The WILS Morning Wake-Up - 1320 WILS | Lansing's More Compelling Talk Radio

The WILS Morning Wake-Up

View all Podcasts |

The WILS Morning Wake-Up w/Dave Akerly | With Dave Akerly

By WILS-AM 1320

Lansing's More Compelling Morning Show Live weekdays 6am-9am on 1320 WILS

Eben Brown

Reports on President Trump's plans to speak at the Annual NRA Convention today in Indiana.

Click Episode to Listen. Right-click here and 'Save Link As' to Download

Eben Brown

Fox News Radio

April 26th, 2019 12:00am

Reports on President Trump's plans to speak at the Annual NRA Convention today in Indiana.

Listen | Download

Joe DiSano

DiSano Strategies of Lansing

April 26th, 2019 12:00am

The political strategist has been a fan of Marvel comics since childhood and is well versed on all 22 films of the Avenger universe including the latest, Endgame. Without spoilers, DiSano reviews the newest Marvel blockbuster.

Listen | Download

Professor Gary Wolfram

Economics Professor - Hillsdale College

April 26th, 2019 12:00am

Several democratic presidential hopefuls have proposed plans for free college tuition or forgiving student debt - but are these plans viable? The professor weighs in on the topic.

Listen | Download

Laura Cox

Chair of Michigan GOP

April 26th, 2019 12:00am

Cox reacts to a federal court ruling that found Michigan guilty of gerrymandering and ordered new congressional lines to be drawn by 2020.

Listen | Download

Gabrielle Lawrence

Treasurer - Lansing School Board

April 26th, 2019 12:00am

Discusses her position as Chair of the Yes Committee which advocates for the passage of the new school bond for Lansing; the vote takes place during a special election on May 7th.

Listen | Download

Scott Snellings

Personal Injury Lawyer

April 26th, 2019 12:00am

Reacts to proposed legislation in Nevada that would allow police to use a "textulyzer" to scan drivers' phones post-accident. The legal expert offers his professional opinion on the topic.

Listen | Download

Loretta Stanaway

Friends of Lansing's Historic Cemeteries

April 26th, 2019 12:00am

Details an event taking place this weekend aiming to raise money in the search to mark the graves of dozens of Lansing boys who perished in the Lansing Boys Training School over 50 years ago.

Listen | Download

Rachel Sutherland

Fox News Radio

April 25th, 2019 12:00am

Live from Washington D.C., Sutherland reports on the latest democrat to announce a run for the presidency in 2020: former Vice President Joe Biden.

Listen | Download

Mike Nichols

Nichols Law Firm

April 25th, 2019 12:00am

The seasoned attorney reacts to news from the 6th federal court regarding a recent ruling on the legality of parking markers.

Listen | Download

Peter Lucido

State Senator

April 25th, 2019 12:00am

Sen. Lucido (R) offers his take on some new and proposed legislation in the State Senate including raising the age for minors in court.

Listen | Download

Jeff Radaway

CEO - Green Peak Innovations

April 25th, 2019 12:00am

Radaway, who runs the state's largest legal marijuana growing operations, claims that two-thirds of all medicinal marijuana fails to meet health and safety standards.

Listen | Download

James McGrath

President - Cooley Law School

April 25th, 2019 12:00am

McGrath, formerly a professor at Texas A&M University School of Law, has been announced as the new president of Cooley Law School. He speaks on his plans for the university.

Listen | Download

Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

April 25th, 2019 12:00am

Live from the White House, Decker reports on President Trump and his reaction to the announcement of Joe Biden's presidency bid.

Listen | Download

Scott Reib

Legal Coach - REIBLAW

April 25th, 2019 12:00am

Discusses the growing concern of bosses monitoring their employers' computer usage and internet history at the workplace.

Listen | Download

Dustin Walsh

Reporter - Crain's Detroit Business

April 24th, 2019 12:00am

Discusses Vice President Pence's visit to Michigan taking place today and also reports on the status of the nation's trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.

Listen | Download

Lauren Claffey

Conservative Political Analyst

April 24th, 2019 12:00am

Claffey, who formerly worked for the Department of Homeland Security, discusses whether or not the democrats' push for impeachment is viable.

Listen | Download

Nathan Triplett

CATA Board Member

April 24th, 2019 12:00am

Reports on CATA's unanimous decision to switch to 100% renewable energy as the power source for their three Lansing area facilities.

