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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.
Dan Varroney
Author
July 1st, 2026 12:00am
Dan and Mike discuss the current gas price situation.
It's now legal to open a Lemonade Stand?
July 1st, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about the new court ruling that is is now legal to open a Lemonade stand.
Jen Joseph
Co-Owner of JJ's Dog House
July 1st, 2026 12:00am
A preview of the 4th of July hot dog eating contest.
Jennifer Smith
Government Relations Director for the Michigan Association of School Boards
July 1st, 2026 12:00am
School boards and districts facing challenges in passing their annual budgets when the state legislature's school aid budget is still uncertain.
Brian Wheeler
Spokesman for Consumers Energy
July 1st, 2026 12:00am
How can utility customers keep their air conditioning bills lower in the midst of the ongoing heat wave?
Neil Thanedar
CEO of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network
July 1st, 2026 12:00am
Reaction to the US Supreme Court ruling that rolled back federal campaign finance limits.
This Day in History
July 1st, 2026 12:00am
Mike brings you everything that has happened on July 1.
Tonya J. Powers
FOX News Radio
July 1st, 2026 12:00am
Birthright Citizenship, and men playing in women's sports were all the talk as the Supreme Court closed out its term. What were the major rulings and what are people saying?
Mike Open
July 1st, 2026 12:00am
It's the first day of July and Mike is waking you up.
Dr. William Schultz
Retired Founder of Schultz Veterinary Clinic in Okemos
June 30th, 2026 12:00am
The co-host of the 1320 WILS Mid-Michigan Pet Expert Talk show talks about animal safety for the 4th of July.
Groovy News
June 30th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out your Tuesday with some Groovy News.
Jared Halpern
FOX News Radio
June 30th, 2026 12:00am
Supreme court releases more opinions - what are the big cases they ruled on, and what are we still waiting for?
Brendan Beery
Professor at Cooley Law School
June 30th, 2026 12:00am
Brendan weighs in on how Michigan voters impacted by the US Supreme Court decision on mail-in ballots.
The "5 - Year Stranger Thoery"
June 30th, 2026 12:00am
Mike breaks down the concept of "The 5-year Stranger Theory".
Dennis Lennox
Michigan Republican Strategist
June 30th, 2026 12:00am
How the World Cup is helping us rediscoer our own country.
Eben Brown
FOX News Radio
June 30th, 2026 12:00am
Apple raising product prices - one Democratic lawmaker is saying "we need to break up these companies".
Dr. John Braccio
Regional Psychological Services of East Lansing
June 30th, 2026 12:00am
Dr. Braccio talks "How to stay motivated in the summertime".
This Day in History
June 30th, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Producer Whip talk about upcoming 4th of July plans including the "Hot Dog Eating Contest" in Lansing. He also gives you everything that has happened in history on June 30.
The Heat is here
June 30th, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Producer Whip discuss the heat and how its effecting outside events.
Mike Open
June 30th, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for this hot Tuesday.
Groovy News
June 29th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out your Monday with some Groovy News.
Katie Nickolau
WLNS-TV Meteorologist
June 29th, 2026 12:00am
A preview of this week's heat wave that's expected to grip the Lansing area.
Adrienne Woodland
AAA Michigan
June 29th, 2026 12:00am
Adrienne keeps you up-to-date with gas prices around the state.
Andrew Minegar
MIRS News
June 29th, 2026 12:00am
A look at the biggest stories in state government.
Andy Schor
Mayor of Lansing
June 29th, 2026 12:00am
A look ahead to what's happening in city government this week.
Jonathan Savage
FOX News Radio
June 29th, 2026 12:00am
World Cup update - the knockout state is underway - so now it's win or go home!
Bernie Porn
President of ERPIC-MRA
June 29th, 2026 12:00am
New polling data on several issues, including tariffs and President Trump's job approval.
This Day in History
June 29th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks with Producer Whip about this past weekend's Summer Solstice Jazz Festival. He also talks about everything that has happened on June 28.
Tonya J. Powers
FOX News Radio
June 29th, 2026 12:00am
4th of July holiday week - how many people are expected to hit the roads and air?
Mike Open
June 29th, 2026 12:00am
Mike is ready to start your week with The Morning Wake Up.
Diane Hartwell and Rosalind Burt pt 2
Teacher Supply Network
June 26th, 2026 12:00am
Mike continues his conversation with Diane Hartwell & Rosalind Burt about the Teachers Supply Network and how you can help.
Diane Hartwell & Rosalind Burt pt 1
Teacher Supply Network
June 26th, 2026 12:00am
Diane and Rosalnd stopped by the studio to talk with Mike about the Teacher Supply Network and how you can help teachers get more supplies in the schools.
