WJR Senior News Analysts: Recent Episodes
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Marie Osborne, Chris Renwick, Steve Courtney, and Lloyd Jackson go beyond the headlines with the newsmakers who know.
November 5, 2023 ~ 760 WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne examines the escalating war between Israel and Hamas, the concerns that the conflict will broaden within the region, and the impacts that all this has on the Southeast Michigan region. Guests include former Michigan Congressman Mike Rogers, Arab American News Editor Osama Siblani, University of Michigan Gerald Ford School of Public Policy Associate Professor Javed Ali, University of Michigan Gerald Ford School of Public Policy Professor John Ciorciari, and Israeli Communications Professor Dr. Galit Benzur.
March 5, 2023 ~ 760 WJR Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson visits the MUST Building Trades Road Show to learn about union apprenticeships and careers opportunities in the building and construction trades industry.
December 6, 2022 ~ 760 WJR Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick tells Paul W. the "Swifties" are taking Ticketmaster to court after the debacle that kept thousands of fans from buying tickets for her latest tour. Photo: Nicole Hester / The Tennessean / USA Today
December 2, 2022 ~ 760 WJR Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson updates Kevin and Tom on the IRS hitting Kwame Kilpatrick with a bill for unpaid taxes.
October 5, 2022 ~ 760 WJR Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson has the latest information for Paul W. on a fatal shooting involving several Detroit Police officers.
June 29, 2022 ~ The story about a life long friend of Lloyd Jackson's that was diagnosed with terminal cancer and decided to have a Living Memorial to celebrate her life with family and long time friends in Detroit and others from across the country.
June 24, 2022 ~ David Kutchey's family has been part of the Macomb County farming community for more than 100 years.He works with dozen of farmers around the state to provide fresh Michigan produce to a loyal clientele. After speaking to his farm suppliers, he says he doesn't foresee any product shortages and price hikes, if any, will be small.
June 15, 2022 ~ Great news for weary shoppers who have had to spend more money on products. Target, Walmart and Macy’s announced recently that they are starting to receive large shipments of outdoor furniture, loungewear and electronics everyone wanted, but couldn’t find, during the pandemic.
May 3, 2022 ~ Brilliant, bold, and brash. John DeLorean was the original disrupter in the 1970's when he left General Motors to start his own auto company. With its low profile, sleek, stainless steel body, and unmistakable gullwing doors, DeLorean's DMC DeLorean remains one of the most recognizable cars ever made. Of the 9,000 produced, 6,500 remain in the hands of collectors. DeLorean's only daughter Kat DeLorean Seymour talks with 760 WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne about what it was like calling an automotive icon "Dad."Photo: Junfu Han via USA Today
May 26, 2022 ~ Steve Courtney talks with Kevin and Tom about the possible Big Ten realignment that we may see.
May 26, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul some serious questions are being raised about the police response to the Texas shooting at an elementary school which claimed 21 victims, all but two were children.
May 26, 2022 ~ The WJR Sports Analyst tells Paul and Sean the Lions are getting some positive attention around the country.
May 26, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne shares Justin Turk's story, the CEO of Livegistics, with Kevin and Tom.
May 25, 2022 ~ At least 19 children and two teachers are dead after a gunman entered a Texas elementary school and opened fire. 760 WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne brings us the latest on this tragic shooting. Photo ~ Austin American-Statesman-USA TODAYPodcast powered and distributed by Simpleca
May 25, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul that Abbott Laboratories is reopening its Michigan manufacturing plant next month after it was shut down in February due to reports linking baby formula made at the plant to infant illnesses and deaths.
May 25, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul a bill introduced in February that would utilize traffic cameras to catch speeders in Michigan construction zones is getting a serious look in Lansing.
May 25, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst, remembers the victims of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting
May 25, 2022 ~ Steve Courtney talks with Kevin and Tom about Steve Kerr's reaction to the Texas elementary school shooting.
May 25, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick tells Kevin and Tom about a new bill that would send a ticket in the mail if you are caught speeding in a construction zone.
May 25, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson updates Kevin and Tom on the latest with the James and Jennifer Crumbley trial and the AI gun detection Oxford High School is testing.
May 25, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the Abbott Laboratories manufacturing plant in Sturgis re-opening on June 4.
