The Daily J

by Audacy

A daily dive into the top story across metro Detroit. The podcast will feature WWJ reporters, newsmakers and experts to quickly, thoroughly and entertainingly take us through the story.

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Recent Episodes
  • Unraveling the mysteries & misconceptions of Detroit’s famed Masonic Temple
    Oct 21, 2024 – 39:53
  • You never know who you're going to meet along the way — So have a seat and listen
    Apr 26, 2024 – 11:31
  • After years of planning , the NFL Draft has finally arrived in Detroit. And the city has rolled out the red carpet to the world
    Apr 25, 2024 – 10:32
  • Trillions of cicadas will blanket the Midwest this spring. And for some people, that means dinner is served
    Apr 24, 2024 – 10:23
  • Could alcohol detection technology have prevented another drunk driving tragedy?
    Apr 23, 2024 – 10:52
  • Experts say climate change is happening right here in Metro Detroit. So what should we be doing to preserve our planet?
    Apr 22, 2024 – 10:49
  • Its image has come to define our city, but there's still a lot you don't know about the Spirit of Detroit
    Apr 19, 2024 – 17:31
  • Detroit officials say they are ready to host the NFL Draft. Are they really?
    Apr 18, 2024 – 10:29
  • Heartbreak in Hockeytown — Will the Red Wings ever return to Stanley Cup winning form?
    Apr 17, 2024 – 11:57
  • Why is GM leaving the Renaissance Center, and what comes next for city's iconic building?
    Apr 16, 2024 – 10:37
  • It's been almost 2,000 days since Metro Detroit's Paul Whelan was arrested. How many more days will it be until he's a free man?
    Apr 12, 2024 – 11:09
  • Two Nigerian men have been extradited to Michigan in a sextortion case that led a teen to suicide
    Apr 11, 2024 – 10:42
  • "I'm saying it's corrupt to the core" — DTE has been more aggressive in rate hikes in recent years. Should that be allowed?
    Apr 10, 2024 – 10:55
  • Could GM's next car debut on the moon?
    Apr 9, 2024 – 09:52
  • "I think the judge is going to send a message." — Ahead of sentencing, what will happen to James and Jennifer Crumbley?
    Apr 8, 2024 – 10:36
  • The saying 'Ain't no party like a Detroit party cause a Detroit party don't stop' isn't just a saying, it's reality
    Apr 5, 2024 – 11:11
  • Sure, it'll be dark — But here's what else will happen during the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse
    Apr 4, 2024 – 10:42
  • Would the MC5 be a hit? Would marijuana be legal? The answer might be 'no' if not for John Sinclair
    Apr 3, 2024 – 10:34
  • A record number of shipwrecks were discovered in Lake Michigan in 2023 — What is driving the surge in discoveries?
    Apr 2, 2024 – 11:26
  • Amanda Moore raised over 160 children, including one of the most important members of the Motown legacy. Why have you never heard of her?
    Mar 29, 2024 – 10:25
  • "For one week, we got to be at the top of that mountain." The Golden Grizzlies reached new heights this season — What comes next?
    Mar 28, 2024 – 11:21
  • A stunning bridge collapse following a shipping accident turned deadly in Maryland. Could the same thing happen here in Michigan?
    Mar 27, 2024 – 10:41
  • The Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are a nearly $2B combined -- How much good could you do with that money?
    Mar 26, 2024 – 09:07
  • A Detroit chocolatier is looking for a group of people that not only helped her start her business -- they also saved her life
    Mar 25, 2024 – 14:38
  • Two former Detroit Lions are using cannabis to change the way we manage pain. And now it has gone mainstream
    Mar 22, 2024 – 10:29
  • NCAA bracket pools are a cultural phenomenon. Has the legalization of sports gambling made them irrelevant?
    Mar 21, 2024 – 10:54
  • Detroit is just about a month away from hosting the NFL Draft, which has local officials seeing green. But how do we measure the impact of big events?
    Mar 20, 2024 – 10:35
  • Uncovering the cause of the deadly explosions that rocked Clinton Township: What do we know, and what remains a mystery?
    Mar 19, 2024 – 11:20
  • The son of two Oakland basketball players is writing a story of his own as the Golden Grizzlies head to the NCAA Tournament
    Mar 18, 2024 – 11:42
  • What on Earth are the Taylor Police Department's new robot dogs?
    Mar 17, 2024 – 09:10
  • Everybody in the U.S. is Irish for a day on St. Patrick's Day. But why?
    Mar 15, 2024 – 11:02
  • A popular Metro Detroit craft brewery is closing. Is the rest of the industry on notice?
    Mar 14, 2024 – 10:50
  • On this 313 Day, how much do we love Detroit? Let's count the ways!
    Mar 13, 2024 – 11:06
  • From Science fiction to science fact — Meet the Taylor Police Department's new robot dogs
    Mar 12, 2024 – 10:22
  • On this day in 2020, the world came to a grinding halt. Four years since COVID shattered lives, how are we still trying to put back the pieces?
    Mar 11, 2024 – 11:00
  • Americans get scammed out of $8 billion annually. Do we only have ourselves to blame?
    Mar 8, 2024 – 11:19
  • There are very few stay-at-home parents these days. So why is our school system set up like there is?
    Mar 7, 2024 – 10:38
  • The measles is one of the most contagious viruses on the planet. So why are vaccination rates plummeting across Michigan?
    Mar 6, 2024 – 10:52
  • With the Red Wings in the thick of the playoff hunt, will Steve Yzerman be Detroit's savior again?
    Mar 5, 2024 – 11:14
  • James Crumbley heads to trial for manslaughter in the Oxford High School shooting. Will he too face decades in prison?
    Mar 4, 2024 – 10:18
  • "Everybody is supporting us all of the time" -- How Metro Detroiters propelled a duo to social media stardom
    Mar 3, 2024 – 38:16
  • Sure, Charles Lindbergh was the most famous person alive. But did you know his mother was a pioneering Detroiter?
    Mar 1, 2024 – 10:59
  • Michigan’s sturgeon population is on the rise. So why is the federal government talking about coming in and taking over?
    Feb 29, 2024 – 10:27
  • Tornadoes and a 50 degree temperature swing in February — Is it time to change the way we think about winter in Michigan?
    Feb 28, 2024 – 10:44
  • What’s driving the drastic rise in the number of kids and young adults who are using antidepressants?
    Feb 27, 2024 – 09:52
  • Michigan's Presidential Primary: What it means for Trump and Biden
    Feb 27, 2024 – 10:39
  • How can someone be 40 years old and 10 at the same time? We'll find out this Leap Day
    Feb 26, 2024 – 10:32
  • The first 3D printed home in Michigan is now for sale. Is it the answer to the housing crisis?
    Feb 23, 2024 – 10:34
  • What's the deal with all the fish fries in Metro Detroit? People line up by the hundreds to indulge during Lent
    Feb 22, 2024 – 11:01
  • In the wake of the Kansas City shooting, what's being done to assure 300,000 people are safe in Detroit during the NFL Draft?
    Feb 20, 2024 – 10:12
Recent Reviews
  • The "Mad" Matuja
    Daily J
    Great pod. I love all the Detroit stories, scandals, & mysteries. I’ve listened to WJR for 50 yrs. & love it. Big up. Stay up.
  • KyleB 92
    Informative and wide-ranging
    The Daily J team covers just about anything you could want to hear about in Metro Detroit. And they deliver every time. Great news coverage, fun local nostalgia, and even some local sports stuff. Always makes you think.
  • SteveObannonMichaels
    Informative!
    Love the variety of stories!
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