Listen | Download

Spencer Critchley

Democratic Political Strategist

April 24th, 2019 12:00am

Critchley, who previously worked on both of Obama's election campaigns, defends the left's stance on impeaching President Trump.

Listen | Download

Tom Barrett

State Senator

April 24th, 2019 12:00am

Sen. Barrett (R) joins the show to explain the GOP's multiple problems with Governor Whitmer's proposed gas tax. The Senate funded 0 for the governor's plan this week.

Listen | Download

Loretta Powers

WEEKLY LEGAL TALK

April 24th, 2019 12:00am

Weekly analysis of the nation's most unusual courtroom cases. Today's topic: a Michigan man sues his parents for throwing out his pornography collection valued at over 80,000.

Listen | Download

Simon Owen

Fox News Radio

April 24th, 2019 12:00am

Live from London, Owen reports on President Trump's planned State Visit to the United Kingdom where he will be commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day this June.

Listen | Download

Psychologically Speaking with Dr. John Braccio

April 23rd, 2019 12:00am

The Good Doctor joins Dave for some very friendly debate on whether or not to incorporate your life's passion into your professional career.

Listen | Download

Simon Owen

Fox News Radio

April 23rd, 2019 12:00am

Live from London, Owen reports the latest updates on the Sri Lanka terrorist attacks - ISIS now claiming responsibility for the event.

Listen | Download

Alicia Guevara-Warren

Kids Count Project Director

April 23rd, 2019 12:00am

Details the key findings from the Michigan League for Public Policy's annual Kids Count survey; also, more specifically, how are the kids of Ingham county doing?

Listen | Download

Patti Poppe

CEO - Consumers Energy

April 23rd, 2019 12:00am

Discusses the FIRST Championship, a student-driven robotics competition taking place in Detroit. This year, Consumers donated nearly half a million dollars to STEM-related projects including elementary FIRST clubs.

Listen | Download

Ron Boji

President - Boji Group

April 23rd, 2019 12:00am

Discusses his development group's purchase of the Farnum Building, a historic building located in downtown Lansing.

Listen | Download

Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

April 23rd, 2019 12:00am

Live from the White House, Decker reports on the latest with President Trump including his lawsuit attempting to block the House democrats' subpoenas for his financial information.

Listen | Download

Tom Lutz

President - Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters & Millwrights

April 23rd, 2019 12:00am

The president of the MRCC offers his support for the state legislature's crackdown on payroll and tax fraud within Michigan businesses.

Listen | Download

Dave Akerly

April 22nd, 2019 12:00am

Reflects on news that the 1940s singer Kate Smith's rendition of "God Bless America" will no longer be played by certain sport teams due to racist, satirical lyrics she sang in the 30s.

Listen | Download

Mark Fenner

President - Rise Performance Group

April 22nd, 2019 12:00am

The workplace culture expert discusses Generation Z and their expectations in the modern workplace - are their quick requests for promotions and raises out of line?

Listen | Download

Tony Minghine

COO - Michigan Municipal League

April 22nd, 2019 12:00am

Discusses why he and the Municipal League believe that population growth is the key to success in Michigan business.

Listen | Download

Gary Peters

United States Senator

April 22nd, 2019 12:00am

Sen. Peters (D) joins to discuss a field summit taking place today in East Lansing regarding climate change and its cost to taxpayers.

Listen | Download

Kyle Melinn

Co-Owner of MIRS News

April 22nd, 2019 12:00am

Weekly update on all of the happenings in local and statewide government. One of the topics on the table includes how many electoral votes Michigan should expect in 2020.

Listen | Download

Michael Law

Conservative Political Analyst

April 22nd, 2019 12:00am

Offers his take on the now fully released Mueller report and also comments on the democrats' reaction - is calling for impeachment overkill?

Listen | Download

Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

April 22nd, 2019 12:00am

Live from White House, Decker reports on the White House reaction to the Mueller report and the president's Easter plans.

Listen | Download

Professor Alain Sanders

Political Science Professor – St. Peters University

April 19th, 2019 12:00am

The professor and former Time magazine contributor offers his take on the now released Mueller report. Will the additional 400+ pages sway anyone's position on the president?

