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May 2013

Friday, May 17th

 

Rick Jones - Michigan State Senator

Phil Potvin - Michigan State Representative

Bruce Edward Walker - Writer for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Matt Charboneau - Reporter for the Detroit News covering Michigan State football and basketball

 

Thursday, May 16th

 

Mike LaFaive - Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Eric Schertzing - Ingham County Treasurer

Leo Allaire - Public Relations Officer for the East Lansing Fire Department

Kyle Melinn - Editor of MIRS Newsletter

Bruce Weaver - Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget

Bill Ballenger -  Editor of Inside Michigan Politics

Lisa Posthumus Lyons - Michigan State Representative and Chairperson of the Education and Elections and Ethics Committees

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent and Host of Off the Record

 

Wednesday, May 15th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Audrey Spaulding - Education Analyst for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Randy Schafer - Member of the Ingham County Board of Comissioners

Ron Newton - Employee Management Expert for Fox News Radio

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent and Host of Off the Record

Bethany Blankley - Political Analyst for Fox News Radio

Wayne Schmidt - State Representative for Michigan's 104th District

Patrick DeHaan - Senior Petrol Analyst for GasBuddy.com

 

Tuesday, May 14th

 

John Cornack - President of the Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN)

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Jack Hoogendyk - Director of Citizens' Alliance for Life and Liberty and Common Core

Paul Stanley - Former State Senator, Political Commentator, and Fox News Radio Expert

Carol Wood - President of the Lansing City Council

Brian McGrath - Member of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners

Bruce Weaver - Economic Analyst for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget

Rebekah Warren - Michigan State Senator representing Michigan's 18th District

 

Monday, May 13th

 

Major Bob Kinder - Retired Army Officer and Senior VP for Int'l Operations at Drop Test International

Laura Appel - Vice President of Federal Policy & Advocacy at the Michigan Health & Hopsital Association

Dr. Meena Bose - Chair in Presidential Studies at Hofstra University and Fox News Radio Expert

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Jeff Birnbaum - President of BGR Public Relations and Fox News Radio Expert

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kim Olson - CEO/President of Grace After Fire and Fox News Radio Expert

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Matt Gillard - Policy Coordinator for the

 

 

Friday, May 10th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of Mirsnews.com

Rick Jones - Michigan State Senator from Grand Ledge

Gretchen Whitmer - Michigan Senate Democratic Leader

Andy Schor - State Representative from Lansing

Evonne Evanoff Joseph - Owner of Classic Arms gun store in Lansing

 

Thursday, May 9th

 

Randy Schafer - Ingham County Board of Commissoners member

Jamie McAloon Lampman - Director of the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter

Angela Wittrock - Reporter for Mlive.com

Pat Shannon - Director of the Bay Mills Community College Charter Schools Office

Brandon Dillon - Michigan State Democratic Representative from Grand Rapids

Bill Rogers - Michigan State Representative from Brighton

Robert Merritt - Public Information Officer for the Lansing Police Department

 

Wednesday, May 8th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Valerie Anderson - Executive Director of the Capital Area Healthcare Alliance

Mike Vizena - Executive Director of the Michigan Ass. of Community Mental Health

Angela Witwer - President of Edge Partnership Full Service Advertising and Vice President of the Waverly Public School District

Jennifer Keiper - Fox News Radio Expert

Hassan Giordano - President and CEO of GCOMM Media and Fox News Radio Expert

Morgan Wright - CEO of Crowd Sourced Investigations and ConnectedToTheCase.com

Jack Spencer - Capitol Affairs Specialist for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

 

Tuesday, May 7th

 

Jody Washington - Member of the Lansing City Council

Rich Herl - WILS News Director

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Steve Cook - Finance Director for Williamston and Haslett Public Schools

Leslie Sorrell - President of the Magnolia Group and Fox News Radio Expert

Kathleen Gray - Writer for the Lansing Bureau of the Detroit Free Press

Andy Schor - State Representative for Michigan's 68th District

Michael Meyers - President of Target Point

Liz Horford - Lansing Michigan Real Estate Agent

 

Monday, May 6th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Bill Dendy - CPA, Money Manager, and Fox News Radio Expert

Jeff Birnbaum - President of BGR Public Relations and Washington Times Columnist

Rick Jones - State Senator Representing Michigan's 24th District

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Glenn Anderson - State Senator Representing Michigan's 6th District

Pattie Siedl - President of the Lansing Schools Education Association

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

 

Friday. May 3rd

 

Craig Lazzara - Senior Director of Index Investment Strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices

Tom Watkins - Education Consultant

Ken Goldstein - Economist for The Conference Group

Tim Greimel - Michigan House Democratic Leader

Andy Schor - Michigan House Democratic Representative

Gary Peters - Michigan Congressman, running for U.S. Senate seat

 

Thursday, May 2nd

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of MIRSNews.com

Jarrett Skorup - Research Associate for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Nick Ciaramitaro - Director of Legislation and Public Policy for AFSCME

Paul Slack - Author of "Social Rules!" and co-founder of Splash Media

 

Wednesday, May 1st

 

Bob Trezise - President and CEO of lansing Economic Area Partnership LEAP

Sam Singh - Michigan State Representative

Ari Adler - Communications Director for Speaker of the House Jase Bolger

Jack McHugh - Senior legislative analyst fo the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Jake Boss Jr. - Head coach of the Michgan State baseball team

April 2013

Tuesday, April 30th

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Jarrett Skorup - Research Associate for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Juan Delatorre - Deputy with the Lansing Animal Control

Liz Nagel - Golfer with the Michigan State University Golf Team and Cancer Patient

Teresa Kmetz - President of Capital Area United Way

John Brown - Vice President of Government Relations for Jackson National Life

 

Monday, April 29th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Rick Jones - State Senator representing Michigan's 24th District

Ray Holman - Spokesperson for the UAW 6000

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Mark Reffitt - Regional Economic Analyst Michigan DTMB - Bureau of Labor Market Info.

Bernie Porn - President of EPIC-MRA

Mark Torregrossa - Meteorologist and Creator of Farmerweather.com

Tony Francavilla - Lansing Regional Plant Manager for General Motors

 

Friday, April 26th

 

Eric Calley - with The Fight Continues

Susan Tompor - Personal Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press

Pat Heller - Owner of Liberty Coins and a precious metals expert

Hoon-Yung Hopgood - Michigan state Senator

Tony Francavilla - Lansing General Motors Regional Plant Manager

Doug Whiteman - Insurance Analyst for Bankrate.com

Fred Heumann - Sports Director at WLNS TV 6

 

Thursday, April 25th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of Mirsnews.com

Doug Adler -  Senior VP of Investments at Adler Wealth Management of Raymond James

John Zaworski - United Way "Waler Campbell Award" winner

Jim Hallan - President and CEO of Michigan Retailers Association

Susan Harley - Clean Water Action

 

Wednesday, April 24th

 

Steve Cook - President of the Michigan Education Association

Curtis Hertel, Jr. - Ingham County Register of Deeds

Nicole Noll-Williams - Director of Regional Market Development for Capital Region International Airport

Niels Lesniewski - Staff Writer for Roll Call and a Fox News Radio Expert

Sterling Beard - Staff Writer at The Hill and a Fox News Radio Expert

Jeff Irwin - State Representative serving Michigan's 53rd House District

George Heartwell - Mayor of Grand Rapids

Dan Schorr - Former Prosecutor with Noll Investigations and a Fox News Radio Expert

 

Tuesday, April 23rd

 

Chong-Anna Canfora - Candidate for the Lansing City Council's Fourth Ward

Jessica Yorko - Member of the Lansing City Council

Bob Selig - President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychology Services

Greg McBride - Senior Financial Analyst at Bankrate.com

Ronda Oberlin - Emergency Management Specialist for the Lansing Fire Department

Bernie Porn - President of EPIC-MRA

John Prosser - Board Member of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association

Joe Rexrode - Michigan State Football and Basketball Writer for the Detroit Free Press

 

Monday, April 22nd

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Rich Nable - Atlanta Police Lieutenant and Board Member for the Georgia Assoc. of Law Enforcement Firearms Instruction

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Mike Yankowski - Lansing Chief of Police

Dr. Owen Anderson - Race Director for the Lansing Marathon

Pete Lund - State Representative from Michigan's 36th District

Jeff Birnbaum - President of BGR Public Relations and a Fox News Political Analyst

Matt Charboneau - Sports Writer for the Detroit Free Press

 

Friday, April 19th

 

Pat Heller - Owner of Liberty Coins and precious metal expert

Amber Arellano - Executive Director of Education Trust- Midwest

Jennifer Swanchara - Lansing Lugnuts Announcer

Mike Yankowski - Lansing Police Interim Chief

John Posser - Board Member with The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association

John Griffin - Associated Petroleum Industries of Michigan

John Hune - Michigan Republican Senator

 

Thursday, April 18th

 

Greg Friender- Lieutenant with Meridan Township Police

Mike Ellis - WILS Weather

Kyle Melinn - Editor of MirsNews.com

Nolan Finley - Columist for The Detroit News

Jeff Farrington - Michigan Repuclican Representative from Utica

Bruce Weaver - Economic Analyst for the Michigan Department of Technology Managment and Budget

Paul King - Marketing Resource Group

 

Wednesday, April 17th

 

Mike Bass - Manager of Friedland Industries

Michelle Lantz - President and Owner of Lantz Communications

Robert Trezise - President and CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership

Greg McBride - Senior Financial Analyst for Bankrate.com

Scott Weaver - President of the Douglas J Companies

Carol Wood - President of the Lansing City Council

Dr. Owen Anderson - Organizer of the Lansing Marathon and the Lansing Sports Manager

Bob Young - Chief of Police for City of Williamston

Teresa Symanski - Chief of Police for the City of Lansing

Sterling Beard - Staff Writer at The Hill and a Fox News Radio Expert

 

Tuesday, April 16th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Jeff Johnston - President of the Michigan Dental Association

Dan Robitaille - Owner of the Sun Theater in Williamston

Sgt. Robert Ott - Ingham County Sheriff Emergency Management Director

Thomas Krug - Executive Director of the Fraternal Order of Police Capitol City Lodge No. 141

David Cid - Executive Director of the Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism

Jessica Yorko - Member of the Lansing City Council

 

Monday, April 15th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Luis Garcia - Spokesman for the Detroit Branch of the IRS

Robin Schneider - Spokesperson for the National Patients Rights Association

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Bill Dendy - CPA, Money Manager, and Fox News Radio Expert

Sabrina Todd - Media Relations Spokeswoman with the Greater Michigan USPS

Patrick DeHaan - Senior Petroleum Analyst with GasBuddy.com

Rich Herl - WILS News Director

 

Friday, April 12th

 

Tom Watkins - Fomer Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Harvey Santana - Michigan Democratic Representative

Scott Wriggelsworth - Lieutenant with East Lansing Police

Linda Brundage - with Moms Demand Action Mid-Michigan

Nolan Finley - a columnist for the Detroit News

Lisa Maatz -Policy Director for the American Association of University Women

Avik Roy - Senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute

Todd Spangler - Detroit Free Press's Washington D.C. Bureau

 

Thursday, April 11th

 

Harvey Santana - Michigan Democratic Representative

Greg Frenger - Lieutenant with the Meridan Township Police Department

Dan Kildee - U.S. Congressman for Michigans Fifth District

Richard Mack - Gun rights advocate

Alex Coss - General Manager for Eagle Eye, Hawk Hallow, The Falcon and Little Hawk golf courses

Teresa Szymanski - Lansing Police Department Chief of Police

 

Wednesday, April 10th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Mike Vizena - Executive Director of the Michigan Assoc. of Community Mental Health Boards

Gretchen Driskell - State Representative for Michigan's 52nd District

Ray Holman - Legislative Liasion for UAW 6000

Bob Young - Chief of Police for the City of Williamston

Hassan Giordano - President & CEO of GCOMM Media Co, Campaign Consultant and Advisor, and the Chairman of Independent Movement of MD.

 

Tuesday, April 9th

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Curtis Hertel, Jr. - Ingham County Register of Deeds

Lis Wiehl - Fox News Radio Legal Expert and Author of "Matter of Trust"

Tim Greimel - House Democratic Leader

Bill Dendy - President of Elite Financial Management, Inc.

Ellen Cogen Lipton - State Representative for Michigan's 27th District

Marie McKenna - East Lansing City Clerk

 

Monday, April 8th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

John Nixon - Budget Director for the State of Michigan

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Brett Kaschinski - Director of Lansing Parks and Recreation

Tim Royer - Neuro-Psychologist and Founder of Neurocore; Former Chief of Pediatric Psychology at the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

Tim Walberg - State Representative for Michigan's 7th District

Dean Clancy - Vice President for Public Policy at FreedomWorks

 

Friday, April 5th

 

Tom Shields - President of MRG

Steve Mitchell - of East Lansing-based Mitchell Research

Meghan Hess - Advocate for PIRGIM

Jarrett Skorup - Research Associate for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

 

Thursday, April 4th

 

Brad Wurfel - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

Isaias Solis - Coordinator for the Power of We Consortium

Steve Finnemore - East Lansing Boys Basketball Coach

Jake Wamhoff - Local Farmer

Klint Kesto - State Representative

Hondo Carpenter - Founder and Publisher of Spartannation.com

Kyle Melinn - Editor of MIRS.com

 

Wednesday, April 3rd

 

Jim Robb - Associate Dean for External Affairs and Senior Council for Cooley Law School

Erich Merkle - Ford Sales Analyst

Niels Lesniewski - Staff Writer for Roll Call and a Fox News Radio Expert

George Stojic - Director of Environmental Services for the Lansing Board of Water & Light

Carol Wood - President of the Lansing City Council

Jeff Murphy - Captain with the East Lansing Police Department

Stuart Dunnings, III - Ingham County Prosecutor

 

Tuesday, April 2nd

 

John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Tom Watkins - Former Superintendent of Public Instruction

Rick Jones - Michigan State Senator Representing Michigan's 24th District

Gary Wolfram - Economics Professor at Hillsdale College

George Stojic - Director of Environmental Services for the Lansing Board of Water and Light

 

Monday, April 1st

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Linda Lynch - President of the KI Technology Group

Jessica Yorko - Member of the Lansing City Council

John Philo - Interim Executive Director and Legal Director at the Maurice & Jane Sugar Law Center for Economic & Social Justice

Gary Marcicano - Chief Operation Officer for the MBPA

John Prosser - CPAN Board Member

March 2013

Friday, March 29th

 

Joshua Pugh - Communications Specialist for Progress Michigan

Nancy Cain - AAA Michigan

Gary Marcicano - Chief Operating Officer for the MBPA

Joe Washington - Original Host of HGTV's Groundbreakers

Richard Mack - Clinton County Sheriff

Jeremy Sampson - Weekend Sports anchor for WILX TV 10

Tom Dixon - Co-Owner of theLansing Lugnuts

 

Thursday, March 28th

 

Grethen Witmer - Democratic Minority Leader

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Stephen Vladeck - Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Scholarship at American University's Washington College of Law

