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Denise Owens
Jackson County Fair Manager
August 12th, 2022 08:31am
The Jackson County Fair is going on and Denise tells us all the reasons people need to come see.
Dr. Shannon Schmoll
Director, Abrams Planetarium
August 12th, 2022 08:26am
The Super Moon and increased speed of the Earth's rotation all explained by Dr. Schmoll
Richard Barrington
Chartered Financial Analyst
August 12th, 2022 08:23am
Richard explains the current economic state and the impacts it is having on the majority of people and their financial well being.
Andrew Abood
Lawyer with Abood Law Firm
August 11th, 2022 08:38am
Andrew and Mike talk about the lawsuit against MSU started by their swim team.
Brian Calka
Vice President of Renewable Sales at DTE
August 11th, 2022 08:30am
Brian let's Mike and the viewers know about the MI Green Power program and the current plans on using renewable energy.
Adam Karazuba
Director of Clinical Services
August 11th, 2022 08:22am
Adam is from the Sante Center for Healing and talks about new found issues with addiction to marijuana because of concentrated THC levels.
Tanya J Powers
Journalist, Fox News
August 11th, 2022 08:13am
Tanya gets into the Donald Trump's deposition in New York.
Pat Heller
Radio Show Host
August 11th, 2022 08:09am
Pat enlightens us on financial planning options for the current economic state of the United States.
Brian Wheeler
Spokesperson - Consumer's Energy
August 10th, 2022 07:48am
Consumer's energy is seeking public feedback on the operation of its dams.
Kevin Begola
Founder - USA Mullet Championship
August 10th, 2022 07:35am
Why has the mullet made a comeback? And how do Michigan's mullets compare to the rest of the country's?
Brian Calley
President & CEO - Small Buisness Association of Michigan
August 10th, 2022 06:42am
What are the latest workforce trends?
Eben Brown
FOX News Radio
August 10th, 2022 06:40am
Has the FBI raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago home given Trump-backed candidates a boost at the polls?
Bill Barnes
Superintendent - Grand Ledge Schools
August 10th, 2022 06:10am
The newly named superintendent for Grand Ledge Bill Barnes previews the upcoming school year.
Irvin Schorsh III
Pennsylvania Capital Management
August 10th, 2022 05:46am
Irvin gives advice on how to best support "boomerang children".
Dr. Shannon Schmoll
Director - Abrams Planetarium
August 9th, 2022 08:01am
The Perseids meteor shower will be in peak Thursday night into Friday morning.
Jared Halpern
FOX News Radio
August 9th, 2022 07:34am
Congress has passed the Inflation Reduction Act. Jared Halpern in D.C. navigates us through what the bill hopes to actually do.
Craig Mauger
Detroit News
August 9th, 2022 07:05am
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office is accusing 9 individuals, including Matt Deperno, Nessel's likely opponent in the AG race, of conspiring to gain improper access to voting machines.
Phil Keating
FOX News Radio
August 9th, 2022 07:02am
Phil joins us from Mar-a-Lago, bringing us the latest on yesterday's FBI raid on Donald Trump's Florida home.
Ben Schuldiner
Lansing Schools Superintendent
August 9th, 2022 06:43am
Lansing students will now be issued CATA bus passes rather than take the traditional yellow school buses to school.
Hank Schless
Senior Security Solutions Manager - Lookout
August 9th, 2022 06:28am
Is that e-mail or text message legit? Or a scam? Hank tells us signs of fraud to watch for.
Dr. John Braccio
Regional Psychological Services - East Lansing
August 9th, 2022 06:01am
Dr. Braccio discusses the important role fathers play in their sons and daughters' childhood development.
Ryan Kelley
Former Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Candidate
August 9th, 2022 05:59am
Ryan describes the FBI raid on his home and relates it to yesterday's FBI raid on Former President Trump's residence in Mar-a-Lago.
Adrienne Woodland
AAA Michigan
August 8th, 2022 08:26am
Adrienne and Mike talk gas prices in Lansing and statewide.
