January, 2009
Friday, January 30
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
L. BROOKS PATTERSON, Executive - Oakland County
Our guests talk about Brooks Patterson's State of the County speech taking place
on the same night as Governor Granholm's State of the State address.
ROBERT KOLT,President/CEO - Kolt Communications
JAMIE McCARTHY, Executive Producer of Broadcast - Jeep-Dodge-Chrysler
Robert Kolt and Jamie McCarthy discuss Super Bowl advertising.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
KEN DALLAFIOR, NFL Analyst
Ken Dallafior previews the Super Bowl.
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale explains how the Super Bowl is percieved in England.
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, January 29
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
DAVE BARHAM, Owner - Mr. B's Pancake House
Chris and Michael uncover a feel-good story from Muskegon.
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) MI
Congressman Schauer talks about President Obama's stimulus plan.
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, State Representative - (R) Bellaire
The House Republican leader talks about Dick Armey's Hardball outburst,
among other timely news topics.
KAROLE WHITE, President/CEO - Michigan Association of Broadcasters
Karole White explains the possible delay in the transition to digital television.
DOVE JONES, President - Golf Ink
Dove Jones and Michael Patrick talk about golf travel to Scotland.
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Dan comments on the divide between men and women in politics.
Wednesday, January 28
RON WIESER, Candidate for Michigan Republican Party Chair
MARK BREWER, Party Chair - Michigan Democratic Party
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) Oakland County
Ron Weiser talks about currently being the only candidate for Party Chair,
and Mark Brewer and Chuck Moss give their reactions.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers dissects the economic stimulus bill.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins MPS for a look at the automotive world.
CARL LEVIN, United States Senator - (D) MI
Senator Levin talks about his hearing with Robert Gates about Iraq and Afghanistan.
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th District
ALAN CROPSEY, State Senator - (R) 21st District
Senators Allen and Cropsey join Michael Patrick in studio.
STEVE RUTHENBERG, Director of Golf Instruction - Forest Akers G.C.
Steve Ruthenberg talks about off-season golf training.
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale talks about a now-revealed 1970 plot to kill Queen Elisabeth.
Tuesday, January 27
DURAN MARTINEZ, host - AM Outdoors
Duran talks about efforts to control invasive Zebra Mussels.
PAT GILLESPIE, The Gillespie Group
MARK NIXON, Board of Water and Light
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
VIRG BERNERO, Mayor - Lansing
Our guests talk about the current state of the city of Lansing,
the state of the automobile industry on the eve of layoffs at the GM Delta plant,
and Lansing's 150th year celebration.
CARDINAL ADAM MAIDA, retiring Archbishop of Detroit
Michael Patrick asks Cardinal Maida about what he will do in his retirement.
BRIAN MORLEY - Chair of the Criminal Law Department
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Brian Morley talks about judges being exempt from concealed carry restrictions.
PAUL KEEHN, freelance video producer
Paul and MPS discuss the Academy Awards nominees.
Monday, January 26
JIMMY LAUNCE, former WJR air personality
Jimmy Launce and Michael talk about their time together at WJR.
TOM GEORGE, State Senator - Kalamazoo County
Senator George announces his run for Governor in 2010.
JOHN TRUSCOTT, CEO - The Truscott Group
John Truscott handicaps the field for Governor in 2010.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
KARLA SPAETH, Chair of the Hotel, Restaurant, & Resort Management Program
Northwood University
Karla Spaeth and Michael talk about the hospitality program at Northwood University.
MIKE HUGHES, Television Critic
Mike Hughes talks about the Super Bowl broadcast.
