The Daily J

Michigan has long been known for having a crumbling road system. And this time of year, the potholes can be incredibly disruptive. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs into why our roads can be so hard to travel.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Generation Alphas range from kids who will turn 13 this year to kids who will be born this year -- and it's expected to be the biggest generation in history. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark sits down with a Gen Alpha to learn about what makes them tick. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

After a mild December, Michigan was nailed with a winter storm followed by a frigid cold snap. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores how Metro Detroit responds to the worst of winter weather.  (Credit: Getty Images)

As we move further and further away from paper records, data breaches are becoming far more common for Michiganders. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that you never know who the hacker is -- and they could be in the cubicle next to you. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Heavy snow is headed to Michigan, with the storm system being labeled a bomb cyclone. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores just what a bomb cyclone is, and why we're seeing it now after what was a mild December. (Credit: Getty)

Heather Kelley, went missing from the Portage area in December of 2022 and she hasn't been seen since. Today, Heather's boyfriend was charged with her murder. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark dives in to the issue of missing persons in Michigan. (PHOTO: Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office/Missing in Michigan)

It has been over 30 years since the Detroit Lions have hosted a playoff game but that all changes this Sunday. But will fans be able to enjoy it -- or will memories of the past get in the way? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark confronts fatalism head on in search of a Lions win. (PHOTO: Kirthmon F. Dozier/USA TODAY Network)

2024 is a massive year in Michigan politics. But the Michigan Republican Party isn't able to focus on winning because of a large rift within the party. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders if that will cost the party victories come November. (PHOTO: Eric Seals/USA Today)

From a weather standpoint, the December Michiganders just went through was highly unusual. It was the second least snowy December in history and the third warmest. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders if this is our new normal. (PHOTO: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

Michigan is home to a wide variety of wildlife, but one elusive predator is flying under the radar. After alleged sightings in Metro Detroit, The Daily J's Brian Fisher wonders how common the bobcat is in our state, and if the animal poses a threat to your family. (Credit: Getty)

Singapore, Michigan would be neighbors with Saugatuck, on Michigan's west coast. That is, if Singapore didn't disappear over a century ago. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Kyle Beery visit the banks of the Kalamazoo River to find out how a town can gets buried in time. Literally. (PHOTO: Saugatuck-Douglas History Center) -- This episode originally aired in June of 2023

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) -- This episode originally ran in June of 2023

When Orson Starr and his family arrived in Michigan from New York in the mid-1800s, they helped build what is present day Royal Oak. On a new Spooky J -- WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino visit the Starr house to see who still may be lingering.  (PHOTO: Annie Scaramuzzino/WWJ) -- This episode originally ran in October of 2023

Atop the GM Tech Center in Warren sits a camera providing a 24/7 feed of a nest box, meant to attract the peregrine falcon. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what makes this fast-flying raptor so enthralling to thousands of people, and how it bounced back from near extinction. (PHOTO: Getty Images) -- This episode originally ran in March of 2023

15 years ago, before the term "viral video" was commonplace, Detroit artist T-Baby spun a global hit called "It's So Cold in the D". On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino talk to the artist about how the song changed her life. (PHOTO Credit: T-Baby) -- This episode originally ran in February of 2023

It's been several years since the last American economic recession. Despite that, the talk of a possible recession has been rampant. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns there is something just as dangerous -- the silent recession. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

December 28, 2023, will mark the 5th anniversary of Novi resident Paul Whelan's detention in Russia. The Russians say Whelan is a spy, which he vehemently denies. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark hears from Whelan himself and looks ahead to what's next for the American confined to a Russian hard labor camp. (PHOTO: Free Paul Whelan/Go Fund Me )

The Detroit Lions are on the cusp of winning the NFC North for the first time ever. So what do teams do when they see success? They raise their ticket prices. But some season ticket holders are outraged, reporting 40, 50, even 80% price hikes. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores whether or not Lions fan's anger towards the price hike is justified, and if the organization even cares. (Cred...

Carhartt is one of Detroit's oldest companies, tracing its roots back to its founding by Hamilton Carhartt in 1889. The brand is synonymous with workwear, but over the last couple decades, it's worked its way into high-value streetwear. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino dig down to figure out what allows the brand to thrive after over a century of work. (PHOTO: Kristoffer T...

The week between December 25th and January 1st is legendary for slacking off, very little gets done in that time frame. But for Carlos Parisi, it's the best time of year -- Sandwich Week! On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark gets to the bottom of a local holiday that's all about food and support.  (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

For over two months, deadly fighting has raged between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. While the fighting is a world away, the political impact is at our doorstep. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark discusses the razor thin political margins in Metro Detroit, and how the war in the Middle East factors in. (PHOTO: John Meore/USA Today Network)

Samantha Woll, the President of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, was brutally murdered in mid-October, right after war broke out between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza. On Wednesday, a suspect was charged with her murder. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark updates the case (PHOTO: Detroit PD / Isaac Agree Downtown Detroit Synagogue)

The holiday season, for many, is about being surrounded by friends and family. But for some, they find themselves completely alone this time of year. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark finds expert help for those struggling. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Last year electric vehicles seemed poised to take over the market. Now, a year and a half later, some automakers are backpedaling on their production and goals. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what's driving the slashing of production, and whether EV growth is stalling. (Credit: Karl Ebert/USA Today)