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Groovy News

June 12th, 2026 12:00am

Mike gets you ready for your warm weekend with some Groovy News.

Rep. Kathy Schmaltz

Michigan State Representative

June 12th, 2026 12:00am

Representative Kathy Schmaltz talks with Mike about the Medical debt relief plan.

Don Gorske

Big Mac Eating World Record Holder

June 12th, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks with Don Gorske who has eating two Big Macs a day since 1972.

Jennifer Martinez

Restoration Expert

June 12th, 2026 12:00am

Jennifer talks with Mike about Rapid Restoration and how to fuel your body without water.

Nick Nerbonne

Travel Michigan

June 12th, 2026 12:00am

What's going on this weekend in the State of Michigan?

Repair Cafes?

June 12th, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks about the new concept of "Repair Cafes".

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

June 12th, 2026 12:00am

Iran's latest.

Nicole Noll-Williams

President/CEO - Capitol Region International Airport

June 12th, 2026 12:00am

Nicole talks with Mike about the "100 years of Flight" event at the Capitol Region International Airport on Saturday.

This Day in History

June 12th, 2026 12:00am

Mike and Producer Whip talk about the upcoming weekend and then everything that has happened in history on June 12.

Tonya J. Powers

FOX News Radio

June 12th, 2026 12:00am

Do you eat fast food everyday? Tonya talks about it.

Mike Open

June 12th, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up for Friday.

Groovy News

June 11th, 2026 12:00am

Mike Austin closes your Thursday with some Groovy News.

Mike Austin from Radio.. to TELEVISION?

June 11th, 2026 12:00am

Mike Austin updates you on his upcoming interview on Studio 10 on WILX.

Dr. Charles Ballard

Economics Professor at MSU

June 11th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to the May inflation report.

Rick Jones

Supervisor - Oneida Township

June 11th, 2026 12:00am

A close call for the Township Hall during Tuesday's severe weather which resulted in the collapse of a nearby storage garage.

Is your vehicle being recalled?

June 11th, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks about some vehicles that are being recalled.

John Gonzalez

Behind The Mitten

June 11th, 2026 12:00am

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

Matt Johnson

Spokesman for Consumers Energy

June 11th, 2026 12:00am

An update on any power outages from last night's severe weather event.

Marilyn Rogers

Chair of the Lansing Juneteenth Celebration

June 11th, 2026 12:00am

The annual event ongoing throughout the month of June.

This Day in History

June 11th, 2026 12:00am

Did Mike flirt during his latest interview? The Big Hair thinks so. Mike also talks about everything that has occurred on June 11.

Jonathan Savage

FOX News Radio

June 11th, 2026 12:00am

The WORLD CUP begins today.

Mike Open

June 11th, 2026 12:00am

Another day another great day to be started off by Mike Austin.

Wendy Block

Senior Vice President of Business Advocacy for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce

June 10th, 2026 12:00am

The Chamber announcing its first round of election endorsements for state House and Senate seats.

Groovy News

June 10th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your hump day with some Groovy News.

Rayne Guest

Infection Prevention Specialist

June 10th, 2026 12:00am

Rayne talks with Mike about "Screw Worms" messing with the beef industry.

Safety Belt rules changing in Buses

June 10th, 2026 12:00am

Mike and Producer Whip discuss the new changes in safety belts in buses for students.

Karen Hoene

Chair of the East Lansing Human Rights Commision

June 10th, 2026 12:00am

Controversial changes proposed by the city to its human rights ordinance.

Hondo Carpenter

Spartan Nation and Sports Illustrated Journalist

June 10th, 2026 12:00am

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby ruled eligible by a judge to play college football despite admitting to sports betting.

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

June 10th, 2026 12:00am

NASA unveils the crew who will be on the Artemis 3 mission - what is that mission?

This Day in History

June 10th, 2026 12:00am

Mike keeps you up-to-date with everything that has happened on June 10.

Kositchek's Mens Wear Closing

June 10th, 2026 12:00am

Mike and Producer Whip talk about the closing of Kositchek's MensWear.

Mike Open

June 10th, 2026 12:00am

It's Hump Day and Mike has your Morning Wake Up Call.

Groovy News

June 9th, 2026 12:00am

Mike finishes your Tuesday with some Groovy News.