Rick Waclawek - Director of the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget

Matt Charboneau - Sports Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Hoon-Yung Hopgood - Michigan Senator

 

Wednesday, March 27th

 

Bethany Blankley - Political Analyst and Fox News Radio Expert

Rick Jones - State Senator Representing Michigan's 24th District

Rich Herl - WILS News Director

Tony Francavilla - GM Lansing Regional Plant Manager

Michael Van Beek - Director of Education Policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Kyle Harrington - Founder of Harrington Capital Management and Fox News Radio Expert

Joey Stimack - General Manager of Timber Ridge Golf Club

Andy Balaskovitz - Managing and News Editor for the Lansing City Pulse

 

Tuesday, March 26th

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Greg McBride - Senior Financial Analyst for Bankrate.com

Randy Hannan - Chief of Staff for Mayor Virg Bernero

Carol Wood - President of the Lansing City Council

Larry Lage - Detroit Sports Editor for the Associated Press

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Leslie Sorrell - President of the Magnolia Group and Fox News Radio Expert

Bill Ballenger - Editor/Publisher of Inside Michigan Politics

 

Monday, March 25th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Eric Schertzing - Ingham County Treasurer and Land Bank Chair

Erich Merkle - Ford Sales Analyst

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Debbie Stabenow - United States Senator

Andy Schor - State Representative of Michigan's 68th House District

Kathleen Lavey - Reporter for the Lansing State Journal

Lisa Reed - Director of Career & Employment Services at Lansing Community College

 

Friday, March 22nd

 

Amber Paxton - Director of the Office of Financial Empowerment 

Charles Ford -  Member of the Lansing School Board

Eric Schertzing - Ingham County Treasurer & Land Bank Chair

Tim Griemel - House Democratic Leader

Kurt Gallinger - Chairman of the Michigan Insurance Coalition

Debbie Richards - Playmakers Women's Head Coach

Jack McHugh - Senior Legislative Analyst for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Abigail & John WallerThe parents of Charlie Waller, a four-year-old boy diagnosed with terminal brain stem cancer

Fred Huemann - Sports Director at WLNS TV

Pete Kuhnmuench - Executive Director of the Insurance Institute of Michigan

 

Thursday, March 21st

 

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Kevin Price - Sparrow Clinton Hospital Vice President & COO

Dan Lauwers - State Representative

Lon Johnson - Michigan Democratic Party Chairman

Joe Rexrode - Sports Writer for the Detroit Free Press

 

Wednesday, March 20th

 

Dave HollisterPresident of the Prima Sivitas Foundation

Jack Schmitt - Political and Campaigns Director for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters

Dan Kildee - State Congressman

Rick Snyder - Governor of Michigan

Carl Levine - United State Senator

Kyle Melinn - Editor of MIRSNews.com

Nathan Tripplett - Pro Tem for the City of East Lansing

 

Tuesday, March 19th

 

James Ambrose - Financial Director of the City of Flint

David Hollister - President of the Prima Sivitas Foundation

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Steven Liedel - Senior Counsel for Dykema Law Firm

Greg McBride - Senior Financial Analyst for Bankrate.com

Nicole Noll-Williams - Director of Regional Market Development for Capital Region Int'l Airport

Pat Heller - Owner of Liberty Coin Service

Matt Charboneau - Michigan State Sports Writer for the Detroit News

Jessica Yorko - Member of the Lansing City Council

Kevin Clinton - Director of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services

 

Monday, March 18th

 

Eric Calley and James Sperry - Co-Founders of The Fight Continues

Randy Brady - Director of Tuition Financing, Inc.

Michael Finney - President and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Steve Pascoe - Sargeant with the Michigan State Police

Van Hipp - Former Deputy Asst. Secretary of the Army and Chair of American Defense Int'l

Joe DiSano - Main Street Strategies, LLC.

Jeff Birnbaum - Fox News Political Analyst and President of BGR Public Relations

Tim McMillin - State Representative for Michigan's 45th House District

Rick Swilley - Athletic Director at Plymouth Christian Academy

 

Friday, March 15th

 

Pat Heller - Owner of Liberty Coins

Kyle Melinn - Editor of MIRSNews.com

Part 1

Part 2

Jody Washington - Member of the Lansing City Council

Danny Kofke - Special Education Teacher and Author

Micheal Diebold - Dioceses of Lansing

Robert Merrit - Lansing Police Department

 

Thursday, March 14th

 

Dr. Eric Scorsone - Workgroup Leader at the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics at MSU

Joshua Pugh - Progress Michigan

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Tom McMillin - State Representitive

Meredith Quinlan - Housing and Economic Justice Organizer for The Alliance for Immigrants Rights and Reform

Tom Ivacko - Administrator & Program Manager for the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan

Jack Hoogendyke - Tea Party Member

Rick Preuss - Owner of Preuss Pets

 

Wednesday, March 13th

 

Peter Schiff - Economy Expert and Radio Host

John Gallagher - Business Reporter for the Detroit Free Press

Jim Schaffer - Investigative Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Carol Wood - President of the Lansing City Council

Patrick DeHaan - Senior Petroleum Analyst at GasBuddy.com

Tim Greimel - House Democratic Leader

Matt Charboneau - Sports Writer for the Detroit News

 

Tuesday, March 12th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Father Gerald Murray - Catholic Priest, Theologian, and FOX News Radio Expert

Bob Selig - Executive Director of Capital Region International Airport

Liz Andrews - Manager of the Fly Lansing Travel Concierge Center

Richard Watkins - Manager of Delta Township

Neal Boortz - Syndicated Talk Show Host

     Part One

     Part Two

 

Monday, March 11th

 

Tim Kelly - State Representative for Michigan's 94th District

Lance Binoniemi - VP of Gov't Affairs for the MI Infrastructure and Transportation Association

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Robert Schostak - Chairperson of the Michigan Republican Party

Bert Johnson - State Senator for Michigan's 2nd District

Lisa Lyons - State Representative for Michigan's 86th District

 

Friday, March 8th

 

Michael LaFaive - Director of the More Fiscal Policy Initiative at the Mackinac Center

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Jamie McAloon-Lampman - Director of Ingham County Animal Control

Bruce Klingner - Former Chief of CIA's Korea Branch and Founder of the Heritage Foundation

Mike Breard - Oil and Gas Analyst with Hodges Capital

Ed Sarpolus - Founder and Executive Director of Target-Insyght

Tom Cochran - State Representative for Michigan's 67th District

Bill Ballenger - Editor/Publisher of Inside Michigan Politics

James Nye - Representative for the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe

Bob Boehm - Lame Comodity and Marketing Manager for Michigan Farm Bureau

Robert Schostak - Chariman of the Michigan Republican Party

John Wernet - Attorney for the Sault Saint Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

 

Thursday, March 7th

 

Earl Poleski - State Representative for Michigan's 64th District

Gordon Cucullu - Former Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel and Author of "Separated at Birth"

Sterling Beard - Staff Writer for The Hill and a Fox News Radio Expert

Patrick Wright - Director of the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation

Erich Merkle - Ford Sales Analyst

Fred Durhal, Jr. - State Representative for Michigan's 5th District

Ebony Jones - Senior Corporate Relations Manager for the University Advising & Career Development Center at Eastern Michigan University

Vicki Barnett - State Representative for Michigan's 37th District

 

Wednesday, March 6th

 

Ed Harden - Vice President of Sales for McLaren Health Plan

Bert Goldstein - Director of the MSU Federal Credit Union Institute for Arts & Creativity

Scott Wriggelsworth - Lieutenant with the Lansing Police Department

Roger Martin - Media Spokesman for the Sault Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

Ed Turzanski - Professor and Senior Fellow with the Foreign Policy Research Institute

Derk Wilcox - Senior Attorney at the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation

Camara Clifton - Political Strategist with Clifton Network Partners and FOX News Radio Expert

Doug Adler - Managing Director and Senior VP of Investments for Adler Wealth Management of Raymond James

Terry Jungel - Director of the Michigan Sheriff's Association

Jenice Malecki - Securities Attorney and FINRA Arbitrator and Chairperson

 

Tuesday, March 5th

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Mike Rogers - Congressman Representing Michigan's 8th District

Liz Andrews - Manager of the Fly Lansing Concierge Travel Center

Stephen Vladeck - Law Professor and Associate Dean for Scholarship at American University Washington College of Law

Chong-Anna Canfora - Candidate for Lansing City Council

Jeff Breslin - Registered Nurse and President of the Michigan Nurses Association

Rob Fowler - President/CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan

 

Monday, March 4th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintedent of Public Instruction

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Rick Jones - State Senator for Michigan's 24th District

Peter Kuhnmuench - Executive Director of the Insurance Institute of Michigan

George Sinas - Legal Counsel for the Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault

 

Friday, March 1st

 

Scott Wilkerson - President & CEO of Physicians Health Plan

Lisa Howze - Detroit Mayoral Candidate

Greg McBride - Senior Financial Analyst for Bankrate.com

Jack Hoogendyk - Core Principals

Tim Walberg - State Congressman

Matt Charboneau - Sports Writer for the Detroit Free Press

 

February 2013

Thursday, February 28th

 

Thomas Curran - Municipal Services Authority

Dan Kildee - State Congressman

Howard Walker - State Senator

Lorenzo Lopez - Coalition For Community Empowerment

Tim Greimel - House Democratic Leader

Pat Heller - Owner of Liberty Coins

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Doug Adler - Managing Director and Senior Vice President of Investments for Adler Wealth Management of Raymond James

Gary Marcicano - Executive Vice President & COO for the Michigan Business & Professional Association

 

Wednesday, February 27th

 

Robin Lott - Executive Director of The Michigan Educational Trust

 

Tuesday, February 26th

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

David Zeman - Director of Content and Communications at the Education Trust-Midwest

Sarah Ducich - Senior VP and Policy Expert for Sallie Mae

Nathan Triplett - Mayor Pro-Tem for the City of East Lansing

John Olumba - State Representative of Michigan's 3rd District

Tom McMillin - State Representative of Michigan's 45th District

 

Monday, February 25th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintedent of Public Instruction

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Rick Jones - State Senator for Michigan's 24th District

Eric Trojaniwicz - Leiutenant with the Ingham County Sheriff's Office

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Dr. David Chapin - Superintendent of East Lansing Public Schools

Natalie Tonova - Director of the National Network for Arab American Communities

Stephen Vladeck - Law Professor and Associate Dean for Scholarship at America University's Washington College of Law

 

Friday, February 22nd

 

Mark Brewer - Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party

Eric Trojanowicz - Ingham County Sheriff's Office

Jay Ediger - Vice President of Development for Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes

Doug Rothwell - President & CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan

Ellen Lipton - State Representative

Jase Bolger - Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives

Jordyn Weiber - USA 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist

 

Thursday, February 21st

 

Linda Teeter - Executive Director of Michigan Citizen Committee

Crystal Perry - Michigan Department of Human Services

David Jesse - Staff Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Kenneth Kurtz - State Representative

Gene Wriggelsworth - Ingham County Sherrif

John Gallagher - Business reporter for the Detroit Free Press

Marie McKenna - East Lansing City Clerk

David Chapin - Superitnendant of East Lansing Public Schools

Evonne Joseph - Owner of Classic Arms

 

Wednesday, February 20th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Robin Schneider - Spokesperson for the National Patient Rights Association

Ed Harden - Vice President of Sales for McLaren Health Plan

Todd Sneathen - Director of the East Lansing Department of Public Works

Don Vartanian - Executive Director of the Michigan Automobile Theft Prevention Authority

Marie McKenna - East Lansing City Clerk

Jack McHugh - Senior Legislative Analyst for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

 

Tuesday, February 19th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Doug Williams - Legislative Chairman of the American Legion Department of Michigan

Liz Andrews - Manager of the Fly Lansing Travel Concierge Travel Center

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

June Thomas - Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners

David Jesse - Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Collene Lamonte - State Representative of Michigan's 91st District

 

Monday, February 18th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Cathy Wilhm - Director of the Center for Workforce Transition at Lansing Community College

Tom Cochran - State Representative of Michigan's 67th District

Don Wotruba - Deputy Director of the Michigan Association of School Boards

Dave Ellis - East Lansing Resident and Recent Contestant of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire

Anne Woiwode - Director of the Michigan Sierra Club

 

Friday, February 15th

 

Joan Fabiano - Founder of Grassroots in Michigan

Lois Demott - Co-Founder of Citizens for Prison Reform

Dan Kildee - Michigan Congressman

Bert Johnson - State Senator

Andrea LaFontaine - State Representative

Barbara Lavine - Associate Director for the Citizens Alliance of Prisons and Public Spending

Jim Ananich - State Representative

 

Thursday, February 14th

 

Patrick Anderson - Principal & CEO at Anderson Economic Group LLC

Jessica Yorko - Lansing City Council

Tim Walberg - Michigan State Congressman

Bernie Porn - President of Epic MRA

Bill Ballenger - Editor and Publisher of Inside Michigan Politics

Charles Ballard - Professor at MSU

Rob Fowler - President of the Small Business Association of Michigan

 

Wednesday, February 13th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Nancy Cain - Director of Public Relations for AAA Michigan

Jamie MacAloon-Lampman - Director of Ingham County Animal Control

Bernie Porn - President of EPIC-MRA

Jim Schaefer - Pulitzer Winning Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Dr. Johnny A. Scott - Superintendent of Holt Public Schools

Carol Wood - Member of the Lansing City Council

Jack McHugh - Senior Legislative Analyst for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

 

Tuesday, February 12th

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Allan Saxes - University of Texas-Arlington Political Science Professor and a Fox News Expert

Mark Penn - Vice President at Microsoft

David Hecker - President of the American Federation of Teachers - Michigan

Matt Charboneau - Michigan State University Sports Writer for the Detroit News

Amber Arellano - Executive Director of the Educations Trust - Midwest

Michael Diebold - Communications Director for the Diocese of Lansing

 

Monday, February 11th

 

Michael Hansen - President of the Michigan Community Association

Lance Binoniemi - Vice President of Government Affairs for the Michigan Infrastruction and Transportation Association

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Jeff Birnbaum - Fox News Political Analyst and President of BGR Public Relations

Tonia Ritter - Manager of Lansing Dept. of Governmental Affairs for the Michigan Farm Bureau

Ben Bodkin - Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Association of Counties

Stefan Weitz - Senior Director of Online Services for Microsoft

 

Friday, February 8th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Part 1

Part 2

Keith Kompoltowicz - Chief of Watershed Hydrology Branch for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Sam Singh - Michigan State Representative

Jim Benjamin - Director of Operations for the Ingham County Road Commision

Lon Johnson - Michigan Democratic Party Chair Nominee

Bill Ballenger - Inside MIchigan Politics

The Capital City Chordsmen - Barbershop Quartet

 

Thursday, February 7th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Schools

Mark Dantonio - MSU Football Head Coach

Tim Nash - Economist at Northwood University

Mark Brewer - Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party

Doug Adler - Senior Vice President for Investments for Adler Wealth Management of Raymond James

