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Join Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds weekday mornings for the latest in local, regional, and global news live from High-Atop the Golden Tower of the Fisher Building. Listen in as the newsmakers who know, alongside our team of reporters and commentators, bring you the topics that are shaping the future in Southeast Michigan. Get the latest on government and politics, business news, area happenings, sports, entertainment news, and more! It’s all part of “JR’ Morning,” weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m. on 760 WJR!
JR Morning hosts Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson interview Laura Varon Brown, CEO of Gildas Club of Metro Detroit, to discuss an upcoming charitable event called 'Bras For A Cause.' Gildas Club is a nonprofit organization that provides support services to individuals and families affected by cancer. The episode…
Worth it if you live in the Metro Detroit area and want quick information about supporting Gildas Club's cancer support mission through this fundraiser.
JR Morning hosts Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson interview Rabbi Aaron Starr about his recent OpEd in the Detroit News explaining his decision to vote based on principles rather than party loyalty in the 2026 election. The 8-minute episode centers on Starr's reasoning for breaking from traditional party affiliation,…
Worth it if you're interested in a quick, faith-informed perspective on voting ethics during the 2026 election, but expect a brief segment rather than deep analysis.
JR Morning's October 9, 2026 episode is an 8-minute post-debate analysis featuring host Lloyd Jackson interviewing Ron Stevenson, Director of Debate at Wayne State University, about the previous night's debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed. The episode promises to evaluate debate performance, declare a…
Worth it if you want a quick morning take on last night's debate but need deeper analysis elsewhere to form opinions.
This 8-minute episode from JR Morning examines an unusual real estate market anomaly in Metro Detroit: newly built homes cost more than older homes, which inverts the typical national pattern where new construction is cheaper. Hosts Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson interview Nick Manes, Finance and Technology Reporter…
Worth it if you're a Metro Detroit resident curious about local housing market quirks or a real estate investor tracking regional trends.
JR Morning for October 8, 2026 is a local news and talk show hosted by Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson covering four main segments. The episode opens with reporting on the Ren Cen (Renaissance Center) redevelopment deal, specifically focusing on what neighborhoods are requesting as part of the project—likely…
Worth it if you're a Detroit-area listener invested in local development news, Michigan ballot measures, and want a mix of current events and wellness talk.
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JR Morning hosts Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson interview Eric Walcott, Senior Specialist for Government and Community Vitality at Michigan State University Extension, to discuss Michigan's Proposition 2. The episode frames the conversation around a central question: whether Prop 2 will effectively keep money out of…
Worth it if you're a Michigan voter seeking a quick, expert-backed overview of Prop 2 before election day.
JR Morning's October 8, 2026 episode brings together hosts Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson with two academic experts—Saeed Khan and Howard Lupovitch—to examine the state of Israel-Palestine relations three years after the October 7, 2024 attacks. The episode aims to assess what has changed, what remains unresolved,…
Worth it if you want a quick news-adjacent recap of Israel-Palestine developments on the October 7 anniversary, but not if you're seeking deep analysis or novel insights.
JR Morning hosts Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson interview Jermaine Dickens, Chair of the Neighborhood Advisory Commission (NAC), to discuss the Renaissance Center (Ren Cen) redevelopment project. The episode focuses on the redevelopment initiative, community input, and negotiations around the project. The title…
Worth it if you're a Detroit-area listener invested in Renaissance Center redevelopment or local community planning news.
JR Morning hosts Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson interview Dr. Steve Craig from Craig Consulting Group and Craig Counseling Services in an 8-minute segment about marriage stress and life priorities. Based on the title 'Marriage Check-Ins: Stop Hiding Behind Your Stressors,' the episode appears to focus on how couples…
Worth it if you're looking for a quick marriage communication pep talk during your morning commute, but not if you need detailed counseling strategies or substantive relationship advice.
JR Morning's October 8, 2026 episode features host Lloyd Jackson interviewing Hunter Lovell, the Republican National Committee's Regional Midwest Communications Director, ahead of an upcoming Michigan Senate debate. The episode is titled 'Michigan Senate Showdown: Gloves Off in Grand Rapids!' suggesting a focus on the…
Worth it if you're a Michigan voter seeking Republican perspective on the upcoming Senate debate, or a political junkie tracking 2026 midterm coverage.
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JR Morning's October 7, 2026 episode is a general-interest news and current affairs show hosted by Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson. The episode covers four main topics: a recap and analysis of the previous night's debate (likely a 2026 election debate given the date), a segment on school bus infrastructure challenges,…
Worth it if you want a quick daily news briefing on election, education, and demographic trends without expecting deep investigative reporting.