Friday, January 23
Live from the H Hotel in Midland, Michigan
with Co-host STEVE YENCICH - President/CEO - MI Lodging and Tourism Association
JIM MacINNES, President - Crystal Mountain
STEVE YENCICH - President/CEO - MI Lodging and Tourism Association
BOB MARINO, Owner - Tullymore
TOM WUYCZYK, Manager - Tullymore
JULIE ARD, Director of Resort Marketing - Boyne
LEE HLADKI, President/CEO - Greater Lansing Michigan Convention and Visitors Bureau
DAN MUSSER, President - Grand Hotel
LYNNE LUONGO, General Manager - The H Hotel
JIM PECKRUL, Executive Director - Midland Convention and Visitors Bureau
GEORGE ZIMMERMANN, Vice President - Travel Michigan
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
LARRY OLMSTED, Travel Writer - USA Today
BOB MARINO, Owner - Tullymore
TOM WUYCZYK, Manager - Tullymore
Our guests discuss the present and future of Michigan's travel industry,
including Senate Bill 18 to expand funding for tourism.
MATT RHODES, Dusty's Cellar
Matt Rhodes talks about the wine of the week.
STEVE HELLING, People Magazine
Steve Helling talks about the Barack Obama inauguration issue of People.
Thursday, January 20
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) Michigan
DEBBIE STABENOW, United States Senator - (D) Michigan
GLEAVES WHITNEY, Director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies - GVSU
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
Further impressions of the inauguration festivities.
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
Ron VanTimmeren reacts to the Academy Awards nominations.
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Dan talks about Michigan's jobless rate.
RYAN WILSON, Chair - Estate Planning Law Department
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Ryan Wilson talks about the Worker Retiree Employer Recovery Act.
RAY WALSH, owner - Curious Bookshop and Archives Shop
Ray Walsh talks about the #1 book of the week.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
Wednesday, January 19
RICH MARINO, Owner - Tullymore
KEVIN O’BRIEN, General Manager - Tullymore and St. Ives
Rich Marino and Kevin O'Brien talk about the Winterfest at Tullymore and St. Ives.
ANDI BRANCATO, Public Relations Director - Michigan Lottery
Andi Brancato talks about the new annual second chance program,
which gives players the opportunity to win $1 million with non-winning instant tickets.
HOWARD EDELSON, Partner - Lobbying Grassroots Issue Management
Howard Edelson relates his experiences at the inauguration yesterday.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris files a report from the tarmac of the Reagan International Airport.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins MPS for a look at the automotive world.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle looks at the proposed Chrysler/Fiat alliance.
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) Oakland County
Representative Moss gives his take on the inauguration.
Tuesday, January 18
DAN PERO, American Justice Partnership
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) MI
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
KELLY ROSSMAN, CEO - The Rossman Group
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
CANDICE MILLER, United States Representative - (R) 10th District
ED SARPOLOUS, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association
TIM McGUIRE, Michigan Association of Counties
Complete coverage of Barack Obama's inaugurational festivities in Washington, D.C.
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Senator Allen provides a live update from the snowmobile trail up north.
Monday, January 17
MARK BREWER, Chairman - Michigan Democratic Party
Mark Brewer reports live from Washington D.C. ahead of Tuesday's inauguration.
DAN LOEPP, President/CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Dan Loepp talks about what the failure to pass individual market reform
means to BCBSM in 2009.
KEN COCKREL JR, Mayor of Detroit
Ken Cockrel gives an update on the future of Detroit.
CRAIG GODFREY, Godfrey ▪ Wise ▪ Berg, CPAs & Advisors, LLC
Craig Godfrey will answer listeners' questions about tax planning and
financial matters in upcoming weeks at craig.godfrey@mygfpcpa.com.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
BART LOWER, Assistant Golf Coach - Michigan State University
Bart Lower talks about the Sony Open and the opening of the PGA tour.
DR. RAYMOND TANTER, Professor - Georgetown University
Dr. Tanter discusses the ceasefire in Gaza.
KEN DALLAFIOR, Lions Analyst
Ken Dallafior looks back at the NFL conference championship games.
SHANNON SHELTON, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
Shannon Shelton talks about MSU's victory over Illinois last Saturday.
JAMES BLANCHARD, former Governor of Michigan
Governor Blanchard joins MPS live from Washington D.C.
