August, 2009
Monday, August 31
TIM STAUDT, Host - Staudt on Sports
BILL SIMONSON, Host - The Huge Show
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Tim Staudt, Bill Simonson, and Anne Doyle join MPS to discuss the alleged
University of Michigan football violations under head coach Rich Rodriguez.
CHARLES BALLARD, Professor of Economics - Michigan State University
Charles Ballard talks about MSU's State of the State survey.
DR. EDDIE O’CONNOR, Director of the Performance Excellence Center
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Dr. O'Connor talks about the psychological implications of the Lions' 0-16 season.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at the latest business news,
brought to you by the Dart Development Group.
TOM GEORGE, State Senator - (R) 20th
Senator George joins the program for an update on his activities.
MIKE HUGHES, TV Critic
www.MikeHughes.tv
Mike Hughes and Michael talk about the latest news and views from Hollywood.
Friday, August 28
LARRY OLMSTEAD, Travel Writer - USA Today
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
RAY WALSH, owner - Curious Bookshop
MATT RHODES, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the some of the finer things in life with our team of experts.
LARY SORENSEN, former MLB pitcher
Lary and Michael look ahead at the stretch run for the Tigers.
BEN WRIGHT, former CBS Golf Analyst
Ben Wright joins Michael live from Crystal Mountain.
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale talks about England's reaction to the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
Thursday, August 27
JENNIFER GRANHOLM, Governor - Michigan
Governor Granholm joins Michael to talk about the latest Michigan news.
BOB MARINO, owner - Tullymore
Bob Marino takes a turn as Answerman for the day.
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel talks about how BCBSM helps keep Michigan healthy.
SUSAN KAUFMAN, Editor - People Stylewatch Magazine
Susan Kaufman talks about the latest styles going in to the fall fashion season.
BEN WRIGHT, former CBS Golf Analyst
Ben Wright joins Michael live from Tullymore.
JOHN CHERRY, Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor Cherry talks about the Michigan budget.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick for a look at the automotive world.
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, House Republican Leader
Representative Elsenheimer talks about the latest issues he's dealing with.
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 19th
Congressman Schauer calls in from Battle Creek.
Wednesday, August 26
DAN PERO, American Justice Partnership
ED SARPOLUS, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association
TIM McGUIRE, Executive Director - Michigan Association of Counties
VIRG BERNERO, Mayor - Lansing
PETE HOEKSTRA, United States Representative - (R) 2nd District
FRANK KELLEY, former Attorney General
DR. NANCY NIELSEN, Immediate Past President - American Medical Assn.
SAUL ANUZIS, Coast to Coast Strategies, LLC
SUSAN BENNETT, Deputy Director - the Newseum
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
JAMES BLANCHARD, former Governor of Michigan
CAROL CAIN, Columnist - Detroit Free Press
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 19th
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) 40th
DR. SAM NUSSBAUM, Chief Medical Officer - Wellpoint Inc.
A tribute to Senator Ted Kennedy.
Tuesday, August 25
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
DONNA BARBERA, 760 WJR Detroit
Michael Patrick and Donna Barbera discuss the end of 'Cash for Clunkers'.
DREW CRAVEN, owner - Cottage in a Day
Drew Craven talks about Cottage in a Day's line of factory-built, energy-efficient, green homes.
TERRY MORT, author - "The Hemingway Patrols"
The author of "The Hemingway Patrols: Ernest Hemingway and His Hunt for U-boats"
joins Michael Patrick to talk about his book.
BRIAN MORELY- Chair of the Criminal Law Department
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Brian Morely talks about a possible lead in the case of Jimmy Hoffa.
PETER L. DUNLAP, Shareholder/Senior Counsel-
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Peter Dunlap talks about the Michigan Supreme Court deliberating on
restrictions on 'pain and suffering' damages for auto accident victims.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle and Michael talk about the revival of K-Mart's 'Blue Light Special',
as well as the correlation between car thefts and
DOUGLAS J. ADLER, Raymond James and Associates
Doug Adler talks about the best way to invest your Mega Millions winnings.
JONATHAN RAVEN, member - Administrative & Governmental Law Dept.
