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Groovy News

September 21st, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your day with some Groovy News.

Howard Hughey

AAA Michigan

September 21st, 2026 12:00am

A look at local and statewide gas prices to kick off the new work week.

Kyle Melinn

MIRS News

September 21st, 2026 12:00am

A look back at the biggest stories happening right now in state government.

Whip's Tips

September 21st, 2026 12:00am

Whip's Tips... Tips for you life.

Mike Austin

September 21st, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks about a few topics.

Jonathan Savage

FOX News Radio

September 21st, 2026 12:00am

United Nations General Assembly kicks off Monday - which world leaders will be in New York to speak and for meetings?

John Cherry

Former Lt Governor and Board Member for the Democracy Defense Foundation

September 21st, 2026 12:00am

New polling on Michigan votes trusting their local election officials.

This Day in History

September 21st, 2026 12:00am

Mike gives you some "Words of Wisdom" and "This Day in History".

Tonya J Powers

FOX News Radio

September 21st, 2026 12:00am

Cychlorphine - what's going on with this emerging drug that's stronger than Fentanyl?

Mike Open

September 21st, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up for Monday.

Groovy News

September 18th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your day with some Groovy News.

Jeff Monosso

FOX News Radio

September 18th, 2026 12:00am

Gas and diesel prices continue to rise.

Brandy Miller

Executive Director of the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

September 18th, 2026 12:00am

Brandy talks with Mike about everything going on around the state.

Dennis Lennox

Michigan Republican Strategist

September 18th, 2026 12:00am

Dennis wrote an op-ed titled, "Why LAnsing's Swamp Fears "Yes" on Proposal 1".

Whip's Tips

September 18th, 2026 12:00am

Whip's Tips... Tips for your life!

Hondo Carpenter

Spartan Nation and Sports Illustrated Journalist

September 18th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to last night's Lions - Bills game and a preview of Saturday night's MSU - Notre Dame game.

Toy Hall of Fame

September 18th, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks about some of the toys that are eligible for the Toy Hall of Fame this year.

Troy Stowall

Delhi Twp. Parks and Rec Director

September 18th, 2026 12:00am

Playground equipment upgrades at Centennial Farms Park.

This Day in History

September 18th, 2026 12:00am

Mike gives you some "Words of Wisdom" and "This Day in History".

Jessica Rosenthal

FOX News Radio

September 18th, 2026 12:00am

New Fox poll on foreign policy.

Mike Open

September 18th, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up for Friday.

Groovy News

September 17th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your day with some Groovy News.

Jim Mott

Chair of the Eaton County Board of Commissioners

September 17th, 2026 12:00am

State grant awarded to Eaton County for the Bank intercounty Drain Project.

Nick Pigeon of 517 Funktet

September 17th, 2026 12:00am

Nick Pigeon talks about performing with his band the 517 Funktet at the Lansing BluesFest.

Justin Winslow

Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association

September 17th, 2026 12:00am

Many Lansing-area restaurants are closing. We talk with Justin about that.

Dan Varoney

Economic Growth Strategist

September 17th, 2026 12:00am

Dan joins the show to discuss the interest rate increase.

Amy Sherman

Behind The Mitten

September 17th, 2026 12:00am

A preview of this weekend's episode that will air Saturday morning from 8-9am on 1320 WILS.

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

September 17th, 2026 12:00am

50 years ago Thursday - NASA unveiled its first space shuttle to the public.

Chris Swope

Lansing City Clerk

September 17th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to the US Supreme Court's ruling this week that struck down President Trump's mail-in voting restrictions.

This Day in History

September 17th, 2026 12:00am

Mike gives you some "Words of Wisdom" and "this Day in History".

Tonya J Powers

FOX News Radio

September 17th, 2026 12:00am

Legal filing: Charlie Kirk's family alleges UVU knew of rooftop security risk before his assassination.

Mike Open

September 17th, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up for Thursday.

Groovy News

September 16th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your day with some Groovy News

Jeff Monosso

FOX News Radio

September 16th, 2026 12:00am

FBI Director Patel testifies at a Senate hearing - what were the big talking points?

Whip's Tips

September 16th, 2026 12:00am

Whip's Tips... Tips for your life!

Sean McBrearty

Executive Committee co-chair for "Michiganders for Money Out of Politics"

September 16th, 2026 12:00am

Proposal 2 getting a lot of support, according to a recent Detroit News / WDIV - TV poll.

Kayla Dobson

Vice President of the Greater Lansing Association of Realtors

September 16th, 2026 12:00am

How are things going in the real estate market so far this year in Mid-Michigan?

Dr. Shashank Priya

Vice President for research and innovation at MSU.

September 16th, 2026 12:00am

MSU maintaining a high ranking for research by Washington Monthly.

Brian Calloway

LSJ Sports Writer

September 16th, 2026 12:00am

Early preview of this Friday night's high school football game across the Lansing area.

This Day in History

September 16th, 2026 12:00am

Mike gives you some "Words of Wisdom" and "Today in History".

Tonya J Powers

FOX News Radio

September 16th, 2026 12:00am

Delaware was the final primary state - now its on to the final stretch of midterms campaigning.

Mike Open

September 16th, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up for your Wednesday.

This Day in History

September 15th, 2026 12:00am

Mike gives you some "Words of Wisdom" and "This Day in History".

Groovy News

September 15th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your day with some Groovy News.

Jeff Monosso

FOX News Radio

September 15th, 2026 12:00am

Vice President Vance takes a trip to Missouri to talk about fraud.

Alex Pazkowski

Welding Instructor at Washtenaw Community College

September 15th, 2026 12:00am

Welding championships in China next week.

