The Daily J

Few musicians have ridden the roller coaster of popularity like Detroit native and shock-rock pioneer Alice Cooper. On a new edition of Sunday Conversations, WWJ's Zach Clark interviews Gary Graff at a signing for Graff's newest book: 'Alice Cooper At 75'.  (PHOTO: Gary Graff)

Opening in 1976, Lakeside Mall was one of Metro Detroit's most dominant shopping centers. But like many other malls, Lakeside has become a shell of its former self. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Marisa Jenkins and Zach Clark look into what's next for the 100+ acre property in the heart of Macomb County.  (PHOTO: Marisa Jenkins/WWJ)

In the same week, Detroit will celebrate both Juneteenth and the anniversary of The Detroit Walk To Freedom where Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. first gives his 'I Have A Dream Speech'. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks back to the Civil Rights movement in Detroit and one of the churches that was central in driving the movement. (PHOTO: Dan Ernsberger/USA Today)

Six thousand ships have gone missing across the Great Lakes, while only1,500 sunken vessels have been discovered. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores how these ship wrecks are found, and what makes their exploration so thrilling. (Credit: Getty Images)

Construction season is in full force here in Michigan which means drivers are faced with an unpleasant task: Merging from more lanes to fewer lanes. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores why people are so resistant to the zipper merge, which is the method experts say is the most efficient.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

For the third time in five months, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is in Europe working to court businesses to bring industry to Michigan. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark not only analyzes if the trips are worth it, but also if there is another motivating factor.   Editor's note: In response to this story, a spokesperson for the governor's office clarified that these trips are funded through...

In the first ever edition of 'Sunday Conversations', you'll hear WWJ's Zach Clark's full conversation with WDIV journalist Christy McDonald, the widow of former 97-1 The Ticket host Jamie Samuelsen. (PHOTO: WDIV/Click On Detroit)

The area that became Detroit was founded in 1701 by a French man, Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. Fast forward over 300 years and the French influence in Detroit can be hard to find. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark hits the wayback machine to find out what happened to local French culture.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Just a few years ago, there were only two wolves on Isle Royale in Lake Superior. So, the National Park Service began helping to boost the population. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns the intervention debate was ended by climate change. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Michigan has had the same state flag for almost 200 years. But East Grand Rapids Representative Phil Skaggs says it is time for a change. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns why flag experts say our flag lacks.  (PHOTO: Getty Images) ----- Today's "Best of" episode of The Daily J originally aired in April.

Starting in 2008, for about 5 years, Michigan had a bustling film industry, thanks to lucrative tax incentives. But when the incentives went away, so did the industry. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores a new plan, with new incentives, to once again entice the film industry to come back to Michigan. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Today is Blue Monday -- A day created to bring awareness to men's health issues, something experts feel isn't discussed enough. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns ways to start vital conversations about men's health and screenings with a special guest -- Christy McDonald, wife of late, great 97.1 The Ticket host, Jamie Samuelsen. (PHOTO: 97.1 The Ticket)

Federal prosecutors have unveiled dozens of charges against former President Donald Trump, saying he mishandled classified information after leaving the White House and then lied about it. Trump denies all wrongdoing. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks at what's next for the former President and what it might to do his current campaign. (PHOTO: Junfu Han/USA Today//Detroit Free Press)

Detroit is one of the finest music cities in the world, so it takes a lot to capture the collective attention of the area. But Taylor Swift has flipped Motown upside down. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark tries to get to the bottom of what makes the Eras Tour so irresistible. (PHOTO: Ryan Marshall/WWJ)

Belle Isle was closed for two straight days last week due to the high volume of E. coli in the water. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores why this closure has experts scratching their heads, and how it might not be the only threat in the water. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

Representatives met Tuesday in Washington to discuss a bill that would mandate automakers to include AM radios in all new vehicles, something some carmakers have stopped doing. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs into the battle to make a simple, affordable electric vehicle. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

As drought conditions worsen in Michigan, a wildfire broke out over the weekend outside of Grayling, started by a campfire. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark discovers that there is no quick fix to this problem. (PHOTO: Michigan State Police 7th District/Twitter)

For some, the sight or sound of a buzzing bee can be a scary moment. For Brian Peterson-Roest, founder of Bees In the D, nothing makes him happier. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino discover what makes this small non-profit world famous, and how it's helping create a more sustainable environment for Detroiters.

As the Detroit Grand Prix moves back downtown from Belle Isle, what does that say not only about the race but about the city itself? WWJ's Zach Clark has the answer on a new Daily J.  (PHOTO: David Munoz/USA Today)

Ozone Action Days occur when the amount of ground level ozone reaches an unhealthy level, and Wednesday is the second consecutive day of "poor air quality" in Metro Detroit. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher digs into what causes ozone to develop in our breathing air, and why we are seeing these Ozone Action Days.  (Credit: Getty)

In the last seven days, three people have been killed in crashes involving wrong-way drivers on Metro Detroit-area freeways, seven more were injured. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark tries to figure out what is causing this deadly spike. (PHOTO: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

The giant slide on Belle Isle in Detroit went viral last year -- but for all of the wrong reasons. Dozens of videos showing adults and children bouncing down the slide made for chaotic viewing. On a "Best of" episode of the Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark takes a painful ride down memory lane in the Motor City. (PHOTO: Michigan Department of Natural Resources) ----- Today's Daily J originally aired last...

Over the last several weeks, Detroiters have noticed signs promoting the virtues of Ohio smack-dab in the middle of downtown Detroit. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns the battle for tourism dollars is white hot.  (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

Three years after the 2020 failure of the Edenville and Sanford dams, flooding Midland and other towns, Wixom lake and Sanford lake are still empty. On this Daily J WWJ's Brian Fisher wonders if anything has changed, and how the residents afflicted have been responding to this disaster. (Credit: Kimberly P. Mitchell/USA Today)

'Tis the season for kids to take to fields across Michigan to play sports like baseball, basketball soccer, lacrosse, golf and so many others. But, on a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark, explores the dangers of parents behaving poorly — sometimes outrageously so — at youth sporting events. (PHOTO: Getty Images)