Lisa Dedden Cooper - Manager of Advocacy for AARP Michigan

Sabrina Todd - U.S. Postal Service Lansing

 

Wednesday, February 6th

 

Andy Hetzel - VP of Corporate Communications for Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI

Sandra Seaton - Playwright and Winner of the 2012 Mark Twain Award

Tim Nash - Economist at Northwood University

Robert Franek - Senior Vice President for the Princeton Review Guide Book

Gary Wolfram - Economist at Hillsdale College and Author of "A Capitalist Manifesto"

Tim Skubick - WILS Capital Correspondent

Nic Clark - Executive Director for Clean Water Action

 

Tuesday, February 5th

 

Terry Bowman - UAW Member and Founder of Union Conservatives

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Ted O'Dell - Candidate for Lansing City Council

Eben Brown - CEO of Eben Brown Productions and a Fox News Radio Expert

Nicole Noll-Williams - Director for Regional Market Development for the Capital Regional International Airport

Marjorie Mitchell - Executive Director of MICHUHCAN

Rick Jones - Michigan State Senator

Gary Wolfram - Economist at Hillsdale College and Author of "A Capitalist Manifesto"

Peter Schiff - CEO of Euro Pacific Precious Metals

 

Monday, February 4th

 

Paul Opsommer - State Representative for Michigan's 93rd District

Eric Calley and James Sperry - Co-Founders of The Fight Continues

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Lance Bioniemi - VP of Govt. Affairs for the MI Infrastructure and Transportation Association

Doug Adler - Senior Vice President of Investments for Raymond James

Alison Bono - Regional Communications Director for the American Red Cross

Patrick DeHaan - Senior Petroleum Analyst for GasBuddy.com

 

Friday, February 1st

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Schools

Rick Jones - Michigan State Senator

Joe Hune - Michigan State Senator

Nic Clark - Michigan Director of Clean Water Action

Tom Leonard - Michigan State Representative

Ed Baig - Techonology Reprter for USA Today

 

January 2013

Thursday, January 31st

 

Bill Ballenger - Editor and Publisher of Inside Michigan Politics

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Bob McCann - Press Secratary for Senator Gretchen Whitmer

Glenn Haege - Host of the Handyman Show

Matt Charboneau - MSU Sports Writer for The Detroit News

Tom Ivacko - Administrator & Program Manager for the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan

Jon Svitalski - Democratic Vice Chair of Commerce Committee

 

Wednesday, January 30th

 

Zack Pohl - Executive Director of Progress Michigan

Jessica Yorko - Member of the Lansing City Council

Robert Merritt - Public Information Office for the Lansing Police Department

Tim Skubick - WILS Capital Correspondent

Mark Krikorian - Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies

Jeff Birnbaum - Fox News Political Analyst and President of BGR Public Relations

Alisa Priddle - Business Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Vincent Vernuccio - Director of Labor Policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

 

Tuesday, January 29th

 

Rich Herl - WILS News Director

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Dan Kildee - State Congressman Representing Michigan's 5th District

Brad Ewing - Vice President of Business Development for Community Network Services

Lisa Lyons - State Representative for Michigan's 86th District

Theresa Abed - State Representative for Michigan's 71st District

Allan Saxes - Political Science Professor at the University of Texas Arlington

Gail Haines - State Representative of Michigan's 43rd District

Ronda Oberlin - Emergency Management Specialist for the Lansing Fire Department

 

Monday, January 28th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Susan Tompor - Personal Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press

Glenn Haege - Host of the Handyman Show on 1320 WILS

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Tom Cochran - State Representative for Michigan's 67th District

Tim Greimel - Michigan House Democratic Leader

Sandy Baum - Senior Fellow at George Washington University Graduate School of Education

Cathy Kirby - Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Services for the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation

 

Friday, January 25th

 

David Shepardson - Detroit News Washington Bureau Chief

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Ian Millhiser - Senior Constitutional Policy Analyst with the Center for American Progress Action Fund

Bob Kinder - Senior Vice President for International Operations at Drop Test International

Kim Olson - CEO and President of Grace After Fire

Bonnie Bochniak - Vice President of Government Relations for MBPA

Hoon-Yung Hopgood - Michigan State Senator

Jake Boss - MSU Baseball Coach

 

Thursday, January 24th

 

Mark Criss - City Rescue Mission of Lansing

Eric Schertzing - Ingham County Treasurer

Bryan Von Dorn - Consultant for the Michigan Department of Education's School Nutrition Programs

Jill Lawrence - Managing Editor for Politics for the National Journal

David Hecker - President of the American Federation of Teachers Michigan

John Carlisle - Reporter for the Detroit Free Press

 

Wednesday, January 23rd

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Rick Jones - State Senator and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Comittee

Jamie McAloon Lampman - Director of the Ingham County Animal Control

Michael Van Beek - Director of Education Policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Doug Pratt - Director of Public Affairs for the Michigan Education Association

Laura Bassett - Political Reporter for the Huffington Post

Bob Bowdon - Executive Director of Choice Media

Patrick DeHaan - Senior Petroleum Analyst for GasBuddy.com

 

Tuesday, January 22nd

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychology Services

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Dan Kildee - Congressman Representing Michigan's 5th District

Liz Andrews - Manager of the Fly Lansing Concierge Travel Center

Kathy Kirby - Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation

Kristen Daum - State Government reporter for LSJ.com

 

Monday, January 21st

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Paul Lawrence Vann - Expert Speaker, Media Guest, and Author w/ expertise of Dr. MLK, Jr.

Leslie Sorrell - Political Strategist and President of the Magnolia Group

Leo Mioduszewski - Isabella County Sheriff

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Renee Canady - Ingham County Health Officer

Jay Johnson - Director of the USDA and National Agricultural Statistics Service Michigan Field Office

Nick Ragone - A Partner at Ketchum PR and a Presidential Historian

Paulette Grandberry - Senior Advisor to MSU Prsident Lou Anna K. Simon

 

Friday, January 18th

 

Jamie MacAloon Lampman - Director of the Ingham County Animal Control

Phil Pavlov - State Senator for Michigan's 25th District

Erica Sward - Assistant Vice President of the American Lung Association

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Jessica Tramontana - Communications Director for Progress Michigan

 

Thursday, January 17th

 

Kurt Gallinger - Chairman of the Michigan Insurance Coalition

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Tim Greimel - Michigan House Democratic Leader

Lars Larson - Host of the Lars Larson Show on FOX News Radio

Tim Skubick - WILS Capital Correspondent

Yvonne Ivanhoff-Joseph - Owner of Classic Arms

Johhnie Moore - Vice President of Liberty University and Author

Matt Charboneau - Michigan State Sports Writer at the Detroit News

Bill Ballenger - Editor and Publisher of Inside Michigan Politics

 

Wednesday, January 16th

 

Bob Every - Chairman at Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Guillermo Lopez - President of the Lansing School District School Board

Liz Andrews - Fly Lansing Concierge

Erica Sward - National Lung Association

Steve Mitchell - President of Mitchell Research & Communication

Jarrett Skorup - Mackinac Center For Public Policy

Doug Whiteman - Insurance Analyst with Bankrate.com

 

Tuesday, January 15th

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Rick Jones - State Senator

Neil Jenkins - Gibbstech.com

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

John Nixon - State Budget Director

Mike Green - President UAW 652

Jessica Yorko - Lansing City Council Member

 

Monday, January 14th

 

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Mike LaFaive - Director of Fiscal Policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Ray Holman - Spokesman for the UAW Local 600

Peter Schiff - CEO of EuroPacific Metals and host of the Peter Schiff Show

 

Friday, January 11th

 

Robin Roach - Director of Infection Control and Epidemiology for Sparrow

Mark Brewer - Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party

Michael Finney - President and CEO of the MEDC

Brian O'Connor - Personal Finance Editor & Columnist for the Detroit News

Anthony Ianni - Autism Alliance of Michigan and their Safety Inititive

Melody Atwood - President of Zonta

Alix Schroeck - Director of Communications & Advocacy Association of American Educators

 

Thursday, January 10th

 

Mark Schauer - Former State Representative

Randy Maiville - Member of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Bob Bowdon - Executive Director of Choice Media

Jarrett Skorup - Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Doug Geiss - State Representative

Jennifer Santisi - Freelance Writer for E Magazine

Larry Lage - Sports Editor for the Associated Press Detroit

 

Wednesday, January 9th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

     Part One

     Part Two

Curtis Hertel, Jr. - Ingham County Register of Deeds

Ruby Rogers - Director of Disease Control for the Ingham County Health Department

Tim Skubick - WILS Capital Correspondent

Gary Marcicano - Chief Operating Officer for Michigan Business and Professional Association

Joe Rexrode - Michigan State Football and Basketball Writer for the Detroit Free Press

 

Tuesday, January 8th

 

Will Thompson - Associate Region Engineer for MDOT

Jody Washington - Member of the Lansing City Council

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Amanda Masters - Community Resources Associate for Capital Area United Way

Lynda Kroll - Agency Sales Manager for Apple Vacations

Tiffany Hartung - Spokeswoman for the Sierra Club

Tom Cochran - State Representative for Michigan's 67th District

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

 

Monday, January 7th

 

Curtis Hertel, Jr. - Ingham County Register of Deeds

Bruce Rendon - State Representative of Michigan's 103rd District

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Peter Graham - Vice President of Sparrow Medical Group

Kurt Weiss - Spokesperson for the Michigan Dept. of Technology, Management, and Budget

Kelley Kuhn - Interim CEO of the Michigan Non-Profit Association

 

Friday, January 4th

 

Rob Nederhood - Deputy Director of the Dept.of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Mike Rogers - Congressman

Kurt Weiss - Michigan Department of Technology Management and Budget

Carol Wood - President of the Lansing City Council

Andy Schor - State Representative

Peter Schiff - Host of the Peter Schiff Show

Harriet Miller-Brown - 911 State Administrator for the Michigan State Police

 

Thursday, January 3rd

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Part 1

Part 2

Dan Kildee - Congressman Elect

Lars Larson - National Radio Host

Part 1

Part 2

Tim Skubick - WILS Capital Correspondent

Greg McBride - Senior Financial Analyst at BankRate.com

 

Wednesday, January 2nd

 

Randy Schafer - Member of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Doug Adler - Senior Vice President of Investments for Raymond James

Linda Lynch - President of the KI Technology Group

Robert Merrit - Lansing Police Dept.

Kristen Daum - State Government Reporter with LSJ.com

Tim Walberg - State Representative

December 2012

Monday, December 31st

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Sarah Zink - Empowerment Coach and Fox News Radio Expert

Andy Hetzel - Vice President of Communications for Blue Cross Blue Shield

Linda Teeter - Executive Director for Michigan Citizen Action

Cathleen Edgerly - Communications and Marketing Director for Downtown Lansing, Inc.

Donna Moss - Interior Decorator and star of "Donna Decorates Dallas" TV show

Aric Nesbitt - State Representative of Michigan's 80th District

 

Friday, December 28th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

John Gallagher - Reporter for the Detroit Free Press

Rick Jones - State Senator

Michael Vizena - Director of Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards

Patrick DeHaan - Senior Petroleum Analyst at GasBuddy.com

Joe Graves - State Representative

Todd Spangler - Writer for the Detroit Free Press

 

Thursday, December 27th

 

Tom Watkins - Buisness and Education Consultant

Sheryl Connelly - Ford's Global Consumer Trends and Futurist

Christine MacDonald - Writer with the Detroit News

Clint & Linda Tarver - Lansing's "Hot Dog Man" and his Wife

Lonnie Scott - Communications Director for The Action of Michigan

T.J. Bucholz - Lambert, Edwards & Associates

 

Wednesday, December 26th

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Jack Hoogendyk - Core Principles

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Bob Libal - Executive Director for Grassroots Leadership

Anne Schieber - Senior Investigator Analyst for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Tom Shields - Founder and President of Marketing Research Group

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

 

Monday, December 24th

 

Paul Opsommer - State Representative of Michigan's

Mark Meadows - State Representative of Michigan's

Cathleen Edgerly - Communications and Marketing Manager for Downtown Lansing, Inc.

Alison Bono - Regional Director of Communications for Central and Northern Michigan American Red Cross

 

Friday, December, 21st

 

Tom Watkins - Education and Business Correspondent

Eric Calley & Brandon Blackstone - USMC Veterans with TheFightContinues.com

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Scott Martin - Principal at Williamston Middle School

 

Thursday, December 20th

 

Dr. Stephan Guertin - Sparrow Children's Center

Mike Green - President of UAW 652

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Greg McBride - Senior Financial Analyst with Bankrate.com

Brent Snavely - Writer with the Detroit Free Press

Tom Jenson - Director of Public Policy Polling for North Carolina-based Public Policy Polling

Stefan Weitz - Senior Director for Search for Microsoft

Nathan Tripplett - Mayor-Pro-Tem for the City of East Lansing

Vincent Vernuccio - Labor Policy Director for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

 

Wednesday, December 19th

 

Yvonne Evanoff-Joseph - Vice President of Classic Arms Company, Inc.

Rick Jones - State Senator of Michigan's 24th District

Lars Larson - National Political Talk Show Host

     Part One

     Part Two

Linda Teeter - Executive Director for Michigan Citizen Action

Suzi Slater - Principal of Webberville Elementary School

Sean Furlong - Lieutenant for the Michigan State Police First District Headquarters

 

Tuesday, December 18th

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Dr. David Chapin - Superintendent of East Lansing Public Schools

Liz Andrews - Manager of the Fly Lansing Travel Concierge Travel Center

Eric Calley - Former Marine and Co-Founder of The Fight Continues Organization

Phillip Hofmeister - President of Michigan Open Carry, Inc.

