February, 2009
Friday, February 27
Live from the 2009 Michigan Political Leadership Program Breakfast
Co-hosted by JOHN TRUSCOTT, President - The Truscott Group
MIKE MURPHY, Political Consultant
HAROLD FORD, Chairman – Democratic Leadership Council
DR. KEITH PRETTY, President – Northwood University
SANDRA FROST PARRISH, Michigan Political Leadership Program
ANDY SHAFFER, COO - CSS Global
TERRI LYNN LAND, Secretary of State
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
DR. DOUG ROBERTS, Director - Institute for Public Policy and Social Research
MATT RHODES, Owner - Dusty’s Cellar
CHRIS TREBILCOCK, Founder - Political Winery
JOHN HELMHOLDT, Founder - Political Winery
Thursday, February 26
JENNIFER GRANHOLM, Governor
JOHN CHERRY, Lieutenant Governor
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 7th District
RICK JONES, State Representative - (R) 71st District
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) 40th District
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, House Republican Leader
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Our guests cover all angles of the political spectrum.
ELIZABETH LATCHANA, member - Employee Benefits Law Dept.
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Elizabeth Latchana talks about the impact of the economic climate to
COBRA and continued health care.
GARY McMULLEN, Blackthorn Irish Band
Michael Patrick and Gary McMullen look ahead to St. Patrick's Day,
and to Blackthorn's next Michigan concert.
BEN WRIGHT, legendary broadcaster
JOHN STAHLSCHMIDT, Head Instructor - PGA Tour Academy TPC Scottsdale
SHAWN COX, Head Pro - Grand Del Mar
Coverage of Tiger Woods' second round match in the WGC-Accenture Match Play.
Wednesday, February 25
Ash Wednesday
CARL LEVIN, United States Senator - (D) MI
PETE HOEKSTRA, United States Representative - (R) 2nd District
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) 8nd District
JASON ALLEN, State Representative - (R) 37th District
Our guests analyze last night's Presidential Address.
LLOYD JACKSON, Assistant News Director - 760 WJR Detroit
Lloyd Jackson talks about the Detroit mayoral primary.
FATHER MARK INGLOT, Pastor - St. John's Student Parish
Father Mark and Michael Patrick look at the traditions surrounding Ash Wednesday.
KELLY SCHULZ, VP of Communications - New Orleans CVB
Kelly Schulz looks back at Mardi Gras 2009.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins MPS for a look at the automotive world.
JUSTIN GRINNELL, Trainer - Michigan Athletic Club
STEVE RUTHENBERG, Director of Golf Instruction - Forrest Akers Golf Club
A look at Tiger Woods' comeback.
KRIS KEPRIOS, Central Florida Sports Marketing
Kris Keprios reports from Detroit Tigers spring training in Lakeland, Florida.
Tuesday, February 24
Fat Tuesday
WHITLEY STRIEBER, bestselling author
Whitley Strieber talks about his new book 'Critical Mass',
and talks about the threat of nuclear terrorism.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle talks about standing out from the crowd in today's job market.
SUZY OGNANOVICH, Manager - New Palace Bakery of Hamtramck
STEVE EARLY, Bakery Director - L&L Food Centers
GREG GARNER, General Manager - Sweetwaters Donut Mill
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SHELLY WAGUESPACK, International Vice President - Pat O'Brien's
KELLY SCHULZ, VP of Communications - New Orleans CVB
A celebration of Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, and Paczki.
STEVE YENCHICH, MI Lodging & Tourism Association
Steve Yenchich talks about using stimulus package funds to grow tourism jobs.
JIM DEWLING, past President - Michigan PGA
Jim Dewling and Michael Patrick discuss the PGA Tour.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
Monday, February 23
MALCOLM RANDS, Founder - ecostore
Malcolm Rands talks about ecostore's line of sustainable green household cleaners.
DAN PERO, American Justice Partnership
JOHN TRUSCOTT, President - The Truscott Group
BILL BALLENGER, Inside Michigan Politics
MARK BREWER, Chairman - Michigan Democratic Party
Our guests look at this past weekend's party conventions.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
MIKE HUGHES, TV Critic
LINDA SOLOMON, Celebrity Photojournalist
A look at the 81st Academy Awards.
SHANNON SHELTON, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
Shannon Shelton talks about MSU's win against Wisconsin, and looks ahead to March.
