The Daily J

The United States is on the verge of not being able to pay its bills unless Congress and the White House can come to an agreement. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that Michigan would be exceptionally vulnerable if the country were to default.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Detroit is a legendary music city. And it has been that way for decades. Metro Detroit is ready to celebrate the 41st 99.5 WYCD Hoedown at Pine Knob this weekend. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark searches for the reason behind country music's popularity in Southeast Michigan.  (PHOTO: Joe Maroon Photography)

Morel mushrooms grow for a short time each time each spring in Michigan. When they do, many venture into the woods in search of this hard-to-find fungus. In this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what makes this mushroom so sought after. (Credit: Getty)

The Detroit Zoo has thousands of animals from around the world. But over the last two years, a pair of polar bear siblings, Laerke and Astra, have risen above the rest as stars of the show. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark helps the Detroit Zoo say goodbye to the popular sisters. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, police departments here in Michigan and across the country have struggled to attract new officers. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores how law enforcement is recruiting the next generation.  (PHOTO: Dan Jenkins/WWJ)

When searching for animals in Metro Detroit, the Detroit Zoo is the focal point. But for over a century, the Belle Isle Zoo was also an option. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark investigates what the next life will look like on Belle Isle where the zoo used to sit.  (PHOTO: @shot.by.jaycub via Instagram)

When it comes to missing adults, vanishing isn't a crime. Which can make it tough for law enforcement. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark asks why, as officials try to put the pieces together, is it so hard to connect missing Michiganders and their families? (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Dealing with flight cancelations and delays can be frustrating...and costly. But the Biden Administration has proposed a new rule that would force airlines to cover those costs for travelers. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher asks what compensations travelers could see, and if this rule has any downside. (Credit: Getty)

What does it take to live in the 'real world'? Are the thousands of kids graduating from high school and college ready for life after their schooling ends? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores a program at a local university that is teaching people of all ages the value of 'adulting.' (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Last year, a Marquette teenager fell victim to an internet scam from thousands of miles away and it cost Jordan DeMay his life. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark dives into the dark underworld of 'sextortion' and how law enforcement officials are working to stop the international crime spree.  (PHOTO Getty Images)

A 6-year old kindergartner died after getting an unidentified illness at a Detroit elementary school. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark tries to not only identify the mystery disease but also to learn what can be done to protect Metro Detroit children. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

When celebrating Mexican culture, there is no better place to go than Southwest Detroit. On this Cinco de Mayo, WWJ's Zach Clark gets a Cinco de Mayo history lesson while learning that Southwest Detroit's culture goes far beyond Mexican heritage. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

The Michigan House has passed a bill to make the pandemic era cocktails-to-go law permanent. In this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores if businesses have been permanently changed by the coronavirus. (Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty)

According to Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, about half of Americans suffer from chronic loneliness. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that the mental affliction can also cause physical problems in those who are suffering. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

On Monday, the government seized and facilitated the sale of First Republic Bank to JP Morgan Chase. It becomes the second biggest bank failure in U.S. history. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores why have banks been failing, and if people's money is at risk. (Credit: Greg Lovett/USA Today)

Over a week ago, 53-year old surgeon, Dr. Devon Hoover, was found shot to death and stuffed in a closet of his massive Detroit mansion. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that what we don't know might be more intriguing than what we do know. (PHOTO: Ascension Michigan)

There are several laws in Michigan that are wildly outdated, like unhitching a horse without proper permission. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores why these laws still exist and the complications that can arise in repealing them. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

This year, the Skin Cancer Foundation expects nearly 98,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what warning signs you should look out for, as well as how a new experimental vaccine could help save more lives.  (Credit: Getty)

The two current front-running candidates for President are a combined 156-years old. The U.S. Constitution has a lower age limit on the presidency but not an upper age limit. On a new Daily J WWJ's Zach Clark wonders how old is too old to be an American President?  (PHOTO: Andrew Nelles/USA Today) 

Michigan's Red Flag Law, approved by the legislature, is on its way to the governor's desk for final approval. Ahead of this law's passing, Livingston County has passed a resolution to defy its enforcement, declaring itself a "constitutional county." On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores whether or not a local government can refuse to enforce a state law. (Credit: Getty Images)

Earlier this month, the White House designated Xylazine, which can be found mixed in with opioids, as an emerging threat to the United States. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that part of what makes the drug so deadly is its resistance to Narcan. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Denise and Dan Zieja started Melodies & Memories in Eastpointe in 1988 and for the last 35 years, they've seen the music industry change drastically. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino visit the legendary music store ahead of National Record Store Day to drop the needle on why an old-school way of enjoying music perseveres. (PHOTO: Annie Scaramuzzino/WWJ)

It's National Work Zone Awareness Week — an attempt to raise awareness for, and prevent, reckless driving through areas with roadwork. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores the consequences of recklessness in work zones, and if new Michigan legislation will prevent injury or even death. (Credit: Getty)

Highland Park is asking the State of Michigan to expedite proceedings that would allow the city to declare bankruptcy as the the enclave tries to bail itself out of millions of dollars of debt. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders what would happen if Highland Park was left to its own devices. (PHOTO: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

President Biden has proposed a new rule to Title IX, to add protections for transgender athletes. But people on both sides of the issue have been critical of the rule. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores whether the new rule helps, or hurts, transgender athletes and the school sports they want to participate in. (Credit: Getty)