David Avella - President of GOPAC and a Political Analyst/Fox News Radio Expert

 

Monday, December 17th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

          Part 1

          Part 2

Bonnie Raffaele - Spokesperson for and Principal behind Kelsey's Law

Linda Lynch - President of the KI Technology Group

Kurt Weiss - Public Information Director for the MI Dept. of Tech., Mgmt, and Budget

Catherine Smit-Torrez - Former Police Officer, Public Speaker, & Author of "Unburied Treasure"

Matt Charboneau - Michigan State Football and Basketball writer for the Detroit News

 

Friday, December 14th

 

Dale Belman - Professor at the School of Labor and Industrial Relations at MSU

Part 1

Part 2

Jason Moon - Public Information Officer for the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation

Gary Wolfram - Professor of Economics at Hillsdale College

Ann Preones - Local SUBWAY® Franchisee

Gus Gunakus - Former MSU Basketball Coach

 

Thursday, December 13th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Part 1

Part 2

Rick Snyder - Governor of Michigan

Clint & Linda Lee Tarver - Hot Dog Man & his Wife

Part 1

Part 2

David Harns - Attended Tuesday's "Right To Work" Protest

Part 1

Part 2

Jake Davison - President of Advantage Associates

 

Wednesday, December 12th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Andy Schor - State Representative for Michigan's 68th District

Pat Lyons - WILS Capitol Correspondent

David Hecker - President of the American Federation of Teachers

Robert McCormick - Professor of Law at Michigan State University

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

 

Tuesday, December 11th

 

Harold Love - Captain for the Michigan State Police

Gretchen Whitmer - Senate Minority Leader

John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Jame McAloon Lampman - Director of Ingham County Animal Control

Liz Andrews - Manager of the Fly Lansing Concierge Travel Center

Tom Bress - Sparrow Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Duane Vernon - Distinguished MSU Athletics Alumn

Jake Davidson - Former Communications and Policy Director for American For Prosperity

Pat Lyons - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Jody Washington - Member of the Lansing City Council

 

Monday, December 10th

 

David L. Jordon - 54-B District Court Judge

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

     Part One

     Part Two

Curtis Hertel, Jr. - Ingham County Register of Deeds

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Mike Green - President of UAW Local 652

Peter Schiff - CEO of Euro Pacific Precious Metals

Joe Rexrode - Michigan State Sports Writer for the Detroit Free Press

 

Friday, December 7th

 

Mark Schauer - Michigan LECET

Doug Adler - Senior Vice President of Investments for Raymond James East Lansing

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Ari Adler - Press Secretary for the Speaker of the House Jase Bolger

Bill Ballenger - Inside Michigan Politics

Vincent Vernuccio - Labor Policy Director for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Chad Wozniak - General Manager of Studio C

 

Thursday, December 6th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Paul Opsommer - State Representative

Mark Jansen - State Senator

Bonnie Rafaele - Mother of "Kelsey's Law" Namesake

Bernie Porn - President of Epic MRA

Matt Charboneau - Sports Writer for the Detroit News

Rick Jones - State Senator

 

Wednesday, December 5th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Ann Scheiber - Senior Investigative Analyst for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Charles Ballard - Michigan State University Professor of Economics

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Mounzer Kassab - Head of Sparrrow Hospital's Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

 

Tuesday, December 4th

 

William Zsigo - Founder of Will-Yum Chocolate

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Kyle Caldwell - President and CEO of Michigan Nonprofit Association

Brent Snavely - Automotive Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Jennifer Keiper - FOX News Radio Expert

Nancy Cain - Public Relations Director of AAA Michigan

Richard Studley - President and CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Todd Spangler - Writer for the Detroit Free Press

 

Monday, December 3rd

 

Mark Glaze - Director of Mayors Against Illegal Guns

Dr. Bruce Ruben - Ecompass Health Care's Infection Care Specialists of Michigan

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Wendy Block - Director of Health Policy & Human Resources for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Stephen Vladeck - Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Scholarship at American Universities

Kathleen Gray - Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Lars Larson - Political Talk Show Host

November 2012

Friday, November 30th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Part 1

Part 2

Bonnie Rafaele - Mother of "Kelsey's Law" Namesake

Kurt Metzger - Director of Data Driven Detroit

Michael Lafaive - Director of the Morey Fiscal Policy Initiative at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Margo Burrage - Dart Container

Ed Carpenter - Owner of Peacock Tree Farm

Steven Hilfinger - Cheif Operating Officer for the MEDC

 

Thursday, November 29th

 

Jack Hoogendyk - Core Principals Michigan

Valerie Brader - Deputy Legal Counsel and a Senior Policy Advisor for Gov. Snyder

Paul King - Marketing Resource Group

Nic Clark - Michigan Director with Clean Water Action

Amber Arellano - Executive Director of Education Trust-Midwest

Greg Keenan - Auto and Steel Industry Reporter for the Toronto Globe and Mail

 

Wednesday, November 28th

 

David Chapin - Superintendent of East Lansing Public Schools

Brian Calley - Michigan Lieutenant Governor

Jamie McAloon Lampman - Director of Ingham County Animal Control

Richard E. Hammel - House Democratic Leader and Representative of Michigan's 48th District

Bert Johnson - State Senator Representing Michigan's 2nd District

Greg McBride - Senior Financial Analyst for BankRate.com

Rob Selig - Executive Director of Capital Region International Airport

Mark Reffitt - Regional Economic Analyst for the Michigan Dept. of Technology, Management, and Budget's Labor Market Information Divison

Michael Van Beek - Director of Education Policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

 

Tuesday, November 27th

 

Gregory Gianforcaro - Criminal Defense Attorney and Fox News Radio Expert

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Curtis Hertel, Jr. - Ingham County Register of Deeds

Melissa Francis - Anchor of "Money" on Fox Business Network

Liz Andrews - Manager of Fly Lansing Concierge Travel Center

Terrence Shulman - Owner/Director of Shulman Center for Compulsive Theft, Spending, and Hoarding

Linda Teeter - Executive Director of Michigan Citizen's Action

Dr. Renee Canady - Ingham County Health Officer

Kenneth Dalto - Owner of Kenneth J. Dalto & Associates Consulting Firm

 

Monday, November 26th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

     Part One

     Part Two

Rick Jones - U.S. Senator Representing Michigan's 24th District

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Carol Wood - Member of the Lansing City Council

Renee Canady - Ingham County Health Officer

Jessica Tramontana - Communications Director for Progress Michigan

 

Friday, November 23rd

 

Emily Derosha - Eastwood Towne Center

James Hallan - President and CEO of the Michigan Retailers Association

Carlton Valentine - Sexton High School Basketball Coach

John Novara - Portland High School Football Coach

Terry Hesbrook - Ithaca High School Football Coach

 

Wednesday, November 21st

 

Patrick Anderson - Founder of Anderson Economic Group

Chuck Hadden - President and CEO of the Michigan Manufacturers Association

Rob Fowler - President and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan

Jason Moon - Public Information Officer for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Lis Wiehl - Fox News Radio's Legal Expert

Matt Charboneau - Sports Writer at the Detroit News

Frank Gaffney - President and Founder of the Center for Security and Policy

 

Tuesday, November 20th

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychology Services

Terri Miller - H.E.A.T. Program Director

Trey Hardin - Fox News Radio Political Analyst

Mark Hollis - MSU Athletic Director

Jill Cataldo - Super Coupon Queen

Tim Damon - President and CEO of the LRCC

Frank Gaffney - President and Founder of the Center for Security and Policy

 

Monday, November 19th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintedent of Public Instruction

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

     Part One

     Part Two

Andy Hetzel - Vice President of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield

Stephen Vladeck - Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Scholarship at American University Washington College of Law

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Mark Hackel - Macomb County Executive

Doug Adler - Michigan Financial Advisor for Raymond James & Associates

 

Friday, November 16th

 

Ray Holman - UAW 6000

Randy Schafer - Ingham County Board of Commissioners

Denise Keiser - Executive Director for the Center for Financial Health

Judy Putnam - The Michigan League for Public Policy

Mindy Biladu - Downtown Lansing Inc.

Chris Solari - Writer for the Lansing State Journal

Melanie Brown - Michigan Department of Civil Rights

 

Thursday, November 15th

 

Mike Avery - Host of Michigan Outdoor Magazine

Rhonda Abrams - Small Buisness Expert and Writer

Elizabeth McNichol - Senior Fellow for the State Fiscal Project

Tim Skubick - WILS Capital Correspondent

Laura Basset - Writer for the Huffington Post

Patrick DeHann - Gasbuddy.com

 

Wednesday, November 14th

 

Karen Holcomb-Merrill - Policy Director for the Michigan League for Public Policy

Annis Stubbs - Executive Director of Teach for America - Detroit

Chelsea White - Disaster Service/Public Affairs for the Amerian Red Cross - Mid-Michigan

Mark Meadows - State Representative for Michigan's 11th District

Vincent Vernuccio - Director of Labor Policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

 

Tuesday, November 13th

 

Paul Egan - Reporter for the Detroit Free Press

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Nathan Bomey - Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Linda Kroll - Apple Vacation Saleswoman

Jase Bolger - Michigan's Speaker of the House

Ray Holman - Spokesperson for the UAW Local 6000

 

Monday, November 12th

 

Louise Gradwohl - Executive Director of the Old Town Commercial Association

Randy Brady - Michigan Education Savings Program

Susan Cancro - Executive Director of Advent House

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Tim Greimel - State Representative of Michigan's 29th District

Jay Johnson - Director of the USDA's Michigan Field Office

Tom Leonard - State Representative of Michigan's 93rd District

 

Friday, November 9th

 

Doug Williams - Legislative Liason for Veterans Affairs

Part 1

Part 2

Jeff Johnston - President of the Michigan Dental Association

Carla Traci Preston - Ford Director of Supplier Diversity Development

Rick Jones - Michigan State Senator

Geralyn Lasher - Communications Director for Governor Snyder

Michael Rush - Founding Director of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

Tammy Battaglia - Reporter for the Detroit Free Press

Jeff Karoub - Reporter for the Associated Press

 

Thursday, November 8th

 

Jody Washington - Member of the Lansing City Council

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Patricia Hemingway - Capital Area United Way

Doug Adler - Stock Market Expert

Jason Moon - Public Information Officer Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation

Peter Schiff - Bullion Dealer

Tracy Pardot - Vice President of Marketing Communications for Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau

 

Wednesday, November 7th

 

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Mike Rogers - State Representative of Michigan's 8th District

Tom Shields - Founder and President of Marketing Resource Group

John Truscott - President of Truscott-Rossman PR Firm

Tim Walberg - State Representative of Michigan's 7th District

Bill Ballenger - Former State Representative and Senator

Gene Wriggelsworth - Ingham County Sheriff

Lars Larson - Political Talk Show Host

 

Tuesday, November 6th

 

Chris Swope - Lansing City Clerk

Marie McKenna - East Lansing City Clerk

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Robin Reynolds - Ingham Health Plan

Liz Andrews - Manager of the Fly Lansing Travel Concierge

Jim Dravenstatt-Moceri - Candidate for Ingham County Commissioner

Theresa Abed - Democratice Candidate for State Representative

Pete Hoesktra - Candidate for Michigan State Senator

Tom Cochran - Democratic Candidate for State Representative

Jeff Oesterle - Republucan Candidate for State Representative

Todd Spangler - Writer at the Detroit Free Press

 

Monday, November 5th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Gene Wriggelsworth - Ingham County Sheriff

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Jason Moon - Public Information Officer for the MI Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation

Tom Shields - President of Marketing Resource Group, Inc.

Robert Schostak - Michigan Republican Party

Berl Schwartz - Publisher of Lansing City Pulse

 

Friday, November 2nd

 

Pat Heller - Owner of Liberty Coin Service

Mark Schauer - Former Congressman; National Co-Chair of BlueGreen Alliance

Tim Grant - Republican Nominee for Ingham County Drain Commissioner

Matt Dunham - Program Director of LCC's Utility and Energy Systems Department

Carl Zablotny - Public Relations Manager for the Allegiant Travel Company

Bernie Porn - President of EPIC MRA

Brigham Smith - Lansing City Attorney

 

Thursday, November 1st

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Bob Shuman - Vice Chairman of the North American International Auto Show 2013

Scott Lyon - Senior Vice President of the Small Business Association of Michigan

Gene Wriggelsworth - Ingham County Sheriff

Teresa Kmetz - President of the Capital Area United Way

Charles Ballard - Professor at MSU's Economics Department

Chris Swope - Lansing City Clerk

Brent Sorg - Coach of the Williamston Hornets Boys Soccer Team

October 2012

Wednesday, October 31st

 

Patrick Anderson - Anderson Economic Group

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Rick Murdoch - Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Health Plans

Gene Wrigglesworth - Ingham County Sheriff

Doug Adler - Senior Vice President for Investments at Adler Wealth Management

Antonia Kraus - Lansing City Treasurer

Pete Hoekstra - Michigan State Congressman

Peter Lark - General Manager of Lansing's Board of Water and Light

Bill Ballenger - Editor for Inside Michigan Politics

 

Tuesday, October 30th

 

Jamie McAloon-Lampman - Director of the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psycholgical Services

Larry Sabato - Professor of Politics

Bob Selig - Capital Region Airport Authority President and CEO

Kyle Guerrant - Director of Office & School Support Services for the Michigan Dept. of Education

Marie McKenna - East Lansing City Clerk

Bernie Porn - President of Epic MRA

Mike Ellis - WILS Weather Expert

 

Monday, October 29th

 

Gene Wrigglesworth - Ingham County Sheriff

Dr. Renee Canady - Ingham County Health Officer

Ed Sarpolus - Founder and Executive Director of Target-Insyght

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Paul Wezner - Credentialed Media Member with Tig’sTown.com

Tim Walberg - Michigan State Congressman

Mike Ellis - WILS Weather Expert

Allison Bono - Regional Director of Communications for the Central and Northern Michigan region of the American Red Cross

 

Friday, October 26th

 

Dr. Dean Seinko - Acting Medical Director for MSU

Chris Pearson - Executive Director for the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Mid-Michigan Affiliate

Dr. Brian Schroeder - Sr. Vice President of Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Officer at Sparrow Hospital

Greg Krantz - Owner of the Sinclair Grill

Bob Every - Professional Boxing Manager

 

Thursday, October 25th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Schools

Vicky Schneider - Williamston Band Boosters

Ed Harden - Vice President of Sales for McLaren Health Plan

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

John Proos - Michigan State Senetor

Andy Schor - Member of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners

Fred Heumann - Sports Director for WLNS TV

Mike Rogers - Michigan State Congressman

 

Wednesday, October 24th

 

John Nixon - State Budget Director

David Jesse - Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Robin Reynolds - Executive Director of the Ingham County Health Plan

Michael Bouchard - Oakland County Sheriff

Chris Swope - Lansing City Clerk

Greg McBride - Senior Financial Analyst at BankRate.com

 

Tuesday, October 23rd

 

Dr. John Braccio - Regional Psychological Services

Lou Manfredini - Host of HouseSmart TV

Eric Shirtzing - Ingham County Treasurer

Pete Hoekstra - Former U.S. State Representative for Michigan's 2nd District

Tim Skubick - WILS News Correspondent

Gene Wriggelsworth - Ingham County Sheriff

Lars Larson - Nation Radio Talk Show Host

 

Monday, October 22nd

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Schools

Mark Sutton - PR Director for the MI Dept. of the American Legion

Michael van Beek - Director of Education Policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Gene Wriggelsworth - Ingham County Sheriff

Sgt. Bruce Payne - Statewide SOR Enforcement Coordinator for the Michigan State Police

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

TJ Bucholz - Public Affairs Director at Lambert Edwards & Associates

Bernie Porn - President of the EPIC-MRA

Michael Vizena - Director of Michigan Association of Community Health Mental Health Board

 

Friday, October 19th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Part One

Part Two

Steve Miller - Real Crime Author

Chris Solari - Michigan State Football and Basketball Journalist for LSJ.com

Grance Franke-Ruta - Writer for The Atlantic

Paul Wezner - Executive Editor and Digital Marketing Manager of TigsTown.com

 

Thursday, October 18th

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Gregory Gianforcaro - Criminal Defense Attorney

Brent Snavely - USA Today Writer

David Leone - Chief Executive Engineer at GM

Dr. Jonathan Shenkin - ADA Spokesperson on Pediatric Dentistry

Wanda Darrow - Potterville City Manager

Matt Charboneau - Sports Writer for Detoit News

 

Wednesday, October 17th

 

Vicky Schneider - Williamston High School Band Booster

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

     Part One

     Part Two

Gene Wriggelsworth - Ingham County Sheriff

Carol Wood - Member of the Lansing City Council

     Part One

     Part Two

Jarrett Skorup - Research Associate for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Andy Hetzel - Communications Director for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Amanda Masters - Community Resource Associate for Capital Area United Way

Lars Larson - Author / Talk Show Host

 

Tuesday, October 16th

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Doug Williams and Mark Sutton - Legislative Chairman and PR Director for the MI Dept. of the American Legion.