Ashley Smith Thomas
Political Strategist
August 8th, 2022 08:25am
Ashley and Mike talk social spending and tax bill.
Kyle Melinn
MIRS news
August 8th, 2022 08:23am
Kyle and Mike talk State government news.
Mayor Andy Schor
Mayor of Lansing
August 8th, 2022 07:45am
Mondays with the Mayor.
Dick Pefley
General Manager of the Lansing Board of Water and Light
August 8th, 2022 07:43am
Dick and Mike talk 100 year anniversary of the old Moores Park station.
Heidi Williams
Director of Ingham County Animal Control
August 8th, 2022 07:41am
Heidi and Mike discuss passing of animal control millage in last week's election.
DeQuan Bruce
Director of Concerned Citizens for America
August 8th, 2022 07:27am
DeQuan and Mike talk
Mike Austin
Show Host
August 8th, 2022 07:25am
Mike and Rachel talk what's new on the show.
Joe Fowler
President of Michigan International Speedway
August 5th, 2022 08:39am
Joe gives us the lowdown of the Fire Keepers Casino 400 Race, going down Sunday August 07, 2022.
Daquawn Bruce
Executive Director of Concerned Communities for America
August 5th, 2022 08:31am
Daquawn tells us about Concerned Communities for America, what they represent and stand for.
Ross Remien
Author
August 5th, 2022 08:24am
Ross enlightens us on the studies being done on mushrooms used for medical treatments.
Terry Terry
Head of the Board of Directors for MICA
August 5th, 2022 08:17am
Terry share lots of info on the Lansing Jazz Fest.
Colleen Debaise
WSJ and Author
August 5th, 2022 08:14am
Mike and Colleen talk about what it takes to start a business with ideas from her book "Starting a Successful Business".
Chad Livengood
Political editor for The Detroit News
August 4th, 2022 08:29am
Chad and Mike discuss election day reaction.
Doctor Michael Zaroukian
Sparrow Hospital
August 4th, 2022 08:28am
Doctor Michael and Mike talk monkeypox.
John Bursch
Attorny for Alliance Defending Freedom
August 4th, 2022 08:26am
John and Mike talk representing Michigan right to life in the legal cases over the state's abortion law.
Barb Byrum
Ingham County Clerk
August 4th, 2022 08:25am
Barb and Mike discuss election day voter turnout in the county.
Alan Fox
Ingham County Treasurer
August 4th, 2022 08:24am
Alan and Mike talk tax foreclosure auctions.
Brain Wheeler
Spokesman for Consumers Energy
August 4th, 2022 08:23am
Brain and Mike discuss power outage updates.
Eben Brown
FOX News Radio
August 3rd, 2022 07:33am
Schools across the country are struggling to fill open teacher positions. In Florida alone, 9,000 jobs have yet to be taken.
Joe Disano
Disano Strategies in Lansing
August 3rd, 2022 07:05am
Joe gives us a Democrat perspective on last night's primary elections.
Rob Kelley
Supply Chain Expert / Senior Partner - Headstorm
August 3rd, 2022 07:04am
Why are retailers continuing to face supply chain disruptions?
Dennis Lennox
Republican Political Strategist
August 3rd, 2022 06:39am
Mike and Dennis cover last night's elections.
Lt. Adrian Ojerio
East Lansing Police
August 2nd, 2022 08:48am
Tonight is National Night Out, where locals are encouraged to come out and meet the officers serving the community.
Lt.Col. Jeff Addicott
Director - Warrior Defence Project
August 2nd, 2022 08:43am
Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the masterminds behind the 9/11 attacks, has been killed in a U.S drone strike.
Roy Paul
Executive Director - Cents Ability
August 2nd, 2022 08:40am
With inflation at a 40 year high, what items are Americans cutting back on at the grocery store?
Lindsey McKeever
Executive Director of the Ingham County Fair
August 2nd, 2022 08:38am
Mike and Lindsey discuss what's happening at the upcoming Ingham County Fair.
