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JR Morning ~ January 5, 2025 ~ Full Show

Author: Cumulus Media Detroit January 5, 2026 Duration: 1:46:00

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'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.

January 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds kick off the new year. They discuss the Lions’ season with Lomas Brown and Michigan State basketball with coach Tom Izzo. Mike Lee from Crain’s Detroit Business talks about Michigan’s economic outlook. Brian Kelly, CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, covers the minimum wage hike. Michael Greiner, a professor at Oakland University, discusses Venezuela’s oil industry. Simon Atisha, General Manager of Sahara Express, shares his family’s restaurant story. The hosts also examine the capture of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro with former U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider and NYU professor Alejandro Velasco.

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