Podcast
The Daily J
Hosted by Audacy · EN
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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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Alleged cop killer runs off in the nude, coerced confessions and more
3w ago00:24:45Tap to summarizeFor this episode, we’re going to dive into some of what goes into bringing criminals to justice, and what happens when that process goes wrong. We’ll hear from reporter Steve Neavling as well as officials from around the country, like St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Price Smith and Pennsylvania lawmakers who want to put a stop t0 the death penalty. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.
Transcribe →MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Updates on cases, including Nick Reiner, D4vd, Tanner Horner and the White House correspondents' dinner
3w ago00:18:02Tap to summarizeIn this mini roundup, we're check in with some updates on developing true crime cases throughout the country. Featuring audio from KNX News, KRLD 1080, KWY Newsradio and WBEN.
Transcribe →TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: When darkness continues after cases close
4w ago00:41:48Tap to summarizeOn this episode, we’re going to dive into some of what goes into bringing criminals to justice, and what happens when that process goes wrong with an interview with reporter Steve Neavling about a scandal regarding coerced suspect statements in Michigan. We'll also get updates on the White House correspondent's dinner incident, the Nick Reiner trial, the D4vd trial, the Tanner Horner trial, and more. Featuring audio from: WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KNX News in Los Angeles, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KRLD 1080 in Dallas, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, A New Morning out of WBEN News Talk in Buffalo and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.
Transcribe →TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Looking into the cases of Athena Strand, Lynette Hooker, Deborah Kennedy, Jacob Wetterling and more
Apr 1800:47:18Tap to summarizeA trial for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand and a mystery centered on a couple who went on what many speculate was a deadly boat ride in the Bahamas for Lynette Hooker are some of the developing cases we’ll cover in this episode. We’ll also take listeners into a recent meeting where investigators explained how they finally solved a nearly 30-year-old cold case murder of Deborah Kennedy, tracking it down to a neighbor who hadn’t even been a suspect with new DNA analysis technology. A new documentary film, “Echoes in the Night: The Jacob Wetterling Story” that is premiering his month explores another case that went unsolved for decades. We’ll hear from murder victim Jacob Wetterling’s mother of how solving these crimes impacts the families of victims. Featuring audio from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KRLD 1080 in Dallas, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WBEN News Talk in Buffalo, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and the Adam & Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.
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Unraveling the mysteries & misconceptions of Detroit’s famed Masonic Temple
Oct 21, 202400:39:53Tap to summarizeAlong with being the biggest of its kind, the Masonic Temple is one of Detroit's most iconic buildings. Over the decades, it's become the city's most whispered about building. Is it haunted? Are there secret passageways? On a new special edition Spooky J, WWJ's Annie Scaramuzzino and Zach Clark are on a mission to answer those questions. (Photo: Annie Scaramuzzino/WWJ)
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You never know who you're going to meet along the way — So have a seat and listen
Apr 26, 202400:11:31Tap to summarizeThroughout over 600 episodes of The Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark has sat down to listen to the stories of hundreds of people. On a brand new episode, Zach reflects back on some of the most impactful stories. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)
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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, 202400:10:32Tap to summarizeThe NFL Draft is going to focus the eyes of the world on downtown Detroit -- a downtown that at one point was the butt of many jokes. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark highlights some can't-miss places for draft fans. (PHOTO: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
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Trillions of cicadas will blanket the Midwest this spring. And for some people, that means dinner is served
Apr 24, 202400:10:23Tap to summarizeTwo broods of cicadas are set to emerge from the ground this spring and that could create trillions of bugs, something that hasn't happened in centuries. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that the main use for the cicadas is going to be food for animals... and even some humans. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
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Could alcohol detection technology have prevented another drunk driving tragedy?
Apr 23, 202400:10:52Tap to summarizeDrunk driving kills thousands each year across the nation. And over the weekend, we received a painful reminder of that in Monroe County. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher wonders if a new law on the way would have helped prevent another needless tragedy. (Credit: Getty)
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Experts say climate change is happening right here in Metro Detroit. So what should we be doing to preserve our planet?
Apr 22, 202400:10:49Tap to summarizeMichigan is a seemingly endless source of natural resources and beauty. But on this Earth Day, are we doing enough to preserve our state? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark talks to experts about what we can do specific to Metro Detroit. (PHOTO: Big Joe/Getty)
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