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Dr. Kevin Gutzman

Professor and former Chairman in the Department of History at Western Connecticut State University. He is also a best-selling author. Dr. Gutzman discusses Independence Day; how we got there before the fireworks, the picnics, and grilling parties.

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Tonya J. Powers

Fox News Radio

November 13th, 2020 12:00am

Harvard taken to a federal appeals court after being accused of racial discrimination. Tonya J. Powers reports.

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Paul Egan

State Government Reporter - Detroit Free Press

November 13th, 2020 12:00am

Paul Egan breaks down the string of lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign v.s. the state of Michigan.

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Linda Vail

Ingham County Health Officer

November 13th, 2020 12:00am

Covid-19 is spiking across the Midwest. When a vaccine does arrive, how will it be distributed? Linda Vail shares insight.

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Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

November 13th, 2020 12:00am

President-elect Joe Biden has chosen his Chief of Staff. Live from the White House, Jon Decker reports.

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Sarah Lehr

Reporter - Lansing State Journal

November 13th, 2020 12:00am

Three Lansing police officers have been placed on administrative leave after a video showing a violent arrest went viral. Sarah Lehr gives the details.

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Ron The Wine Guy

Wine Expert and Enthusiast

November 13th, 2020 12:00am

Ron The Wine Guy stops by and tells how people's wine buying habits and tastes have changed during the pandemic.

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Rachel Sutherland

Fox News Radio

November 12th, 2020 12:00am

Transition in the Pentagon as a top official is fired and another resigns. Live from Washington DC, Rachel Sutherland reports.

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Julianne Thompson

President of MSN Strategies

November 12th, 2020 12:00am

Julianne Thompson on the run-off elections in Georgia and the transition in the White House.

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Pat Dehaan

Senior Petroleum Analyst at GasBuddy.com

November 12th, 2020 12:00am

With optimism surrounding a possible vaccine, oil prices have been rising. What will this mean at the pump? Pat Dehaan gives the details

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Bob Filka

Head of the Home Builders Association of Michigan

November 12th, 2020 12:00am

Home Building numbers are higher this fall than they were at this time year ago. Bob Filka explains why.

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Jeff Monosso

Fox News Radio

November 12th, 2020 12:00am

As the nation heads for Thanksgiving weekend, Covid numbers are rising across the Midwest. Jeff Monosso reports.

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Rania Mankarious

Family Safety Analyst

November 12th, 2020 12:00am

Rania Mankarious tells how to celebrate the holidays when seeing family members could come at the risk of disease.

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Tonya J Powers

Fox News Radio

November 11th, 2020 12:00am

Tonya updates us on what's happening in Georgia, where the republican party head is casting new doubt on election transparency.

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Allan Saxe

University of Texas at Arlington Political Science Professor

November 11th, 2020 12:00am

Allen weighs in on the election controversy with Joe Biden beginning his work as president-elect and President Trump promising lawsuits.

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Brad Funkhouser

CEO - CATA

November 11th, 2020 12:00am

Brad tells us about the free rides being offered year-round for veterans, effective today, and also gives us an update on how CATA is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Loretta Powers

Legal Analyst

November 11th, 2020 12:00am

Loretta and Dave in our weekly legal segment break down some of the high-profile cases being taken up in the courtroom.

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Michael Reagan

Reagan Legacy Foundation President

November 11th, 2020 12:00am

Michael, the son of former president Ronald Reagan, talks about his Foundation's Veterans memorial project known as "Walkway to Victory".

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Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

November 11th, 2020 12:00am

Jon brings us an update from the White House on President Trump's claims that he will win the presidency with lawsuits in several states pending.

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Ami Kassar

Business Strategist

November 11th, 2020 12:00am

Ami weighs in on a new NFIB survey that shows 75% of business owners saying that they would apply for a second round of Covid-19 relief funding.

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Dr. John Braccio

Regional Psychological Services

November 10th, 2020 12:00am

Dr. John Braccio stops by to discusses the challenges of living with OCD, which have been amplified by the pandemic.

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Hondo Carpenter

SI SpartanNation.com

November 10th, 2020 12:00am

Hondo Carpenter on the news that Tom Izzo has tested positive for Covid-19.

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Carol Wood

Lansing City Council

November 10th, 2020 12:00am

A discussion on de-funding the police at the Lansing city council last night quickly turned heated. Carol Wood explains.

