'JR Morning Five Things First Thing

October 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson cover the Michigan Senate debate, Ferndale school threats, Sam LaPorta’s stalled Lions contract talks, and Dylan Larkin’s trade request. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 21, 2026 ~ Stephen Hubbard, a Big Rapids man, was released from a Russian prison and President Trump announces a new whistleblower program. Kevin Dietz and Marie Osborne share what you need to know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick talks about cheaper Southern gas, a Toledo chemical leak, Michigan Senate polling, tariffs, and Pistons and Red Wings results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 20, 2026 ~ WJR's Ryan Ermanni, Bethann Long, and Marie Osborne discuss the Detroit Pistons season opener at Little Caeser's Arena for an afternoon tip-off, and the city of Birmingham lifting their ban on short term rentals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 20, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson discusses this morning's top stories, Dan Gilbert’s Renaissance Center project, upcoming elections, health updates, local politics, and interviews with city officials. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 19, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson discusses local news, the Detroit Pistons, a historic marathon, church changes, and the closing of Sign of the Beef Carver, plus a short-lived press secretary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2026 ~ WJR's Ryan Ermanni breaks down the afternoon headlines including Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiling the Tesla Roadster, what he describes to be a "flying" car, and celebrating Sweetest Day this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lloyd and Jamie are at the 36th Annual Goodfellows Tribute Breakfast discussing the news of the day. Including a School Shooting, and the Gubernatorial Debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss inflation, gas giveaways, local data centers, kidnapping updates, and a controversial high school volleyball game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick discusses Pope Leo’s lung surgery, President Trump’s rallies, local political races, General Motors’ employee rankings, and community support for sports broadcaster Dan Miller. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick discusses political news, including midterms, the Ilhan Omar federal search, Russian diesel sanctions, and football updates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 12, 2026 ~ WJR's Ryan Ermanni discusses Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell and Jared Goff tributing their 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals to Dan Miller, the voice of the Detroit Lions, as the community mourns the loss of his wife. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick returns to host, discussing unusually warm temperatures, the Lions win over Arizona, local community banners, and a Lansing serial killer investigation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.