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Groovy News
May 22nd, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out your pre-Memorial Day weekend with some Groovy News.
Doug Petroff
Greater Lansing Association of Realtors
May 22nd, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Doug talk about the sale of Hell, MI and more.
Emily Laidlaw
MiLEAP
May 22nd, 2026 12:00am
Record enrollment numbers for this school year being announced in the PreK for All program.
Dorie Dils
President/ CEO of Gift of Life Michigan
May 22nd, 2026 12:00am
New community initiative announced in Lansing in honor of a 7-year-old organ donor.
Nick Nerbonne
Travel Michigan
May 22nd, 2026 12:00am
A look ahead to this weekend's fun activities across Michigan.
John Sellek
Harbor Strategic Public Affairs and Michigan Smart Trade Alliance
May 22nd, 2026 12:00am
Reaction to Mike Duggan dropping out of the Governor's Race.
Eben Brown
FOX News Radio
May 22nd, 2026 12:00am
NOAA unveils 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season outlook - how's it looking this year.
Ann Bolin
Michigan House Appropriations Committee Chair
May 22nd, 2026 12:00am
Property tax reform legislation passed by House Republicans this week.
This Day in History
May 22nd, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks with Producer Whip about Memorial Day plans and Whip's fears.
Mike and Lisa.. or Lisa and Mike
May 22nd, 2026 12:00am
Mike brings his wife Lisa on to talk about their upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
Tonya J. Powers
FOX News Radio
May 22nd, 2026 12:00am
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer - what are the big summer movie blockbusters expected to be? Also a bunch of nostalgic movies are coming back to the theaters for limited runs.
Mike Open
May 22nd, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for your pre-Memorial Day weekend.
Groovy News
May 21st, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out your Thursday with some Groovy News.
Jeff Monosso
FOX News Radio
May 21st, 2026 12:00am
Looking ahead to the next election contest next week - can another Trump - backed candidate take down the incumbent in the Texas Senate runoff?
Brian McGrain
Executive Director of Michigan Community Action
May 21st, 2026 12:00am
A recap of Wednesday's annual MCA Legislative Day.
Regina Weiss
State Representative
May 21st, 2026 12:00am
Michigan House Democrats Wednesday introfucing a bill to cut property taxes for working families.
The Ride of Silence
May 21st, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about "The Ride of Silence" here in Lansing.
John Gonzalez
Behind The Mitten
May 21st, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks with John and he gives us a preview of this weekend's Memorial Day episode of "Behind the Mitten?.
Jonathan Savage
Fox News Radio
May 21st, 2026 12:00am
Iran warns the United States that restarting military action could trigger a wider war.
Wanna buy Hell... Michigan that is
May 21st, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Producer Whip talk about Hell, MI being up for sale.
This Day in History
May 21st, 2026 12:00am
On this day the XBox video game system was created and so much more as Mike keeps you up-to-date with everything that has happened on May 21.
Tonya J. Powers
FOX News Radio
May 21st, 2026 12:00am
Memorial Day weekend travel - how many people does AAA expect to hit the roads?
Mike Open
May 21st, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for Thursday.
Groovy News
May 20th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about a person that calls himself, "Mr. Mt Everest" and more in your Groovy News close of the show.
Steve Gonzalez
Chief of Public Safety Capitol Region International Airport
May 20th, 2026 12:00am
Steve Gonzalez joined the show to talk about the Apple Vacations and Fly Lansing non stop flights returning to the airport.
Jeremy Rosenthal
Weekly Legal
May 20th, 2026 12:00am
Jeremy and Mike discuss the Alex Murdaugh trial being overturned.
Nolan Finley
Editorial page editor for the Detroit News
May 20th, 2026 12:00am
The editorial board published a piece titled, "MSU trustees forget who elected them".
Lindsey McKeever
Director of the Ingham County Fair
May 20th, 2026 12:00am
Construction plans being made for a new covered grandstand on the fairgrounds.
Rick Jones
Former Eaton County Sheriff
May 20th, 2026 12:00am
Reaction to the video release of last month's East Lansing police officer-involved shooting death of MSU student Isiah Kirby.
Jeff Monosso
FOX News Radio
May 20th, 2026 12:00am
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing.
