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WJR News Now episodes

  • JR Morning 5 Things First Thing ~ Tuesday January 13, 2026
    January 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss Sergei Fedorov’s jersey retirement, Trump’s Detroit visit amid economic concerns, and reactions to the Fed chair’s legal issues. They also touch on the escalating situation in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min
  • JR Morning 5 Things First Thing ~ January 12, 2026
    January 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss weekend events. Topics include Detroit politics, Iran protests, and Jerome Powell. Also, Michigan basketball and a Sergei Federov tribute. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min
  • JR Morning ~ 5 Things First Thing ~ January 9, 2026
    January 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds cover Minneapolis investigation updates, nationwide protests, and legislative actions on ACA subsidies. Also discussed: a resolution to limit President Trump’s actions in Venezuela. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    9 min
  • JR Morning 5 Things First Thing ~ January 8, 2026
    January 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss the fatal shooting of a woman by ICE agents. They weigh differing perspectives and the need for a thorough investigation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    9 min
  • JR Morning 5 Things First Thing ~ January 6, 2026
    January 6, 2026 ~ Maduro pleads not guilty. Trump’s Venezuela plan gets questioned. Detroit City Council has new leadership. Michigan State and the Pistons both had big wins. Tim Walz drops out of his re-election bid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    9 min
  • JR Morning 5 Things First Thing ~ January 5, 2026
    January 5, 2026 ~ JR Morning 5 Things First Thing ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss holiday breaks and football. They also debate the U.S. apprehension of Nicolas Maduro, former Venezuelan president. Was it about oil, or something else? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min
  • 'JR Morning Five Things First Thing ~ Thursday, December 18, 2025
    December 18, 2025 ~ Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about President Trump's address to the nation Wednesday night, Michigan can't stop the construction of the Line 5 project, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino stepping down in January, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min
  • 'JR Morning Five Things First Thing ~ Wednesday, December 17, 2025
    December 17, 2025 ~ Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about Mike Johnson not calling for a vote to extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, the latest details coming out on Nick Reiner prior to his arrest, President Trump ordering a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers coming in and out of Venezuela, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min
  • 'JR Morning Five Things First Thing ~ Tuesday, December 16, 2025
    December 16, 2025 ~ Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the FBI foiling a terrorist attack set to take place on New Year's Eve in LA, the arrest of Rob Reiner's son following being found deceased in his LA home with his wife, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min

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