WJR's Ryan Ermanni brings you the headlines and headline makers that are shaping what's next for Michigan and our world. Get the latest in local and national politics, financial and business news, reginal tourism, community events, sports, and more, all from a familiar and unique perspective that Michiganders have grown to trust.
Latest episodes
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ October 27, 2026
October 27, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Top Shelf Lions Report with Steve Courtney!
October 27, 2026 ~ WJR's Senior Sports Analyst Steve Courtney joins Marie Osborne to discuss the latest Detroit Lions news! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pc…
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Why is the Detroit History Museum Milage Important?
October 27, 2026 ~ Detroit Historical Society CEO Elana Rugh and CEO of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Neil Barclay joins Marie Osborne to discuss the Det…
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Michigan Crime Rate Lowest in Seven Years
October 27, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, executive director of the Detroit Crime Commission, joins Marie Osborne to discuss new research conveying that Michigan's crime rate is at the lowest…
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Pentagon Strengthens Base Resilience Against Grid Failures
October 27, 2026 ~ Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor Eben Brown joins Marie Osborne to discuss the Pentagon prepping major U.S. military bases to survive 90 days without t…
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New Poll Places Joceyln Benson Expanding Lead Over John James
October 27, 2026 ~ Founder of Glengariff Group Richard Czuba joins Marie Osborne to discuss the group's latest poll showing Jocelyn Benson expanding a lead over John James in the M…
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Israelis Vote in First Nationwide Election Since Oct. 7 Attacks
October 27, 2026 ~ Israeli Communications Professor Galit Benzur joins Marie Osborne to take a closer look at the voter turnout for Israel's first nationwide election following the…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Top Shelf Lions Report with Steve Courtney!
October 26, 2026 ~ WJR's Senior Sports Analyst Steve Courtney joins Marie Osborne to recap the Detroit Lions' 20-17 win over their rival the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on Sund…
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Detroit’s First Black Mayor Poised for U.S. Capitol Honor with $1.245M Raised
October 26, 2026 ~ Khary Turner, executive director at the Coleman A. Young Foundation joins Marie Osborne to discuss Detroit’s first black Mayor receiving a U.S. Capitol Honor. Ho…
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President Trump & Former President Trump Rally in Michigan Over the Weekend
October 26, 2026 ~ Rusty Hills, lecturer in Public Policy at Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at University of Michigan, joins Marie Osborne to recap this weekend's political…
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The State of Michigan's Education System with Sharon Murphy
October 26, 2026 ~ Sharon Murphy, executive director of the Detroit Literacy Coalition, joins Marie Osborne to discuss the state of Michigan's education system and what the coaliti…
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The State of Michigan's Education System with Pamela Good
October 26, 2026 ~ Beyond Basics CEO and Co-Founder Pamela Good joins Marie Osborne to discuss where the cracks in Michigan's education system began, a focus on reading in younger…
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The State of Michigan's Education System with Roslyn Taylor
October 26, 2026 ~ Roslyn Taylor, director of the Epiphany Education Center, joins Marie Osborne to continue the conversation about Michigan's faltering education system and the wo…
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The State of Michigan's Education System with Nick Monacelli
October 26, 2026 ~ WDIV's Nick Monacelli joins Marie Osborne to discuss the state of Michigan's failing education system and what needs to be implemented to ensure the education of…
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9 min
A Look into the THRIVE Spotlight Fundraising Event!
October 23, 2026 ~ Camille Walker Banks, CEO of Oakland THRIVE, joins Marie Osborne to reflect on last night's annual Spotlight fundraising event! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni ~ Full Show ~ October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026 ~ Full Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Top Shelf Lions Report with Anthony Bellino!
October 23, 2026 ~ WJR's Host of Sportswrap Anthony Bellino joins Marie Osborne to preview this weekend's matchup between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers at Ford Field! Hos…
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Voters Want Big Changes in the Economy - Not Investigations
October 23, 2026 ~ John Sellek, CEO and chief strategist at Harbor Strategic, joins Marie Osborne to discuss the latest poll indicating that voters are looking for big changes to b…
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Estranged Mother Attacks Amy Acton in New Political Ad
October 23, 2026 ~ CEO of Care House of Oakland County Blythe Tyler joins Marie Osborne to discuss the depths of childhood trauma following the latest news of Amy Acton's estranged…