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Michigan Senate Forced Out Two Longtime GOP Staffers

Author: Cumulus Media Detroit November 12, 2025 Duration: 7:28

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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.

November 12, 2025 ~ Michigan Senator Lana Theis joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss the Senate forcing out two longtime GOP staffers of their jobs, including one under Senator Theis, due to a petition-gathering firm they founded two years earlier.

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