December, 2008
Tuesday, December 30
Dan Pero, American Justice Partnership
Dan Pero takes a look back at the year that was in politics.
Edward Castellani, Vice-chair of the Business, Tax, and Probate Law Dept. -
Fraser Trabilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Edward Castellani talks about
Hank Bullough, former Coach
The former head coach of Michigan State and the Buffalo Bills
joins the show live from Orlando prior to the Capital One Bowl.
Ed Grice, General Manager - Boyne Mountain
Ed Grice talks about the ski conditions at Boyne Mountain.
George Vollman, Vollman Ford
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman takes a look at the latest automotive industry news.
Mike Hughes, TV Critic
Mike Hughes talks about New Years Eve on television.
Justin Grinnell, Trainer - Michigan Athletic Club
Justin Grinnell gives some tips of how to stay with your New Year's resolutions.
Rick Forzano, Former Head Coach - Detroit Lions
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Our guests react to the Lions' management moves.
Major Robert Clark, Michigan State Police
Major Clark talks about drunk driving around the New Year.
Monday, December 29
Adam Baragato, Producer - CMU Sports Network
Adam looks back at the Motor City Bowl.
Julie Stahl, Jerusalem Bureau Chief - CNSnews.com
Julie Stahl reports live from Israel on the recent conflict in Gaza.
Shawn Cox, Golf Director - The Grand Del Mar
MPS presents his "Hotel of the Year" award to the Grand Del Mar in San Diego.
Brian Lawson, Crystal Mountain
Brian Lawson reports on the snow conditions at Crystal Mountain.
Craig Godfrey, Godfrey Wise Berg CPA's and Advisors
Craig Godfrey talks about year-end tax planning.
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Ken Dallfior speculates on where the Lions will go next.
Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
Shannon Shelton reports from Orlando for the Capital One Bowl.
Ron VanTimmeren, Celebration Cinemas
Ron VanTimmeren talks about the holiday movie season.
Emily Wolfram, Beat Reporter - WMU Football
Emily Wolfram talks about Western Michigan playing Rice in the Texas Bowl.
Tuesday, December 23
Dave Herbst, Managing Editor - Disney Destinations
Dave Herbst talks about visiting Walt Disney World during the holidays.
Jane DeGrow, The Travel Queen
Ray Walsh, Curious Bookshop
Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the activities and events taking place this weekend.
Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale talks about the Queen's Christmas address, and explains what exactly Boxing Day is.
Ryan Schuling, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
Ryan Schuling joins the show ahead of the Motor City Bowl tonight.
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Ken Dalifior talks about the possibility of the Lions going 0-16 with
a loss on Sunday to the Green Bay Packers.
Monday, December 22
Mark Brewer, Party Chair - MI Democratic Party
Mark Brewer talks about how Barack Obama is setting up his adminstration.
George Vollman, Vollman Ford
George Vollman looks at the latest automotive news.
Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R)
A D.C. update from Congressman Rogers.
Mike O'Hara, former Lions writer - Detroit News
Mike O'Hara and MPS talk about the 0-15 Detroit Lions.
Austin Hill, author - "White House Confidential"
Austin Hill stops by to talk about Christmas at the White House.
Pierre Medawar, Medawar Jewelers
Pierre Medawar talks about the holiday shopping season.
Craig Godfrey, Godfrey, Wise, Berg CPA's & Advisors
Craig Godfrey talks about year end tax planning.
Hank Bullough, former Coach
The former head coach of Michigan State and the Buffalo Bills talks
about the Spartans in their bowl game.
Father Mark Inglot, St. Johns Student Parish
Father Mark offers a reflection on the Christmas season.
Dave Kring, Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac
The Michigan Car Dealer of the year talks about how the state of the
automotive industry affects local dealers.
Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
James Pecora, Author - "Dead End"
James Pecora talks about his new book.
Friday, December 19
Kelly Rossman-McKinney, CEO - The Rossman Group
Kelly looks at the results of the lame duck session.
Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel talks about lawmakers failing to reach a verdict on individual market reform.
Mike Nystrom, Executive Director - Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
Mike Nystrom talks about the inaction on legislation for improving Michigan's roads.
Annie Topie, Yoga Expert
Annie Topie stops by the studio to offer a couple of moments of holiday relaxation.
Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan reacts to the end of the lame duck session.
Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale covers some interesting news stories from around the world.
Jane DeGrow, The Travel Queen
Ray Walsh, Curious Bookshop
Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the activities and events taking place this weekend.
Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
Thursday, December 18
John Truscott, President - The Truscott Group
John Truscott takes another look at individual market reform.