Friday, February 20
Live from the Kahler International Hotel at Mayo Clinic
ANDY HETZEL, Vice President Corporate Communications - BCBSM
Andy Hetzel discusses the challenges facing the health care industry.
DAN PERO, American Justice Partnership
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
JOHN TRUSCOTT, President - The Truscott Group
PETE HOEKSTRA, United States Representative - (R) 2nd District
TERRI LYNN LAND, Secretary of State
SAUL ANUZIS, Chairman - Michigan Republican Party
MARK BREWER, Chairman - Michigan Democratic Party
Our team of political experts take a look at all of the top stories.
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
LARRY OLMSTEAD, Travel Writer - USA Today
RAY WALSH, owner - Curious Bookshop
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
MATT RHODES, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the activities and events taking place this weekend in the state.
SCOTT GREER, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing, Kahler International
BRUCE FAIRCHILD, Regional Director of Operations, Kahler International
BRENDA HALVERSON, Director of Sales & Services, Kahler International
MARK BURT, Executive Chef - Kahler International
Our guests talk about all of the services and amenities available at the Kahler International Hotel.
STAN THAIN, Director of Golf - Old Course Experience
Stan Thain talks about tours and golf packages at St. Andrews in Scotland.
Thursday, February 19
Tim Nester - Guest Host
Representative Chuck Moss - Co-host
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 7th District
Congressman Schauer checks in from the road.
PAUL SHAHEEN, Executive Director - Children's Trust Fund
Paul Shaheen details some of CTF's latest endeavors.
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, House Republican Leader
Representative Elsenheimer talks about spending the stimulus money coming to Michigan.
Wednesday, February 18
GEORGE VOLLMAN, Vollman Ford
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
JOE WHITE, Wall Street Journal
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) 8th District
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
Our guests discuss GM and Chrysler's restructuring.
LAURA SAGER, Director - Michigan Campaign for Justice
Laura Sager talks about improving Michigan's justice system.
ARNOLD WEINFELD, Director of Public Policy & Federal Affairs - Michigan Municipal League
Arnold Weinfeld talks about the state of local roads in Michigan.
GRETCHEN WHITMER, State Senator - (D) 23rd District
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Gretchen Whitmer talks about her resolution to cut spending in state government,
and Senator Jason Allen joins MPS in the studio to share his reactions.
SUZY MERCHANT, Women's Basketball Coach - Michigan State University
Michael Patrick and Suzy Merchant discuss her team and the art of coaching.
Tuesday, February 17
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
DAN PERO, American Justice Partnership
Dan Pero talks about Barack Obama's signing of the stimulus package.
MIKE KING, General Manager - WILX TV-10 Lansing
Mike King talks about his station's full transitition to
digital television at 2:00 Tuesday morning.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle and Michael Patrick discuss the restructuring of General Motors and Chrysler.
SARAH HUBBARD, VP of Government Relations - Detroit Regional Chamber
Sarah Hubbard talks about her trip to Washington D.C. to meet with 40
other regional chambers from the Great Lakes area.
BRAD DEAN, Director of Golf - Crystal Mountain
Brad Dean talks about the first annual Michigan Junior Golf Day.
KIERAN BARRY, Sceptre Tours
Kieran Barry and Michael Patrick celebrate one month until St. Patrick's Day.
Monday, February 16
AUSTIN HILL, author - "White House: Confidential"
Austin Hill shares some presidential trivia on Presidents Day.
ERIC SCHNEIDEWIND, Michigan State President - AARP
Eric Schneidewind talks about seniors and the
MIKE HUGHES, TV Critic
Mike Hughes and Michael Patrick discuss the world of Hollywood.
RUSS WHITE, Director of Communication - Michigan State University
Russ White talks about a rise in ticket prices for MSU football next year.
JACK KRESNAK, President/CEO - Michigan's Children
MIKE NUSSDORFER,President - APCO
Our guests talk about measures to prevent child abuse.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
DOUG CRUCE, Vice Chair - Michigan Charitable Gaming Association
Doug Cruce talks about charity poker tournaments in Michigan.
Friday, February 13
JOHN DINGELL, United States Representative - (D) 15th District
Michael Patrick congratulates Congressman Dingell on his milestone.
MATT TITUS, Dating and Relationship Expert
TAMSEN FADAL, Lifestyle Expert
Matt Titus and Tamsen Fadal of WhyHasntHe.com discuss the
hesitation of some men to 'pop the question'.
BRAD KEEHN, General Manager - Boyne Highlands
Brad Keehn talks about the snow conditions at Boyne.
