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WJR News Now episodes

  • Summer Talk, Scary News, and Detroit’s Glow-Up!
    May 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss summer’s start, Ebola concerns, a Detroit shooting, inflation, and the city’s bankruptcy. The Tigers’ struggles also get a mention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min
  • Hump Day Headlines: Guns, Gales, and Government Gaffes!
    May 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss severe weather damage in Metro Detroit parks. They also touch on Detroit Police considering new gunshot detection tech and surprising primary election results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min
  • Detroit Teen Violence, San Diego Mosque Shooting, Iran Tensions, Michigan Governor Race, and Mark Fuhrman’s Death.
    May 19, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Detroit’s teen takeovers, a mosque shooting under investigation as a hate crime, and Donald Trump’s deferred Iran strike. Also, Michigan governor candidates clashed, and Mark Fuhrman died at 74. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min
  • Pistons’ Playoff Plunge, Trump’s Touch, and MSU’s Mayhem!
    May 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ playoff exit. They also touch on Donald Trump’s political influence and Michigan State University’s new code of conduct. WJR won Station of the Year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    9 min
  • Friday Feels: Pistons’ Playoff Woes, Questionable Calls, and Political Puzzles!
    May 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ playoff struggles and controversial NBA officiating. They also cover Trump’s China visit and a Michigan political logo dispute. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min
  • Pistons Got Them All Worked Up!
    May 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ recent loss. They analyze game five against the Cavaliers, touching on the blown lead and controversial officiating. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    9 min
  • Pistons, Polls, and Presidential Peculiarities!
    May 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ struggles, Trump’s upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping, and Michigan’s gubernatorial and Senate races, including a candidate’s questionable medical credentials. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    11 min
  • Pistons’ Playoff Woes, Water Woes, and White-Collar Woes!
    May 12, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons’ loss, Oakland County’s water main break, GM job cuts, and a potential gas tax suspension. They offer insights on current events. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min
  • Pistons, Pipes, and Plagues: A Morning Brew
    May 11, 2026 ~ Jason Roe joins Lloyd Jackson on JR Morning. They talk about the Pistons, a major water main break in Oakland County, the Iran war, and a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min

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