Jennifer Nassour
Founder - Conservative Women for a Better Future
August 2nd, 2022 08:35am
Mike and Jennifer preview today's state primaries, including our own here in Michigan.
Rich Redmond
Drummer, Actor, and Motivational Speaker
August 2nd, 2022 08:33am
Rich describes how he found his passion for drumming.
Dr. John Braccio
Regional Psychological Services
August 2nd, 2022 06:09am
Are you a perfectionist? If you are, Dr. Braccio has suggestions on how you can reap the benefits of holding yourself to more reasonable standards.
Mike Austin
August 2nd, 2022 05:26am
Mike gives us the run-down for today's show.
Adrienne Woodland
AAA Michigan
August 1st, 2022 08:24am
Adrienne and Dave talk gas prices.
Anothony Russo
Political Analyst
August 1st, 2022 08:21am
Anthony and Mike talk DC Mayor Bowser asking for for the National Guard's help with migrant buses from the Southern border.
Kyle Melinn
MIRS News
August 1st, 2022 08:20am
Kyle and Mike talk the GOP primary election coming up.
Chris Pitre
Workplace Culture expert
August 1st, 2022 08:18am
Chris and Mike discuss possible recession.
Jennifer Horvatin
Laerning program coordinator at Potter Park Zoo
August 1st, 2022 08:16am
Jennifer and Mike talk new Potter Park Zoo sleepover event.
Charles Marino
Former Homeland Security Advisor
August 1st, 2022 08:14am
Charles and Mike talk Homeland Security records showing shocking use of phone data
Andy Schor
Mayor of Lansing
July 29th, 2022 08:23am
Andy and Mike discuss Lake Trust Credit Union redevelopment project.
Graham Couch
Sports columnist for the Lansing State Journal
July 29th, 2022 08:19am
Graham and Mike talk Big Ten Media Days and MSU Football.
Jared halpern
Fox News radio
July 29th, 2022 08:11am
Jared and Mike talk inflation.
Michael Martinez
automotive news reporter
July 29th, 2022 08:08am
Michael and Mike talk Ford second quarter earnings numbers.
Tim Tersigni
Fowlerville Family Fair board treasurer
July 29th, 2022 08:05am
Tim and Mike discuss the Fowlerville Family Fair continuing through the week.
Dana Peterson
Chief Economist
July 29th, 2022 08:01am
Dana and Mike talk odds of a recession within the next year nearly 50%.
Eben Brown
Fow news Radio
July 28th, 2022 08:15am
Eben and Mike talk children able to get COVID vaccine, but will their parents want them to?
Van Hipp
Chair of American Defense International
July 28th, 2022 08:13am
Van and Mike talk few able and fewer willing to enroll in the U.S. military.
Carol Wood
Lansing City Council member
July 28th, 2022 07:23am
Carol and Mike discuss public safety bond proposal on the November ballot.
Melissa Kniff
Respiratory Supervisor
July 28th, 2022 06:56am
Melissa and Mike talk why it is important to get enough sleep.
Sean Thema
Chief of Staff at Young Americans for Liberty
July 28th, 2022 06:53am
Sean and Mike talk democrats introducing bill to enact term limits for supreme court justices.
Mike Austin and Owen Brooks
July 27th, 2022 08:07am
Mike recaps the show and tells Owen about the collection of celebrity-chewed gum he once owned.
Jared Halpern
FOX News Radio
July 27th, 2022 07:45am
Jared brings us more on Trump's latest visit to Washington D.C.
Jessie Byrnes
Senior Editor - The Hill
July 27th, 2022 07:42am
Jessie discusses Donald Trump's first return to the U.S. Capital following the 2020 election.
Kia Morgan
Civil War Historian
July 27th, 2022 07:40am
Mike speaks with Kia Morgan, who owns a number of unique artifacts from Abraham Lincoln and General Grant.
Dennis Lennox
Michigan GOP Strategist
July 27th, 2022 07:05am
Dennis gives his thoughts on the Michigan Gubernatorial race ahead of tonight's debate in Detroit.