     Part One

     Part Two

Pete Hoekstra - Former U.S. Representative for Michigan's 2nd District

Fred Applegate - Actor playing "Moonface Martin" in upcoming production "Anything Goes"

Claes Bell - Senior Banking Analyst for Bankrate.com

Dr. Nick Pappas - Author of "The Dark Side of Sports" and an Adjunct University Professor

 

Monday, October 15th

 

Tom Watkins - Fromer Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Doug Williams and Mark Sutton - Legislative Chairman and PR Director for the Michigan Department of the American Legion

     Part One 

     Part Two

John Lum - First Ward Progressives, and Eastside Neighborhood Organization

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

John Freeman - Michigan Director at Protect Your Care

Don Hazaert - Michigan Consumers for Healthcare

Laurie Sobel - Consumers Union

Dr. Renee Branch Canady - Health Officer at the Ingham County Health Department

 

Friday, October 12th

 

Amanda Masters - Capital Area United Way

Rick Jones - Michigan State Senator

Stephan Vladeck - Professor of Law and the Associate Dean for Scholarship at American University’s Washington College of Law

Brian O'Connor - Detroit News Finance Editor

Chelsea Krost - Lifestyle/Millenial Generation Expert

Roy Norton - Canadian Consulate General

Peter Schiff - CEO of Euro Pacific Precious Metals

Virginia Shannon - State Association for Environment

 

Thursday, October 11th

 

Andy Schor - Ingham County Board of Commissioners

Brian O'Connor - Detroit News Finance Editor

Ray Kimball - CAAC League President

Derek Wilcox - Senior Attorney at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Nathan Triplett - East Lansing City Council

 

Wednesday, October 10th

 

Gregory Gianforcaro - Attorney at Law; Fox News Radio Expert

Paul Opsommer - State Representative of Michigan's 93rd District

     Part One

     Part Two

Jay Johnson - Director of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, MI Field Office

Bernie Porn - President of EPIC-MRA

Martin Mawyer - President of Christian Action Network

Dianne Byrum - Spokeswoman for Michigan Energy Michigan Jobs

 

Tuesday, October 9th

 

Terri Miller - Director of H.E.A.T

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Angela Mincuci - Public Information Officer at Michigan Dept. of Community Health

Rick Snyder - Governor of Michigan

Pete Hoekstra - Former U.S. Representative for Michigan's 2nd District

Gary Barta - Iowa Athletic Director

Brian Philson - President and CEO of Highfields, Inc.

Ryan Rickert - Owner of the Clean Slate Group

Patrick DeHaan - Senior Petroleum Analyst for Gasbuddy.com

 

Monday, October 8th

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

     Part One

     Part Two

     Part Three

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Robert Balfanz - Researcher at John Hopkins University School of Education

Pat Heller - Owner of Liberty Coin Service

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Larry Lage - Sports Editor for AP Detroit

 

Friday, October 5th

 

Tom Watkins - former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kathy Grannis - National Retail Foundation Spokesperson

Tom Cooley - Wildlife Biologist with the Michigan DNR

David Brandon - Athletic Director at the University of Michigan

Gerald Richards - Meridian Township Manager

Lisa Posthumus Lyons - Michigan State Representitive

Fred Heumann - Sports Director for WLNS TV 6

 

Thursday, October 4th

 

Gregory Gianforcaro - Criminal Defense Attorney

Dr. Susan Little & Dr. Chris Carpenter - Tick and Animal Specialists

Curtis Hertel Jr. - Ingham County Register of Deeds

Chad Gamble - Lansing Public Service Director

Brian Calley - Lt. Governor

Susie Merchant - MSU Women's Basketball Head Coach

Lars Larson - Talk Radio Show Host - The Lars Larson Show

 

Wednesday, October 3rd

 

Paul Opsommer - Michigan State Representative

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Stephen Markman - Supreme Court Justice

George Lahanas - East Lansing City Manager

Vincent Vernuccio - Director of Labor Policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

 

Tuesday, October 2nd

 

Judy Putnam - Michigan League for Human Services

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Adam Henige - Winner of the 10 Over the Next 10 Award

     - Part One

     - Part Two

Pete Hoekstra - Former U.S. Representative for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District

Holden Lewis - Senior Mortgage Analyst at Bankrate.com

Ann Zaniewski - Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Stephen Vladeck - Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Scholarship at the American University Washington College of Law

Jeff Seidell - Sports Columnist for the Detroit Free Press

 

Monday, October 1st

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

John Austin - President of the Michigan State Board of Education

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Jim Anderton - 10 Over the Next 10 Award Winner

Brad Wurfel - Communications Director for Michigan's DEQ

Rick Jones - Michigan State Senator of the 24th District

September 2012

Friday, September 28

 

Bill Anderson - Author of "The Glory Years of the Detroit Tigers

Jennifer Fenning - Recruitment and Outreach Specialist for Lansing Community College

Kate Tycocki - Recipient of the 10 Over The Next 10 Award

Brent Snavely - Business Writer for the Detroit Free Press

John Philo - Legal Director for the Sugar Law Center

Gene Wrigglesworth - Ingaham County Sheriff

Chris Swope - Lansing City Clerk

David Ashenfelter - Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Joe Rexroad - Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Loretta Stanaway - President of the Friends of Lansing's Historic Cemeteries

 

Thursday, September 27

 

Phil Hanlon - Provost at the University of Michigan

Brian Bratta - Recipient of the 10 Over The Next 10 Award

Vicki Rakowski - Chief Mission Officer at the American Cancer Society Great Lakes Division

Chris Lake - President of the Lansing Firefighters Union

Sharol Thompson - Deputy Director of Field Operations for the Dept. of Health and Human Services

Todd Sneathen - Director of Public Works - East Lansing

Stella Cash - Vice President of Development and Strategic Partnerships with Sparrow Health Care Systems

Jason Moon - Public Information Officer at the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation

 

Wednesday, September 26

 

Tim Damon - President and CEO of Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce

Nicholas Chilenko - Winner of the 10 Over 10 Award; Founder of Nicholas Creative

Michael Van Beek - Director of Education Policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Chris Veneklase - Campaign Director for 40 Day's of Life - Lansing

Lorraine Mirabella - Writer for the Baltimore Sun

Chris Solari - Michigan State Sports Writer for LSJ.com

Ashely Hale - CATA's Clean Commute Options

 

Tuesday, September 25

 

Santos C. Gutierrez - Recruitment & Outreach at Lansing Community College

Dr. John Braccio - Regional Psychological Services

Zack Pohl - Executive Director of Progress Michigan

Judy Putnam - Communications Director for the Michigan League for Human Services

Pete Hoekstra - Former U.S. Representative for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District

Kathleen Lavey - Writer at LSJ.com

Vince Dragonetti - Ingham County Commissioner

Carol Wood - Member of the Lansing City Council

Teri Reyburn - Director of Athletics for DeWitt Public Schools

 

Monday, September 24

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Tim Damon - President and CEO of Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce

Doug Adler - Michigan Financial Advisor at Raymond James of East Lansing

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Ray Holman - Legislative Liaison for the UAW 6000

Ruth Johnson - Michigan Secretary of State

Alisa Priddle -  Auto Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Ashely Hale - CATA Colean Commute Options Coordinator

Mark Phelan - Detroit Free Press Auto Critic

 

Friday, September 21

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Marc Thomas - Professor of Political Science at Lansing Community College

Jamie McAloon Lampman - Director of the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter

Sarah Lenhoff - Assistant Director of Policy and Research for Education Trust Midwest

Eric Schertzing - Ingham County Treasurer

Patrick Wright - Senior Legal Analyst at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

John Johnson - Communications Director for the Michigan High School Athletics Association

 

Thursday, September 20

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Tim Miller - Deputy Communications Director for the Republican National Committee

Jim Hilker - Professor and Agricultural Economist at Michigan State University

Robert Merritt - Lansing Police Department Officer

Greg McBride - Senior Financial Analyst for Bankrate.com

John Proos - Michigan State Senator; 21st District

Kevin Clinton - Commissioner of the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation

Kathleen Boyle - East Lansing City Council

 

Wednesday, September 19

 

Michael LaFaive - Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Paul King - Director of Survey Research for Marketing Research Group

Brent Snavely - Business Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Mark Brewer - Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party

Dr. Tim Nash - Vice President of Strategic and Corporate Alliances

Nathan Triplett - Mayor Pro-Tem; East Lansing City Council

Lt. Patrick Morris - Michigan State Police, Traffic Safety Division

 

Tuesday, September 18

 

Dr. John Braccio - Regional Psychological Services

Rick Jones - Michigan State Senator

Pete Hoekstra - Former Michigan Congressman

Jim Schafer - Staff Writer with the Detroit Free Press

Jay Johnson - Director of the USDA NASS-Michigan Field Office

Patrick DeHaan - Specialist at GasBuddy.com

 

Monday, September 17

 

Dr. Timothy Hodge - Executive Director of Emergency Services at Sparrow Hospital

Bernie Porn - President of EPIC-MRA

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Gene Wrigglesworth - Ingaham County Sheriff

Linda Lynch - President of the KI Technology Group

Rick Haglund - Truth Squad Referee with Hands Off Our Constitution

Carol Wood - Member of The Lansing City Council

 

Friday, September 14

 

Dr. Kelly Roush - Sports Physician

Kerry Ebersole - Campaign Manager - Proposal 4

Jim Perialas - Interium President of the Roscommon Teachers Association

Steve Dugan - Member of the Ingham County Board of Comissioners

Brandon Dillon - Democratic State Representative

Timothy Busfield - Actor / Director

 

Thursday, September 13

 

Melissa Smith - Senior Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Human Services

Bill Schuette & Kareemah El-Amin - Michigan Attorney General & Food Bank Council of Michigan Executive Director

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Andy Hetzel - Vice President of Corporate Communications for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Dave Hollister - Chair the City of Lansing’s Financial Health Team

Terry Urquhart - Wavery Schools Superintendent

Zack Pohl - Executive Director of Progress Michigan

 

 

Wednesday, September 12

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Michael Van Beek - Director of Education Policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Geralyn Lasher - Communications Director for Gov. Rick Snyder

Mark Meadows - State Representative, 69th District

Fran Brennan - State Director at Working America

Tim Walberg - State Representative, 7th District

Lars Larson - Host of the Lars Larson Radio Show

 

Tuesday, September 11

 

Gilda Z. Jacobs - CEO of the Michigan League for Human Services

Dr. John Braccio - Regional Psychology Services

Mike Rogers - Congressman

Pete Hoekstra - Congressman / U.S. Senate Candidate

Peter Schiff - CEO of Euro Pacific Precious Metals

Laura Bassett - Reporter for the Huffington Post

 

Monday, September 10

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Jill Fritz - Michigan State Director for Michiganders for Shelter Pets

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Nolan Finley - Columnist for the Detroit News

Andy Schor - Member of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners

Monica Migliorino Miller - Author of "Abandoned - The Untold Story of Abortion Wars"

Bill Schuette - Attorney General

 

Friday, September 7

 

Jared Rodriguez - President of Protecting Michigan Taxpayers

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Gene Wriglesworth - Ingham County Sheriff

Doug Adler - Raymond James

Dr. Joel Lanphear - Senior Associate Dean for Educational Programs and the Interim Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the College of Medicine at Central Michigan University

Kathie Grinzinger - Mt. Pleasant City Manager

Matt Charboneau - Covers Michigan State Football and Men’s basketball for the Detroit News

 

Thursday, September 6

 

Jennifer Kluge - President and CEO of the Michigan Business and Professonial Association

Vince Vernuccio - Director of Labor Policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Rick Jones - Michigan State Senator

Susan McGillicuty - Meridian Township Supervisor

Dr. George Ross - Central Michigan University President

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

 

Wednesday, September 5

 

Marian Merritt - Norton Internet Safety Advocate

David Heeke - CMU Athletic Director

Jarrett Skorup - Research Associate for Online Engagement at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Nahan Bomey - Detroit Free Press Writer

Jon Byrd - Michigan Delegation at the Democratic National Convention

 

Tuesday, September 4

 

Dr. John Braccio - Regional Psychological Services

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

John Karebian - Executive Director of the Michigan Nurses Association

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

John Gallagher - Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

 

August 2012

 

Friday, August 31

 

 

Tim McCaffrey - Director for East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts

Nancy Cain - AAA Michigan

Robert Wade - Component Engineer & Designer at Ford

Brian Dumont - Product Manager at HOM Tv

Lynn Sutfin - Public Information Coordinator for the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning

Lisa Benck - Board President for the Westside Commercial Association

Ray Holman - UAW 6000

Pete Hoekstra - former Michigan Congressman

Peter Ruark - Michigan League of Human Services

 

Thursday, August 30

 

Tom Watkins - Buisness and Education Consultant

Kyle Caldwell - President and CEO of Michigan Nonprofit Association

Mark Alley - Former Chief of Police - Lansing

Teresa Kmetz - President of the Capital Area United Way

Capt. Jeff Murphy - East Lansing Police Department

George Perles - Michigan State Board of Trustees Member

Karla Swift - President of Michigan State AFL-CIO

 

Wednesday, August 29

 

Frank Szollosi - Regional Outreach Coordinator for the National Wildlife Federation

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Randy Schafer - Member of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners

Jason Moon - Public Information Officer for the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation

David Harnes - Founder of Spartan Kids Ticket Exchange

Captain Daryl Green - Lansing Police Department, Investigation Division

Patrick DeHaan - Petroleum Expert for GasBuddy.com

 

Tuesday, August 28

 

Dr. John Braccio - Regional Psychology Services

Nathan Triplett - Current Mayor Pro-Tem

Tim Damon - Ingham County Board of Commissioners

Vince Dragonetti - Ingham County Commissioner

Geralyn Lasher - Communications Director for Governor Rick Snyder

Carold Wood - Lansing City Council Member

 

Monday, August 27

 

Chelsea White - Mid-Michigan Red Cross

Don Hazaert - Directors Michigan Consumers Healthcare

Don Powers - Resigned Lansing City Council Member

John Shinski - Associate Professor of Education at Grand Valley State University

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Rochelle Riley - Detroit Free Press Columnist; Author

Steve Dougan - Ingham County Board of Commissioners

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

 