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Jonathan Raven takes a look at the latest in the quest to
determine the exact circumstances behind Michael Jackson's death.
TOM WUYCZYK, Manager - Tullymore
Tom Wuyczyk talks about 'An Evening with Ben Wright' at Tullymore.
Monday, August 24
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at the latest business news,
brought to you by the Dart Development Group.
BRIAN MORELY- Chair of the Criminal Law Department
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Brian Morely talks about the strange case of reality contestant Ryan Jenkins.
GREGG STEBBEN, Technology Expert
Gregg Stebben talks about the dangers of debit cart fraud.
STACY SLOBODNICK, Women's Golf Coach - Michigan State University
Michael Patrick and Stacy Slobodnick recap the Solheim Cup.
ALEX COSS, General Manager - Eagle Eye/Hawk Hollow
Alex Coss talks about the Michigan PGA Championship.
STEPHEN HYDE, author - “Cured! The Insider’s Handbook for Health Care Reform”
Stephen Hyde takes an insider's look at national health care reform.
MIKE HUGHES, TV Critic
www.MikeHughes.tv
Mike Hughes and Michael talk about the latest news and views from Hollywood.
Friday, August 21
MIGUEL FERNANDEZ, Guest Sportscaster
Miguel Fernandez stops by the studio to star as guest Sportscaster for the morning.
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
RAY WALSH, owner - Curious Bookshop
MATT RHODES, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the some of the finer things in life with our team of experts.
DOUGLAS J. ADLER, Raymond James and Associates
Doug Adler discusses the unusually high level of trading on GM's old stock.
MIKE HUGHES, TV Critic
www.MikeHughes.tv
Mike Hughes reports on his trip to Hollywood.
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale and Michael Patrick discuss the release of convicted Lockerbie
bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi from Scottish custody.
LARY SORENSEN, former MLB pitcher
Lary and Michael talk about last night's Tigers win.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman takes a look at the end of the 'Cash for Clunkers' program.
Thursday, August 20
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, House Republican Leader
Representative Elsenheimer talks about the state budget negotiations.
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 19th
Congressman Schauer talks about the furor surrounding health care reform.
GENERAL ROGER L. ALLEN, Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy
General Allen talks about efforts to save the MYCA from elimination at
the hands of possible state budget cuts.
MIKE HUGHES, TV Critic
www.MikeHughes.tv
Mike Hughes and Michael talk about the passing of 60 Minutes creator Don Hewitt.
CARY CAMPBELL, Partner - Walnut Hills Country Club
Cary Campbell talks about a special event at Walnut Hills.
JANET LOCKWOOD, Director - Michigan Film Office
Janet Lockwood talks about the future of Michigan's film incentive program.
MARK BREWER, Chairman - Michigan Democratic Party
Mark Brewer shares his thoughts on the protests taking place at health care
town hall meetings across the country.
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Dan joins Michael on today's program.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
Wednesday, August 19
Live from 1340 WJRW Grand Rapids
JENNIFER GRANHOLM, Governor - Michigan
MIKE BOUCHARD, Sheriff - Oakland County
PETE HOEKSTRA, United States Representative - (R) 2nd District
KELLY ROSSMAN-McKINNEY, CEO - Rossman Group
TERRI LYNN LAND, Secretary of State
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) 8th
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th
GREG JOHNSON, Grand Rapids Press
LARY SORENSEN, former MLB pitcher
ROBERT SHANGLE, Lifestatue
DURAN MARTINEZ, AM Outdoors
Our guests join Michael Patrick on the launch day
of the new 1340am WJRW in Grand Rapids.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick for a look at the automotive world.
Tuesday, August 18
DAVE JACONETTE, Program Director - 1340 WJRW Grand Rapids
Dave Jaconette joins Michael to announce our newest affiliate.
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel talks about how BCBSM is combatting obesity in Michigan.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
MARY MARGARET MOYNE - member of the Intellectual Property Law Dept.
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Mary Margaret Moyne talks about Microsoft's fight to sell MS Word.
BILL MORY, General Manager - Walnut Hills
Bill Mory talks about a MPS book signing coming up at Walnut Hills.