Dan Leopp, CEO - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Dan Leopp talks about individual market reform nearing the end of the lame duck session.
Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
Mike Bishop, State Senator - (R)
The Senate Majority Leader joins MPS for an update on lame duck legislation.
Holly Ward, Director of Communications - Caesars Windsor
Holly Ward talks about Celine Dion visiting Caesars Windsor for a performance.
Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan talks about Governor Granholm taking herself out of the running
for a cabinet seat in Barack Obama's administration.
Mark Schauer, State Senator - (D) Battle Creek
Senator Schauer talks about the possible smoking ban.
Craig Godfrey, Godfrey, Wise, Berg CPA's & Advisors
Craig Godfrey talks about year end tax planning.
Bill Ballenger, Inside Michigan Politics
Bill Ballenger takes a look at all of the candidates for Governor in 2010.
Wednesday, December 17
Eric Schneidenwind, President - AARP Michigan
Eric Schneidenwind talks about what individual market reform will mean to Michigan.
Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
Mike Hughes, TV Critic
Mike Hughes gives his opinion on the changes to the Detroit newspapers.
George Vollman, Vollman Ford
George Vollman provides an inside look at the automotive world,
and talks about his new website, www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com.
Chuck Moss, State Representative - (R) Oakland County
Representative Moss talks about Pete Hoekstra's chances for Governor in 2010,
as well as Saul Anuzis' chances for national Republican Party Chair.
Terry Lynn Land, Secretary of State
Terry Lynn Land talks about the possibility of running for Governor in 2010.
Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Senator Allen stops by the program for his weekly visit.
Tuesday, December 16
Mark Griffin, President - Michigan Petroleum Association
Mark Griffin talks about the possibility of adding gas taxes to improve Michigan's roads,
and what that would do to gas prices.
Saul Anuzis, former chair - MI Republican Party
Saul Anuzis talks about running for national Party Chair.
Pete Hoekstra, United States Representative - (R) 2nd District
Congressman Hoekstra talks about running for Governor in 2010.
Vartan Kupelian, President - Golf Writers Association of America
Vartan Kupelian talks about Tiger Woods' caddy insulting Phil Mickelson.
Anne Doyle, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle and Michael Patrick talk about Caroline Kennedy putting her
name in the running for Hillary Clinton's Senate seat.
Dan Pero, American Justice Partnership
Dan Pero talks about the fall of Rod Blagojevich,
as well as Saul Anuzis' candidacy for Republican National Party Chair.
Dave Herbst, Print Managing Editor - Disney Destinations
Dave Herbst talks about visiting Walt Disney World during the holidays.
Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
Mike Hughes, TV Critic
Mike Hughes talks about the latest television shows.
Thad Morgan, Chair of the Litigation Department-
Fraser Trabilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Thad Morgan talks about legal issues surrounding electronically stored information.
Monday, December 15
Raymond Tanter, Professor - Georgetown University
The renowned terrorism expert explains why it was a great insult for
an Iraqi journalist to throw his shoes at President Bush.
Jamie McCarthy, Executive Director of Broadcast - Jeep, Dodge, & Chrysler
Jamie McCarthy stops by to offer holiday greetings.
Trish LaPorte, Owner - Dublin Square
Ray Walsh, Book Critic - Lansing State Journal
Ray Walsh reviews "Secrets of the Great Golf Course Architects",
while Trish LaPorte talks about MPS' next book signing.
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Ken Dallafior laments the latest loss for the 0-14 Detroit Lions.
Jeff Goble, Director of Instruction - Kendall Academy
Jeff Goble talks about making golf affordable in hard economic times.
Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
Friday, December 12
Governor Jennifer Granholm
Governor Granholm talks about the auto bailout and MSU's new isotope accelerator project.
George Vollman, Vollman Ford
The automotive insider looks at the failure of the auto bailout to pass the Senate,
and what it could mean to the industry.
Jonathan Raven, Member of the Adminstrative Law Dept.
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Jonathan Raven looks at the Rod Blagojevich case from a legal standpoint.
Russ White, Communications Manager - Michigan State University
Russ White talks about Michigan State University being awarded the
Facility for Rare Isotope Beams by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Larry Olmstead, Travel Writer - USA Today
Larry Olmstead stops by for his weekly segment.
Tim Walberg, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Walberg talks about the auto bailout.
Judy DuFour, Marketing Director - Marriott Renaissance Center
Judy DuFour with a Detroit update.
Bob Friedland, Toy Expert - Toys 'R' Us
Bob Friedland looks at the hot toys for the holiday season.
Steve Helling, People Magazine
Steve Helling talks about the new issue of People.