Friday, August 24

 

George Lahanas - East Lansing City Manager

Geralyn Lasher - Communications Director for Governor Rick Snyder

John Johnson - Michigan High School Athletics Association

John Lindstrom - Publisher of Gongwer News Service

Mark Graban - Consultant, Author, and Keynote Speaker for Lean Health Care

Nathan Triplett - Current Mayor Pro-Tem

 

Thursday, August 23

 

Andy Schor - Member of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners

Dick Hoekstra - High School Sports Writer at LSJ.com

Don Hazaert - Michigan Consumers Healthcare Director

Dr. Hussain - Sparrow Hospital

Eric Shirtzing - Ingham County Treasurer

Jamie McAloon Lampman - Director of Ingham County Animal Shelter

Jocelyn Benson - Wayne State University Law Professor

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

 

Wednesday, August 22

 

Andy Schor - Member of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners

David Hecker - President of the American Federation of Teachers - Michigan

Greg McBride - Bankrate.com Senior Financial Analyst

Lynda Kroll - Apple Vacations

Robert Selig - Executive Director of Capitol City Airport - LAN

Yvonne Camaal Canul - Superintendent of Lansing School District

 

Tuesday, August 21

 

Carol Wood - Lansing City Council Member

Edwina Marshall -

Greg Ianni -

Dr. John Braccio - Regional Psychological Services

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

Peter Ruark -

Vince Dragonetti - Member of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners

Zach Pohl - Executive Director of Progress Michigan

 

Monday, August 20

 

David Jesse - Writer for the Detroit Free Press

Doug Adler - Raymond James of East Lansing

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

Patrick DeHaan - Petroleum Expert for GasBuddy.com

Peter Schiff - CEO of EuroPacific Metals; Host of the Peter Schiff Show

Rochelle Riley - Detroit Free Press Columnist; Author

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

 

Friday, August 17

 

Christine Henderson - Inhgam County Health Department

David Cadden - Professor of Management at Quinnipiac University

David Hecker - Michigan President of the American Federation of Teache

 

August 2012

 

Thursday, August 2

 

Todd Cook - State Director, We Are The People MI

Judy Putnam - Communications Director for the Michigan League for Human Services

Steve VanSlooten - National Executive Vice President, UWUA

Kate Segal - Michigan State Representative

Geralyn Lasher - Director of Communication for Governor Snyder

Bernie Porn - President of Epic MRA

Marie McKenna - East Lansing City Clerk

Walt Sorg - Democratic candidate for Michigan House of Representatives

 

Wednesday, August 1

 

Scott Hoyt - Senior Director at Moody's Analytics

Ernie Gaffner - Williamston Township County Clerk

Brent Snavely - Business Writer at the Detroit Free Press

 

July 2012

 

Tuesday, July 31

 

Dave Lee - President of the Greater Lansing Amateur Golf Association 

Dr. John Braccio - Ph.D., Regional Psychological Services

Dom Grimes - Senior Research Associate,Institute for Research on Labor, Employment and the Economy at the University of Michigan

Deborah Canja - Lansing Community College Board of Trustees

Tom Watkins - former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction

Tim Cunningham - Jazz Musician

Matt Charboneau - Detroit News Reporter 

Teri Nelson - National Night Out Spokesperson

 

Monday, July 30

 

Pete Hoekstra - Former U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator Candidate

Julie Brixie - Treasurer of Meridian Township

Mark Reffitt - Regional Economic Analyst at the Dept. of Tech. Management and Budget

Mike Duda - Superintendent of Haslett Schools

L. Brooks Patterson - Oakland County Executive

 

Friday, July 27

 

Teri Nelson - National Night Out

Ken Sikkema - Senior Policy Fellow at Public Sector Consultants

Rick Jones - State Senator, District 24

Mark Meadows - State Representative, District 69

First Lt. Kyle Bowman - State Police Officer

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

 

Thursday, July 26

 

Danielle Cooke - Communications Director for the Old Town Commercial Association

Jane Zehnder-Merrell - Director of Kids Count in Michigan

Tony Francavilla - Lansing General Motors Regional Plant Manager

Carol Wood - Member of Lansing City Council

Sheyna Steiner - Investing Analyst at Bankrate.com

Geralyn Lasher - Communications Director for Rick Snyder

Michael Van Beek - Director of Education Policy at the Makinac Center for Public Policy

Vince Dragonetti - Ingham County Commissioner

 

Wednesday, July 25

 

Jane Zehnder-Merrell - Director of Kids Count in Michigan

Juli Liebler - Chief of Police for East Lansing

Carol Wood - Member of Lansing City Council

Geralyn Lasher - Director of Communications for Governor Rick Snyder

Jack Spencer - Capitol Affairs Specialist for Michigan Capitol Confidential

Rick Jones - Michigan State Senator of the 24th District

 

Monday, July 23

 

Tom Watkins - Former Director of MI State Mental Health Department and Superintendent of Lansing Schools

Dr. John Braccio - Ph.D., Regional Psychological Services

Chelsea White - Disaster Services/Public Affairs at AmeriCorps Together We Prepare and the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross

Gene Wrigglesworth - Ingham County Sheriff

Linda Lynch - President and CEO of KI Technology Group

Pastor Marvin Williams - Senior Teaching Pastor at Lansing Trinity Church

John Neilsen - Deputy Controller in charge of the Ingham County 911 Center

Andy Schor - Member of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners

 

Friday, July 20

 

Gil White - Former Michigan Association of Realtors President

Nancy Cain - AAA Michigan

Ari Adler - Spokesperson for Speaker of the House Jase Bolger

Mike Rogers - US Congressman 8th District

Lt. Vern Elliot - Ingham County Sheriff's Department, in charge of D.A.R.T (Dead Animal Recovery Team)

Tom Krug - Ex. Director for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge

 

Thursday, July 19 

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor, MIRS Newsletter

 

Reverend Ira Edwards - Spokesperon for Michigan Prophetic Voices

 

Jarrett Skorup - Research Associate for Online Engagement at the Makinac Center for Public Policy

 

Vikrum Aiyer - Special Advisor to the Under Secretary of commerce

 

Rick Wright - President & CEO of McLaren Greater Lansing

 

 

 

Wednesday, July 18 

Zack Pohl - Executive Director of Progress Michigan

 

Shannon Garrett - Women Take Over the Capitol to Rally

 

Brandon Dillon - State Representative

 

Mike Maisner - Vice President of Operations at the Michigan Fitness Foundation

 

Jarrett Skorup - Research Associate for Online Engagement at the Makinac Center for Public Policy

 

Tim Skubick - WILS Capitol Correspondent

 

 

Tuesday, July 17 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan State Mental Health Director

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Sam Davis - President of the L3 Entrepreneurial Academy

Val Meyers - Associate Director for the Office of Financial Aid at MSU

Mike Ellis - WILS Weather Expert

James Hallan - President of Michigan Retailers Association

Randy Richardville - Senate Majority Leader

 

 

Monday, July 16

 

Nancy Cain - AAA of Michigan

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

 

Jeff Williams - CEO for Public Sector Consultants

  

Bob Filka - CEO of the Michigan Association of Homebuilders

 

Richard Watkins - Delta Township Manager

 

Deborah Hersman - Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board

 

Tim Walberg - Congressman

 

 

Friday, July 13

 

Gregory Gianforcaro - Criminal Defense Attorney

 

Paul Opsommer - State Representative

 

Paula Cunningham - President and CEO of Capitol National Bank

 

Tim Walberg - Congressman

 

Nathan Triplett - Mayor Pro-Tem of East Lansing

 

Nick Pappas - Sports Researcher, Counselor, and College Professor / Author of "The Dark Side of Sports: Exposing the Sexual Culture of Collegiate and Professional Athletes"

 

Rita Wieber - Mother of World Champion and London Olympic Gymnast Jordyn Wieber

 

Teri Nelson - National Night Out Fundraiser

 

 

 

Thursday, July 12

 

Sue McGillicuddy - Meridian Township Supervisor

 

Vince Draginetti - Ingham County Commissioner

 

 

 

Curtis Hurtel Jr - Ingham County Register of Deeds 

 

Karl Henkel - Automotive Reporter for The Detroit News

 

Andy Schor - Ingham County Commissioners, Running for State Representative

 

Jason Manshum - Enbridge Oil Company Spokesperson

 

 

Wednesday, July 11

 

Teri Nelson - National Night Out Fundraiser

 

Karla Swift - President of Michigan AFL-CIO

 

Judy Putnam - Michigan League for Human Services

 

Tim Skubick - WILS News Contributor

 

Sgt. Robert Ott - Ingham County Sheriff

 

Nathan Triplett - Mayor Pro-Tem for East Lansing

 

Alisa Priddle - Writer for the Detroit Free Press

 

Marc Levin - Right On Crime

 

Tuesday, July 10

 

Tom Watkins - Former deputy chief of staff to former Governor Blanchard

 

Jeff Osterly - farmer in Mason, and former president of the Ingham County Farm Bureau

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

 

Vince Congilio - President of American Bikers Aiming Toward Education

 

A'Lynne Robinson - Lansing City Councilmember

 

Chris Swope - City Clerk, Lansing

 

Teresa Szymanski - Lansing Chief of Police

 

Monday, July 9

  

Tom Watkins - Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Blanchard, State Mental Health Director, and State Superintendent of Schools

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of MIRS Newsletter

 

Rick Jones - Republican Senator of the 24th District

 

Jarrett Skorup - Research Associate for Online Engagement at MakinacCenter for Public Policy

 

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

 

Tim Skubick - 1320 WILS

 

Alison Bono - Regional Director of Communications for the American Red Cross

 

Rich Studley - Michigan Chamber of Commerce

 

Captain Michael Yankowski - Lansing Police Department

 

 

Friday, July 6

 

Louise Gradwohl - Executive Director of the Old Town Commercial Association

 

Aric Nesbitt - State Representative from the 80th District

 

Alison Bono - Regional Director of Communications for the American Red Cross

 

Captain Daryl Green - Lansing Police Department's Investigation Division

 

Jack McHugh - Mackinac Center for Public Policy's Senior Legislative Analyst

 

 

 

Thursday, July 5

 

Kit Rich - Coordinator for the Harris Nature Center

 

Pete Hoekstra - Republican Candidate for Senate, Former Congressman

 

Alan Bolter - Associate Director of the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards

 

Jeff Lambert - Principal in RelayFund and President of Lambert, Edwards & Associates

 

Rich Miller - Fire Marshall for the state of Michigan

 

Gerald Tillman - Deputy Director for the Michigan Agricultural Statistics Service and the Michigan Field Office for the U.S. Department of Agriculture

 

Alison Bono - Regional Director of Communications for the Mid-Michigan American Red Cross

 

Jack McHugh - Senior Legislative Analyst for the Makinac Center for Public Policy

 

Tuesday, July 3

 

Mike Britt - President, Accident Fund Insurance Company of America

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

 

Rich Herl - WILS News Director

 

Sgt. Jill M Bennett - Michigan State Police Traffic Services Section

 

Brett Kaschinske - Director of Parks and Recreation for Lansing

 

Pat DeHaan - Senior Petroleum Analyst with Gas.buddy.com and Lansinggasprices.com

 

Carol Wood - Lansing City Councilmember

 

 

Monday, July 2

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction and Chief Director of the Michigan Department of Mental Health

 

Chad Gamble - C.O.O for the City of Lansing

 

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology

 

Guy Richardson - Founder/Chairman of Advance Employment Services

 

Rich Herl - WILS News

 

Teri Nelson - Caller

 

Bill Balenger - Former State Representative and State Senator

 

Lars Larson - WILS National Talk Show Host

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July 2012

 

Monday, July 2

 

Tom Watkins - Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction and Chief Director of the Michigan Department of Mental Health

 

Chad Gamble - C.O.O for the City of Lansing

 

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology

 

Guy Richardson - Founder/Chairman of Advance Employment Services

 

Rich Herl - WILS News

 

Teri Nelson - Caller

 

Bill Balenger - Former State Representative and State Senator

 

Lars Larson - WILS National Talk Show Host

 

June 2012

 

 

Friday, June 29

 

Steven Vladek - Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Scholarship at American University's Washington College of Law

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of the MIRS Newsletter

 

Jeff Breslin - President of the Michigan Nurses Association

 

Carol Wood - Member of Lansing City Council

 

Joseph Martineau - Executive Director of the Bureau of Assessment and Accountability for the Michigan Department of Education

 

Tim Skubick - WILS Political Reporter

 

Brian Calley - Michigan Lieutenant Governor

 

Bill Schuette - Attorney General

 

Thursday, June 28

 

Jody Washington - Member of Lansing City Council

     - Part 1

     - Part 2

 

Henry Payne- Editor of The Michigan View.com and the Editorial Cartoonist for the Detroit News

 

Wendy Block - Director of Health Policy for Michigan Chamber of Commerce

 

Jerry Fedewa - President and Owner of GS Fedewa Builders

 

Steve Babcock - Lansing Fire Department

 

Joe Borgstrom - Michigan State Housing Development Authority

 

Steve Wamhoff- Legistlative Director of Citizens for Tax Justice

 

Wednesday, June 27

 

Jeff Burke - President of the Greater Lansing Association of Realtors

 

Bay Buchanan - Former US Treasurer

 

Nathan Tripplet - Mayor Pro-Tem for the city of East Lansing

 

Robin Reynolds - Executive Director of Ingham Health Plan

 

Peter Schiff - CEO, Radio Talk Show Host, and Author

 

Tuesday, June 26

 

Tom Watkins - Former State Mental Health Director and State Superintendent

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

 

Steve Transeth - Senior Energy Policy Advisor for Clean Affordable Renewable Energy

 

Brian Jeffries - President of Lansing City Council

 

Jason Moon - Public Information Officer for the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation

 

Tim Skubick - Michigan Radio Network

 

Rich Herl - WILS News Director

 

Monday, June 25

 

Chris Lake - President of East Lansing Firefighters Union Local 421

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of MIRS Newsletter

 

Pat Heller - Owner of Liberty Coin Service

 

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

 

Steve Mitchell - President of Mitchell Research & Communications

 

Dr. Gary Wolfram - Hillsdale College Professor of Economics and Public Policy

 

Doug Adler - Senior VP for Investments at Raymond James in East Lansing

 

Friday, June 22nd

 

John Truscott - Spokesman for Project Michigan Vote anti-Casino Group

 

Charles Ford - Lansing School Board Member

 

TJ Bucholz - Lambert, Edwards & Associates 

 

Pat Heller - Owner of Liberty Coins

 

Rachael Marcus - Center for Public Integrity and iwatchnews.org Reporter

 

Rich Studley - President and CEO of the  Michigan Chamber of Commerce

 

Bob Trezise - Lansing Economic Area Partnership - LEAP

 

Don Leduc - President of Cooley Law School

 

Bruce Weaver - Director of the Bureau of Labor Market Information - Michigan

 

 

Thursday, June 21st

 

Randy Schafer - Ingham County Commissioner

 

Dr. Richard Pappas - President of Davenport University


Blake Richards - District Manager, Verizon Wireless

 

Susan Harley - Michigan Policy Director with Clean Water Action

 

Anne Barna - Project Co-coordinator of Healthy Capital Counties Project

 

James Hohman - Fiscal analyst with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

 

Lyle Leatherbury - Retired G.M. worker, Delta Township resident

 

Pat Gillespie - President of Gillespie Group

 

Wednesday, June 20th

 

Judy Putnam - Michigan League of Human Services

 

Jessica Yorko - Lansing City Council Member & Ingham County Health Department

 

Pete Hoekstra - Republican US Senate Candidate

 

Nathan Triplett - Mayor Pro Tem East Lansing

 

Claes Bell - Reporter for Bankrate.com  

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor MIRS Newsletter

 

Mike Ingram -  Head Coach LCC Men's Basketball 

 

 

Monday, June 18th

 

Mike Walcoff - US Department of Veteran's Affairs

 

John Gallagher - Detroit Free Press Business Writer

 

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

 

Thomas Niemann - Sustainability Report Manager - Ford Motor Company

 

Tim Skubick - Lansing Reporter  - Michigan Radio Network, MLive, WKAR etc...