Listen | Download

Brian Calley

President - Small Business Owners Association of MI

April 19th, 2019 12:00am

The former lieutenant governor, current president of SBAM, joins Dave to weigh in on the proposed MI Opportunity Scholarship and Michigan Reconnect Program.

Listen | Download

Dr. Meena Bose

Chair of Presidential Studies Program - Hofstra University

April 19th, 2019 12:00am

The presidential historian analyzes the fully released Mueller report - does the new information point to any obstruction of justice?

Listen | Download

Chris Swope

Lansing City Clerk

April 19th, 2019 12:00am

Discusses an upcoming local election taking place on May 7th regarding public education; also, Swope details the state's new voting options, such as mail-in voting.

Listen | Download

Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

April 19th, 2019 12:00am

Live from the White House, Decker reports on the administration's general reaction to the now public Mueller report. What are the major takeaways and what questions still remain?

Listen | Download

Tonya J. Powers

Fox News Radio

April 19th, 2019 12:00am

Live from NYC, Powers previews the Fox News coverage of the latest inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Next week, 1320 WILS will be airing segments honoring the likes of The Zombies, Stevie Nicks and Radiohead.

Listen | Download

Jamie Roe

GOP Strategist - Grand River Strategies

April 18th, 2019 12:00am

Details new polling which probed Michigan's reaction to Governor Whitmer's proposed gas tax. The 45 cent increase at the pump is seeing bipartisan opposition of over 74%.

Listen | Download

Eben Brown

Fox News Radio

April 18th, 2019 12:00am

Live from Miami, Brown reports on new measures that the Trump administration is taking against Cuba and Venezuela - how does this all relate to the Monroe Doctrine?

Listen | Download

Curtis Hertel Jr.

Democratic State Senator

April 18th, 2019 12:00am

Discusses proposed legislation that would remove the statue of limitations for sexual assault cases like Larry Nassar's as well as educate public school students on consent.

Listen | Download

Lynn Sutfin

Department of Health & Human Services

April 18th, 2019 12:00am

The public information officer for the DHHS joins to detail the measles outbreak of southeastern Michigan. Now, there is a Lansing connection with a potential local infection point.

Listen | Download

Jonathan Oosting

Reporter - Detroit News

April 18th, 2019 12:00am

Reports on Governor Whitmer who is now considering reopening construction on the proposed tunnel for Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline.

Listen | Download

Andrew Abood

Abood Law Firm

April 18th, 2019 12:00am

Reacts to the governor's latest executive order which forms the Michigan Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration. This new bipartisan group will aim to safely reduce the state's prison population.

Listen | Download

Dr. Gary Epler

Author / Professor - Harvard Medical School

April 18th, 2019 12:00am

Offers tips for staying healthy and reaching full potential in his latest book: "Alive with Life: A Medical Doctor’s Guide to Live Your Best Life".

Listen | Download

Rachel Sutherland

Fox News Radio

April 17th, 2019 12:00am

Live from Washington D.C., Sutherland reports the latest news from the Department of Homeland Security on the immigration situation at the southern border.

Listen | Download

Tom Shields

Marketing Resource Group

April 17th, 2019 12:00am

Reports on new polling from his Lansing-based research firm - how is the average Michigander feeling about the state of the country, the state and the president?

Listen | Download

Carol Wood

Lansing City Council President

April 17th, 2019 12:00am

Discusses running for perhaps her final term with the Lansing City Council; Wood has been a part of local politics for over 20 years.

Listen | Download

Travis Rabenburg

Travel Specialist - TravisTravels.org

April 17th, 2019 12:00am

Rabenburg, who hails from Grand Rapids, has traveled the world from Chile to Alaska. His next venture? Building a Tesla-based motorhome.

Listen | Download

Ryan Fewins-Bliss

Michigan College Access Network

April 17th, 2019 12:00am

MCAN's interim executive director joins to detail all his organization is doing to celebrate College Access Advocacy Day. Governor Whitmer set to attend a MCAN event in Lansing today.

Listen | Download

Wendy Patrick

WEEKLY LEGAL TALK

April 17th, 2019 12:00am

Weekly glance at some of the nation's most interesting courtroom-based news stories.

Listen | Download

Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

April 17th, 2019 12:00am

Live from the White House, Decker reports on democrats subpoenaing the Deutsche Bank for President Trump's finances. What exactly is the left in search of?

