The Daily J

Before 2020, the Board of State Canvassers was an obscure lever of state government. But, after the 2020 election, the board was put front-and-center on the national stage. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders if the board should even exist.  (PHOTO: Ryan Garza / USA Today)

As we enter the busiest shopping season of the year, what is old is new again. As usual, retailers are banking heavily on nostalgia being a big motivating factor. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark goes back in time to see what is popular right now. (PHOTO: Jack Taylor/Getty Images) NOTE: This episode originally ran on 10/22/22

Detroit has the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in America — an event spanning nearly a century. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino examine a tradition inside of a tradition, the giant papier-mâché heads that march down Woodward Avenue.  (PHOTO: Andrew Weber/USA TODAY Sports)

Traveling at Thanksgiving and Christmas is tough enough as it is. To compound the problem, the airline industry is dealing with a deep pilot shortage. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher looks into a problem that experts say might actually be unsolvable. (PHOTO: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Since the 1980s, Black Friday has evolved in the U.S., turning into the biggest shopping day of the year. As online shopping continues to take over, what role does brick-and-mortar play the day after Thanksgiving? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns the younger generation is helping to push in-person shopping. (PHOTO: Tom Pennington/Getty)

The United States is almost 100 years removed from their best World Cup result: a semifinal appearance in the inaugural World Cup back in 1930. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Kyle Beery talk about the future of American soccer and what role Michigan sports bars play. (PHOTO: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

In the last month, Dr. Zvi Levran was arrested twice, charged with multiple cases of sexual assault stemming from his time treating youth athletes. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark details the Levran case, stacking it up against the Robert Anderson and Larry Nassar cases. (PHOTO: Farmington Hills Police)

Taylor Swift is one of the most famous musicians on the planet, so it's not unusual that the demand for her first tour in five years caused Ticketmaster to crash. But is that right? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns about the murky back-end of ticket sales. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Recreational marijuana was legalized in Michigan back in 2018. And while the market has evolved quite a bit since that time, the biggest change to date may come in a can. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark gets to the bottom of the future of weed across the Mitten. (PHOTO: Pleasantrees)

Starting Tuesday, Nov. 15th, about 400,000 Michiganders will grab their rifles for firearm deer hunting season. But, the number of people who hunt has taken a nosedive statewide in the last two decades. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks at the drop in numbers and what is being done to reverse the trend. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Over half-a-million military veterans call Michigan home. As we honor our veterans on this Veterans Day, WWJ's Zach Clark examines the challenges local veterans are facing and the work that's being done to improve their lives. (PHOTO: Spencer Platt/Getty)

Detroit is a manufacturing town at the heart of the rust belt. But, Detroiters are capable of making anything, even honey. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores the urban nature of the Motor City. ( PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

On a night when Republicans expected to make waves here and across the country, Democrats swept the statewide elections in Michigan and, for the first time in 40 years, took control of the state legislature in Lansing. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs into what flipped the script. (PHOTO: )

Those Michiganders who got up early enough Tuesday morning caught a show in the sky: a total lunar eclipse. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark sets his alarm for 3 a.m. to check out the eclipse and, along the way, gets a lesson on what makes it so special. (PHOTO: Ken Ruinard/USA Today)

Tuesday is Election Day 2022, a day when Michiganders will decide their next Governor, Attorney General and Secretary of State, among many other races. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks ahead to what, if any, major changes are ahead, depending on who claims victory on election night. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end, Michiganders will 'fall back' and move their clocks back an hour early Sunday morning. Is changing our clocks necessary? And, if not, why are we even doing it? WWJ's Zach Clark has the answers in a new Daily J. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

As RSV cases spike in Michigan, a 6-year old Macomb County boy died from complications of the virus on Wednesday. But what exactly is RSV? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks at what's causing a rise in RSV and what can be done about it. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Since 1976, Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights has served as a shopping hub for Metro Detroit. But like many other malls, Lakeside has seen a steep decline in recent years. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark examines how Lakeside City Center will operate. (PHOTO: Sterling Heights City Council)

Normally, the Michigan-Michigan State football rivalry makes headlines on the field, but this past Saturday, a violent incident immediately following the game is making all of the news. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark details a dark chapter in the storied rivalry. (PHOTO: Kirthmon F. Dozier/USA TODAY NETWORK)

As Metro Detroiters celebrate Halloween, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino share their favorite ghost stories from across Michigan. On a new Daily J, hear spooky stories from locations like The Two Way Inn and the Whitney, both in Detroit; and several places on Mackinac Island. (PHOTO: Getty Images // Zach Clark/WWJ // Annie Scaramuzzino/WWJ)

The property at Eloise hasn't functioned as a medical facility since 1979. But for the last several years, the grounds have served not only as a haunted attraction but as a place for paranormal hunts. Which, not everybody loves. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino discover the real history behind the Eloise Asylum.  (PHOTO: Tom Pidgeon, Special to the Free Press)

Michigan has one of the largest deer populations in the country. Which is great if you love looking at deer or hunting. It's not so great if you love your garden or worry about car crashes. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs into one of the state's most divisive topics: controlling the deer population. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

With two weeks to go in the 2022 Midterms, Gretchen Whitmer and Tudor Dixon faced off in the final Gubernatorial debate on the campus of Oakland University. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark takes pulse of the election as it hits the homestretch. (PHOTO: Detroit Free Press/USA Today)

Over a week ago, a west Michigan family disappeared after the father made a strange 9-1-1 call, claiming to have information on the September 11th attacks. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark examines the many questions that remain, even after the family was found in Wisconsin.  (PHOTO: Michigan State Police)

On Monday morning, Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley pleaded guilty to 24 felonies, including four murders and a terrorism charge, just shy of a year to the day he showed up to school with a gun and opened fire. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark lays out what is next for the teenager. (PHOTO: Pool/Getty Images)