It's been several years since the last American economic recession. Despite that, the talk of a possible recession has been rampant. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns there is something just as dangerous -- the silent recession. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

December 28, 2023, will mark the 5th anniversary of Novi resident Paul Whelan's detention in Russia. The Russians say Whelan is a spy, which he vehemently denies. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark hears from Whelan himself and looks ahead to what's next for the American confined to a Russian hard labor camp. (PHOTO: Free Paul Whelan/Go Fund Me)

The Detroit Lions are on the cusp of winning the NFC North for the first time ever. So what do teams do when they see success? They raise their ticket prices. But some season ticket holders are outraged, reporting 40, 50, even 80% price hikes. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores whether or not Lions fan's anger towards the price hike is justified, and if the organization even cares. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)

Carhartt is one of Detroit's oldest companies, tracing its roots back to its founding by Hamilton Carhartt in 1889. The brand is synonymous with workwear, but over the last couple decades, it's worked its way into high-value streetwear. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino dig down to figure out what allows the brand to thrive after over a century of work. (PHOTO: Kristoffer Tripplaar/Sipa USA)

The week between December 25th and January 1st is legendary for slacking off, very little gets done in that time frame. But for Carlos Parisi, it's the best time of year -- Sandwich Week! On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark gets to the bottom of a local holiday that's all about food and support. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

For over two months, deadly fighting has raged between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. While the fighting is a world away, the political impact is at our doorstep. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark discusses the razor thin political margins in Metro Detroit, and how the war in the Middle East factors in. (PHOTO: John Meore/USA Today Network)

Samantha Woll, the President of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, was brutally murdered in mid-October, right after war broke out between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza. On Wednesday, a suspect was charged with her murder. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark updates the case (PHOTO: Detroit PD / Isaac Agree Downtown Detroit Synagogue)

Charges for the man accused of killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll. 28-year-old Michael Jackson-Bolanos of Detroit has been charged with felony murder, home invasion, and lying to police, after Woll was stabbed to death outside her home on the city's east side in October. (Credit: Isaac Agree Downtown Detroit Synagogue)

The search is on for whoever set fire to a gas station on Detroit's east side.  During the overnight hours, someone torched the inside of the BP station located at the intersection of Jefferson and Chene, just east of the downtown area.  

The holiday season, for many, is about being surrounded by friends and family. But for some, they find themselves completely alone this time of year. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark finds expert help for those struggling. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Last year electric vehicles seemed poised to take over the market. Now, a year and a half later, some automakers are backpedaling on their production and goals. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what's driving the slashing of production, and whether EV growth is stalling. (Credit: Karl Ebert/USA Today)