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Mike Austin

July 15th, 2026 12:00am

Mike wraps up the July 15th show with Groovy News.

Dr Charles Ballard

MSU Economics Professor

July 15th, 2026 12:00am

Dr Ballard gives us his take on the June inflation report.

Jeremy Rosenthal

Attorney at Law

July 15th, 2026 12:00am

Jeremy and Mike talk about the legalities of AI-related political ads.

Jesse Goldberg-Strassler

Lansing Lugnuts Announcer

July 15th, 2026 12:00am

Jesse reacts to last night's MLB All-Star Game.

Andrea Bitely

Bitely Communications

July 15th, 2026 12:00am

Andrea weighs in on US senator Gary Peters's endorsement of Haley Stevens in the democratic primary.

Jackie Austin

Production Chair - Hot Air Jubilee

July 15th, 2026 12:00am

Jackie brings us an update on the festivities from Jackson.

Mike Austin

July 15th, 2026 12:00am

Mike weighs in on the US House's approval of a bill that would end daylight saving time.

Dr Matt Wilcox

Cardiovascular disease specialist - U of M Health Sparrow

July 15th, 2026 12:00am

Mike and Dr Wilcox discuss heart health in the wake of US senator Lindsey Graham's death.

Mike Austin

July 15th, 2026 12:00am

Mike tells us what happened on "This Day in History".

Jonathan Savage

Fox News Radio

July 15th, 2026 12:00am

Jonathan updates us on the latest U-S airstrikes against Iran.

Mike Austin

July 15th, 2026 12:00am

Mike opens the show for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Groovy News

July 14th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes your day with some Groovy News.

John Sellek

Michigan Smart Trade Alliance

July 14th, 2026 12:00am

New billboards put in Lansing that address the Epic-MRA poll on tariffs.

Adam Hussain

Lansing City Council

July 14th, 2026 12:00am

Preview of the Pleasant Grove-Holmes celebration and a recap of last night's city council meeting.

Don't forget where you came from

July 14th, 2026 12:00am

Mike goes down memory lane and talks about going back to his hometown and just enjoying the peace and tranquility of it all.

Jonathan Savage

FOX News Radio

July 14th, 2026 12:00am

The US launches new strikes against Iran, as that country insists it still controls the Strait of Hormuz.

Jesse Goldberg - Strassler

Lansing Lugnuts Announcer

July 14th, 2026 12:00am

A preview of tonight's MLB All-Star game.

Tom Barrett

Michigan 7th District Congressman

July 14th, 2026 12:00am

Home ownership in the state of Michigan.

Dr. John Braccio

Regional Psychological Services of East Lansing

July 14th, 2026 12:00am

Why aren't men looking to be in stable relationships as much?

This Day in History

July 14th, 2026 12:00am

Mike gives you "The Words of Wisdom" and everything that has happened on July 14.

What's going on around the world?

July 14th, 2026 12:00am

Mike catches up on some of the Fox News World stories.

Mike Open

July 14th, 2026 12:00am

Its Tuesday and time to wake up with The Morning Wake Up.

Groovy News

July 13th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your day with some Groovy News.

Katie Nickolau

WLNS-TV Meteorologist

July 13th, 2026 12:00am

How hot will it get across mid-Michigan this week?

Adrienne Woodland

AAA Michigan

July 13th, 2026 12:00am

A look at this week's gas prices in the Lansing area and statewide.

Kyle Melinn

MIRS News

July 13th, 2026 12:00am

A look at some of the biggest news in state government.

Andy Schor

Mayor of Lansing

July 13th, 2026 12:00am

A preview of what's ahead this week in city government.

Hondo Carpenter

Spartan Nation and Sports Illustrated Journalist

July 13th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to the hiring of Jon Palumbo as MSU's new interim athletic director.

Dennis Lennox - Pt 2

Michigan Republican Strategist

July 13th, 2026 12:00am

Dennis continues his conversation as he talks about tourism in Ludington.

Dennis Lennox - Pt 1

Michigan Republican Strategist

July 13th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to the death of US senator Lindsey Graham.

This Day in History

July 13th, 2026 12:00am

Mike brings you some "Words of Wisdom" and everything that has happened in history on July 13.

Jonathan Savage

FOX News Radio

July 13th, 2026 12:00am

World Cup update - the quarterfinals are done - which countries remain for the semifinals?

