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JR Morning ~ April 10, 2026 ~ Full Show

·1 hr 41 min·5 clips

The U.S. and Iran are meeting for the first time since 1979, with J.D. Vance leading a high-stakes delegation to Pakistan.

The episode opens with hosts Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds introducing the historic U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan, marking the first direct negotiations since the 1979 hostage crisis. They note the U.S. delegation includes J.D. Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff, with tight security in place. The discussion highlights contradictions in the ceasefire agreement, particularly Iran's failure to open the Strait of Hormuz and Israel's continued strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Fox News reporter and WJR contributor Evan Brown joins, offering a pessimistic analysis that Iran has never negotiated in good faith and the most fanatical elements of the regime control the talks. The hosts then shift to domestic news, covering Melania Trump's statement denying any friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and calling for public hearings for Epstein survivors. They detail the change to automatic registration for the military draft for men aged 18-25, clarifying it is not an active draft. A bizarre story from the Bahamas is discussed, where Brian Hooker is arrested after his wife disappears from a boat. Michigan sports updates include the Tigers' losing streak, Red Wings' win, and Michigan hockey's double-overtime loss in the Frozen Four. Oil analyst Paul Sankey joins to explain the severe market impact of the closed Strait of Hormuz, noting a $50 disconnect between paper and real oil prices and predicting a 50% spike in jet fuel costs. The episode also covers the upcoming Gordie Howe International Bridge opening, its toll discount program, and an investigation into the NFL's streaming practices. Political analysis includes Abdul El-Sayed's controversial endorsement by progressive influencer Hasan Piker in the Michigan Senate race. The show concludes with updates on the Artemis mission's risky re-entry and the final debt payments from Detroit's 2013 bankruptcy.

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A brisk local morning episode ties U.S.-Iran talks to Michigan news, business, sports, and a Livonia cupcake story.

This Friday morning episode uses U.S.-Iran talks as its anchor, setting the question around renewed meetings after limited contact since 1979 and J.D. Vance's role as point person.

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You get a busy Friday ride through U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan, Michigan business notes, hockey, astronauts, and one very memorable cupcake stop.

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