SCOTT STRANE, Chain of Lakes Boat Tours
Captain Scotty and Michael Patrick talk about the lakes and waterways of Michigan.
Monday, August 17
FELICIA WASSON, Associate State Director for Government Affairs - AARP
Felicia Wasson talks about healthcare, and what AARP does to help keep its constituents healthy.
CAROL CAIN, Columnist - Detroit Free Press
Michael Patrick and Carol Cain talk about the race for Governor in 2010.
STEVE RUTHENBERG, General Manager - Forest Akers Golf Course
KEN DEVINE, Past President - Michigan PGA
Michael Patrick and his guests talk about the PGA Championship.
KEN DALLAFIOR, Senior Vice President - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Ken Dallafior looks back at at the Lions preseason win.
CHARLES BALLARD, Professor of Economics - Michigan State University
Charles Ballard talks about the state budget.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at the latest business news,
brought to you by the Dart Development Group.
TOM GEORGE, State Senator - (R) 20th
Senator George joins the program for an update on his activities.
DR. CHRISTINE TENAGLIA, Michigan's Brightest Dentist
Dr. Christine joins Michael to share some tips about oral health.
MATT RHODES, Dusty's Cellar
Matt Rhodes presents the wine of the week.
Friday, August 14
JP Tribute Show
FRANK KELLEY, former Attorney General
MICHAEL KERNICKI, Head Professional - Cantebury Golf Club
JOHN (JP) McCARTHY, son of JP McCarthy
RICK SYLVAIN, Print/Online Media Director - Walt Disney World Resort
HOOT McINERNEY, car dealer
BARRY McGUIRE, retired Executive VP - MI Automobile Dealers Association
PAT DAILEY, Great Lakes Troubadour
TOM BRADY, Manager - The Pat Dailey Show
DAN LOEPP, President - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
JAMES BLANCHARD, former Governor of Michigan
Thursday, August 13
BILL HUIZENGA, Congressional Candidate
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 19th
DR. CHRISTINE TENAGLIA, Michigan's Brightest Dentist
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
Our guests weight in on the health care reform debate.
JOHN CHERRY, Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor Cherry talks about his candidacy for Governor in 2010.
DURAN MARTINEZ, AM Outdoors
Duran talks about a major fish kill in the Sanilac and St. Clair counties.
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
LARRY OLMSTEAD, Travel Writer - USA Today
RAY WALSH, owner - Curious Bookshop
MATT RHODES, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the some of the finer things in life with our team of experts.
JUSTIN GRINNELL, Grinnell Training Systems
Justin Grinnell joins the program for the last time as a bachelor.
RICHARD GOLDMAN, author - "Luck by Design"
Richard Goldman explains the premise behind his book.
VARTAN KUPELIAN, VartanGolfLive.com
Vartan Kupelian joins Michael to preview the PGA Championship.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
Wednesday, August 12
FRED UPTON, United States Representative - (R) 6th
Congressman Upton reacts to yesterday's press conference with Rick Wagoner.
RICK SNYDER, candidate for Governor
Rick Snyder explains why he is running for Governor in 2010.
ROBIN LOTT, Executive Director - Michigan Education Trust
Robin Lott talks about how to save for college tuition with MET.
RICHARD COLEMAN, Senior VP - American Resort Management
Richard Coleman talks about American Resort Management
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) 8th
Congressman Rogers shares his thoughts on the national health care debate.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick for a look at the automotive world.
Tuesday, August 11
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel talks about what BCBSM does for the uninsured and underinsured of Michigan.
BRIAN MORELY- Chair of the Criminal Law Department
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Brian Morely talks about the Michigan Supreme Court now being televised.
Friday, August 7
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
RAY WALSH, owner - Curious Bookshop
MATT RHODES, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the some of the finer things in life with our team of experts.
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
Ron VanTimmeren joins Tim for an extended chat about what's playing in theatres now.
KEN SIKKEMA, Former Senate Majority Leader
Ken Sikkema talks about the need to improve Michigan's roads,
and where the money to do so will come from.
MIKE DiGIOVANNI, Executive Director of Global Market Analysis - General Motors
Mike DiGiovanni talks about how the additional 'Cash for Clunkers' money will benefit GM.