Listen | Download

Psychologically Speaking with Dr. John Braccio

April 16th, 2019 12:00am

The Good Doctor joins Dave to discuss the redemption story of professional golfer Tiger Woods. Formally embattled with problems on and off the green, this weekend, Woods won his 5th Masters Championship.

Listen | Download

Jared Halpern

Fox News Radio

April 16th, 2019 12:00am

Live from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Halpern reports on Bernie Sanders's recent town hall, where he revealed years of his own tax returns.

Listen | Download

Tony Daunt

Executive Director - Michigan Freedom Fund

April 16th, 2019 12:00am

Offers criticism for Attorney General Dana Nessel for pushing legislature that would make it illegal for adoption agencies to refuse service to homosexual couples. Daunt says Nessel is bordering on being "anti-Catholic".

Listen | Download

Dennis Lennox

Expert on Ancient Christian Churches

April 16th, 2019 12:00am

Lennox, who has reviewed ancient North American and European churches for Christian travel publications, discusses the legacy of Notre Dame. Also, what are the chances of a Lansing church catching fire?

Listen | Download

Paul Egan

Reporter - Detroit Free Press

April 16th, 2019 12:00am

Reports on news that a Michigan State Police Captain plans to retire from the force to work for a software company that had a 12 million contract with the police. The question remains - is this a conflict of interest?

Listen | Download

David Avella

Chairman - GOPAC

April 16th, 2019 12:00am

Tax day has come and gone but President Trump's tax cuts seem to have left many Americans with smaller refunds. Avella phones in to defend this GOP-penned legislation.

Listen | Download

Rachel Sutherland

Fox News Radio

April 16th, 2019 12:00am

Live from Washington D.C., Sutherland reports that the full Mueller report will be released to congress and the public this Thursday.

Listen | Download

Angela Witwer

State Representative

April 15th, 2019 12:00am

Rep. Witwer (D) discusses her first 100 days on the job, including her recent community forum with Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Listen | Download

Kevin Selhmeyer

State Fire Marshall

April 15th, 2019 12:00am

Details how he and the Bureau of Fire Services are launching an awareness campaign to reduce the risk of fire-related fatalities across the state.

Listen | Download

Kyle Melinn

Co-Owner of MIRS News

April 15th, 2019 12:00am

Weekly update on local and statewide government news and reaction to the latest democrat to announce their presidential run, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg.

Listen | Download

Michael Law

Conservative Political Analyst

April 15th, 2019 12:00am

Discusses new presidential contender Pete Buttigieg's relationship with former VP Mike Pence. Also, Law argues that Buttigieg's homosexuality is coming off as "fanatical".

Listen | Download

Adrienne Woodland

AAA Michigan

April 15th, 2019 12:00am

Adrienne reports on local and statewide numbers at the gas pump.

Listen | Download

Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

April 15th, 2019 12:00am

Live from the White House, Decker reports on the latest with President Trump. Were his tweets about re-branding Boeing justified or unnecessary?

Listen | Download

Rachel Sutherland

Fox News Radio

April 12th, 2019 12:00am

Reports on the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, and President Trump's confusing reaction to the situation.

Listen | Download

Matthew Jennings

Chief Compliance Officer - Economic Strategist

April 12th, 2019 12:00am

The former IRS employee discusses the massive amount of unclaimed tax refunds that the government will soon absorb; from 2015-2018 the figure surpassed 1 billion.

Listen | Download

Sean McBrearty

Program Organizer - Clean Water Action

April 12th, 2019 12:00am

Reacts to an executive order passed by President Trump that makes it harder for groups to pass laws that regulate oil and gas pipelines.

Listen | Download

Andrew Abood

Abood Law Firm

April 12th, 2019 12:00am

The Lansing attorney discusses why he sees the system for raising money for Michigan's trial courts as broken.

Listen | Download

Professor Allan Saxe

Political Science Professor – University of Texas at Arlington

April 12th, 2019 12:00am

Dave and the professor discuss the developing story of what congress wants to do with asylum seekers at the nation's southern border.

Listen | Download

Spencer McGowan

Founder - The McGowan Group

April 12th, 2019 12:00am

The investment management analyst discusses national trends in student debt and secondary education. Which trade jobs are looking for more workers and is college for everyone?

Listen | Download

Ron The Wine Guy

April 12th, 2019 12:00am

With the Jewish holiday of Passover around the corner, Dave and the wine expert discuss which Kosher wines are available for members of the Jewish faith.