 

Patrick DeHaan - Senior Petroleum Analyst for GasBuddy.com

 

Rick Jones - State Senator (R) - Grand Ledge

 

Friday, June 15th

 

Michael LaFaive - Director, Morey Fiscal Policy Initiative for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

 

Tom Watkins - Former State Superintendant for Michigan

 

Alex Cos - General Manager for Eagle Eye Golf Course, Hawk Hallow Golf Course, & The Falcon Golf Course

 

Andy Schor - Ingham County Commissioner

 

Doug Adler - Senior Vice President, Investments at Raymond James

 

Barb Byrum - State Representative (D)

 

Tim Walberg - 7th District Congressman (R)

 

Judi Brown Clarke - Former Olympic Athlete

 

Peter Schiff - Author, "The Real Crash: America's Coming Bankruptcy"

 

 

Thursday, June 14th

 

Zach Pohl - Executive Director, Progress Michigan

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor, MIRS Newsletter

 

Brian Kelly - ThePointsGuy.com

 

Jason Moon - Public Information Officer, Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation

 

Dave Hildenbrand - State Senator (R) - Grand Rapids

 

Lisa Brown - State Representative (D)

 

Wednesday, June 13th

 

Rick Jones - State Senator (R) - Grand Ledge 

 

Roger Curtis - President of the Michigan International Speedway

 

Craig DeRoche - Director of External Relations for Justice Fellowship

 

Ruth Johnson - Michigan Secretary of State

 

Randy Talifarro - Lansing and East Lansing Fire Chief

 

Randy Richardville - State Senate Majority Leader (R) - 17th District (2 Parts)

 

Molly Korn - Field Organizer for Sam Singh for State Representative

 

Ali Kuljanov - Creative Designer for Buick

 

Tuesday, June 12th

 

Rick Jones - State Senator (R) - Grand Ledge

 

Dr Kirk Maxey - Founder of Cayman Chemical

 

Dr John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

 

Rich Herl - WILS News Director

 

Charles Ford - Lansing School Board Member

 

Dr Michael Maddens - Beaumont Geriatric Medicine

 

Lt. Steve O'Neill - Michigan State Police

 

Curtis Hertel Jr. - Ingham County Register of Deeds

 

Tim Skubick - Michigan Radio Network

 

Sam Singh - Candidate for State Representative

 

 

 

Monday, June 11th

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

 

Eric Schertzing - Ingham County Treasurer

 

Kyle Melinn - MIRS Newsletter Editor

 

Dennis Swan - President & CEO of Sparrow Health System

  

Friday, June 8th

 

Angela Barry - Lansing School District’s Foreign Language Assistance Program Specialist

 

Bernie Porn - President of EPIC-MRA

 

Johnny Jet -  Editor in Chief of JohnnyJet.com

 

Robert Shelton - Professor at Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University 

 

Eric Scheidler - Stand Up For Religious Freedom

 

Bert Johnson - State Senator (D) - Detroit 

 

Thursday, June 7th

 

Betty Murray -- Certified Nutritionist and Fox News Radio Reporter

 

Jeff Farr -- President of Farr Systems

 

Tom Watkins -- Live from China

 

David Hecker --  Presiden of the Michigan Branch of American Federation of Teachers

 

Camara Clifton --  Political Strategist and Fox News Analyst

 

Rosanna Perotti --  Associate Professor of Political Science and Fox News Radio Expert

 

Paul Opsommer --  State Representative talking about the passing of the House Bill 5523

 

Michael LaFaive -- Director of Morey Fiscal Policy Initative for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

 

Burt Baker --  Owner of Baker Drivetrain

 

Todd Cook --  Director of "We Are The People, Michigan"

 

Walt Sorg --  Candidate for State Representative

 

 

Wednesday, June 6th

 

Ray Holman - Legislative Liaison for UAW Local 6000

 

Mike Bass & David Such - Friedland Industries & SUCH Videos - Old Town Scrapfest

 

Matt Koch - VP at US Chamber's Institute for 21st Century Energy

 

Wendy Boglioli - National Spokesman for Genworth Financial

 

Matt Frendewey - Communications Director for Michigan Republican Party

 

James Hohman - AD for Fiscal Policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy

 

Lt. Patrick Morris - MSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division

 

Chris Swope - Lansing City Clerk

 

Bob McCann - Michigan Senate Democrats

 

Tuesday, June 5th

Bob Filka - CEO Michigan Association of Home Builders

 

Dr. John Braccio -  Director of Regional Psychological Services

 

Larry Merill - Executive Director of the Michigan Townships Association

 

Dr. Gary Wolfram - William E. Simon Professor in Economics and Public Policy at Hillsdale College

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of MIRS Newsletter

 

David Hecker - President of American Federation of Teachers

 

Carol Wood - Lansing City Councilmember

 

Monday, June 4th 

Todd Cook - Director of We Are The People Michigan

 

Tom Watkins - US/China Business & Education Consultant

 

Curtis Hertel Jr. - Ingham County Register of Deeds (2 Parts)

 

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technology Group

 

Gene Wriggelsworth - Ingham County Sheriff

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of MIRS Newsletter

 

Rick Jones - State Senator (R) - Grand Ledge

 

James Pleyte Report on Lansing Budget

 

Friday, June 1st

 

Joe Haveman - State Representative (R) - Holland  (2 Parts)

 

Drew Eason - CEO & Executive Director Michigan Dental Association

 

Jim Thelen - Cooley Law School Associate Dean for Legal Affairs and General Council  

 

Jack Roberts - Executive Director Michigan High School Athletic Association

 

Amy Zaagman - Director Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health

 

Sgt. Jill Bennett - Michigan State Police Traffic Services Section

 

Brandon Dillon - State Representative (D) - Grand Rapids

 

Randy Hekman - Republican candidate for the US Senate

 

Ken Kal - Detroit Red Wings Radio Announcer 

 

Tuesday, June 19th

 

 

Tom Watkins- Former State Superintendant for Michigan

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

Rich Herl - WILS News Director

Lisa Lyons - Michigan State Representative

Jason Forcier - VP of Automotive Solutions for A123 Systems

Tom Krug - Executive Director of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 141

Vicky Barnett - State Representative (D) - Farmington Hills

Terry Stanton - Director of Communications at Michigan Department of Treasury

 

May 2012

 

Thursday, May 31st

 

Ryan Bates - Director, The Alliance for Immigrants Rights and Reform Michigan

 

Richard Hammel - State Representative (D) - 48th District - Dem House Leader

 

Ed Sarpolus - Target Insight

 

Kyle Melinn - MIRS Newsletter Editor

 

Mike Ingram - Men's Basketball Coach, Lansing Community College

 

Rick Jones - Michigan State Senator (R) - 24th District

 

Lars Larson - Host, The Lars Larson Show

 

Wednesday, 30th 

Paula Cunningham - President of Capitol National Bank

 

Richard Bernstein - Partner at Law Offices of Sam Bernstein

 

Liz Andrews - Manager at Fly Lansing Concierge Travel Center

 

Tom Watkins - US/China Business & Education Consultant

 

Steve Miller - Investigative Journalist

 

Bruce Fealk - Communications Director for Michigan Rising

 

Jessica Tramontana - Communications Director for Progress Michigan

 

Ray Holman - Legislative Liaison for UAW Local 6000

 

Sterling Speirn - Kellogg Foundation President & CEO 

 

Tuesday, May 29

 

Jodee Blanco - Author of "Please Stop Laughing at Me" and "Please Stop Laughing at Us"

 

Sean Trende - Senior Elections Analyst, RealClearPolitics.com

 

Terri Miller - Director of H.E.A.T. - Help Eliminate Auto Theft

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

 

Ken Hayward - Executive Vice President / Managing Director, Grand Hotel

 

Rick Jones - Michigan State Senator (R) - 24th District

 

Myra Ford - Lansing School Board President

 

Matt Latham & Nikki Baron - Okemos High School Water Polo

 

Payal Ravani - Marketing Coordinator, Potter Park Zoo

 

Gene Wrigglesworth - Sheriff, Ingham County

 

Jake Boss - Michigan State University Baseball Coach

 

Linda Lynch - President, KI Technology Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, May 25th

 

Tom Watkins - US/China Business and Education Consultant

 

Judy Putnam - Michigan League of Human Services

 

Dr. Brian Schroeder- Sr. VP Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Advisor Sparrow 

 

Angela Wittrock - MLive Reporter

 

Steve Hayward - Executive Director Lansing Township Downtown Development Authority

 

Nancy Cain - AAA Michigan

 

Patrick DeHaan - Gasbuddy.com

 

Randy Hannan - Executive Assistant to Mayor Virg Bernero

 

 

Thursday, May 24th

 

Bert Johnson - State Senator (D) - Detroit

 

Tom Casperson - State Senator (R) - 108th District

 

Catherine Mooney - Running for Ingham County Board of Commissioners, District 2

 

Tom Luna - President, Counciul of Chief State School Officers

 

Shawn Rottiers - Supervisor of Health and Wellness at Sparrow Health System

Jeff Irwin - State Representative (D) - Ann Arbor

 

Tom Warschefsky - 5K for TJ, Fun Run & Walk in Okemos

 

Jamie Worman - Haslett Good Old Days Festival

 

Wednesday, May 23rd

 

Pat Heller - Owner of Liberty Coins in Lansing

 

Randy Schafer - Ingham County Board of Commissioners

 

Bob Wise - Ex - Governor West Virginia, President of Alliance for Excellent Education

 

Allison Bono - Mid-Michigan American Red Cross

 

Dr. Ellen Hoekstra - Capital Services, Inc.

 

Tony Francavilla - Regional Plant Manager GM - Lansing Facilities

 

Kyle Melinn - MIRS Newsletter Editor

 

Lori Dougovito - ABC 12 News - Flint

 

Liz Smalley - Administrative Law Specialist for Office of Regulatory Reinvention

 

 

Tuesday, May 22nd

 

Rich Herl - WILS News Director

 

Greg McBride - Senior Financial Analyst, BankRate.com

 

Dr. John Braccio - Director of Regional Psychological Services

 

Jody Washington - Lansing City Councilmember, First Ward (Part 1)

 

Jody Washington - Lansing City Councilmember, First Ward (Part 2)

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor MIRS Newsletter

 

Karen Holcomb-Merrill - Policy Director, Michigan League for Human Services

 

Joel Johnson - State Representative (R)-Clare

 

Lisa Webb Sharpe - Lansing Community College

 

 

Monday, May 21st

 

Tom Watkins - US/China Business & Education Consultant - LSJ Columnist

 

Brian Jeffries - Lansing City Council President

 

Kevin Snyder  - Wayne State University - Eco Car Two Competition

 

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technologies

 

Helen Wu - Assistant Policy Analyst Rand Corporation

 

Rick Wright - President & CEO McLaren Greater Lansing

 

Bill Ballenger - Inside Michigan Politics  

 

Rebecca Ross - Senior Economist for MI House Fiscal Agency

 

 

Friday, May 18th

 

Sarah Krebs - Michigan State Police Detective-Trooper

 

Richard Hammel - State Representative (D) - 48th District - Dem House Leader

 

Jeff Oesterle - Candidate (R) for 67th House District

 

Tom McMillin - State Representative (R) - Rochester Hills

 

Scott Dedic - Chairman for ERS Pension Board

 

David Zin - Chief Economist for the Senate Fiscal Agency

 

David Hecker - AFT Michigan President

 

Leonard Slatkin - DSO Music Director

 

 

Thursday, May 17th

 

Nancy Cain - AAA Michigan

 

Doug Dietzman - Executive Director, Michigan Health Connect 

 

Ed Sarpolus - Target Insight

 

Dr. Linda Mercado Peterson - Chief Medical Officer, McLaren-Greater Lansing

 

Patrick DeHaan - GasBuddy.com

 

Virg Bernero - Lansing Mayor

 

Gretchen Whitmer - Michigan Sentate Minority Leader (D)

 

 

Wednesday, May 16th

 

Pat Gillespie - The Gillespie Group

 

Nathan Triplett - Mayor Pro Tem - City of East Lansing

 

Ray Holman - UAW Local 6000 Legislative Liaison

 

Cindy Roper - Clean Water Action

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor MIRS Newsletter

 

Brandon Dillon - State Representative (D - Grand Rapids)

 

Teresa Szymanski - Chief of Police - Lansing Police Department

 

Elyse Walter - Communications Specialist Michigan DNR

 

Deborah Labelle -  ACLU of Michigan’s Juvenile Life Without Parole Initiative Attorney

 

Justin Houghton - Professional Fighter - Former Eaton Rapids Resident

 

 

Tuesday, May 15th

 

Greg McBride - Bankrate.com Senior Financial Analyst

 

Drew Stanton - Indianapolis Colts/Former Michigan State Quarterback

 

Dr. John Braccio - Regional Psychological Services in East Lansing

 

Ingrid Jacques - Detroit News Editorial Writer

 

Scott Dedic - Chair of the ERS Pension Board

 

Jim Lammers - General Council & VP of Administration for Dart Containers Corp

 

Elaine Ostling - 2012 LSJ Michigan Nurse Of The Year

 

Randy Hannan - Mayor Virg Bernero's Chief of Staff

 

Judy Putnam - Michigan League for Human Services

 

 

 

Monday, May 14th

 

Tom Watkins - US/China Business & Education Consultant

 

Brent Case - VP International Business Services for the Lansing Chamber of Commerce 

 

Kathleen Lavey - Lansing State Journal Writer

 

James Blanchard - Former Governor of Michigan

 

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technologies

 

Kathleen Peasley - Grand Ledge Schools Assitant Superintendent

 

Lisa Dedden Cooper - AARP Michigan

 

Mike Johnston - VP of Government Affairs for the Michigan Manufacturers Association

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor MIRS Newsletter

    

Friday, May 11th

 

Doug Adler - Senior Vice President, Investments at Raymond James

 

Gene Adamczyk - Michigan State Police Inspector

 

Mark Meadows - State Representative (D-East Lansing)

 

Lee Schwartz - Executive Vice President for Government Relations for the Michigan Association of Home Builders

 

Monica Miller - Stand Up for Religious Freedom

 

Lisa Dedden Cooper - Manager of Advocacy at AARP

 

Kate Mortensen - Running for Ingham County Register of Deeds

 

Matt Charboneau - Detroit News Writer

 

Kyle Melinn - Editor of MIRS Newsletter

 

 

 

Thursday, May 10th

 

Steve Dougan - Ingham County Commissioner - Delhi Township Treasurer Candidate

 

David Regan - MSU Professor of Advertising

 

Tara Ferguson - Mother of Michigan Mile runner

 

Diane Byrum - Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications

 

Michael Kimmorn - President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana

 

Mark Pischea - Sterling Corp.