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - 37th District
Jason Allen reports from his snowmobiling trip with
Noel Laporte and Representative Kevin Elsenheimer.
TOM VARITEK, Senior Manager of Program Operations - Henry Ford Museum
Tom Varitek talks about the Henry Ford Museum's inauguration festivities
and the Rosa Parks bus exhibit.
TOM BRADY, Manager - Pat Dailey
Tom Brady previews the next Pat Dailey concert.
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Friday, January 16
ANDY DILLON, Michigan Speaker of the House
Andy Dillon talks about his plan to reduce lawmakers' salaries.
BEN WRIGHT, former CBS golf analyst
DONNA HARTLEY, author - "Fire Up Your Life"
Our guests talk about the US Airways flight 1549 crash into the Hudson River.
DR. JOHN WYCOFF, Health and Wellness Solutions
Dr. Wycoff talks about the health impact that the frigid temperatures can have on the human body.
STEVE HELLING - People Magazine
Steve Helling talks about Tom Brady's engagement and
the media impact of the US Airways crash.
LAURA SPUR, Tribal Chairperson - Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi
Laura Spur talks about the new FireKeepers Casino.
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
We wish our World Correspondent, Nicky Hale, a very happy birthday!
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman reports live from the North American International Auto Show.
TOM IZZO,Head Basketball Coach - Michigan State University
Coach Izzo stops by the program to talk about the Coaches vs. Cancer benefit,
Thursday, January 22 - Lansing Sheraton - 7:30-8:30 pm
KEN DALLAFIOR, Lions Analyst
MIKE O'HARA, MikeOHaraSports.com
Mike O'Hara and Ken Dallafior react to the new Lions coach.
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, January 15
RANDY COUSINEAU, co-owner - Pointe Hardware
Randy Cousineau talks about his hardware store being featured
in the set of Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino.
JOHN CHERRY, Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
John Cherry talks about Andy Dillon's proposal to cut lawmaker's salaries and benefits.
TOM WALSH, columnist - Detroit Free Press
Tom Walsh talks about Speaker of the House Andy Dillon's proposals to
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D)
Congressman Schuaer talks about life in Washington D.C.
DALE DeGROFF, author - "The Essential Cocktail"
Dale DeGroff talks about the closing of the Rainbow Room.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman reports live from the North American International Auto Show.
JOE SERRA, Co-chairman - North American International Auto Show
Joe Serra reports from the floor of the auto show.
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Dan talks about the auto show and automotive technology.
Wednesday, January 14
DOUG FOX, Co-chairman - North American International Auto Show
Doug Fox reports from the floor of the auto show.
JIM EPOLITO, President - Michigan Economic Development Corporation
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris Holman reacts to the news that Jim Epolito will resign his post.
ANDY HETZEL, Vice President Corporate Communications - BCBSM
Andy Hetzel talks about Blue Cross' court victory about the legality of the Accident Fund.
JOHN TRUSCOTT, President - The Truscott Group
John Truscott talks about Jim Epolito stepping down as President of the MEDC.
MATT CULLEN, Executive Committee Chair - MEDC
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th District
VIRG BERNERO, Mayor - Lansing
Our guests respond to Jim Epolito's resignation and talk about the future of the MEDC.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman reports live from the North American International Auto Show.
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) MI
Mike Rogers talks about future opportunities in his career.
VIRG BERNERO, Mayor - Lansing
Virg Bernero talks about the Feed the Children campaign and how you can help.
DOUG SCOTT, Marketing Manager - 2009 Ford F-150
Doug Scott talks about the Ford F-150 being named Truck of the Year.
JIM BENDAT, author - "Democracy’s Big Day: The Inauguration of Our President 1789-2009"
Jim Bendat talks about past presidential inaugurations and how Barack Obama's will compare.
Tuesday, January 13
CAROL WHITE, President/CEO - Michigan Association of Broadcasters
Carol White talks about the transition to digital broadcasting switchover.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle talks about the North American International Auto Show.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman reports live from the North American International Auto Show.