Katie Nickolau

Meteorologist for WLNS-TV

June 9th, 2026 12:00am

Forecasts calling for a heat wave across Lansing this week.

Rich Plywacz

Fishing Expert

June 9th, 2026 12:00am

Mike brings on his buddy Rich Plywacz to discuss which fish are the best to eat.

Jared Halpern

FOX News Radio

June 9th, 2026 12:00am

A week of presidential sports - President Trump attends game three of the NBA finals, then this weekend will attend UFC at the White House.

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

June 9th, 2026 12:00am

Apple holds Worldwide Developers Conference - what were the big product announcements this year?

Dorie Dils

President / CEO of Gift of Life Michigan

June 9th, 2026 12:00am

A preview of Thursday's Gift of Life rally at the state Capitol.

Jonathan Savage

FOX News Radio

June 9th, 2026 12:00am

Iran latest - Iran says its halting attacks against Israel - are there any peace talks going on?

Dr. John Braccio

Regional Psychological Services of East Lansing

June 9th, 2026 12:00am

Dr. John Braccio talks with Mike about how to start your day off with positive energy.

This Day in History

June 9th, 2026 12:00am

Mike keeps you up-to-date with everything that has happened on June 9th.

Mike Open

June 9th, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up for this rainy Tuesday.

Free Fireworks show... Kind of?

June 9th, 2026 12:00am

Mike and Producer Whip discuss a truck full of fireworks that caught on fire in Tennessee and gave a free fireworks show.

Groovy News

June 8th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your Monday with some Groovy News.

Adrienne Woodland

AAA Michigan

June 8th, 2026 12:00am

An update on local and statewide gas prices.

Kyle Melinn

MIRS News

June 8th, 2026 12:00am

A look at the biggest stories in state government.

The Gerber Baby has been Selected

June 8th, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks about the "Gerber Baby" being selected for 2026.

Andy Schor

Mayor of Lansing

June 8th, 2026 12:00am

A look ahead to this week in city government.

Beth LeBlanc

Reporter for the Detroit News

June 8th, 2026 12:00am

Michigan's wholesale marijuana tax generating for less revenue than projected for raods in the first quarter of this year.

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

June 8th, 2026 12:00am

Iran latest - any attacks or movement in talks over the weekend?

Dr. Tim Nash

Economist of Northwood University

June 8th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to the May jobs report.

This Day in History

June 8th, 2026 12:00am

Mike updates you on everything that has happened on June 8.

Tonya J. Powers

FOX News Radio

June 8th, 2026 12:00am

The World Cup begins this week - states across the country are preparing for millions of visitors and "unprecedented" security challenges.

Mike Open

June 8th, 2026 12:00am

Mike starts your week and gets you ready for today's show.

Paul Peters

Workplace Expert

June 5th, 2026 12:00am

Paul talks with Mike about the concept of "Summer Fridays".

Bob Sheenan

CEO of Community Mental Health Association of Michigan

June 5th, 2026 12:00am

Bob and Mike talk about Mental Health awareness in your children.

Groovy News

June 5th, 2026 12:00am

Mike starts off your weekend with some Groovy News.

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

June 5th, 2026 12:00am

Friday is National Donut Day - which actually stemmed from the military.

Bill G Schuette

State Representative

June 5th, 2026 12:00am

Michigan House this week rejects a bill that addresses how board members are selected at MSU, U of M, and Wayne State.

Nick Nerbonne

Travel Michigan

June 5th, 2026 12:00am

A preview of fun activities that are on tap across Michigan this weekend.

Laura Carney

Author

June 5th, 2026 12:00am

Laura joins Mike and talks about her book that came from her late father's bucket list.

Jonathan Savage

FOX News Radio

June 5th, 2026 12:00am

UK security agency warns Chinese spies using job websites like LinkedIn to target government staff.

This Day in History

June 5th, 2026 12:00am

Mike lets you know some of the amazing events that have occurred on June 5.

Producer Whip a Game Show Host?

June 5th, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks with Producer Whip about his new late-night gig of being a trivia host.

Mike Open

June 5th, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up for Friday.

Groovy News

June 4th, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your Thursday with some Groovy News.

Eric Snodgrass

Nutrien

June 4th, 2026 12:00am

Summer weather predictions and how Mother Nature could impact tourism and the Great Lakes.