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Ken Dallafior talks about the Lions' bid to go 0-14 this weekend vs. Indianapolis.
Andi Brancato, Public Relations Director - Michigan Lottery
Andi Brancato updates the Mega Millions jackpot.
Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale covers some interesting news stories from around the world.
Jane DeGrow, The Travel Queen
Ron VanTimmeren, Celebration Cinemas
Ray Walsh, Curious Bookshop
Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the activities and events taking place this weekend.
Thursday, December 11
Mike Johnston, VP of Governmental Affairs - Michigan Manufacturers Assoc.
Mike Johnson talks about how manufacturing batteries for
electric vehicles could be good for Michigan's economy.
Fred Upton, United States Representative - (R) 6th District
Congressman Upton gives his insight on the timetable of the auto bailout.
Hoot McInerney, Owner - Star Lincoln Mercury
Hoot McInerney draws from his years of experience to analyze the auto bailout.
Chad Koser, co-Author - Selling to Zebras
Chad Koser talks about the state of the auto industry.
Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
Mark Schauer, State Senator - (D) Battle Creek
Senator Schauer stops by for his weekly update.
Jonathan Raven, Member of the Adminstrative Law Dept.
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Jonathan Raven looks at the Rod Blagojevich case from a legal standpoint.
Dr. Christine Tenaglia, Michigan's Brightest Dentist
Dr. Christine talks about the addition of John McMurray to the staff of the show.
Catrine Medawar, Medawar Jewelers
Catrine Medawar talks about the holiday shopping season.
Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan talks about the accusations against Rod Blagojevich.
Wednesday, December 10
Dan Leopp, CEO - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Dan Leopp refutes the idea that BCBSM could become a 'for profit' entity.
Jane Seymour, famed actress
Dan Musser, President - Grand Hotel
The star of "Somewhere in Time" and countless other movies and tv shows chats
with Michael Patrick about her career and her love for the Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island.
John Truscott, The Truscott Group
John Truscott updates the individual market reform debate.
Kris Klay, Otsego Ski Club
Steve Kershner, Director of Snowsports - Shanty Creek
Kevin McKinley, Director of Ski Operations - Treetops Resort
Susan Wilcox Olsen, Garland Resort
A full report of the ski conditions from around the state.
Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers sheds some light on the auto bailout from his perspective.
Lisa Webb Sharpe, Director of Management & Budget - State of Michigan
Lisa Webb Sharpe talks about the 'Buy Michigan First' program.
George Vollman, Vollman Ford
George Vollman gives an update on the automotive world.
Dave Waymire, Martin Waymire
Dave Waymire offers the opposing view in the individual market reform debate.
Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
Tuesday, December 9
Art Tebo, Michigan Travel Commission
Erin Ernst, Boyne Mountain
Brian Lawson, Director of Public Relations - Crystal Mountain
A full report of the ski conditions from around the state.
RJ, Arbor Mortgage
RJ talks about new FHA regulations, Streamline loans, and rate opportunities.
Frank Venuto, Lansing-area Lobbyist
Frank Venuto talks about discovering his father's role in history
on a tour of the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
Marybeth Hicks, Family Columnist - The Washington Times
Marybeth Hicks talks about protecting children from the harsh realities of life.
Jim Blanchard, former Governor of Michigan
Jim Blanchard talks about the auto bailout.
Anne Doyle, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle talks about the auto bailout and possible restructuring of the industry.
Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
Andi Brancato, Public Relations Director - Michigan Lottery
Andi Brancato talks about the $170 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Taylor Hicks, Winner - American Idol
The American Idol winner talks about starring in the Broadway production of Grease.
Mike Cavanaugh, Chair of the Administrative Law Department
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Mike Cavanaugh talks about property taxes.
Monday, December 8
John McMurray, Meteorologist - MPS in the Morning
Michael Patrick announces the legendary weatherman John McMurray as the new meteorologist for the program.
Russ White, Communications Manager - Michigan State University
MPS and Russ White reminisce about Christmas in the days of JP McCarthy,
and talk about the Spartans' bowl trip to Orlando.
Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
Ray Basham, State Senator - (D) Taylor
Senator Basham talks about House Bill 4163, which would ban smoking in public places.
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Ken Dallafior talks about the Lions taking one step closer to 0-16.
Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Reporter - Detroit Free Press
Shannon Shelton talks about MSU's bowl assignment.
Mike Hughes, TV Critic
Mike Hughes talks about his abrupt layoff from the Lansing State Journal,
and his future plans for his TV writing career.
Friday, December 5
Carl Levin, United States Senator - (D) MI
Senator Levin talks about the automotive industry bailout.