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
LARRY OLMSTEAD, Travel Writer - USA Today
RAY WALSH, owner - Curious Bookshop
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
MATT RHODES, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the activities and events taking place this weekend in the state.
MICHAEL LaFAIVE, Director of Fiscal Policy - Mackinac Center for Public Policy
CHARLES BALLARD, Professor of Economics - Michigan State University
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, House Republican Leader
Our guests discuss the stimulus package and how it concerns the Michigan state budget.
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale and Michael Patrick chat about Valentine's Day.
Thursday, February 12
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 7th District
Congressman Schauer talks about the stimulus package.
MARK EBNER, author - Six Degrees of Paris Hilton
MIKE THIEL, Founder/CEO - Hideaways International, Inc.
JUSTIN GRINNELL, Trainer - Michigan Athletic Club
ROD CRITTENDEN, Executive Vice President - Michigan Floral Association
JENNY BARNETT, Director of Wildlife & Conservation - Binder Park Zoo
JAMES PORTER, Chef/Owner - Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar
Ahead of Valentine's Day, Jon-Pierre Medawar and Christina Medawar join
Michael Patrick to talk to our guests about all forms of romance.
Wednesday, February 11
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers talks about the stimulus package.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins MPS for a look at the automotive world.
RICK SMITH, Golf Instructor
One of America's finest instructors joins Michael Patrick to talk about the
West Michigan Golf Show and the PGA Tour.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
DEB PRICE,writer - Detroit News
Deb Price talks about Congressman John Dingell's milestone as longest serving representative.
Tuesday, February 10
Live from the 2009 Michigan Association of Counties Legislative Conference
with co-host Tim McGuire
ERIC DAWE, Director of Marketing & Communications-
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Eric Dawe talks about his daughter, Angela, who recently starred in
'Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story' with Cuba Gooding Jr.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
TIM McGUIRE, Executive Director - Michigan Association of Counties
TERRY BURNS, Commissioner - Allegan County
ALLAN CROPSEY, State Senator - (R) 33rd District
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th District
LARRY EMIG, President - Michigan Association of Counties
DARWIN BOOHER, State Representative - (R) 102nd District
KENNETH LAUTZENHEISER, Immediate Past President - Michigan Association of Counties
KENNETH KURTZ, State Representative - (R) 58th District
TIM MELTON, State Representative - (D) 29th District
TOM GEORGE, State Senator - 20th District
MATTIE McKINNEY HATCHET, 2nd Vice President - Michigan Association of Counties
WAYMAN BRITT, Assistant County Administrator - Kent County
Our guests talk about the issues important to the Michigan Association of Counties.
MARY MARGARET MOYNE, Member - Intellectual Property Law Department
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Mary Margaret Moyne talks about clean energy development in Michigan.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle talks about the retirement of Bob Lutz from General Motors.
Monday, February 9
TERRY MOORE, Director of Media Relations - West Michigan Golf Show
Terry Moore talks about the West Michigan Golf Show.
CATHERINE GUARINO, Director of Communications & Ticket Sales - Lansing Symphony Orchestra
Catherine Guarino talks about the LSO's Broadway Romance Pops Concert on Valentine’s Day.
DAVID FREI, Director of Communications - Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
David Frei talks about the spectacle that is the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
MICHAEL SOMMERVILLE, columnist - Glamour Magazine
Michael Sommerville talks about his new tv series, "Wingman",
DURAN MARTINEZ, AM Outdoors
Duran talks about the ice fishing incident that left 150 stranded on a chunk of ice in Lake Erie.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
BART LOWER, Assistant Golf Coach - Michigan State University
Bart Lower and MPS talk about the PGA Tour.
Friday, February 6
MPS Live from the Buick Invitational in San Diego, CA
broadcasting from the Hotel Grand Del Mar
www.granddelmar.com
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Dan talks about Governor Granholm's trip to Washington, D.C.
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale looks at President Obama's meeting with Tony Blair.
CAROL CAIN, Editorial Director - WWJ-TV
Carol Cain talks about her upcoming special on healthcare, "Prescription for Michigan".
TOM VOSS, President -The Grand Del Mar
Tom Voss describes the Grand Del Mar.
LARRY OLMSTEAD, Travel Writer - USA Today
Larry Olmstead talks about travel bargains in today's economy.
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
RAY WALSH, owner - Curious Bookshop
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
MATT RHODES, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the activities and events taking place this weekend in the state.
