WJR is a radio station

Radio station

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 in Detroit, Michigan

Michigan

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, United States

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. It broadcasts a news/talk format. It is a class A clear channel station whose broadcasts can be heard throughout most of the Midwest, eastern United States

United States

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 and Canada

Canada

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 at night, making it one of the most powerful radio stations in the United States. News/Talk 760 is the home of morning personality Paul W. Smith

Paul W. Smith

Paul W. Smith is the morning drive-time host at Detroit, Michigan's WJR radio. As a clear-channel station on 760 AM, WJR can be heard throughout the Midwest, and Smith's program is known throughout the region...

, the flagship station of drive home personality Mitch Albom

Mitch Albom

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, Michigan State University

Michigan State University

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 athletics, and is the highest rated talk station in Michigan.