Mike Open

July 13th, 2026 12:00am

It's Monday and Mike is ready to wake you up.

Groovy News

July 10th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes the show with some Groovy News.

Matt Hicks

Retail director for the Lansing Lugnuts

July 10th, 2026 12:00am

Jackson field hosting the Grand River Country Club thru this weekend.

Tim Hygh

Director of Tourism for Mackinac Icland

July 10th, 2026 12:00am

Tim talks everything going on on Mackinac Island.

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

July 10th, 2026 12:00am

US and Iran continue trading strikes.

Taylor Swift / Travis Kelce AIR being sold?

July 10th, 2026 12:00am

Mike has a story about someone selling Taylor Swift / Travis Kelce air for 50,000 on Ebay!

Peter Farrell

Eaton County Fair

July 10th, 2026 12:00am

A preview of next week's annual event at the fairgrounds in Charlotte.

Reading is down

July 10th, 2026 12:00am

Mike discusses the fact that people reading books across the board are down.

Dennis Lennox

Michigan Republican Strategist

July 10th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to last night's GOP gubernatorial debate in Grand Rapids.

This Day in History

July 10th, 2026 12:00am

Mike and Producer Whip discuss some DIY ideas received from caller "Julie", the "Words of Wisdom" and everything that has happened on July 10.

DIY with Mike and The Big Hair

July 10th, 2026 12:00am

Mike brings "the Big Hair" on to discuss some interesting DIY finds.

Mike Open

July 10th, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up for Friday.

Groovy News

July 9th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your show with some Groovy News.

Adam Ikamas

Michigan Golf Course Superintendent Association

July 9th, 2026 12:00am

Adam talks with Mick about "Robotics on the Golf Course".

Barb Byrum

Ingham County Clerk

July 9th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to the Justice Department's move to send election monitors to Lansing, East Lansing and Detroit for the August primary election.

Andrea Bitely

Bitely Communications

July 9th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to last night's Republican gubernatorial debate in Detroit.

Eric Luphor

President of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan

July 9th, 2026 12:00am

A recap of Wednesday's webinar that was hosted by the CRC on data centers.

Amy Sherman

Behind The Mitten

July 9th, 2026 12:00am

A preview of this weekend's episode that will air Saturday from 8-9am on 1320 WILS.

Julie Pingston

President / CEO of Choose Lansing

July 9th, 2026 12:00am

Ingham voters will take up an August primary ballot proposal that would raise taxes on hotel and motel rooms.

This Day in History

July 9th, 2026 12:00am

Mike takes you down the rabbit hole of everything that has happened on July 9.

Tonya J. Powers

FOX News Radio

July 9th, 2026 12:00am

President Trump wraps up NATO trip - this as Iran ceasefire is seemingly over.

Mike Open

July 9th, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up this rainy Thursday.

Groovy News

July 8th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your day with some Groovy News.

Jeff Monosso

FOX News Radio

July 8th, 2026 12:00am

Toyota investing billions in Texas plant, moving most Tacoma pickup production out of Mexico.

Sarah Pierce

Creator of the 517 Living Community

July 8th, 2026 12:00am

Sarah talks with Mike about creating the 517 Living Community Facebook group with over 90k members and the 517living.com website.

Roger Wakefield

Master Plumber

July 8th, 2026 12:00am

Roger talks with Mike about people working in "trades" in America.

FIFA World Cup update

July 8th, 2026 12:00am

Mike gives an update on the FIFA World Cup and more.

John Calce

Oil and Gas Expert

July 8th, 2026 12:00am

John joins the show to discuss President Trump's comments and how they will effect gas prices.

Andrea Bitely

Bitely Communications

July 8th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to last night's democratic US Senate debate in Grand Rapids.

This Day in History

July 8th, 2026 12:00am

Mike updates you on everything that has happened on July 8.

Jonathan Savage

FOX News Radio

July 8th, 2026 12:00am

Fox's Jonathan Savage is in Turkey covering the NATO summit.

Mike Open

July 8th, 2026 12:00am

It's Hump Day and Mike is ready to wake you up for another day.

Groovy News

July 7th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your Tuesday with some Groovy News.

Chip Lupo

WalletHub

July 7th, 2026 12:00am

Chip talks with Mike about Detroit being the "Most Stressed City" in America.

