April 18, 2025 ~ Chris Renwick and Lyle Goldstein discuss escalating tensions between the U.S. and China. Goldstein suggests skillful diplomacy is needed to avoid conflict over Taiwan.

April 18, 2025 ~ Chris Renwick chats with Dr. Robert Livernois about “Hidden in Plain Sight,” a new WJR podcast. It explores Detroit’s overlooked history, one landmark at a time. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

April 17, 2025 ~ Chris speaks with Michigan Representative Donni Steele about a bill that's moving through the House and Senate that will fund fixing Michigan's roads.

April 17, 2025 ~ Chris talks with Jeffrey Schwab, Senior Council with the Liberty Justice Center about the lawsuit they've filed on behalf of several small businesses against the Trump Administration's Tariffs.

April 16, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, filling in for Chris, finds out about a bill that will help traffic noise in neighborhoods; hears about an 'alternative' baby shower; hears about a community who helped a local book store move and learns about a rare art auction taking place in Detroit.

April 16, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, filling in for Chris Renwick, speaks with Renee Fessel, Fine Arts Specialist and Appraiser for DuMoucelle's about a rare art auction that's coming to their Downtown Detroit location.

April 16, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, filling in for Chris Renwick, talks with Michelle Tuplin, owner of Serendipity Books in Chelsea about how the community formed a 'book brigade' to help the book store move.

April 16, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, filling in for Chris Renwick, talks to Dr. Sonia Hassan, Director of Wayne State University's Office of Women's Health about an event they're putting on to help young mothers.

April 16, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, filling in for Chris Renwick, speaks with State Representative Ron Robinson about a bill he's supporting that would address traffic noise in neighborhoods.

April 15, 2025 ~ JR Afternoon with Chris Renwick On this episode: Chris finds out what President Trump is doing to help automakers thru the tariffs; learns more about why John James has decided to run for Governor of Michigan; asks why Michigan schools have become so crowded and what can be done about it and takes your calls.