Bob Filka
CEO of the Homebuilders Association of Michigan
May 20th, 2026 12:00am
Is there more optimism in the housing market? Mike discusses that with Bob Filka.
This Day in History
May 20th, 2026 12:00am
Mike gets you up-to-date with everything that has happened on May 20.
Tonya J. Powers
FOX News Radio
May 20th, 2026 12:00am
President Trump holds Situation Room meeting Tuesday with top national security advisers on options for military action in Iran.
Mike Open
May 20th, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for Hump Day.
Courtney Millbrook
Executive Director of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra
May 19th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks with Courtney Millbrook about the upcoming selections of five possible candidates for the Conductor job for the Lansing Symphony Orchestra.
Groovy News
May 19th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out your Tuesday with some Groovy News.
Katie Nickolau
WLNS-TV Meteorologist
May 19th, 2026 12:00am
Katie talks with Mike about the recent storms and gives an outlook for the upcoming Memorial Day weather.
Eye Contact is good, but for how long?
May 19th, 2026 12:00am
Mike goes over a study he read about how long should one make eye contact with someone.
What did News Director, Rich Herl do while on vacation
May 19th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks with the News Director of WILS 1320, Rich Herl about what he did on his vacation.
Greg Salisbury
Senior Vice President of Electric Distribution For Consumers Energy
May 19th, 2026 12:00am
Update on power outages from Monday's severe weather.
Mike talks Smells?
May 19th, 2026 12:00am
Mike breaks down his favorite smells including his daughter's bread... and auto parts
Dr. john Braccio
Regional Psychological Services of East Lansing
May 19th, 2026 12:00am
Dr. John Braccio discusses creating bonds and connections with people in your life.
This Day in History
May 19th, 2026 12:00am
Mike keeps you up-to-date in history
What are your Memorial Day plans?
May 19th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about his plans for Memorial Day and more.
Mike Open
May 19th, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for Tuesday.
This Day in History
May 18th, 2026 12:00am
Mike keeps you up-to-date with everything that has happened in history on May 18.
The Detroit Pistons are eliminated
May 18th, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Producer Whip discuss the Pistons loss last night to get eliminated from the NBA Playoffs.
Separation of church and state
May 18th, 2026 12:00am
Mike delves into the current topic of separation of Church and state.
Groovy News
May 18th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes the day with some Groovy News.
Adrienne Woodland
AAA Michigan
May 18th, 2026 12:00am
Time for our weekly gas prices update with Adrienne Woodland.
Mike helping his friend move?
May 18th, 2026 12:00am
Mike tells a funny story about him helping his friend move.
Kyle Melinn
MIRS News
May 18th, 2026 12:00am
Kyle updates us on the MSU Board of Trustees issues.
Andy Schor
Mayor of Lansing
May 18th, 2026 12:00am
Andy talks about the meetings for Monday.
Jonathan Savage
FOX News Radio
May 18th, 2026 12:00am
Jonathan updates us on the latest for Iran.
Steve Cotton
Financial Strategist
May 18th, 2026 12:00am
Steve joins the show to discuss the survey of professional forecasters.
Mike Open
May 18th, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for Monday.
Mike Open
May 15th, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for Friday.
Groovy News
May 15th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out your week with some Groovy News.
Najeema Iman
Creator of the 517 Mart for 517 Day
May 15th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks with Najeema Iman about the Makers Mart for 517 Day.
Things to do this weekend
May 15th, 2026 12:00am
Mike catches you up on some of the things to do this weekend in the 517.
Bob Hoffman
Author of ePIFanyNOW
May 15th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks with Bob Hoffman about his "Day of Kindness".
Nick Nerbonne
Travel Michigan
May 15th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks with Nick about Memorial Day weekend ideas.
Lt. Rene Gonzalez
Michigan State Police
May 15th, 2026 12:00am
Lt Gonzalez talks with Mike about the Peace Officer Memorial day.
Music Treasures
May 15th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about some of the Music Treasures at the Library of Congress.
Dennis Lennox
Political Strategist
May 15th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks with Dennis about the current polling numbers.