Dr. Charles Ballard

MSU Economics Professor

September 15th, 2026 12:00am

A preview of this week's 2-day Federal Reserve Policy meeting in which the Fed is expected to raise interest rates.

Mike Austin

September 15th, 2026 12:00am

Mike discusses different topics.

Whip's Tips

September 15th, 2026 12:00am

Whip's Tips... Tips for your life!

Melissa Palepu

Chair of the Michigan Human Trafficking Commision

September 15th, 2026 12:00am

The commission is holding a panel discussion on human trafficking Wednesday at Cooley Law School.

Pat Gillespie

Developer for the Gillespie Group

September 15th, 2026 12:00am

A look ahead to a proposed rehab project in Lansing on Cedar Street.

Dr. John Braccio

Regional Psychological Services of East Lansing

September 15th, 2026 12:00am

Dr. Braccio talks with Mike about dealing with the "Marriage Age Gap".

Mike Austin

September 15th, 2026 12:00am

Mike and Producer Whip talk about different topics.

Tonya J Powers

FOX News Radio

September 15th, 2026 12:00am

Pets improve kids' mental health -- except one, which makes things worse.

Mike Open

September 15th, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up for Tuesday.

Groovy News

September 14th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your day with some "Groovy News".

Adrienne Woodland

AAA Michigan

September 14th, 2026 12:00am

A look at local and statewide gas prices to kick off the new week.

Kyle Melinn

MIRS News

September 14th, 2026 12:00am

A look at some of the biggest stories in state government.

Andy Schor

Mayor of Lansing

September 14th, 2026 12:00am

A preview of what's happening this week in city government.

Mike Austin

September 14th, 2026 12:00am

Mike gives you some great topics.

Whip's Tips

September 14th, 2026 12:00am

Whip's Tips... Tips for your life.

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

September 14th, 2026 12:00am

Vice President JD Vance heads to the Midwest today for campaigning events.

Mike Austin

September 14th, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks about a few topics.

This Day in History

September 14th, 2026 12:00am

Mike gives you some "Words of Wisdom" and "This Day in History".

Jonathan Savage

FOX News Radio

September 14th, 2026 12:00am

An update on President Trump's trip to IReland.

Spiders!!

September 14th, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks about why we are seeing more spiders around this year.

Mike Open

September 14th, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up for Monday.

Whip's Tips

September 11th, 2026 12:00am

Whip's Tips... Tips for your life.

Groovy News

September 11th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your week with some Groovy News.

Farmer Ed Carpenter

Owner of Peacock Road Family Farm

September 11th, 2026 12:00am

Discussion about the Peacock Family Farm.

Linda Hart

Executive director of the Holland Area Visitors Bureau

September 11th, 2026 12:00am

"Discover Fall in Holland".

Dennis Lennox

Michigan Republican Strategist

September 11th, 2026 12:00am

Local reaction to the GOP midterm convention.

Tonya J Powers

FOX News Radio

September 11th, 2026 12:00am

We continue our 9/11 discussion and reflection on this 25th anniversary of the 20001 terrorist attacks.

Jason Alexander

Communications Director for the Michigan Community Service Commision

September 11th, 2026 12:00am

Today is the 9/11 National Day of Service with several projects being held in Michigan.

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

September 11th, 2026 12:00am

A recap of the first ever GOP midterm convention.

Andy Kilpatrick

Lansing Public Service Director

September 11th, 2026 12:00am

Updates on road projects in the city.

This Day in History

September 11th, 2026 12:00am

Mike gives you some "Words of Wisdom" and "this Day in History".

Jonathan Savage

FOX News Radio

September 11th, 2026 12:00am

Iranian missiles damaging American warplanes on the ground in Jordan.

Airports ranked - firm has the most and least stressful locations to travel.

Brian Wheeler

Spokesman for Consumers Energy

September 10th, 2026 12:00am

Consumers extending its timetable for a decision on a proposed hydroelectric dam sale.

Glenn Stevens

Executive Director of the Detroit Regional Chamber's MichAuto division

September 10th, 2026 12:00am

How are Canada's retaliatory tariffs impacting the auto industry in Michigan?

Whip's Tips

September 10th, 2026 12:00am

Whip's Tips... Tips for your life!

Dr. Tim Nash

Economist of Northwood University

September 10th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to the August jobs report.

John Gonzalez

Behind The Mitten

September 10th, 2026 12:00am

A preview of this weekend's episode that will air Saturday morning from 8-9am on 1320 WILS.

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

September 10th, 2026 12:00am

First night of RNC midterms convention over - what were the major talking points for candidates?

Steve Gonzalez

Public Safety Chief for Capital Region International Airport

September 10th, 2026 12:00am

New TSA rules going into effect.

Tonya J Powers

FOX News Radio

September 10th, 2026 12:00am

Apple holds an event - what new big product was the star of the show?

A recap of last night's public hearing on the proposed 2027 fiscal year budget.

Whip's Tips

September 9th, 2026 12:00am

Whip's Tips... Tips for your life!

Jeremy Rosenthal

Weekly Legal

September 9th, 2026 12:00am

Jeremy speaks with Mike about the Karyann Parkinson case out of Virginia.

Sean Brandenburg

Workplace Expert

September 9th, 2026 12:00am

Sean talks about becoming an "Boomerang Employee".

Hondo Carpenter

Spartan Nation and Sports Illustrated Journalist

September 9th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to the Michigan - Western Michigan football controversy.

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

September 9th, 2026 12:00am

Republicans holding a rare political convention in Dallas ahead of the midterm elections - with the balance of the Senate and House at stake.

Maya speaks with Mike about Gen Z opening their own franchises.

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