May 25, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about new legislation that would install cameras in construction zones to crack down on speeding.
May 25, 2022 ~ The WJR Sports Analyst talks to Paul about remarks made by MSU Athletic Director Alan Haller this week who says changes may be coming to the Big Ten football program.
May 24, 2022 ~ Steve Courtney, WJR Sports Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the Detroit Tigers injuries, and the possible Big Ten football realignment.
May 24, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson tells Kevin and Tom about the Gilbert Family Foundation's commitment of $13 million to provide free legal services to low-income renters facing eviction in Detroit.
May 24, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul a popular brand of peanut butter is being recalled due to a salmonella outbreak at one of their manufacturing facilities.
May 24, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul Meijer shoppers might be doing a double take after going to the store over the weekend and getting double charged.
May 24, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about Detroit City Council deciding on whether to extend the contract of ShotSpotter.
May 23, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick tells Kevin and Tom about the lawsuit announced this morning regarding the Oxford High School Shooting.
May 23, 2022 ~ The WJR Sports Analyst and the Professional Golfer talk to Paul about Justin Thomas' PGA win and they say it was a great ending to the tournament.
May 23, 2022 ~ The U.S. is experiencing a sixth wave of COVID, with over 90,000 confirmed new cases a day and a 20% increase in hospitalizations over the past two weeks. The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul the numbers still aren't as high as we saw with Omicron but there are some lingering questions about the trends we are seeing.
May 23, 2022 ~ The WJR Sports Analyst talks to Paul and Sean about the Tigers and their ongoing pitching issues.Podcast powered and distributed by Simplecast
May 23, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the Gilbert Family Foundation pledging $13 million to help Detroiters facing evictions.
May 23, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson tells Kevin and Tom about the FOIAs obtained in the Rochester schools lawsuit.
May 23, 2022 ~ WJR Senior News Analysts Lloyd Jackson and Chris Renwick talk with Guy Gordon about updates with the Rochester Community Schools social media monitoring, and new lawsuits against Oxford Community Schools.
May 20, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the Oxford High School graduation, and the legislation that allows students to end the school year without lingering concerns over missed school days.
May 20, 2022 ~ The scam artists are working over time to get your money! The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul a new scam is making the rounds, someone calls and says someone has charged your Amazon account for thousands of dollars.
May 20, 2022 ~ The WJR Sports Analyst talks to Paul and Sean about the new name, image and likeness deals in college sports and he says there are no rules and that's a problem for teams and coaches. Podcast powered and distributed by Simplecast
May 20, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul the attorneys representing the parents of the alleged Oxford High School shooter voiced concerns about Ethan’s journal while being highly critical of Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald for media appearances.
May 20, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul Wayne County has hired a law firm after two public works employees have been charged with embezzling 1.7 million dollars.
May 19, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about James and Jennifer Crumbley worried about what their son wrote in his diary hurting their chances at a fair trial.Podcast powered and distributed by Simplecast
May 19, 2022 ~ Steve Courtney talks with Kevin and Tom the Soccer Federation reached an agreement to pay its men and women's teams equally.
May 19, 2022 ~ The pandemic has completely changed our work lives and our attitudes toward work-life balance. The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul more employees are looking for flexible work arrangements like a four-day work week. But is that good for business? New research says yes.
May 19, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the Wayne County Commission voting on a new ordinance to prevent lewd behavior in its parks.
May 18, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about a Judge's decision to stop enforcement of Michigan's abortion ban if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
May 18, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul for the first time in 50 years Congress held a hearing on unidentified flying objects.Podcast powered and distributed by Simplecast
May 18, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson updates Kevin and Tom about the Oxford School Board meeting last night.
May 18, 2022 ~ The WJR Sports Analyst talks to Paul and Sean about the NBA Lottery and he says the Pistons will pick fifth in next month's draft.
May 18, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick updates Kevin and Tom about the judge that has stopped the enforcement of Michigan's abortion ban if Roe is overturned.
May 18, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne updates Kevin and Tom about the House Committee's meeting on UFOs.
May 13, 2022 ~ The Former University of Michigan President who was fired over a relationship with a subordinate has apologized to the school's Board of Regents. The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul it is part of the settlement between U of M and Mark Schlissel.
