Bob Riney and Tony Michaels
November 27, 2025 ~ Bob Riney, President & CEO, Henry Ford Health & Chair, Parade Co Foundation and Tony Michaels, President & CEO, The Parade Company join Paul W Smith ahead of America's Thanksgiving Parade.
'JR Morning
JR Morning from Cumulus Media Detroit is your weekday wake-up call for smart, fast-moving coverage of the stories that matter most to Southeast Michigan. Hosted by Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds, this podcast delivers a lively mix of local, regional, and global news, reported live from high atop the Golden Tower of the Fisher Building. Each morning, newsmakers who know - along with an experienced team of reporters and commentators - break down the headlines, explain how policy and business decisions affect your community, and highlight the issues shaping the region’s future. Expect thoughtful conversations on government, the economy, and everyday life in and around Detroit. Tune in as you commute, work, or start your day, and listen episodes of JR Morning to stay informed, engaged, and a step ahead of the news cycle.
Episodes
Rodney Cole, President, DTE Foundation
November 27. 2025 ~ Rodney Cole, President, DTE Foundation joins Paul W Smith ahead of America's Thanksgiving Parade.
Dave Massaron, Vice President Infrastructure and Corporate Citizenship, General Motors
November 27, 2025 ~ Dave Massaron, Vice President Infrastructure and Corporate Citizenship, General Motors talks to Paul W Smith ahead of America's Thanksgiving Parade.
Dave Provost, Detroit Athletic Club Briefcase Drill Team
November 27, 2025 ~ Dave Provost, Detroit Athletic Club Briefcase Drill Team, retired Vice Chairman, TCF Financial joins Paul W Smith before America's Thanksgiving Parade.
Margaret Trimer, VP, Community Partnerships, Delta Dental
November 27, 2025 ~ Margaret Trimer, VP, Community Partnerships, Delta Dental joins Paul W Smith ahead of America's Thanksgiving Parade.
Paul Glantz, Co-Founder and Chairman, Emagine Entertainment
November 27, 2025 ~ Paul Glantz, Co-Founder and Chairman, Emagine Entertainment talks to Paul W Smith ahead of America's Thanksgiving Parade.
Lamont Yoder, President, Corewell Health, SE Michigan
November 27, 2025 ~ Lamont Yoder, President, Corewell Health, SE Michigan joins Paul W Smith ahead of America's Thanksgiving Parade.
Local Door Dasher Honored at Lions Thanksgiving Day Game
November 26, 2025 ~ Denis, a local Door Dasher from Gibraltar, MI, joins Chris and Jamie to talk about being honored at the Lions’ Thanksgiving Day game for his efforts helping Project DASH’s Emergency Food Response.
Lomas Brown Voted as Semifinalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame
November 26, 2025 ~ Lomas Brown, color analyst for the Detroit Lions Radio Network and co-host of WJR's Sportswrap, joins Chris and Jamie to discuss being voted as a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame!
Rep. Mark Tisdel Pushes for Age Verification for Minors on Social Media
November 26, 2025 ~ Rep. Mark Tisdel joins Chris and Jamie to discuss his proposed legislation to place age verifications on minors on social media.
Comedian and Podcaster Jared Fried Coming to Detroit!
November 26, 2025 ~ Comedian and Podcaster Jared Fried joins 'JR Morning to talk about his upcoming show in Detroit!
Michigan's Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
November 26, 2025 ~ Vic Veda, vice president of communications for Michigan Retailers Association, joins Chris and Jamie to discuss this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals.
Ukraine Agrees to a Peace Deal
November 26, 2025 ~ Erik Herron, distinguished professor of political science at West Virginia University, joins Chris and Jamie to discuss Ukraine hoping to finalize a peace deal as U.S. and Russia hold new talks.
What to Expect from this Year's Thanksgiving Travel
November 26, 2025 ~ Adrienne Woodland, public relations program consultant with AAA, joins Chris and Jamie to discuss what to expect from this year's Thanksgiving travel.