This Day in History
May 15th, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Producer Whip talk about the Detroit Pistons game tonight. He also talks about everything that has happened on May 15.
Tonya J. Powers
FOX News Radio
May 15th, 2026 12:00am
Tonya discusses the current situation with Jerome Powell.
Groovy News
May 14th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes your Thursday with some Groovy News.
Nicky Polan
Executive Director of the Michigan Boaters Industries
May 14th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks with Nicky Polan about the boating industry in Michigan.
Could a Caveman be a dentist?
May 14th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about a story saying a Caveman could have possibly been a dentist.
Theresa Sisung
Commodity and Regulatory Relations Manager for the Michigan Farm Bureau
May 14th, 2026 12:00am
An American Farm Bureau Federation report shows Michigan experienced 62 million in farm losses last year due to natural disasters alone.
The MSU Culinary Cup
May 14th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about the MSU Culinary Cup over the weekend.
Amy Sherman
Behind The Mitten
May 14th, 2026 12:00am
A preview of this weekend's episdoe that airs on Saturday from 8-9am on 1320 WILS.
Eben Brown
FOX News Radio
May 14th, 2026 12:00am
A major hearing on Capitol Hill about the origins of Covid-19. What are some of the biggest takeaways from the CIA Whistleblower's testimony.
Lance Binoniemi
MITA Executive Director
May 14th, 2026 12:00am
New legislation introduced in the Michigan Senate that would establish the Michigan Water Trust Fund.
This Day in History
May 14th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about everything that has happened on May 14.
Jonathan Savage
FOX News Radio
May 14th, 2026 12:00am
Talks between President Trump and China's President XI kicked off late last night.
Mike Open
May 14th, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for Thursday.
Michele Falcon
Superintendent - Potterville Public Schools
May 13th, 2026 12:00am
Building construction set for this summer in district.
Groovy News
May 13th, 2026 12:00am
Mike gives you the Groovy News for Wednesday.
Mike talks about The Beatles
May 13th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about the brand new Beatles Experience opening up.
Jeremy Rosenthal
Weekly Legal
May 13th, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Jeremy talk about AI-driven Flock Safety Camras.
Dr. Tim Nash
Economist of Northwood University
May 13th, 2026 12:00am
Reaction to Tuesday's inflation report.
Heather Majano
Coordinator for the East Lansing Art Festival
May 13th, 2026 12:00am
A preview of this weekend's 63rd annual event.
Chip Lupo
Correspondent for WalletHub
May 13th, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Chip talk about pay for police offers over the United States.
Eben Brown
FOX News Radio
May 13th, 2026 12:00am
President Trump designates a national Sabbath observance - it will take place later this week.
This Day in History
May 13th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about Hackey-sack coming back and also everything that has happened on May 13 in History.
Life Hacks by Mike Austin
May 13th, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Producer Whip talk about some of the Life Hacks to help you out.
Mike Open
May 13th, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for Hump Day.
Groovy News
May 12th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out your Tuesday with some Groovy News.
Erik Altman
Mayor of East Lansing
May 12th, 2026 12:00am
A preview of tonight's city council meeting, which will include a public hearing on the fiscal year budget.
Jared Halpern
FOX News Radio
May 12th, 2026 12:00am
President Trump China trip preview.
Saving our Infrastructure
May 12th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about the water main break in Auburn Hills and how we can save our Infrastructure.
Steve Cotton
Financial Strategist
May 12th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks with Steve about the possible Federal Gas Tax pause.
Loretta Stanaway
President of the Friends of Lansing Historic Cemetaries
May 12th, 2026 12:00am
Loretta talks about the 19th annual Geranium Giveaway.
Amy Hovey
CEO of MSHDA
May 12th, 2026 12:00am
A preview of this week's Building Michigan Communities Conference at the Lansing Center.
Dr. John Braccio
Regional Psychological Services of East Lansing
May 12th, 2026 12:00am
Dr. John talks about "Men and why don't they want to commit".
This Day in History
May 12th, 2026 12:00am
Mike keeps you up-to-date with everything that has happened on May 12.
Tonya J. Powers
FOX News Radio
May 12th, 2026 12:00am
Hantavirus cruise latest - Americans landed back in the states Monday - are any sick?
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