May 17, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson previews The Oxford School Board Meeting tonight with Kevin and Tom.
May 17, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick tells Kevin and Tom about Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's press conference on legislation needed for the 2022 elections.
May 17, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick talks with Kevin and Tom about a majority of Americans wanting companies to stay away from political advocacy as many companies will cover travel costs for abortions.
May 17, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about New York's "red flag" law and he says officials are trying to determine why it was not used for the Buffalo man who murdered 10 people over the weekend at a grocery store.
May 17, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul the nationwide baby formula shortage may be coming to an end because the Food and Drug Administration has agreed to let a Michigan plant reopen.
May 17, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne updates Kevin and Tom on the latest with the baby formula shortage
May 16, 2022 ~ We hear about children who have become refugees due to the war in Ukraine. The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul some of those children are lucky enough to find refuge in other countries, including the United States and many are right here in Metro Detroit at the Alex and Marie Manoogian School.
May 16, 2022 ~ Police say racism was the driving factor in an attack that left 10 people dead at a Buffalo, NY grocery store. The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul now we are learning more about the alleged shooter, thanks to a manifesto he left behind.
May 13, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about the infant formula shortage across the country and she says the Biden Administration is putting pressure on the companies to ramp up production.
May 16, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson tells Kevin and Tom about how Elon Musk has warned Twitter users that they are "being manipulated."
May 16, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the two shootings in Detroit over the weekend.
May 16, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul according to the National Funeral Directors Association the majority of funeral directors are men so he checked in with a local woman who wants to change that statistic.
May 16, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne talks with Kevin and Tom about a Southfield School that has opened its doors to dozens of Ukrainian students who've escaped the conflict in their home country.
May 16, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick updates Kevin and Tom on the Buffalo grocery store shooting.
May 16, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about Elon Musk warning Twitter users they're being manipulated by the algorithmic feed generator.
May 13, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson talks with Tom about Detroit restaurants requiring color-coded signs by their entrances based on food safety code.
May 13, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about what local parents should do if they're impacted by the baby formula shortage.
May 12, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick tells Kevin and Tom about The Hall of Fame Family Recovery Fund's charity event tonight.
May 12, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne updates Kevin and Tom about the vote in Senate on The Women's Health Protection Act.
May 12, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about a great event to support the Hall of Fame Family Recovery Fund.
May 12, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul as people plan summer vacations, researchers in the United Kingdom are suggesting we should also be planning a "vacation" from Social Media.
May 12, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about a Michigan State Police operation called "Candy Man" and he says there were several raids in Metro Detroit this week.
May 12, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about legislation that would establish a formal border between Michigan and Indiana.
May 12, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about Detroit police beginning to search for the body of 17-year-old Zion Foster.
May 11, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul the Detroit Public Schools Community District has decided to start school before Labor Day.
May 11, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about an unusual graduation inside the walls of a prison and she says some of the newly minted graduates will NEVER see life outside those walls but they are graduating with a great sense of pride.
May 11, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about a study that shows how Black women would be impacted if Roe v. Wade was overturned.
May 11, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson tells Kevin and Tom about why Detroit Public Schools are looking to start school before Labor Day.
May 11, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne tells Kevin and Tom how Michigan hospitals being ranked 5th safest in the nation.
May 11, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about Michigan State Police executing "Operation Candy Man" and the Michigan resident who operated a $2.2 million scheme from prison.
May 11, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul Michigan lawmakers on Tuesday sent a ballot measure on term limits and financial disclosures directly to November’s midterm ballot through a super majority vote.
May 10, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson tells Kevin and Tom about the investigation into Michigan voting machines.
May 10, 2022 ~ Hilton Napoleon, the older brother of the late Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, has written a new book about the problems of policing in America. The WJR Senior News Analyst talked to the former police officer about his book and COVID, the disease that has devastated his family.
May 10, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul as baby formula becomes harder and harder to come across for families with little ones, some parents are doing whatever they can to supplement their baby's food, but at what cost?
May 10, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne talks with Kevin and Tom about those that have not gotten COVID.
May 10, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul scientists around the globe are researching why some people have NEVER had COVID and now the race is on to find out why and what these "never COVID" people can tell us about immunity, genetics and environment.
