The Daily J

When all three nuclear power stations are up and running, Michigan gets about 30% of its energy from nuclear sources. But for the last year, the Palisades plant on Lake Michigan has been shuttered. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks into the future to see what role nuclear power plays in a greener future. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

How often do you think about the way you talk? For Ryan Redoute, the answer was 'not often'. At least until he started making YouTube, TikTok and Instagram videos about the Michigan accent. Now, his videos about Michigan life have been viewed millions of times. On a new Sunday Conversation, WWJ's Zach Clark chats with Ryan about his rise to fame and what lies ahead. (PHOTO: Ryan Redoute/Facebook)

The easiest way to spot a Michigander, usually, is to listen to them talk. But what happens if that Michigan accent disappears? On this episode of The Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that the accent isn't disappearing, it's changing. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Detroit Metro Airport is the gateway to the rest of the world for Michiganders. At least it usually is. But today, it was in chaos — essentially closed by flooding over the entrances, stranding countless travelers on the side of the road. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explains exactly what went wrong. (PHOTO: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

Inflation is causing the cost of living to rise here in Michigan -- and everywhere across the country. Gas prices are approaching $4 per gallon, while groceries and the housing market are soaring. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what's causing this inflation, and what's being done about it. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

We are approaching what will likely be the hottest day of the year here in Michigan. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks ahead to the seasons changing and how much climate change factors into the way we perceive seasonality. And, can Michigan be a winner as the climate continues to change?  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

When Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the latest budget earlier this year, $160 million was earmarked for free breakfast and lunch for public school students. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs in to learn just how big a change this will be. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

For over 100 years, the Belle Isle Aquarium has captured the hearts and minds of Metro Detroiters. And as WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino learn, though it closed for several years in the early 2000s, the aquarium is as vibrant as it's ever been, both inside and out. (PHOTO: Annie Scaramuzzino/WWJ)

For almost 30 years now, the Woodward Dream Cruise has been the most dominant car show on the planet. But is there more to the event than just the cars? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark goes cruising to find the answer. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

During the Thunder Over Michigan air show at Willow Run Airport a MiG-23 jet lost power and crashed. Miraculously, no one died. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores the benefits of air shows, and whether they are worth the risks.   (PHOTO: Wallace Winters)

Former President Donald Trump has now been indicted four times, resulting in him facing 91 criminal charges. None of the cases are set in Michigan, but as WWJ's Zach Clark learns, that doesn't mean the state isn't featuring prominently in the cases against Trump. (PHOTO: Chris Pedota/USA Today Network)

On Aug. 14, 2003, a blackout engulfed the American Midwest, Northeast and even parts of Canada, sending 55 million people into darkness. The blackout lasted anywhere from a few hours to four days. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks back on how Michigan was impacted and what was learned. (PHOTO: Joshua L Jones/USA Today)

Mort Crim found fame behind the anchor desk in Detroit, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Louisville. But later in life, Crim worked with Jack White, Will Ferrell and, most recently, Olivia Rodrigo. On a new Sunday Conversation, WWJ's Zach Clark sits down with the 88-year old retired newsman for a wide-ranging conversation. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

Despite having worked in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Louisville, Mort Crim is best known for anchoring the news on WDIV in Detroit from 1978-1997. These days, while Mort may spend time in an RV, he's far from retired. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark catches up with the legendary newsman to reminisce and to look ahead to the future.  (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

There are many types of bears in the U.S., but Michigan is home to only one — the black bear. With hunting season beginning in September, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores why Michiganders hunt these big animals, and if they are as dangerous as people believe. (Credit: Getty Images)

Zion Foster, 17, went missing in early January of 2022 and hasn't been seen since, despite a massive search. Her cousin, Jaylen Brazier says she died while they were hanging out, but that he didn't kill her. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs through the latest information in this sensational case. (PHOTO: Eastpointe Police)

Macomb County has long been home to Selfridge Air National Guard Base and the Detroit Arsenal. But that's not where the county's place in national defense stops — it's where it starts. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns how Macomb County became a multi-billion dollar hub for defense contracting. (PHOTO: Junfu Han/USA Today)

Since 1976, Michigan has had a bottle deposit law -- 10 cents per bottle or can of beer, pop and carbonated water. For decades, the law was wildly successful. But lately, the number of bottles and cans being returned has plummeted. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders if the law needs to be adjusted or even done away with. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

The Detroit River cuts right through the heart of downtown. Up to the early 2000s, the space was unusable for residents. But in the last two decades, the Detroit Riverfront has changed dramatically. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns what is not only driving the change but what the future hold for the space too. (PHOTO: Terrance Vails/WWJ)

Downtown Detroit has undergone drastic changes in the last two decades; maybe none more drastic than Campus Martius Park. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark remembers the visionary behind the space, Bob Gregory. ( PHOTO: Downtown Detroit Partnership)

Franks Again is the first hotdog stand to reopen at a Home Depot since they were all shut down during the pandemic. The grand reopening had an impressive crowd of family, friends, and customers. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores why Michiganders love 'Depot Dogs'. 

Humans have been fascinated by the moon since the dawn of time, it seems. And here in Michigan, we are in for a double lunar treat this month. But can the moon do more than wow us? Can it control our mood? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders just how powerful the moon is. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

On July 31, 1987, the Detroit People Mover took its maiden voyage around the downtown area. Almost four decades later, the People Mover frequently gets a bad rap. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns the elevated rail was supposed to be the start of something much bigger. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

In October, Ethan Crumbley confessed to killing four of his classmates and shooting seven others at Oxford High School in November of 2021. On a new Daily J, as a judges weighs whether Crumbley will get a chance at parole, WWJ's Zach Clark details some of the selfless acts of teenagers that saved lives on that fateful day. (PHOTO: Detroit Free Press/USA Today)

Lake St. Clair is one of Michigan's biggest lakes, worth over $1 billion annually. But because of the vast Great Lakes, sometimes St. Clair gets overlooked. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns tourists have found the fun which might be a double-edged sword. (PHOTO: Andre Jackson/USA Today)