Jeff Monosso

FOX News Radio

July 7th, 2026 12:00am

Five day preliminary hearing kicked off Monday for Charlie Kirk murder - with Kirk's widow facing Tyler Robinson for the first time.

Early Voting

July 7th, 2026 12:00am

Mike discusses this thoughts on "Early Voting".

Are you a snacker when you drive?

July 7th, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks about snacking while he drives and where Michigan ranks with that.

Nicole Noll-Williams

President / CEO of Capitol Region International Airport

July 7th, 2026 12:00am

A breakdown of the CRAA roadway project and what airport passengers and staff should know in terms of getting to the airport.

Hondo Carpenter

Spartan Nation and Sports Illustrated Journalist

July 7th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to Kevin Guskiewicz's announcement that he'll remain as president of MSU and not go to Clemson.

Dr. John Braccio

Regional Psychological Services of East Lansing

July 7th, 2026 12:00am

Dr. John speaks with Mike about "Parenting".

This Day in History

July 7th, 2026 12:00am

Mike gives you your "Words of Wisdom" as well as everything that has happened in history on July 7.

Lynn Fuhler

Author

July 7th, 2026 12:00am

Author Lynn Fuhler talks about July being Family Reunion month.

Tonya J. Powers

FOX News Radio

July 7th, 2026 12:00am

DOGE website deactivated over the weekend - did Elon Musk-led department accomplish its mission?

Mike Open

July 7th, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up for Tuesday.

Groovy News

July 6th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your day with some Groovy News.

Adrienne Woodland

AAA Michigan

July 6th, 2026 12:00am

A look at this week's local statewide average gas prices.

Jeff Monosso

FOX News Radio

July 6th, 2026 12:00am

Fow wheels - Ferrari unveiled a secret project over the weekend - what was it?

Kyle Melinn

MIRS News

July 6th, 2026 12:00am

A look at the biggest stories in state government.

Andy Schor

Mayor of Lansing

July 6th, 2026 12:00am

A preview of the week ahead in city government.

Greg Salisbury

Senior Vice President of Electric Distribution For Consumers Energy

July 6th, 2026 12:00am

An update on power outages from last Friday's severe thunderstom.

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

July 6th, 2026 12:00am

Iran latest - what's the current situation with the Strait of Hormuz and ships?

Ann Bollin

Chair of the MI House Appropriations Committee

July 6th, 2026 12:00am

State lawmakers pass a new budget last Friday morning after a 19-hour session.

This Day in History

July 6th, 2026 12:00am

It's time for Mike to update you on everything that has happened on July 6.

Tonya J. Powers

FOX News Radio

July 6th, 2026 12:00am

World Cup fever continues across country - with the US playing Belgium tonight in the round of 16.

Mike Open

July 6th, 2026 12:00am

Mike is back to wake you up after the 4th of July weekend.

Groovy News

July 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your day with some "Groovy News".

Dr. Tim Nash

Economist of Northwood University

July 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Instant reaction to this morning's jobs report for June.

Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian

Chief Medical Officer for Michigan DHHS

July 2nd, 2026 12:00am

State health officials investigating a sudden and large increase of cyclospora infections across Michigan.

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

July 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Indirect US - Iran talks continue

Brett Kaschinske

Lansing Parks and Recreation - Director

July 2nd, 2026 12:00am

A preview of Saturday's 4th of July events in the city.

John Gonzalez

Behind The Mitten

July 2nd, 2026 12:00am

A preview of this weekend's episode which will air this Saturday from 8-9am on 1320 WILS.

Tonya J. Powers

FOX News Radio

July 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Thursday is World UFO Day.

Hondo Carpenter

Spartan Nation and Sports Illustrated Journalist

July 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Today is World Sports Journalist Day.

This Day in History

July 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Mike breaks down everything that has happened on July 2.

Jonathan Savage

FOX News Radio

July 2nd, 2026 12:00am

World Cup latest - the knockout stage continues - how'd the US do Wednesday night?

Mike Open

July 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Are you ready for the Holiday weekend? Mike wakes you up for Thursday.

Barb Hammon

President of Community Action Michigan

July 1st, 2026 12:00am

A new initiative is being put on the November ballot in East Lansing that would create a local Healthcare Action Plan.

Groovy News

July 1st, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your day with some Groovy News.

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