Jane DeGrow, The Travel Queen
Ron VanTimmeren, Celebration Cinemas
Ray Walsh, Curious Bookshop
Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the activities and events taking place this weekend.
Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale covers some interesting news stories from around the world.
Tim Walberg, United States Congressman - (R) MI
Congressman Walberg gives his thoughts on the auto bailout.
Judy DuFour, Marketing Director - Marriott Renissance Center
A Detroit update from Judy DuFour.
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Ken Dallafior looks ahead to this Sunday's Lions game.
Ryan & Caroline, WeSeeMovies.com
Ryan and Caroline give a preview of the holiday movie season.
Jonathan Raven, Member of the Adminstrative Law Dept.
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Jonathan Raven talks about controvercy surrounding Barack Obama's citizenship,
and answers some questions on dual citizenship laws.
Dr. Greg Holzman, Chief Medical Executive - Michigan Department of Community Health
Dr. Holzman talks about a potential smoking ban for all public places in Michigan.
Thursday, December 4
Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar
Chris Holman reports live from New Orleans, while Matt Rhodes
talks about possible amendments to Michigan's Liquor Control Code.
Rachel Michaud, Vice President - The Gillespie Group
Rachel Michaud talks about the recent projects of the Gillespie Group.
John Stoll, Writer - Wall Street Journal
John Stoll talks about the automotive bailout.
Mark Schauer, State Senator - (D) Battle Creek
Senator Schauer talks about the risk of identity theft during the holiday season,
as well as his opinions on the health insurance market reform.
Jennifer Kluge, Executive Vice President - Michigan Business and Professional Assoc.
John Truscott, President - The Truscott Group
John Truscott and Jennifer Kluge talk about why individual market reform is so important to Michigan.
Mike Bishop, State Senator - (R) 12th District
The Senate Majority Leader takes a look at a possible smoking ban and individual
market reform for health insurance.
Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Reporter - Detroit Free Press
Shannon Shelton talks about the Spartans loss to North Carolina at Ford Field last night.
Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
The first gentleman stops by to chat with Michael Patrick.
Wednesday, December 3
Ed Grice, General Manager - Boyne Mountain
Ed Grice talks about the 60th Anniversary of Boyne Mountain.
Larry Olmstead, Travel Writer - USA Today
Larry Olmstead talks about the travel industry.
George Vollman, Vollman Ford
Anne Doyle, Anne Doyle Strategies
The former auto executive and the automotive insider discuss the Big 3 bailout.
Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers provides an update on the auto industry bailout.
Mike Huckabee, former Presidential Candidate
Mike Huckabee joins MPS to talk about his new book and possibly running for president in 2012.
Governor Jennifer Granholm
Governor Granholm stops by to talk about the issues facing Michigan today.
Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Senator Allen talks about legislation scheduled for the lame duck session.
Chuck Moss, State Representative - (R) Oakland County
Representative Moss talks about the legislation in the lame duck session.
Pierre & Catrine Medawar - Medawar Jewelers
Pierre and Catrine talk about the impact of Black Friday on
their business and the holiday shopping season.
Tuesday, December 2
Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel updates the individual health insurance market reform.
George Vollman, Vollman Ford
The automotive insider stops by to discuss the state of the Big 3.
Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at the sales figures for Cyber Monday.
Joe Serra, Serra Automotive
Joe Serra talks about the impact that the struggles of the Big 3 have on local dealerships.
Paul Eisenstein, carconnection.com
Paul Eisenstein talks about the future of the Big 3 automotive companies.
Jonas Bowen, Spokesperson - NCH, Inc.
Jonas Bowen talks about the survival of small businesses in today's marketplace, and the assistance that his company gives these businesses through the
Jonathan Raven, Member of the Adminstrative Law Dept. -
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Jonathan Raven talks about the nomination of Eric Holder to Attorney General.
Monday, December 1
Dr. Raymond Tanter, Professor - Georgetown University
Dr. Tanter takes an expert look at the terrorism attacks in Mumbai.
Trish LaPorte, Dublin Square
Trish LaPorte talks about the Lansing-area Extreme Home Makeover show.
Tom Walsh, Business Columnist - Detroit Free Press
Tom Walsh talks about his column this past Sunday on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
and individual market reform for health insurance.
Ryan Schuling, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
Ryan Schuling recaps CMU's stunning loss to Eastern Michigan.
Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
Judy DuFour, Marketing DIrector - Marriott Renissance Center
Judy DuFour and Michael talk about the Thanksgiving weekend festivities in Detroit.
Jordan Maples, Eco-Friendly Foundation
Jordan Maples talks about the mass slaughter of Christmas trees.
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