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WJR News Now episodes

  • Five Things First Thing ~ July 17, 2026
    Five Things First Thing ~ July 17, 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    11 min
  • Smoke, Salads, and Skating Away: Your Thursday Morning Briefing
    July 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss smoky air quality, a public health warning, recent leadership changes for the Detroit Red Wings, and local political polling on the morning show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    9 min
  • Hump Day Heat, High Hopes, and Home Run Blues
    July 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the sweltering Michigan heat, celebrate Jamie Edmonds finishing her cancer treatments, and cover the latest news updates on this edition of 5 Things First Thing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min
  • Hot Temps, Salads Gone Wrong, and Michigan Headlines: The Tuesday Rundown
    July 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the metro Detroit heatwave, a lettuce parasite outbreak, international tensions with Iran, and breaking news regarding the University of Michigan’s athletic leadership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min
  • Pizza Diets, Mid-Summer Mayhem, and the Netflix Derby: Your Monday Morning Briefing
    July 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the weekend’s news, including a health update, national political stories, a tragic mall shooting, and baseball’s upcoming All-Star break on JR Morning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    11 min
  • Debate Recaps, Parasite Outbreaks, and More!
    June 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss the recent Michigan GOP gubernatorial debate, the cyclospora parasite outbreak in Michigan, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    11 min
  • Thursday Rundown: Debates, Shootings, and Verlander’s Goodbye!
    July 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the GOP gubernatorial debate, US strikes in Iran, and Justin Verlander’s retirement. They also cover a Detroit shooting and a Supreme Court decision. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    11 min
  • World Cup, Tigers and McMorrow Leaves The Race
    July 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick starts your morning by giving you the stories you'll be talking about all day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min

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