies heading...

Welcome to 760 WJR’s “Five Things First Thing,” where we unpack the stories shaping our world today. In this episode, we’re covering a gamut of topics that range from lottery jackpots to international concerns. Here’s what’s on the docket: Jackpot Fever : Feel lucky? We discuss the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots that are creating a buzz with their soaring prize amounts. Could you be the next...

March 11, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the 96th Oscars, President Biden's campaign donations since last week's State of the Union address, the continuing involuntary manslaughter trial of James Crumbley, the recent struggles by the Detroit Red Wings, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...