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760 WJR's Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds bring you the headlines that matter to Detroit and the world that surrounds us. Subscribe today to get Five Things First Thing delivered to you every weekday morning.

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August 18, 20269 min

LIV Gold Done in Metro Detroit, Dearborn Faces Anti-Muslim March, and More

Aug. 18, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Chris Renwick talk about LIV Golf cancelling a Metro Detroit tournament, Dearborn bracing for an anti-Muslim rally, a West Bloomfield trustee facing allegations of illegal surveillance, the Berkley City Council voting to restrict e-bikes and e-scooters, and the latest happenings in Iran Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 17, 20268 min

Duggan Update; Tommy John Remembered and Tigers Talk

August 17, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk about a disappointing Tigers weekend; an update on former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Tommy John dies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 13, 20269 min

5 Things You Need To Know To Get Started!

August 13, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Detroit News Assistant Editorial Page Editor, Kaitlyn Buss talk about local headlines and get you going on a Thursday morning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 12, 20267 min

Wild Primaries; Blood Shortage and Tigers Talk

August 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk about primary season....it's still going on; Red Cross declares a blood supply crisis and some Detroit Tigers Talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11, 20269 min

Food Additives, Primaries Discusses and Tiger Talk

August 11, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get your started with chat about food additives, some talk about the primaries and what comes next and a discussion of the Detroit Tigers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 202610 min

Random Lightning; WNBA Update and Talking Tigers

August 10, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get your day started talking about what's happening in the world around us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 20269 min

Michigan Lift's Warning on Bagged Salad Greens

Aug. 7, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk about how Michigan health officials have lifted their recommendation to avoid bag salad mixes, as the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak shows signs of slowing. They also discuss Jahmyr Gibbs becoming the highest-paid running back in NFL history, a bomb threat on a flight headed towards Metro Detroit, and President Donald Trump's latest attack on birthright citizenship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 6, 20269 min

Fallout from Michigan's Senate Primary

Aug. 6, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Chris Renwick discussed today's top headlines, including the start of Michigan's U.S. Senate general election race, Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak, the Iran War, and a shakeup in the Detroit Lions' leadership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 4, 20268 min

Michigan Primary Day Is Here

August 4, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd break down today's Michigan Primary Election, highlighting the key races, what's at stake, and what voters can expect when they head to the polls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 3, 20268 min

What Went Down in the D Over the Weekend?

August 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick discusses what's happening with the Detroit Tigers as pitcher Tarik Skubal gets traded to the Dodgers, discusses the results of the Rocket Classic and previews Tuesday's election. 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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