PAUL KEEHN, former Officer of the Watch
Paul Keehn reports live from the floor of the auto show.
MOLLY KIRCHER, author - "Boyne People History Memories"
Molly Kircher looks back at 60 years of Boyne.
RYAN KAUFFMAN, Member - Business Law Department
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Ryan Kauffman talks about legislation concerning the shipment
and delivery of wine other alcohol in Michigan.
ERIC SCHNEIDEWIND, President - Michigan AARP
Eric Schneidewind talks about the Divided We Fail initiative.
Monday, January 12
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale talks about Prince Harry's latest public gaffe.
CHARLIE OWENS, State Director - National Federation of Independent Business
Charlie Owens talks about changes to the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health
Administration and what this will mean for small businesses.
BARRY McGUIRE, former Executive Director, Michigan Automobile Dealers Association
Barry McGuire gives his opinions on the automotive industry and the auto show.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman reports live from the North American International Auto Show.
SUSAN BENNETT, Deputy Director - the Newseum
Susan Bennett talks about preparations for the inauguration in D.C.
ERIN ERNST, Public Relations Manager - Boyne Mtn.
ART TEBO, past CEO of Boyne
Our guests talk about the party for the 60th anniversary of Boyne.
KEN DALLAFIOR, Lions Analyst
Ken Dallafior looks at this past weekend's NFL playoff games.
MIKE THIEL, president - Hideaways International
Mike Thiel talks about travel to D.C. for the inaugural.
MARK McNABB, VP of North American Sales, Cadillac-Saab-Hummer
SUSAN DOCHERTY, Vice President - Buick-Pontiac-GMC North America
Our guests talk about new products being shown at the North American International Auto Show.
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
Michael Patrick and Ron VanTimmeren chat about the Golden Globes.
Friday, January9
LARRY OLMSTEAD, Travel Writer - USA Today
“Where’s Larry?”
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
RAY WALSH, owner - Curious Bookshop
MATT RHODES, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the activities and events taking place this weekend in the state.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
STEVE KIDERA, Spokesman - Consumer Electronics Show
Steve Kidera talks about the exciting new technology at CES.
ALONZO MOURNING, author - "Resilience: Faith, Focus, Triumph"
The NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and kidney transplant survivor
talks with Michael Patrick about his career and his new book.
KEN DALLAFIOR, football analyst
Ken Dallafior looks ahead to this weekend's round of NFL playoff games.
AUSTIN HILL, author - "White House: Confidential"
Austin Hill looks back at past presidential inaugurations.
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Dan talks about the possible candidates for Governor in 2010.
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale talks about the Golden Globes.
Thursday, January 8
L. BROOKS PATTERSON, Executive - Oakland County
L. Brooks Patterson talks about testing the waters for Governor in 2010.
MARK BREWER, Chairman - Michigan Democratic Party
Mark Brewer reacts to L. Brooks Patterson possibly running for Governor in 2010.
TIM McGUIRE, Executive Director - Michigan Association of Counties
Tim McGuire talks about spotting Barack Obama in D.C.
JUSTIN GRINNELL, Personal Trainer - Michigan Athletic Club
grinnelltrainingsystems@gmail.com
Justin talks about a report that exercise will not help you lose weight.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
DURAN MARTINEZ, AM Outdoors
Duran talks about the overflow of feral pigs in Michigan.
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers stops by for an update.
TODD TOWNSEND, National Consumer Technology Trends Expert
Todd Townsend talks about some of the new technology revealed
at the International Consumer Electronics Show.
RANDY RICHARDVILLE, State Senator - (R) Monroe County
Senator Richardville talks about having a perfect voting record for
the 2007-2008 legislative session.
DAN MULHERN,First Gentleman
Dan reacts to today's guests.
LaSHAWN HARRIS, Visiting Assistant Professor - Michigan State University
LaShawn Harris talks about recieving tickets to the inauguration from Congressman Rogers' office.
