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The Daily J

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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Is the DIA harboring stolen art work? The controversy behind Van Gogh's "The Novel Reader"

The DIA's Van Gogh exhibit features some of his most famous works, like "Starry Night." But it's "The Novel Reader" that has the DIA facing a lawsuit. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores why a Brazilian man claims he is the piece's rightful owner, and how the world of stolen art works. (Credit: Kathy Kieliszewski / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Jan 19, 202311 min

Best Of: Detroit was the last stop on the Underground Railroad: the secret network that aided thousands on their journey to freedom. How did that help shape the city into what it is today?

Editor's Note: Today's episode originally ran in September ----- During the time of the Underground Railroad, Detroit was given the codename Midnight. While the Underground Railroad is long gone, on a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores the lasting mark abolitionists left on the City of Detroit. (PHOTO: Kimberly P. Mitchell/USA TODAY NETWORK)

Jan 16, 202311 min

If you think Seasonal Depression is just about cold weather and gray skies, think again

Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD and Seasonal Depression, tends to become a popular topic in the colder months, in Michigan and elsewhere. But it is much more serious than just 'winter blues'. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores the causes of SAD, and why it may not be as simple as one may think. (Photo credit: Getty)

Jan 12, 202310 min

Haunted Detroit: The Two Way Inn has been an institution in the city since the 1870s. Need proof? Ask the spirits

During the holiday season, the Daily J will be sharing our favorite episodes, as selected by the WWJ Digital Team. Today's episode is originally from October. New episodes return 1/3/23! ------ The Two Way Inn lays claim to being Detroit's oldest bar, pouring drinks through prohibition dating back to 1876. It also might be Detroit's most haunted bar. On a Spooky J edition of the Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino soak up the ghost stories at a Detroit institution. (PHOTO: Zach Clar...

Jan 02, 202313 min

From a symbol of despair to a beacon of hope -- How has Michigan Central Station defined Detroit over the last century?

This week, the Daily J will be sharing our favorite episodes, as selected by the WWJ Digital Team. Today's episode is originally from August. ------ Michigan Central Station is one of Detroit's most visible landmarks, partially because it became a symbol for the city's failure. With what some say is a renaissance underway in the Motor City, the train station is again on its way to being a beacon of hope. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark covers the checkered past of the Corktown landmark. (PHOT...

Dec 30, 202211 min

Is Bigfoot real? One expert says, "Oh! Absolutely!"

This week, the Daily J will be sharing our favorite episodes, as selected by the WWJ Digital Team. Today's episode is originally from August. ------ If a picture is worth a thousand words, does that make Bigfoot real? Maybe if the pictures weren't blurry. After rumors of a recent sighting in Metro Detroit were debunked, WWJ's Zach Clark talked to a scientist who is all-in on Sasquatch. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Dec 29, 202212 min

Nothing says ‘Welcome to Detroit’ like an 80-foot tire. What’s the story behind the Motor City icon?

This week, the Daily J will be sharing our favorite episodes, as selected by the WWJ Digital Team. Today's episode is originally from August. ------ There are few feelings like the feeling of being "home". For millions of Metro Detroiters, the Uniroyal Tire on I-94 in Allen Park is a beacon, welcoming them back from Detroit Metro Airport. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino, unearth the origin story behind the legendary landmark. (PHOTO: Terrance Vails)...

Dec 28, 202210 min

There is a group of vigilanties on the lookout in Michigan. Who are the vigilante child predator catchers?

This week, the Daily J will be sharing our favorite episodes, as selected by the WWJ Digital Team. Today's episode is originally from March. ------ 28-year old self-identified Joshua Mundy says he has posted over 100 "catches" to his YouTube page, many in his native Ohio but many here in metro Detroit as well. On this Daily J, WWJ's Emily Roth joined Zach Clark to talk about her conversation with Mundy and the talk she had with Bloomfield Police Detective Paul Schwab. (PHOTO: Joshua Mundy)...

Dec 27, 202211 min

Clutch: The inspiration behind Wayne County Lyfe, a Metro Detroit comedy duo on the rise

This week, the Daily J will be sharing our favorite episodes, as selected by the WWJ Digital Team. Today's episode is originally from this past April. ------ With millions of views across multiple platforms, the Wayne County Lyfe social media channels are among the most popular in Michigan. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Kyle Beery find out what makes Cody, Dip Cup and Uncle Terry so relatable. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

Dec 26, 202211 min
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