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler
Lansing Lugnuts Announcer
June 26th, 2026 12:00am
Lugnuts announcer Jesse talks with Mike about the unfortunate string of losses lately and how they will turn it around.
Groovy News
June 26th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out your weekend with some "Groovy News".
Secretary of State Rubio's trip
June 26th, 2026 12:00am
Back in the states ---Mike gives a full recap of Sec. of State Rubio's Mideast trip where he was talking Iran and Venezuela quake help.
Hondo Carpenter
Spartan Nation and Sports Illustrated Journalist
June 26th, 2026 12:00am
How will the Terrion Arnold case impact the Detroit Lions?
Maggie Pallone
Senior Vice President of Public Sector Consultants
June 26th, 2026 12:00am
New independent analysis on data centers in Michigan.
This Day in History
June 26th, 2026 12:00am
Mike lets you know everything that has happened on June 26.
Man's Best Friend
June 26th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about the bond between dogs and humans from all cultures.
Mike Open
June 26th, 2026 12:00am
It's Friday and Mike wakes you up to get you ready for the weekend.
Andy Rohrer
Leader of the Michigan Bicyclists Association
June 25th, 2026 12:00am
Andy talks with Mike on his thoughts of E-Bikes.
Groovy News
June 25th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out your Thursday with some Groovy News.
Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
June 25th, 2026 12:00am
Preparations underway for the August primary election, including the mailing of absentee ballots this week.
The Banana truck is on its way?
June 25th, 2026 12:00am
A man from Kalamazoo has a "Banana Truck" that he is taking all over the country.
Eben Brown
FOX News Radio
June 25th, 2026 12:00am
President Trump heading to Capitol Hill to discuss immigration and Iran.
Amy Sherman
Behind The Mitten
June 25th, 2026 12:00am
A preview of this weekend's episode that will air Saturday from 8-9am here on 1320 WILS.
Tonya J. Powers
FOX News Radio
June 25th, 2026 12:00am
New Fox News poll on how proud we are as Americans.
Ann Bolin
Chair of the Michigan House Appropriations Committee
June 25th, 2026 12:00am
An update on the status of the 2027 fiscal year budget.
This Day in History
June 25th, 2026 12:00am
Do you fit the profile for the new James Bond? Mike thinks Whip does.
Jonathan Savage
FOX News Radio
June 25th, 2026 12:00am
Much of Europe is suffering from an extreme heat wave with many places lacking air conditioning.
Mike Open
June 25th, 2026 12:00am
It's Thursday! Time to Wake up with Mike Austin.
This Day in History
June 24th, 2026 12:00am
Mike educates you with everything history on June 24.
Groovy News
June 24th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out your Hump day with some "Groovy News".
Mike wants to be apart of Summer Solstice Jazz Festival?
June 24th, 2026 12:00am
Mike lobbies on air with Producer Whip about being an emcee at the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival.
Jeremy Rosenthal
Weekly Legal
June 24th, 2026 12:00am
Jeremy keeps you aware with all the current Supreme Court talk.
Matteo Bocelli
Opera Singer
June 24th, 2026 12:00am
Matteo talks with Mike about his world-renowned father Andrea Bocelli and his upcoming performance at the Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, July 2.
Joe Aragona
State Representative from Clinton Tonship
June 24th, 2026 12:00am
New bill would allow alcohol sales 23 hours a day at Michigan airports.
James Lenon
Mid-Michigan Mountain Biking Association
June 24th, 2026 12:00am
Concerns over a 50-mile transmission line project proposal that could impact Burchfield Park in Holt, among other cities.
Mike went kayaking
June 24th, 2026 12:00am
Mike Austin went kayaking with his son, and it went exactly how you expected.
Tim Potter
MSU BIkes
June 24th, 2026 12:00am
E-bikes vs E- Motos.
Jonathan Savage
FOX News Radio
June 24th, 2026 12:00am
World Cup update - how are the games going in America - from a European perspective?
Mike Open
June 24th, 2026 12:00am
It's Wednesday and Mike is ready to get your day started.
Ken Jones
Chair of the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival advisory board
June 23rd, 2026 12:00am
A preview of this weekend's annual event in East Lansing.
Groovy News
June 23rd, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out your Tuesday with some Groovy News.
A "smelly" camping mishap...
June 23rd, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Producer Whip discuss an unfortunate incident that happened with someone camping.
Scott Shay
Musical Historian
June 23rd, 2026 12:00am
Scott reacts to the passing of legendary musical producer Clive Davis.
Dr. Charles Ballard
Economics Professor at MSU
June 23rd, 2026 12:00am
A look back on the life of former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan.
Jessica Schering
Co-Founder of Downriver United 734
June 23rd, 2026 12:00am
Reaction to the move by ICE to abandon plans to convert a warehouse in Romulus into an immigration detention center.
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