Thursday, February 5
MPS Live from the Buick Invitational in San Diego, CA
broadcasting from the Hotel Grand Del Mar
www.granddelmar.com
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) Oakland County
Chuck Moss and Tim Nester look back at the State of the State.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins MPS for a look at the automotive world.
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) MI
Congressman Schauer talks about President Obama's health care iniatives.
JIM NANTZ, CBS Sports
Michael Patrick and Jim Nantz talk about NFL football, PGA Tour golf, and politics.
LARRY PECK, Marketing Manager - Buick Golf
Vartan Kupelian, Michael Patrick, and Larry Peck talk about the Buick Invitational.
Wednesday, February 4
State of the State at First Light
Live from the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Lansing
Presented by AT&T, NextEnergy, and Vollman Ford
Hosted by Michael Patrick Shiels and Dan Mulhern
JENNIFER GRANHOLM, Governor
MARK BREWER, Chair - MI Democratic Party
MIKE COX, Attorney General
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) Michigan
GEORGE VOLLMAN, Vollman Ford
BROOKS PATTERSON, Oakland County Executive
JOHN CHERRY, Lieutenant Governor
LARRY MALACE, Malace and Associates
STEVE DiBERARDINE, Strategic Energy Solutions
TOM GEORGE, State Senator - (R) Kalamazoo
MICHAEL LaFAIVE, Fiscal Policy Director - Mackinac Center for Public Policy
CAMERON BROWN, State Senator - (R) 16th District
KELLY ROSSMAN-McKINNEY, CEO - The Rossman Group
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, House Republican Leader
ALAN CROPSEY, State Senator - (R) 33rd District
LISA WEBB SHARPE, Director - MI Department of Management and Budget
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th District
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
MIKE BISHOP, Senate Majority Leader
TERRI LYNN LAND, Secretary of State
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) Oakland County
MIKE FLANAGAN, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
GAIL TORREANO, President - AT&T Michigan/Indiana
GRETCHEN WHITMER, State Senator - (D) 23rd District
MARK BEYER, Director of Marketing and Communications - NextEnergy
JOHN TRUSCOTT, President - The Truscott Group
TIM McGUIRE, Michigan Association of Counties
AMANDA K. WALL, Producer - MPS in the Morning
Tuesday, February 3
ED PEPER, Vice President - Chevrolet
Ed Peper talks about the new auto technology on
display at the Washington Auto Show.
BOB HEFT, designer of America's current National Flag
Bob Heft tells the story of how he created the design for the 50 state flag.
STEVE RUTHENBERG,Director of Golf Instruction - Forest Akers G.C.
Steve Ruthenberg reviews the new golf gadgets at PGA Merchandise Show.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
MICHAEL LaFAIVE, Fiscal Policy Director - Mackinac Center for Public Policy
CAROL CAIN, Columnist - Detroit Free Press
Our guests discuss the State of the State speech, and the
State of the State at First Light broadcast Wednesday morning.
BOB NIXON, General Manager - AT&T Indiana/Michigan
Bob Nixon explains the benefits of AT&T's new U-verse multimedia service.
KEITH COOLEY, President/CEO - NextEnergy
Keith Cooley talks about how NextEnergy is helping to shape the future of energy.
DAVID MARVIN - Chair of the Energy Law Department
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
David Marvin talks about Michigan's energy future,
and what he would like to hear from Governor Granholm in terms of energy policy.
LARRY OLMSTEAD, Travel Writer - USA Today
Larry Olmstead with a travel update.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
Monday, February 2
CRAIG MacGOWAN, Voyager Productions
MARK STEVENS, author - “Your Marketing Sucks”
BOB KOLT, President/CEO - Kolt Communications
JAMIE McCARTHY, Executive Producer of Broadcast Production- Jeep-Dodge-Chrysler
Our guests discuss the Super Bowl commercials.
JOHN McMURRAY, Meteorologist
MARLEEN LELLOCK, Director - Punxsautawney Chamber of Commerce
Full coverage of the Groundhog's Day celebration in Punxsautawney, PA.
DANA DeBENHAM, Wildlife Director - Howell Conference Center
Dana DeBenham talks about Woody the Woodchuck's prediction.
CRAIG GODFREY, Godfrey ▪ Wise ▪ Berg, CPAs & Advisors, LLC
Craig Godfrey reaches into his 'mailbag' to answer listener questions.
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