Denise Ilitch

Cumulus Media has announced a partnership with Michigan community and business leader Denise Ilitch for her podcast, “The Denise Ilitch Show.” The program will be heard on the company's WJR-AM (Detroit) beginning this Saturday (9/27).

The podcast, launched in 2021, features guests who share stories of overcoming adversity, staying positive, and giving back. It will continue to be available on major podcast platforms in addition to its new radio home. The debut broadcast will mark the show’s 50th episode, featuring Jill Martin of NBC’s TODAY Show.

Martin, a fashion expert and breast cancer survivor, will join Ilitch to discuss her career and experiences.

Ilitch says, “I’m thrilled about the partnership with WJR and Cumulus to bring the positive message of ‘The Denise Ilitch Show’ to a wider audience. All of us agree that the stories we explore on this show have the potential to inspire leadership in big and small ways, locally and nationally.”

Ilitch is president of Ilitch Enterprises and is currently serving on the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan. Her father’s company launched the Little Caesar’s Pizza corporation. The show will air monthly on WJR Saturdaya at 5:00 p.m.