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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?
Mike Open
May 12th, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for Tuesday.
Groovy News
May 11th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out the show with some Groovy News for Monday.
Adrienne Woodland
AAA Michigan
May 11th, 2026 12:00am
Adrienne takes a look at the latest gas prices locally and statewide.
Jeff Monosso
FOX News Radio
May 11th, 2026 12:00am
Fox Wheels: US auto sales fall in April as market cools from 2025's tariff-driven surge.
Kyle Melinn
MIRS News
May 11th, 2026 12:00am
Kyle breaks down the biggest news in state government.
Andy Schor
Mayor of East Lansing
May 11th, 2026 12:00am
A look ahead to what's happening in city government this week.
Steve Frisbie
State Representative
May 11th, 2026 12:00am
Mike and State Representative Ste Frisbie talk Property Tax Reform.
Jonathan Williams
President & Chief Economist at the American LEsislative Exchange Council
May 11th, 2026 12:00am
Michigan dropping 13 spots in ALEC's annual national economic rankings.
Mark Magyar
Lansing-Based Attorney
May 11th, 2026 12:00am
Representing the Mackinac Island Ferries who are in a contract-related stalemate with the city.
This Day in History
May 11th, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Producer Whip talk about cruises? Mike also gives you everything that has happened in history on May 11.
Jonathan Savage
FOX News Radio
May 11th, 2026 12:00am
Iran latest: Any movement on a possible deal over the weekend?
Mike Open
May 11th, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for the Monday after Mother's Day.
National "Change Your Password" Day
May 8th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about National "Change Your Password Day" as well as other tings.
Groovy News
May 8th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out the weekend before Mother's Day with some Groovy News.
Bret Baier
Fox News Chief Political Anchor
May 8th, 2026 12:00am
Baier has a new book out called "The Case for America: An Argument on Behalf of Our Nation."
2026 Job Report
May 8th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about the 2026 Job Report just being released.
Tina Nguyen
Marketing and Membership Manager at Fenner Nature Center
May 8th, 2026 12:00am
A preview of Saturday's World Migratory Bird Day event.
Nick Nerbonne
Travel Michigan
May 8th, 2026 12:00am
A preview of fun events that will be taking place across Michigan this weekend.
Amy Adamy
Spokeswoman for the Lansing Board of Water and Light
May 8th, 2026 12:00am
A preview of Saturday's "Adopt a River" event.
Eben Brown
FOX News Radio
May 8th, 2026 12:00am
Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets.
James DeSana
State Representative
May 8th, 2026 12:00am
Reaction to the charges filed this week against Fay Beydoun.
This Day in History
May 8th, 2026 12:00am
Mike keeps you up to date with everything going on for May 9.
Groovy News
May 7th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out the show with some Groovy News for Thursday.
Amanda Torres
Creator of the Midwest Podcast Conference
May 7th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks to Amanda Torres, creator of the Midwest Podcast Conference that he will be hosting.
John "Trey" Rogers
Turf Grass Specialist at MSU.
May 7th, 2026 12:00am
MSU involved with the creation of the turf for the FIFA World Cup.
King of the Hill coming back?
May 7th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about the show "King of the Hill" coming back to television for the 15th season.
Mike and Producer Whip talk about Podcasting
May 7th, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Producer Whip talk about podcasting.
John Gonzalez
Behind The Mitten
May 7th, 2026 12:00am
A preview of this weekend's episode which will air Saturday morning from 8-9am on 1320 WILS.
Eben Brown
FOX News Radio
May 7th, 2026 12:00am
President Trump pauses Project Freedom while Iran considers the latest peace deal.
Mark Brewer
Attorney for the Michigan AFL-CIO and Michigan Senate
May 7th, 2026 12:00am
Oral arguments Wednesday in the state Supreme Court on a lawsuit filed by the Senate against the House over legislature-approved bills that were not sent to the Governor.
This Day in History
May 7th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about everything that has happened in history on May 7.
Tonya J. Powers
FOX News Radio
May 7th, 2026 12:00am
Today is the National Day of Prayer.
Mike Open
May 7th, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for Thursday.
Mike creates an AI jingle LIVE!
May 6th, 2026 12:00am
Mike creates an AI jingle for Producer Whip live on air.
Groovy News
May 6th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out your day with some Groovy News.
Eric Olmscheid
Executive Director of the Wharton Center
May 6th, 2026 12:00am
A preview of Wharton's Performing Art Series.
Jeremy Rosenthal
Weekly Legal
May 6th, 2026 12:00am
Jeremy and Mike talk about the Canibus industry.
Dr. Timothy Nash
Economist of Northwood University
May 6th, 2026 12:00am
The latest on the economy and monetary policy.
Heath Miller
Michigan DTMB
May 6th, 2026 12:00am
The search for this year's state Christmas tree is already underay.
Michael Roman
Chief of the Grand Ledge Fire Department
May 6th, 2026 12:00am
Reaction to Tuesday's election results on the fire department's bond proposal.
Jason Melle
superintendent of Ingham ISD
May 6th, 2026 12:00am
Reaction to Tuesday's election results on the fire department's proposal.
This Day in History
May 6th, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Producer Whip talk about a man who proposed to his girlfriend at a baseball game... and it did not work out. He also gives you all the history for May 6.
Jonathan Savage
FOX News Radio
May 6th, 2026 12:00am
Iran issues new threat now that the US military is escorting cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mike Open
May 6th, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for Hump day.
Breakfast Soup
May 5th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about the concept of Breakfast Soup.
Beer is good for the skin?
May 5th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about a study that states that beer can be used as sunscreen?
Groovy News
May 5th, 2026 12:00am
Mike closes out your Cinco De Mayo with some Groovy News.
Eric Snodgrass
Nutrien
May 5th, 2026 12:00am
How has planting been affected by April rainfall.
Vic Veda
Vice President of Communications for the Michigan Retailers Association
May 5th, 2026 12:00am
Mother's Day from a retail perspective.
Robots are taking over!!
May 5th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks about robots and some of their new "Jobs".
Barb Byrum
Ingham County Clerk
May 5th, 2026 12:00am
A preview of today's elections and voter turnout projections.
Dr. John Braccio
Regional Psychological Services of East Lansing
May 5th, 2026 12:00am
How to make relationships flourish.
This Day in History
May 5th, 2026 12:00am
Mike and Producer Whip talk about their Cinco De mayo plans. Mike also keeps you up-to-date with everything that has happened on May 5 in History.
Cinco De Mayo
May 5th, 2026 12:00am
Mike talks with Tanya J Powers of Fox about Cinco De Mayo and more.
Mike Open
May 5th, 2026 12:00am
Mike wakes you up for Cinco De Mayo.
Tim Daman
President and CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
May 4th, 2026 12:00am
Tim testifying last week at a Michigan House subcommittee hearing on in-person work requirements.
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