JR Morning hosts Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson interview Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor of the Detroit News, to discuss the newspaper's gubernatorial endorsement for the 2026 Michigan election. The episode is framed around answering two core questions: which candidate the Detroit News endorsed and the reasoning…
Worth it if you're a Michigan voter seeking to understand the Detroit News' gubernatorial reasoning or a local news junkie wanting quick context on a major regional endorsement.
JR Morning hosts Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson interview Fox News senior correspondent Eric Shawn on October 7, 2026, to mark Fox News's 30th anniversary. The episode title promises discussion of "Thirty Years of News, Cabs, and Earthquakes," suggesting a retrospective on Shawn's career highlights and the network's…
Worth it if you're a Fox News viewer seeking quick anniversary context or a fan of Eric Shawn's reporting, but the vague description and short length suggest this may be more promotional than substantive.
JR Morning is a brief 6-minute episode featuring hosts Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson interviewing Darin Weiss, CEO of Grace Centers of Hope, about an urgent community food donation drive. The episode title 'Beetles Get Booted: Helping Save Grace Centers' Pantry!' suggests a playful angle—likely referencing a local…
Worth it if you're a local listener interested in supporting Grace Centers of Hope or want a quick community update during your morning commute.
JR Morning episode featuring hosts Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson in conversation with Johanna Kononin, Associate Director of the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, on the topic of campus sexual assault laws and consent. The episode is 9 minutes long and appears to be part of a morning show…
Worth it if you want a quick morning-show introduction to campus consent and assault policy, but not if you need detailed legal information or nuanced discussion.
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This 5-minute episode from JR Morning features State Representative Luke Meerman discussing Michigan's mental health care system funding with hosts Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson. The central topic is a proposed audit designed to track how billions of dollars allocated to mental health services are being spent across…
Worth it if you're a Michigan resident interested in state mental health policy or follow local legislative developments.
JR Morning's October 7, 2026 episode features host Lloyd Jackson interviewing Dr. Natalia Jaramillo, director at Wayne State University, to discuss recent national polling data on Latino voter behavior and potential shifts away from Democratic support ahead of the midterm elections. The episode title frames the…
Worth it if you want a quick 8-minute snapshot of Latino voter polling trends ahead of midterms, but not if you need depth or sourced analysis.
JR Morning hosts Jamie Edmonds and Steve Courtney interview MSU head football coach Pat Fitzgerald about the upcoming homecoming game and recent team improvements. The episode is a brief 9-minute segment focused on in-season football coverage during Michigan State's homecoming week. Based on the show notes, the…
Worth it if you're an MSU football fan looking for quick coach commentary on homecoming week and current team form.
JR Morning's October 7, 2026 episode features Lloyd Jackson interviewing Katrina Morris, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation, about the interconnected crises facing school transportation systems. The episode title promises a focus on how diesel prices and driver shortages are…
Worth it if you're a Michigan parent, educator, or school administrator concerned about transportation costs and service reliability, or seeking a quick local news update on an active crisis.
JR Morning's October 7, 2026 episode features host Lloyd Jackson interviewing Wayne State University debate director Ron Stevenson to analyze the Michigan gubernatorial debate between candidates Joshua Benson and John James. The episode title promises 'gloves off' confrontation with 'no knockouts,' suggesting a heated…
Worth it if you want a quick expert take on the Michigan gubernatorial debate the same day it happened, but not if you're seeking detailed analysis or policy breakdown.
JR Morning for October 6, 2026 is a 100-minute morning show episode hosted by Lloyd Jackson with political strategist Mario Morrow as special guest co-host. The episode covers four main topics: the current Supreme Court term, an emerging infectious disease in Russia, Detroit's declining crime rates, and a reversal on…
Worth it if you're a Detroit-area listener interested in local crime trends and development news, or a political junkie wanting strategist commentary on the current SCOTUS term.
JR Morning hosts Lloyd Jackson and Mario Morrow interview Wayne County Executive Warren Evans about a proposed data center development that would have provided substantial tax breaks to a multi-billion dollar company. Evans opposed the subsidy, arguing against using taxpayer money to support a large corporation. The…
Worth it if you're a Wayne County resident interested in local development policy or corporate tax incentive debates in your area.
JR Morning hosts Lloyd Jackson and Mario Morrow interview James White, CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, to discuss mental health care access and resources in Detroit. The episode focuses on local mental health crisis resources and new care facilities being developed in the region. Given the 7-minute…
Worth it if you're a Detroit resident seeking a quick local news update on mental health services, or someone curious about the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network's current initiatives.
JR Morning hosts Lloyd Jackson and Mario Morrow interview Nancy Kaffer, editorial page editor of the Detroit Free Press, to discuss the newspaper's recent political endorsements ahead of state elections. The episode appears to focus on the editorial board's decision-making process and which candidates they chose to…
Worth it if you're a Michigan voter seeking quick insight into the Detroit Free Press's endorsement reasoning, or a local news junkie interested in how major papers approach elections.