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Ryan Cassin

CEO - Beast Digital

November 10th, 2020 12:00am

Ryan Cassin on the president's refusal to concede the election, and where things go from here.

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Brian Calloway

Lansing State Journal Reporter

November 10th, 2020 12:00am

Two of Michigan's top high school football teams have been forced to end their seasons due to Covid-19. Brian Calloway reports.

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Phill Young

CEO of MedPro Treatment Center

November 10th, 2020 12:00am

Many states voted to legalize Marijuana in this last election. Phil Young tells why he thinks legalization isn't always the best path.

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Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

November 10th, 2020 12:00am

Today the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Obamacare. Live from the White House, Jon Decker gives the details.

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Mike Vitale

Former TV Sports Anchor

November 9th, 2020 12:00am

Mike and Dave remember the life of the legendary football coach and Michigan high school hall of famer Mike Smith.

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Tonya J. Powers

Fox News Radio

November 9th, 2020 12:00am

The celebrations in the streets following the announcement of Joe Biden's election could have been Covid spreading events. Tonya J Powers reports.

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John Pudner

Excecutive Director -Takeback.org

November 9th, 2020 12:00am

John Pudner talks election litigation and shares his experience with the election process.

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Adrian Hemond

Democratic Strategist - Grassroots Midwest

November 9th, 2020 12:00am

Adrian Hemond reflects on the election and looks ahead to a Joe Biden presidency.

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Ryan Morfin

CEO - Wentworth, Economic Strategist

November 9th, 2020 12:00am

The marginal tax rates for 2021 have been announced. Ryan Morfin tells how tax rates may fluctuate in the coming year.

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Kyle Melinn

Co-Owner and Editor of MIRS News

November 9th, 2020 12:00am

Kyle Melinn talks election results in Michigan, the future of the republican party, and Spartan football.

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Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

November 9th, 2020 12:00am

President Trump is yet to concede the election as he attempts legal action in multiple states. Live from the White House Jon Decker, who is also a lawyer, gives the details.

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Adrienne Woodland

AAA Michigan

November 9th, 2020 12:00am

Adrienne Woodland gives gas prices from across the state, which could rise quickly following the announcement from Pfizer.

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Tonya J. Powers

Fox News Radio

November 6th, 2020 12:00am

Tonya brings us the latest on the presidential race in Pennsylvania.

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Sarah Evangeline Norman

Democratic strategist

November 6th, 2020 12:00am

Sarah weighs in on the fallout of Election Day as the ballot-counting continues.

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Curtis Hertel Jr.

State Senator - East Lansing

November 6th, 2020 12:00am

Curtis reacts to the Election Day developments that impact the state legislature.

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Andy Trusevich

Legal Analyst

November 6th, 2020 12:00am

Andy breaks down the potential of the presidential election results going to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Daniel J. Geltrude

Geltrude & Company

November 6th, 2020 12:00am

Daniel and Dave discuss how a contested election could affect the stock market.

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Jonathan Oosting

Bridge Michigan

November 6th, 2020 12:00am

Jonathan brings us the latest on the Detroit ballot counting controversy.

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Reed Allmand

Bankruptcy Expert

November 6th, 2020 12:00am

Reed breaks down an expected rise in personal bankruptcies in 2021 as Covid-19 relief runs out.

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Rachel Sutherland

Fox News Radio

November 5th, 2020 12:00am

Where does the count stand right now? Live from Washington DC, Rachel Sutherland reports.

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Professor Alain Sanders

Professor of Political Science - St. Peter's University

November 5th, 2020 12:00am

Prof. Alain Sanders on the media's focus on the 'horse race' and what the two parties must do moving forward.

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Lee Chatfield

Michigan Speaker of the House

November 5th, 2020 12:00am

Lee Chatfield looks back on his term as House Speaker what was a successful election for Michigan house republicans.

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Eric Schertzing

Ingham County Treasurer

November 5th, 2020 12:00am

Eric Schertzing on his election and the Ingham County Tax auction coming on Nov. 10th.

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Elissa Slotkin

8th District Congresswoman

November 5th, 2020 12:00am

Elissa Slotkin looks forward to her second term after winning re-election.

