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Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Afternoon Shows of 2023
"A total of 37 shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel in the Major Market Afternoon News/Talk Shows category."
760 WJR Adds Renee Vitale, Lloyd Jackson, Jamie Edmonds to Mornings, New Sports Show at Night
"I am pleased that Jamie, Lloyd, Lomas, and Renee have agreed to be part of WJR's great new lineup. They all bring a tremendous amount of experience to WJR..."
Ann Thomas Charts a New Course for WJR
"I do not think radio is dying. I think it’s all about what radio can do and what stations can do to make themselves an important part of the community."
Ann Thomas Named Program Director of WJR, Mike Wheeler Promoted to OM
This move makes Thomas the first female Program Director in the station’s 101-year history.
Paul W. Smith on Moving to Middays: I’ll Get Used to Waking Up at 8:00 AM
Smith had hosted the program since legendary host J.P. McCarthy's exit in 1996.
Sean Baligian Gets New Night Show at WJR
"The new show will be a revival of Sportswrap. It is one of many changes coming to the WJR lineup."
WJR Host Mitch Albom Raises Nearly $2 Million For Charity During Radiothon
“I am humbled every year at the incredible generosity of our audience and our friends around the country."
Former WJR Radio Host Frank Beckmann Dies at 72
The former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station.
Lomas Brown Named New Lions Radio Analyst
Former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Lomas Brown is joining the Detroit Lions game day broadcast team on WJR. Brown spent 18 seasons in the...