Nicole Noll-Williams
President / CEO - Capitol Region Airport Authority
July 27th, 2022 07:03am
Direct flights from CRIA to Orlando will begin later this year.
Mike Austin and Owen Brooks
July 27th, 2022 07:00am
Mike and Owen discuss what to do if you win the lottery.
Mike Austin
July 27th, 2022 05:33am
Mike gives us a preview of our midweek programming.
Ron White
2x U.S. Memory Champion
July 26th, 2022 08:13am
Ron tells us how he worked his way to having one of the sharpest memories in the country.
Jared Halpern
FOX News Radio
July 26th, 2022 07:42am
A big week coming for the Biden economy as new reports will show how strong (or weak) the market stands.
Eben Brown
FOX News Radio
July 26th, 2022 07:39am
Former President Trump is set to speak at the America First summit today.
Rich Herl
News Director - 1320 WILS
July 26th, 2022 07:14am
A new non-stop service to "sunny destinations" is being unveiled at Capitol Region International Airport today.
Nicholas Zaldastani
Brain Health Expert / CEO - Brain Tap
July 26th, 2022 07:08am
A new study has found that even moderate alcohol consumption can increase iron levels in the brain, increasing risk for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Dr. John Braccio
Regional Psychological Services - East Lansing
July 26th, 2022 05:40am
What is self-efficacy? How does one develop self-efficacy? How does it differ from self-esteem?
Mike Austin
July 26th, 2022 05:39am
Mike previews the topics for Tuesday's show.
Lisa Miller
Consultant on studying consumers
July 25th, 2022 08:14am
Lisa and Mike discuss a new scam plaguing restaurants nationwide.
Ashley Smith Thomas
Political Strategist
July 25th, 2022 08:10am
Ashley and Mike talk GOP States push back against DC, NYC calls for federal help with migrant surge.
Kyle Melinn
MIRS News
July 25th, 2022 08:09am
Kyle and Mike talk all things State Government.
Heidi Lyons
Mother of 12 year old girl who saved grandfather's life
July 25th, 2022 07:18am
Heidi and Mike talk Heidi's daughter who saved her grandfather by giving CPR.
Frank Walsh
Meridian Township Manager
July 25th, 2022 07:15am
Frank and Mike talk recreational marijuana on the ballot for Meridian Township.
Chris Neiweem
GOP strategist
July 25th, 2022 07:10am
Chris and Mike discuss Harvard Law Instructor stating it is our civic duty to accost the six justices who overturned Roe V Wade.
Jeff Monosso
Fox News Radio
July 22nd, 2022 07:34am
Jeff and Rich talk Ford planning to eliminate thousands of jobs to help fund its push to electric vehicles.
Eben Brown
Fox news Radio
July 22nd, 2022 07:30am
Eben and Rich discuss U.S. cruise operators' recovery running into rough weather as labor crisis worsens.
Doctor Natasha Bagdasarian
Michigan DHHS chief medical executive
July 22nd, 2022 07:16am
Doctor Bagdasarian and Rich talk Monkeypox in Michigan.
Gabriella Hoffman
Political Columnist
July 22nd, 2022 07:14am
Gabriella and Rich discuss Jan. 6th hearing to focus on Trump's frantic 187 minutes.
Brian Calley
President and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan
July 22nd, 2022 06:54am
Brian and Rich talk MI Court of Claims ruling on "adopt and amend" and how it impacts businesses.
Leslie Boyden
co-author of Retirement Conquered
July 22nd, 2022 06:44am
Leslie and Rich talk why so many retirees are being forced back to work.
Tonya J. Powers
Fox News Radio
July 22nd, 2022 06:27am
Tonya and Rich talk Biden getting COVID.
Sandra Spurgeon
Attorney and author of Courage to Stand
July 21st, 2022 08:14am
Sandra and Rich talk student candidate denied position after opening speech with bible verse.
Jeff Monosso
Fox News Radio
July 21st, 2022 08:12am
Jeff and Rich discuss police departments across the country facing staffing shortages.
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