 

Danielle Atkinson - Mothering Justice "Mama's Agenda"

 

Lance Enderle - 8th Congressional District Candidate (D)

 

Heather Nabozny - Head Groundkeeper at Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers

 

 

Wednesday, May 9th

 

Lauren Aitch - Former MSU Basketball Player & CEO of The Aitch Foundation

 

Mateen Cleaves -NBA analyst Fox Sports Detroit and CBS Sports Network

 

Patrick Salow - Executive VP & COO for McLaren Orthopedic Hospital

 

Dr. Tim Nash - Northwood University Vice President of Strategic and Corporate Alliances

 

John Gallagher - Detroit Free Press Business Writer

 

Michael Finney - CEO of the MEDC

 

Vince Dragonetti - Ingham County Commissioner / Delhi Township Resident

 

Sharon Terlep - Wall Street Journal Writer

 

Shelli Weisburg - Legislative Director Michigan ACLU

 

John Walsh - State Representative (R) - Livonia

 

 

 

Tuesday, May 8th

 

Guy Cecala - Inside Mortgage Finance

 

Greg McBride - Bankrate.com

 

Dr. John Braccio - Regional Psychological Services in East Lansing

 

Dr. Tim Nash - Northwood University Vice President of Strategic and Corporate Alliances

 

Dawson Bell - Detroit Free Press Writer

 

David Shepardson - Detroit News Writer

 

Mike Rogers - US Congressman 8th District

 

Fran Brennan - State Director for Working America

 

Geralyn Lasher - Spokesperson for Governor Rick Snyder

 

Phil Cavanagh - State Representative (D) -  Redford Township

 

 

 

Monday, May 7th

 

William Deary - CEO of Great Lakes Caring

 

Brian Jeffries - President of the Lansing City Council

 

Doug Adler - Senior VP of Investments at Raymond James in East Lansing

 

Linda Lynch - President of KI Technologies

 

Karl Henkel - Detroit News Writer

 

Kate Segal - State Representative (D) - Battle Creek

 

Ace Abbott - Author of "The Rogue Aviator"

 

Jason Moon - Public Information Officer for OFIR

 

Greg Gardner - Detroit Free Press Writer

 

 

 

Friday, May 4th

 

Mike Freezey - Huntington Bank Regional President in Michigan

 

Lisa Lyons - State Representative (R) - Alto

 

Carrie Arend - MDOT Spokesperson

 

Ellen Creager - Detroit Free Press Writer

 

Brad Wurfel - Michigan DEQ Spokesman

 

April 2012

 

Mark Jansen, State Senator (R), 4-2-12

 

Linda Lynch, KI Technology Group, 4-2-12

 

Pat Heller, Liberty Coins, 4-2-12 

 

Mark Reinstein, Mental Health Association Michigan,  4-2-12

 

Tom Watkins, US/China business and educational consultant,  4-2-12

  

Nathan Triplett, Mayor Pro Tem City of East Lansing, 4-3-12

 

Mark Accettura, Attorney and author, 4-3-12

 

Dr. John Braccio, Regional Psychological Services, 4-3-12

 

Virg Bernero, Mayor of Lansing, 4-3-12

 

Pat Day, General Manager of the Lansing Lugnuts, 4-3-12

 

Vince Dragonetti, Ingham County Commissioner, 4-3-12

 

Tom Watkins, US/China business and educational consultant, 4-3-12

 

 Jim Dravenstatt-Moceri, Chairman Ingham County Road Commission, 4-4-12

 

Dave Micallef, Harper Woods Firefighters Union President, 4-4-12

 

Stephen Vladeck, Professor of Law American University, 4-4-12

 

Reverend Dr. Melvin T. Jones, 4-4-12

 

Matt Charboneau, Detroit News, 4-4-12

 

Joe Rexrode, Lansing State Journal, 4-4-12

 

Lars Larson, The Lars Larson Show, 4-4-12

 

 Chad Cottoum, Spin Bicycle Shop, 4-5-12

 

Alex Coss, GM of Eagle Eye, Hawk Hallow, The Falcon and Little Hawk, 4-5-12

 

Geralyn Lasher, Director of Communications for Governor Rick Snyder, 4-5-12

 

A'Lynn Robinson, Lansing City Council, 4-5-12

  

Pat Day, Lansing Lugnuts General Manager, 4-5-12

  

Judy Putnam, Michigan League of Human Services, 4-6-12

 

Dr. David Yusko - Clinical Director at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety University of Pennsylvania , 4-6-12

 

Steven Wasko - Assistant Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools, 4-6-12

 

Kristen McDonald, Program Director of Education: Skillman Foundation, 4-6-12

 

Gene Wrigglesworth, Ingham County Sheriff, 4-6-12

 

Teresa Szymanski, Lansing Chief of Police, 4-6-12

 

Leslie Polack, Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club, 4-9-12

 

Tom Watkins, US/China business and educational consultant, 4-9-12

 

Linda Lynch, KI Technology, 4-9-12

 

Rick Jones, State Senator (R), 4-9-12

 

Kyle Melinn, MIRS Newsletter Editor, 4-9-12

 

Carol Wood, Lansing City Council, 4-9-12

 

Rebecca Durlin, Science Teacher of the Year, 4-10-12

 

 Dr. John Braccio, Director of Regional Psychological Services, 4-10-12

 

Larry Merrill, Executive Director of The Michigan Townships Association, 4-10-12 

 

 Tom Gantert, Mackinac Center for Public Policy Capitol Correspondent, 4-10-12

 

Bob Daniels, Head Coach Ferris State University Hockey Team, 4-10-12

 

Chelsea White, AmeriCorps Red Crawl Event Representative, 4-10-12

 

Bernie Porn, President EPIC-MRA, 4-10-12

 

Ari Adler, Press Secretary for Michigan Speaker of the House, 4-10-12

 

Chuck Hadden, Michigan Manufacturer's Association, 4-11-12

 

Bob Trezise, Head of Lansing Economic Area Partnership LEAP, 4-11-12

 

Doug Pratt, Michigan Education Association, 4-11-12

 

Nathan Bomey, Detroit Free Press, 4-11-12

 

Ray Holman, Legislative Liaison for UAW Local 6000, 4-11-12

 

Dr. Jeff Snell, Director of Psychological and Neurophyschological Services at Quality Living, 4-11-12

 

Randy Hekman, US Senate Candidate (R), 4-12-12

 

Doug Adler, Senior VP of Investments at Raymond James , 4-12-12

 

Rob Fowler, Small Business Association of Michigan, 4-12-12

 

 Bill Albert, Chief Program Officer for National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 4-12-12

 

Kyle Melinn, MIRS Newsletter Editor, 4-12-12

 

Sandy Draggoo, CEO/Executive Director of CATA, 4-12-12

 

Stuart Dunnings III, Ingham County Prosecutor, 4-12-12 

 

Delaney Newberry, Director of HR Policy for MMA, 4-13-12

 

Jim Dravenstatt-Moceri, Ingham County Road Commission Board Chair, 4-13-12

 

 Mike Nichols, Attorney, 4-13-12

 

Charles Ford, Lansing School Board Member, 4-13-12

 

Joe Marutiak, Representative at the Office of Professional Employees International Union Local 459, 4-13-12

 

Susan Baskett, Unemployed Michigan Worker, 4-13-12

 

Matt Charboneau, The Detroit News, 4-13-12

 

A'Lynn Robinson, Lansing City Council, 4-13-12

 

   Steve Malangan, Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow , 4-13-12

 

 Dr. Minette Riordan, Parenting Expert, 4-16-12

 

Tom Watkins, US/China Business & Education Consultant , 4-16-12

 

Dr. Steven Miller, Heart and Kidney Specialist, 4-16-12

 

Jim Rhoades, Legislative Director ABATE of Michigan, 4-16-12

 

Samantha Hoyt, Marketing Manager of the Ford Fusion, 4-16-12

 

Linda Lynch, President of KI Technology, 4-16-12

 

 Joe Duris, Oakland Community Garden, 4-16-12

 

Mark Meadows, State Representative (D), 4-16-12

 

Lori Waggoner, State Coordinator for National Day of Prayer, 4-16-12

 

Mike Johnston, VP of Government Affairs for the MMA, 4-17-12

 

Kyle Melinn, Editor of MIRS Newsletter, 4-17-12

 

Lori Kitchen, Michigan Women's Foundation Program Advocacy Manager, 4-17-12

 

Sabrina Todd, Postal Service of Lansing, 4-17-12

 

Tim Pawlenty, Former Governor of Minnesota, 4-17-12

 

Yvonne Camal Canuul, Superintendant of Lansing School District, 4-17-12

 

Dr. John Bracchio, Director of Regional Psychologial Services, 4-17-12

 

Scott Martin, Williamston Middle School Principal, 4-17-12

 

Nathan Tripplet, Mayor Pro Tem East Lansing, 4-18-12

 

Sandra Block, USA Today, 4-18-12

 

Carl Levin, US Senator (D), 4-18-12

 

Pam Tillis, Country Music Artist, 4-18-12

 

Julie Mann, President & CEO of JMANN Consulting & The Rockstar Factory

4-19-12

 

Ray Holman, Legislative Liaison for UAW Local 6000, 4-19-12

 

Dawson Bell, Writer for the Detroit Free Press, 4-19-12

 

Andrea Cascarilla, Candidate for State House District 71, 4-19-12

 

Brett Kaschinske, lansing Parks and Rec Director, 4-19-12
 

Patrick De Haan, Gasbuddy.com, 4-19-1

 

Lisa Webb Sharpe, LCC Vice President, 4-19-12

 

Michael Foley, Executive Director of the Children's Trust Fund, 4-19-12

 

Paul Copioli, President of VEX Robotics, 4-20-12

 

Rick Jones, State Senator (R), 4-20-12

 

Mike Bass, Friedland Industries, 4-20-12

 

Tim Walberg, US Congressman 7th District (R), 4-20-12

 

Dave Agema, State Representative (R), 4-20-12

 

Kyle Melinn, MIRS Newsletter Editor, 4-20-12

 

Dave Copedge, Chair of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, 4-20-12

 

Pete Hoekstra, Former Congressman - US Senate Candidate, 4-20-12 

 

John Howard, Manager of Flat, Black and Circular, 4-20-12

 

Tom Watkins, US/China Business and Education Consultant, 4-23-12

 

Vince Dragonetti, Ingham County Board of Commissioners, 4-23-12

 

Pat Lindemann, Ingham County Drain Commissioner, 4-23-12

 

Ray Holman, UAW Local 6000 Legislative Liaison, 4-23-12

 

Kim Kozlowski, Detroit News, 4-23-12

 

Dan Heyns, Director of Michigan Department of Corrections, 4-23-12

 

Linda Lynch, President of KI Techonologies, 4-23-12

 

Randy Schaffer, Ingham County Board of Commissioners, 4-24-12

 

Dr. John Braccio, Regional Psychological Services, 4-24-12

 

Doug Adler, Senior VP for Investments at Raymond James, 4-24-12

 

Scott Gillespie, Owner of The Gillespie Group, 4-24-12

 

David Pilgrim, Founder & Curator Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia  Ferris State University, 4-24-12 

 

Lawrence Wilson, Director of the Chronic Care Policy Group in the

Center for Medicare and Medicaid, 4-24-12

 

 Michael Rush, Director of the Broad Art Museum at MSU, 4-24-12

 

Kyle Melinn, MIRS Newsletter Editor, 4-24-12 

 

Susan Schmidt, MI State House Candidate, 4-25-12

 

 Virg Bernero, Mayor of Lansing, 4-25-12

 

Melanie McElroy, Common Cause, 4-25-12

 

Karl Dorshimer, President and CEO of the LEDC, 4-25-12

 

Randy Taliffaro, Chief of the Lansing and East Lansing Fire Departments, 4-25-12

 

Jeff Irwin, State Representative (D) - Ann Arbor, 4-25-12

 

Tom Watkins, US/China Business and Education Consultant, 4-26-12

 

Deb Shaughnessy, Michigan State House Representative, 4-26-12

 

Curtis Hertel Jr, Ingham County Register of Deeds 4-26-12

 

Bill Anderson, Legislative Liaison for Michigan Townships Association, 4-26-12

 

Janis Nolan, Assustant VP of National Policy and Advocacy for the

American Lung Association, 4-26-12

 

Julie Fisher Cummings, Vice Chair for Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, 4-26-12

 

Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press Writer, 4-26-12

 

Mark Grebner, Ingham County Board of Commissioners, 4-26-12

 

Greg McBride, Senior Financial Analyst for Bankrate.com, 4-26-12

 

 Jim Dravenstatt-Morceri, Chair on the Board of Ingham

County Road Commission, 4-27-12

 

Martha Yoder, Director of MIOSHA, 4-27-12

 

Stephen Vladeck, Professor of Law, 4-27-12

 

Jason Sprawka, Ford Escape Marketing Manager, 4-27-12

 

Srgt Aaron Burgess, Sterling Heights Police Department, 4-27-12

 

Patrick Lindemann, Ingham County Drain Commissioner, 4-27-12

 

Nancy Cain, Tripple A Michigan, 4-27-12

 

Frank Novakowski, Associate Dean for Davenport University's

College of Business, 4-27-12

 

Mark Dantonio, Head Coach of Michigan State University Football Team, 4-27-12

 

Kyle Melinn, MIRS News Editor, 4-27-12

 

Berl Schwartz, Publisher of City Pulse, 4-27-12

 

 Jane Zehnder-Merrell, Michigan League of Human Services, 4-30-12

 

Jaclyn Trop, Writer for The Detroit News, 4-30-12 

 

Linda Lynch, President of KI Technologies, 4-30-12

 

Tom McMillin, State Representative (R) - Rochester Hills, 4-30-12

 

Michael Boulus, Executive Director of the

Presidents Council of State Universities of Michigan, 4-30-12

 

Dave Pilgrim, Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia - Ferris State University, 4-30-12

 

Peter Lark, CEO of Board of Water and Light, 4-30-12

 

Brent Zettl, President and CEO of Prarie Plant Systems, 4-30-12

 

 

 

 

 

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