The Daily J

Taking to the sky used to require an airplane or a helicopter. But these days, drone technology has put that capability into the hands of everyday people. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns what lawmakers are doing to keep the public safe from evolving technology.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Youmacon is a yearly anime convention held in Downtown Detroit. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores its origins, how it has evolved and what it means to the community. (Credit: Brian Fisher/WWJ)

In Michigan, there are dueling lawsuits against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. One side argues former President Trump should be held off the ballot for allegedly violating the 14th amendment. While the other lawsuit, belonging to Trump, seeks to block Benson from excluding him. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores how Trump supposedly violated this amendment, and the impact this could...

The Michigan Wolverines football team has been embroiled in a possible scandal that has rocked college football. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks into whether Michigan launched a James Bond-style spy mission. (PHOTO: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK)

In honor of Halloween, the Daily J is sharing 15 of Michigan's spookiest stories -- a perfect listen while handing out candy or Trick-or-Treating. WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino tell stories from Downtown Detroit to Mackinac Island. (PHOTO: Annie Scaramuzzino/WWJ)

For years, Devil's Night in Detroit was one of the most violent nights of the year — with hundreds of fires being set across the city. But these days, Devil's Night is a thing of the past. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns how the city brought an end to the mayhem. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Harry Houdini has become synonymous with magic and daring escapes. And despite not being a native, Houdini's connection to Detroit is strong. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino dive into the tale of Houdini's death in Detroit on Halloween almost 100 years ago.  (PHOTO: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel files via Imagn Content Services, LLC)

Thanks to the colder climate of the Upper Midwest, Michigan is a world-class winter tourist destination. With the National Weather Service calling for a warmer-than-average winter, will that hurt business? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores the diverse winter offerings in Michigan -- some need snow but not all of them. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Michigan is one of 33 states suing Meta, alleging their model seeks to monetize young users' experience, and damages their mental health. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores how much damage social media is really having on children and teens. (Credit: Getty)

The Two Way Inn lays claim to being Detroit's oldest bar, pouring drinks through prohibition dating back to 1876. It also might be Detroit's most haunted bar. On a Spooky J edition of the Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino soak up the ghost stories at a Detroit institution. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ) ------- Today's episode originally ran last October

Jewish community leader Samantha Woll was brutally murdered at her Detroit home over the weekend, creating both local and international headlines. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores Woll's case and what might happen next. (PHOTO: Isaac Agree Downtown Detroit Synagogue/Facebook)

For almost 100 years, the Cadieux Café has been feeding and entertaining people on Detroit's east side. But in that time, has the famed bar collected the spirits of past owners and patrons? On a new Spooky J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino head into the city to find out. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and during that month we learned of two local women who lost their lives in domestic violence incidents. On a new Daily J WWJ's Zach Clark explores what's causing a domestic violence spike and what is being done to curb it. (PHOTO: Genesee County Sheriff's Department)

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the Michigan Senate that would redefine child neglect and abuse, allowing parents to give their children more independence. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores how being given freedom allows kids to learn important skills, and why there's pressure these days to be "helicopter parents." (Credit: Getty)

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 this 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) ----- Today's...

There are few things that excite kids more than dressing up as their favorite characters and running around their neighborhood collecting candy. Halloween is a blast! But, on a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns the age at which kids should be allowed to go trick-or-treating on their own is a point of contention. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

On this Friday the 13th in October, there is no more appropriate topic than curses. Was it the curse of a scorned mother that caused disease and death in what is now an Up North ghost town? On a new Spooky J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino try to unearth the legend of Pere Cheney. (PHOTO: Mike Sonnenberg/Lost In Michigan)

Tens of thousands of UAW workers have been walking the picket lines against Stellantis, General Motors and Ford with no end in sight. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs into the economic impact here in Michigan and how that might play into how long the strike will last. (PHOTO: Mandi Wright/USA Today)

Fighting between Israelis and Palestinians has killed thousands in the last several days over land that has been disputed for a century. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark examines how the fighting might impact local Muslim and Jewish communities.  (PHOTO: Ahmed Zakot/SOPA Images/Sipa USA)

What do self-playing pianos, haunted tea sets, sobbing ghosts, murderous cherubs and top-notch Beef Wellington have in common? They can all be found at The Whitney in Detroit. On this Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino visit the century-old mansion to meet some of the original residents...who may still be living there. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ) -- Today's episode originally aired last...

Tens of thousands of K-12 students in Michigan go to the school office daily to take medication. Does that mean children with medical marijuana cards should be able to do the same? As WWJ's Zach Clark finds out in a new Daily J, that depends on who you ask.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Working out is commonplace for many. But what about mental workouts? At a mental gym? On a new Sunday Conversation, WWJ's Zach Clark talks with Nestre Founder and CEO Dr. Tommy Shavers about the value of strengthening mental fitness. (PHOTO: Nestre)

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)

In its heyday, the Elias Brothers Big Boy restaurants were a staple of the Michigan dining scene. But over time, the brand dimmed a bit. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark examines an unlikely future for the restaurant chain that is working to adapt to the times. (PHOTO: Gillis Benedict/Livingston Daily)

Some store canned food and water, while others build elaborate, underground bunkers in anticipation of the apocalypse. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores the world of emergency "preppers", and digs into what being prepared really means. (Photo credit: Getty Images)