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WJR News Now episodes

  • Senate Showdowns, Lions Contract Drama, and Larkin Wants Out!
    October 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson cover the Michigan Senate debate, Ferndale school threats, Sam LaPorta’s stalled Lions contract talks, and Dylan Larkin’s trade request. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    13 min
  • Evening Update: Debate, Disappointment, and Freedom
    WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    3 min
  • Michigan Man Released from Russia, New Whistleblower Program
    October 21, 2026 ~ Stephen Hubbard, a Big Rapids man, was released from a Russian prison and President Trump announces a new whistleblower program. Kevin Dietz and Marie Osborne share what you need to know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    9 min
  • Evening Update: Pistons Home Opener and Birmingham Lifts Rental Ban
    October 20, 2026 ~ WJR's Ryan Ermanni, Bethann Long, and Marie Osborne discuss the Detroit Pistons season opener at Little Caeser's Arena for an afternoon tip-off, and the city of Birmingham lifting their ban on short term rentals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    9 min
  • Ren Center Gets a Billion-Dollar Makeover and a Whole Lot of Buzz!
    October 20, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson discusses this morning's top stories, Dan Gilbert’s Renaissance Center project, upcoming elections, health updates, local politics, and interviews with city officials. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    12 min
  • Beef, Bad Resumes, and Shorter-Than-Avocado Careers!
    October 19, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson discusses local news, the Detroit Pistons, a historic marathon, church changes, and the closing of Sign of the Beef Carver, plus a short-lived press secretary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    9 min

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