STEVE CASSENS, Director - Cherry Capital Airport
Steve Cassens talks about all of the vacation options available
through Cherry Capital Airport.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
Thursday, August 6
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel talks about the health benefits of walking.
MARY DETTLOFF, Press Secretary - Michigan DNR
Mary Dettloff talks about an increase in the number of
people fishing in Michigan in 2009.
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) 40th
Representative Moss talks about balancing the state budget,
and gives his thoughts on moving detainees from Guantanamo to Michigan.
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, House Republican Leader
Representative Elsenheimer talks about what he has been working on recently.
LEE GONZALES, State Representative - (D) 49th
Representative Gonzales talks about the stimlus money coming to Michigan.
PAUL EISENSTEIN, Bureau Chief - TheDetroitBureau.com
Paul Eisenstein gives his thoughts on the auto industry.
TIM WALBERG, former Congressman
Tim Walberg joins Tim to look at the debate of over bringing
prisoners to Michigan from California and Guantanamo Bay.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
Wednesday, August 5
Live from Crystal Mountain
STEVE MILLOY, Publisher - JunkScience.com
Steve Milloy, author of 'Green Hell: How Environmentalists Plan to Control Your Life
and What You Can Do to Stop Them' explains the message behind his book.
JIM MacINNES, President & CEO - Crystal Mountain
BRAD DEAN, Director of Golf - Crystal Mountain
Brad Dean and Jim MacInnes join Michael live at Crystal Mountain.
CAROL WOOD, Lansing City Council
Carol Wood joins the program after winning in the Lansing Mayoral Primary.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) 8th
Congressman Rogers talks about the future of the 'Cash for Clunkers' program.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick for a look at the automotive world.
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th
PAUL LONG, Vice President for Public Policy - Michigan Catholic Conference
Senator Allen and Paul Long talk about the importance of halting budget
cuts to programs that benefit the state's poor population.
Tuesday, August 4
Live from Tullymore
PETE HOEKSTRA, United States Representative - (R) 2nd District
Congressman Hoekstra offers more opposition to the Guantanamo prisoner plan.
BART STUPAK, United States Representative - (D) 1st
Congressman Stupak talks about his support of a plan to bring
former Guantanamo detainees to prisons in Michigan.
KEVIN O’BRIEN, Director of Golf - Tullymore
TOM WUYCZYK, Manager - Tullymore
GEORGE ZIMMERMAN, Director - Travel Michigan
RICH MARINO, Owner - Tullymore
Our guests talk about all of the many facets of Tullymore.
GEORGE PERLES, Motor City Bowl
George Perles talks about the possibility of a new sponsor for the Motor City Bowl.
DICK DeVOS, President - Windquest
DR. KEITH PRETTY, President - Northwood University
Dr. Pretty joins Michael live at Tullymore.
MIKE MADDOX, President - ASK Technologies
Mike Maddox talks about his company.
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
Ron VanTimmeren visits Michael live at Tullymore.
LARY SORENSEN, former MLB pitcher
Lary and Michael Patrick talk about the Tigers.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick for a look at the automotive world.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
RYAN K. KAUFFMAN, attorney - Real Estate Law Department
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Ryan Kauffman takes a look at how effective the legislation signed
by Governor Granholm has been to prevent foreclosures.
Monday, August 3
TERRI LYNN LAND, Secretary of State
Secretary Land talks about the upcoming elections in Michigan.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at the latest business news,
brought to you by the Dart Development Group.
MARK BREWER, Chairman - Michigan Democratic Party
Mark Brewer joins Michael to talk about the latest issues he's dealing with.
TOM GEORGE, State Senator - (R) 20th
Senator George joins the program from Marquette.
VARTAN KUPELIAN, VartanGolfLive.com
ROBERT J. MOORE, Technical Manager - TECH4U
BART LOWER, Assistant Golf Coach - Michigan State University
GREG JOHNSON, Grand Rapids Press
Our guests look back at what might be the final Buick Open.
MARK R. FOLGMANN, Owner/Founder - Ark Advisors LLC
Mark Folgmann talks about the importance of full disclosure on 401(k) accounts.
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