Episodes

  • TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Looking into the cases of Athena Strand, Lynette Hooker, Deborah Kennedy, Jacob Wetterling and more

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Looking into the cases of Athena Strand, Lynette Hooker, Deborah Kennedy, Jacob Wetterling and more
    Apr 18 2026
    A 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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    47 mins
  • Unraveling the mysteries & misconceptions of Detroit’s famed Masonic Temple

    Unraveling the mysteries & misconceptions of Detroit’s famed Masonic Temple
    Oct 21 2024
    Along 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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    40 mins
  • You never know who you're going to meet along the way — So have a seat and listen

    You never know who you're going to meet along the way — So have a seat and listen
    Apr 26 2024

    Throughout 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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    12 mins
  • After years of planning , the NFL Draft has finally arrived in Detroit. And the city has rolled out the red carpet to the world

    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

    The 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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    11 mins
  • Trillions of cicadas will blanket the Midwest this spring. And for some people, that means dinner is served

    Trillions of cicadas will blanket the Midwest this spring. And for some people, that means dinner is served
    Apr 24 2024

    Two 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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    10 mins
  • Could alcohol detection technology have prevented another drunk driving tragedy?

    Could alcohol detection technology have prevented another drunk driving tragedy?
    Apr 23 2024

    Drunk 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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    11 mins
  • Experts say climate change is happening right here in Metro Detroit. So what should we be doing to preserve our planet?

    Experts say climate change is happening right here in Metro Detroit. So what should we be doing to preserve our planet?
    Apr 22 2024

    Michigan 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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    11 mins
  • Its image has come to define our city, but there's still a lot you don't know about the Spirit of Detroit

    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

    Since 1958, the Spirit of Detroit statue has welcomed visitors to the city on Woodward. And in that time, it has grown to become more than a piece of art, but a symbol for the city. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino dig into the sculpture's history. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)
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    18 mins