Listen | Download

Rachel Sutherland

Fox News Radio

April 11th, 2019 12:00am

Live from Washington D.C., Sutherland reports on the latest turn in the Mueller investigation where Attorney General Barr says he believes the Trump campaign was spied on.

Listen | Download

Nicolee Ambrose

RNC Maryland National Committeewoman

April 11th, 2019 12:00am

Offers feedback to the Mueller probe - was the initial release enough for the GOP to celebrate or are things just getting started?

Listen | Download

Shannon Schmoll

Director - Abrams Planetarium at MSU

April 11th, 2019 12:00am

The world has offically captured the first image of a black hole from space! What exactly is a black hole and what does this scientific discovery mean to us?

Listen | Download

Gary Peters

United States Senator

April 11th, 2019 12:00am

Live from Washington D.C., Sen. Peters (D-MI) discusses what he calls the border crisis of Michigan's ports as well as how he raised nearly 2 million for his 2020 re-election campaign.

Listen | Download

Emily Lawler

Reporter - MLive

April 11th, 2019 12:00am

Discusses her experience hosting a citizens' roundtable with Governor Gretchen Whitmer that took place this week in Flint.

Listen | Download

Jeff Monosso

Fox News Radio

April 11th, 2019 12:00am

Live from Chicago, Monosso reports on the springtime snowstorm that has left many in the midwest scratching their heads and shoveling their driveways once more.

Listen | Download

Dr. John Huber

Psychologist

April 11th, 2019 12:00am

Is college the right path for everyone? Dave and the seasoned psychologist discuss the modern cunundrum of secondary education.

Listen | Download

Jesse Byrnes

Associate Editor - TheHill.com

April 10th, 2019 12:00am

Live from Washington D.C., Byrnes reports on the recent shakeup in leadership at the Department of Homeland Security.

Listen | Download

Pat Gillespie

Lansing Developer

April 10th, 2019 12:00am

Updates listeners on upcoming development projects for the city of Lansing, including a Meijer/Hotel property on Michigan Avenue.

Listen | Download

John Sellek

President & CEO - Harbor Strategic Public Affairs

April 10th, 2019 12:00am

The GOP strategist reacts to the recent New York Times article that highlights the "media disconnect" on social media. Is the left really as progressive as they seem on Twitter?

Listen | Download

Christopher J. Scalia

Editor & Former Professor

April 10th, 2019 12:00am

The son of the late Supreme Court Justice Scalia discusses editing his father's final book "On Faith" - a collection of the conservative justice's reflections on religion.

Listen | Download

Loretta Powers

Fox News Radio

April 10th, 2019 12:00am

Weekly glance at some of the nation's most interesting courtroom-based news stories.

Listen | Download

Simon Owen

Fox News Radio

April 10th, 2019 12:00am

Live from London, Owen reports on the latest news concerning the ongoing elections in Israeli. How might these elections affect the United States?

Listen | Download

Psychologically Speaking with Dr. John Braccio

April 9th, 2019 12:00am

The Good Doctor returns from his international travels where he celebrated his 44th wedding anniversary. What does it take to make a marriage last? Dave and Dr. B discuss.

Listen | Download

Simon Owen

Fox News Radio

April 9th, 2019 12:00am

Live from London, Owen reports on new legislation in the European Union regarding swifter punishments for websites allowing "terrorist content".

Listen | Download

Peter Spadafore

Lansing City Council

April 9th, 2019 12:00am

The council's vice president offers his opinions on the Red Cedar River project following last night's public comment session on the issue.

Listen | Download

Lydia Desnoyers

Certified Public Accountant

April 9th, 2019 12:00am

If your tax refund seems smaller this year, you're not alone! Desnoyers discusses a few reasons the IRS appears to be doling out less cash than usual.

Listen | Download

Tony Willis

Director of New Economy - Lansing Economic Area Partnership

April 9th, 2019 12:00am

Discusses LEAP's latest partnership, PROTO InsurTech, an initiative aimed at enhancing the intensity for business start-ups in Lansing.

Listen | Download

Brittany Affholter-Caine

Executive Director - University Research Corridor

April 9th, 2019 12:00am

The head of the URC, a research conglomerate from MSU, U of M & Wayne State, discusses her group's efforts to come up with real solutions for Michigan's roads.