May 10, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about why some people haven't contracted COVID.
May 10, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the continued investigation into allegations of unauthorized access to voting equipment.
May 9, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the University of Michigan doctor who has shipped medical supplies to Ukraine.
May 9, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul a University of Michigan Doctor has teamed up with a local international relief organization and has shipped out thousands of pounds of medical supplies to war torn Ukraine.
May 9, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul experts say there’s a rise Lyme disease cases across Michigan as dangerous deer ticks make their way around the state. So why have cases doubled over the last 5 years?
May 9, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne tells Kevin and Tom about a University of Michigan doctor who has sent tons of medical supplies to Ukraine.
May 9, 2022 ~ WJR Senior News Analysts Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Guy Gordon about Patrick Lyoya's toxicology report, and Highland Park Police Chief Hilton Napoleon's new book and the loss of his brother Benny.
May 6, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul rumors are running through the Kremlin that several former generals and KGB officials want to end the war in Ukraine and get rid of Putin.
May 6, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick tells Kevin about the "anti-racism" lessons kids got in some Washington D.C. schools.
May 6, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the man who took his car for an oil change and got sued after his vehicle was involved in a deadly accident at the dealership.
May 6, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about an unusual case where a Jeep Owner is being sued after his vehicle was involved in a tragic accident at a dealership.
May 6, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul, police from Southeast Michigan are joining forces to try to put a stop to highway shootings.
May 6, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson tells Kevin about the the marijuana battle going on in Detroit.
May 5, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the Michigan Unemployment Agency awarding 55,000 claimants waivers for pandemic assistance.
May 5, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne tell Kevin about the improperly distributed unemployment money in Michigan that won't be paid back.
May 5, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul one of Detroit’s most famous musicians is headed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
May 5, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about elementary school children in Washington D.C. learning about anti-racism.
May 5, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the most dangerous man in Detroit.
May 5, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick talks with Kevin about the President's comments about the MAGA crowd.
May 5, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson talks with Kevin about how county prosecutors will react if the U.S. Supreme Court decision revives the 1931 state law criminalizing abortion.
May 4, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick updates Tom on the arrests that the FBI made in Metro Detroit and Wayne County yesterday.
May 4, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about about the county prosecutors weighing in on how they would handle cases if Roe v. Wade was overturn.
May 4, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into how a draft opinion on Roe V. Wade was leaked to the media.
May 4, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne tells Tom why so many people are unhappy and quitting their jobs.
May 4, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson tells Tom about Michigan Apprenticeship Steering Committee, Inc.'s Construction Career Days.
May 4, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the results of the special election in Michigan, and Donald Trump's success in the Ohio Senate primary.
May 3, 2022 ~ A small cemetery tucked away in a Birmingham neighborhood is getting national recognition and the WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about the important connection to Black History.
May 3, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul a Michigan Veterans Affairs hospital has been flagged by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for possible closure but VA advocates aren’t going to just let the feds shutter the doors without a fight.
May 3, 2022 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the Planned Parenthood and Right to Life groups weighing in on the Supreme Court leak.
May 3, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul U.S. Energy Secretary & Former Governor Jennifer Granholm returned to Michigan this week to celebrate the opening of MSU's new isotope lab and to make a major announcement at Focus Hope.
May 3, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick tells Kevin and Tom about the Camaros that were stolen from a Lansing auto plant.
May 3, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson tells Kevin and Tom about Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s visit to Michigan.
May 2, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson talks with Kevin and Tom about Monica Conyers filing to run for the Wayne County Executive Race even though she is banned from it.
May 2, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about how much wealth Americans have gained through the housing market over the course of the pandemic.
May 2, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm's trip to Michigan for a ribbon cutting at Michigan State University and infrastructure announcement in Detroit.
May 2, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about housing prices and he says the housing market is booming and experts are giving the pandemic some credit for the increase.
May 2, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's surprise visit to Ukraine as Congress considers President Biden's request for more aid to help the war torn country.
May 2, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul that Monica Conyers is attempting to get back into the world of politics but it may not work.
May 2, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick tells Kevin and Tom about the wealth that was created by the pandemic housing market.