Wednesday, January 7
TOM HUGGLER, The Ultimate Fishing Show
Tom Huggler talks about Michigan's biggest fishing show, taking place
at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi from January 8 - 11.
TOM BRENNAN, Retired Judge
Judge Brennan comments on the possibility of judges being able to carry concealed
weapons in many places that ordinary citizens can't.
KEITH KOMPOLTOWICZ, Meterologist - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Keith Kompoltowicz talks about projected higher water levels in the Great Lakes.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 7th District
Congressman Schauer talks about the swearing-in ceremony for the 111th Congress.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman looks at the latest automotive news.
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) Oakland County
Representative Moss talks about Roland Burris being denied entry to the US Senate.
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Senator Allen and MPS talk about the Great Lakes and future aspirations.
Tuesday, January 6
DR. RAYMOND TANTER, Professor - Georgetown University
Dr. Tanter analyzes the conflict in Gaza.
APRIL MERENDA, Gutsy Women Travel
April Merenda talks about antidotes to the post-holiday blues.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
George Vollman looks at the latest automotive news.
BRENDA WRIGHT, Manager - Hemphill Creighton Horses
Brenda Wright talks about a small town in Maine's reaction to the possibility of
a topless coffeehouse being opened in their town.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle takes a look at recent news in the automotive industry.
STEPHEN KIRCHER, President of Eastern Operations - Boyne Resorts
Stephen Kircher celebrates the 60th anniversary of Boyne Resorts.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
MIKE HUGHES, TV Critic
Mike Hughes comments on the world of television.
HECTOR TORRES, Vice President - Capitol Hotels D.C.
Hector Torres talks about preparations for the presidential inauguration.
Monday, January 5
JULIE STAHL, Jerusalem Bureau Chief - CNSnews.com
Julie Stahl reports live from Israel with an update on the recent conflict in Gaza.
JUSTIN GRINNELL, Personal Trainer - Michigan Athletic Club
grinnelltrainingsystems@gmail.com
Justin shares some practical tips on how to keep New Year's resolutions.
ELLEN BERENDS, Lodge Manager - Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
Ellen Berends talks about the luge track at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.
PEGGY TOUCHSTONE SHOLLY, Online Dating Expert
Peggy Sholly talks about how she met her husband online.
ED SARPOLUS, Director of Governmental Affairs - Michigan Education Association
Ed Sarpolus takes a look at the political year ahead.
STEVE MILLER, author - "A Slaying in the Suburbs"
Steve Miller talks about his new true crime book detailing the Tara Grant murder case.
KELLY ROSSMAN McKINNEY, CEO - The Rossman Group
Kelly Rossman looks at her political winners and losers of 2008.
JOHN TRUSCOTT, President - The Truscott Group
John Truscott looks at the year that was 2008.
BILL BALLENGER, Inside Michigan Politics
Bill Ballenger looks back at 2008 and forward to 2009.
DANIELLE TUCKER, Host - Radio Golf Club Show
Danielle Tucker talks about Barack Obama's vacations in Hawaii.
Friday, January 2
Live from Crystal Mountain
JANE DeGROW, the Travel Queen
BRIAN LAWSON, Director of Public Relations - Crystal Mountain
Jane DeGrow and Brian Lawson talk about travel during the ski season.
JOHN McMURRAY, Meteorologist
John McMurray talks about his visits to Crystal Mountain.
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale and MPS discuss the success of "The Dark Knight".
LORI SHIELS, Director of Marketing - Detroit Red Wings
Lori Shiels talks about Sunday's Winter Classic at Wrigley Field.
BRAD DEAN, Director of Golf - Crystal Mountain
Brad Dean talks about Anthony Kim and John Daly.
CHRIS MacINNES, Senior VP - Crystal Mountain
Chris MacInnes discusses the amenities at Crystal Mountain.
RAY WALSH, Owner - Curious Bookshop
Ray Walsh looks at the #1 book of the week.
MATT RHODES, Dusty's Cellar
Matt Rhodes spotlights the wine of the week.
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