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Jamie Roe

Grand River Strategies

November 5th, 2020 12:00am

Despite keeping a majority in the House, Michigan republicans lost tight races in the Senate and Presidential elections. Jamie Roe shares his reaction.

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Brad Blakeman

Former Deputy Assistant to President George W. Bush

November 5th, 2020 12:00am

Brad Blakeman gives his take on how Republicans performed in the election and tells what parts of the process he thinks should change.

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Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

November 5th, 2020 12:00am

Live from Washington, Jon Decker gives the latest on the White House's reaction to the ongoing election.

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Dave and Rich

November 4th, 2020 12:00am

Dave and Rich updates listeners on the status of the November election with ballot tallying continuing.

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Kyle Melinn

MIRS News

November 4th, 2020 12:00am

Kyle weighs in on how state house republicans and democrats are faring so far in the November election.

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Rachel Sutherland

Fox News Radio

November 4th, 2020 12:00am

As the Election Day counting continues, Rachel tells us about where things stand in the balance of power between democrats and republicans.

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Dave Akerly

November 4th, 2020 12:00am

Dave brings us newly-released updates on Election Day results.

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Jeffrey Weiner

CEO - Marcums

November 4th, 2020 12:00am

Jeffrey updates us on how the markets are reacting to the indecision on this day after Election Day.

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John Sellek

Harbor Strategies

November 4th, 2020 12:00am

John brings us his perspective on Election Day as the vote-tallying continues this morning.

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Chad Livengood

Crains Detroit

November 4th, 2020 12:00am

Chad and Dave continue our Election Day coverage on this day after.

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Dr Meena Bose

Hofstra University

November 4th, 2020 12:00am

Dr Bose continues the discussion on the indecision on Election Day.

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Angela Witwer

71st District State Rep.

November 4th, 2020 12:00am

Angela reacts to her close Election Day victory.

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Andrew Abood

LCC Trustee

November 4th, 2020 12:00am

Andrew reacts to his re-election to the board and weighs in on what's in store in the short-term future for LCC in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

November 4th, 2020 12:00am

Jon brings us the latest from the White House on the aftermath of Election Day.

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Dennis Lennox

MI Republican Strategist

November 4th, 2020 12:00am

Dennis reacts to the ongoing developments in the Election Day indecision.

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Dr. John Braccio

Regional Psychological Services

November 3rd, 2020 12:00am

'Election Stress Disorder'. Dr. John Braccio explains the condition and how to manage.

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Kelly Hyman

Legal Analyst and Democratic Strategist

November 3rd, 2020 12:00am

Kelly Hyman gives the democratic perspective on today's election and shares some optimism.

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Rick Gates

Former Trump Campaign Aid, Author of "Wicked Game"

November 3rd, 2020 12:00am

As a former Trump aide he faced time in prison. Now out and again backing Trump, Rick Gates voices his support of the President.

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Audrea Taylor Decker

Political Strategist

November 3rd, 2020 12:00am

Audrea Taylor Decker on the overlooked reason why many young people often don't vote and how that will come into play this election.

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Hondo Carpenter

SI Spartan Nation

November 3rd, 2020 12:00am

Hondo Carpenter gives analysis of Michigan State's huge upset win over the Wolverines and what it means for the two programs moving forward.

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Eric Trump

Son of President Donald Trump

November 3rd, 2020 12:00am

The Trump family have made many visits to Michigan in the past few weeks. Now on election day 2020, Eric Trump makes the final argument for his father's re-election.

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KT McFarland

Former Deputy National Security Advisor

November 3rd, 2020 12:00am

Voter security is a concern for many in this election but what about National Security? KT McFarland weighs in.

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Rachel Sutherland

Fox News Radio

November 2nd, 2020 12:00am

The candidates are making their final visits to the key battleground states. Live from Washington DC, Rachel Sutherland reports.

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Steve Mitchell

Mitchell Research and Communications

November 2nd, 2020 12:00am

What did pollsters learn from 2016? Steve Mitchell weighs in and gives his final poll numbers for 2020.

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Barb Byrum

Ingham County Clerk

November 2nd, 2020 12:00am

Barb Byrum talks preparation for tomorrow's count and the massive influx of absentee ballots.

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Charles Ballard

Professor of Economics - Michigan State University

November 2nd, 2020 12:00am

With a massive quarterly jump in GDP, Charles Ballard tells if there's reason to be hopeful about the American economy.