Eben Brown

FOX News Radio

June 4th, 2026 12:00am

President Trump says gas prices will come down in the near future - but is that not what drivers are seeing these days.

Chief Steve Gonzalez

Chief of Public Safety Capitol Region International Airport

June 4th, 2026 12:00am

Chief Steve Gonzalez speaks with Mike about the 100th anniversary party of the first flight in Lansing.

Aaron Terr

Public Advocacy Director for FIRE

June 4th, 2026 12:00am

Reaction to the new code of ethics recently approved by the MSU Board of Trustees.

John Gonzalez

Behind The Mitten

June 4th, 2026 12:00am

A preview of this weekend's episode which airs Saturday morning from 8-9am on 1320 WILS.

Paul Rogers

Fire Prevention Specialist from the Michigan DNR

June 4th, 2026 12:00am

Fire risk / danger statewide due to the dry weather.

Christine Miles

Author

June 4th, 2026 12:00am

Author of "What is it Costing You Not to Listen?" joins Mike to talk about "listening skills" for children.

This Day in History

June 4th, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks about "Wealth Management" as well as keeps you up-to-date with everything in history on June 4.

Beach season and water safety

June 4th, 2026 12:00am

Mike and Producer Whip discuss the beach season and water safety.

Mike Open

June 4th, 2026 12:00am

Mike starts you off for your Thursday.

Groovy News

June 3rd, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your day with some Groovy News

Ebony and Ivory together again!!

June 3rd, 2026 12:00am

Mike and Producer Whip have a discussion about the concept of Black Excellence as well as bringing people toegether.

Jeremy Rosenthal

Weekly Legal

June 3rd, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks with Jeremy about how to change your last name and a current suspect who tried to do that.

Tiana Gillis

Project Manager for the M-Dot

June 3rd, 2026 12:00am

An update on road construction on US 127 between I-496 and Lake Lansing Road.

Amanda Flores

MSU Office for inclusive Excellence and Impact

June 3rd, 2026 12:00am

A preview of MSU's upcoming Juneteenth celebration.

Eric Calley

Liberty Legacy

June 3rd, 2026 12:00am

Mike speaks with Eric about efforts to get a bridge named after veteran Michael W. Hanks.

Jonathan Savage

FOX News Radio

June 3rd, 2026 12:00am

Iran latest- are President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on the same page?

Amanda Wallace

Anatomic Pathology Tech at U of M Health Sparrow

June 3rd, 2026 12:00am

Details of Sparrow's annual drug report for 2025.

This Day in History

June 3rd, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks about the loss of amazing singer Peabo Bryson yesterday and more of things in history from May 3.

What have you lost in an Uber?

June 3rd, 2026 12:00am

Mike and Producer Whip talk discuss "The 2026 list of top items left in an Uber". Whip even tells a few stories from his Uber-driving days.

Mike Open

June 3rd, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up for Hump day.

Groovy News

June 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out your Tuesday with some Groovy News.

Jeff Monosso

FOX News Radio

June 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Judge to decide if a key hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be public.

Brandy Miller

Zoning Administrator for the city of Potterville

June 2nd, 2026 12:00am

A preview of Gizzard Fest this weekend.

Lou Glazer

President / Co-Founder of Michigan Future

June 2nd, 2026 12:00am

How can the state reverse its declining trend in per capita income and population growth?

George Smith

Director of MSU AgBioResearch

June 2nd, 2026 12:00am

George stepping down in August for a dean position at the University of Arizona.

Jenny Marr

Executive Director of CADL Library

June 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Mike talks with the Executive Director of CADL about thje "Love My Library" summer program.

Dr. John Braccio

Regional Psychological Services of East Lansing

June 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Dr. John Braccio talks with Mike about "Marriage" and how to know you're ready.

Thoughts on the World Cup

June 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Mike discusses America's opinion on the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

This Day in History

June 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Mike keeps you up-to-date with everything that has happened on May 2.

Jonathan Savage

FOX News Radio

June 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Ebola triggers fears over public heatlh ahead of World Cup travel surge.

Mike Open

June 2nd, 2026 12:00am

Mike wakes you up for Tuesday.

Groovy News

June 1st, 2026 12:00am

Mike closes out the day with your Groovy News.

Adrienne Woodland

AAA Michigan

June 1st, 2026 12:00am

A look at gas prices locally and statweide.

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