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Kyle Melinn

Co-Owner and Editor of MIRS News

November 2nd, 2020 12:00am

Michigan is under the spotlight as Tuesday looms. Kyle Melinn talks the big race as well as all the down ballot elections in Michigan.

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Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

November 2nd, 2020 12:00am

Today Trump will be in Michigan, leave, and then come back! Live from the White House, Jon Decker covers the president's late campaign push.

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Adrienne Woodland & Ryan Cassin

November 2nd, 2020 12:00am

Adrienne Woodland gives gas prices in Michigan and Ryan Cassin talks Trump's campaign strategy on the final day before the election.

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Simon Owen

Fox News Radio

October 30th, 2020 12:00am

Several dead in Nice, France in an act of terror. The second of its kind in two weeks. Live from London, Simon Owen gives the latest.

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Ami Kassar

CEO and founder of MultiFunding

October 30th, 2020 12:00am

Ami Kassar tells how businesses are embracing the pandemic and the uncertainty that comes with it, and describes a 'new normal'.

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John Sellek

Principal - Harbor Strategic of Lansing

October 30th, 2020 12:00am

John Sellek talks the President's visits to Michigan and the races winding down across the Mitten.

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Carol Thompson

State Government Reporter - Lansing State Journal

October 30th, 2020 12:00am

With four days to go, millions of Americans have already voted. Carol Thompson discusses the mechanics of voting in this election and what voters can expect come election night.

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Linda Vail

Ingham County Health Officer

October 30th, 2020 12:00am

With cases spiking across the county, hospitalizations were shockingly low. Linda Vail clears up an error in the data and discusses a second wave of Covid-19.

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Jon Decker

Fox News Radio

October 30th, 2020 12:00am

Trump is in Michigan again today and will be again Sunday. Live from the White House, Jon Decker gives the update on the President as he hits the last stops on the campaign trail.

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The Amazing Kreskin

World Renowned Mentalist

October 30th, 2020 12:00am

The Amazing Kreskin tells what he saw coming back in 2019, gives his origin story, and more.

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Rachel Sutherland

Fox News Radio

October 29th, 2020 12:00am

CEO's from Google, Facebook, and Twitter will appear on Capitol Hill to face questioning over censorship. Live from Washington DC, Rachel Sutherland reports.

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Jenny Beth Martin

Co-founder and Chair of Tea Party Patriots

October 29th, 2020 12:00am

Jenny Beth Martin on how the Tea Party's values align with those of the President.

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Sen. Gary Peters

United States Senator

October 29th, 2020 12:00am

With less than a week to go, Sen. Gary Peters makes his case for re-election and gives the final wrap on his campaign.

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Joe DiSano

DiSano Strategies of Lansing

October 29th, 2020 12:00am

Joe DiSano talks campaign end game and the elections in Michigan from down ballot to the top of the ticket.

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Graham Couch

Sports Columnist - Lansing State Journal

October 29th, 2020 12:00am

Michigan State v.s. Michigan this weekend. Graham Couch previews the rivalry game and tells if he thinks there's hope for the Spartans.

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Jeff Monosso

Fox News Radio

October 29th, 2020 12:00am

Wisconsin's Governor is urging residents to shelter in place as Covid numbers surge across the Midwest. Jeff Monosso gives the latest.

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Herschel Walker

Heisman Trophy Winner

October 29th, 2020 12:00am

Herschel Walker explains his endorsement of Donald Trump and names some of his top running backs.

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Tonya J Powers

Fox News Radio

October 28th, 2020 12:00am

Tonya breaks down which celebrities are supporting which candidate in this year's presidential race.

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Spencer Critchley

Managing Partner of Boots Road Group

October 28th, 2020 12:00am

Spencer tells us what we can expect in this final week of campaigning for President Trump and Joe Biden.

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Craig Mauger

Detroit News

October 28th, 2020 12:00am

Craig and Dave bring us a recap of Tuesday's President Trump rally at Capital Region International Airport.

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Mike Rogers

Former MI 8th district congressman

October 28th, 2020 12:00am

Mike and Dave preview today's Lansing Regional Chamber Virtual Policy Forum in which Mike will discuss national and cybersecurity, foreign policy, and the 2020 election.