January, 2009
Friday, January 29
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
MEGAN POLLOCK, ‘Digital Answer Girl’ - Consumer Electronics Association
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 and all of Michigan's
weekend activities with our team of experts.
JOE SCHWARZ, former US Represenatative
Joe Schwarz talks about considering a run for Governor.
ROGER CURTIS, President - Michigan International Speedway
Roger Curtis reacts to NASCAR team owner Felix Sabates' harsh words about Michigan.
KEN DALLAFIOR, Lions Analyst
Ken Dallafior looks ahead to the Pro Bowl.
ALEX COSS, General Manager - Eagle Eye Golf Course
Alex Coss calls in from Orlando for the PGA Merchandise Show.
PAT GILLESPIE, President - Gillespie Group
MICHAEL & JAMES, Michigan Peoples Action
Pat Gillespie joins Michael Patrick on today’s program.
TONY MIRA, General Manager - The Ritz-Carlton Dearborn
Tony Mira talks about the Ritz-Carlton’s Valentines Day celebration.
DAVE ENGBERS, Co-Founder - Founders Brewing Company
Dave Engbers talks about Founders’ appearance on the RateBeer Top 100 list.
Thursday, January 28
CRAIG GODFREY, Godfrey Wise Berg CPA
DR. RAYMOND TANTER, Professor – Georgetown University
JOHN TRUSCOTT, President – The Truscott Group
PETE HOEKSTRA, United States Representative – (R) 2nd
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) 8th
FRED UPTON, United States Representative - (R) 6th
CARL LEVIN, United States Senator – (D)
BART STUPAK, United States Representative – (D) 1st
JOHN CHERRY, Lieutenant Governor
Reaction to the President’s State of the State address.
BILL NEWCOTT, Entertainment Editor - AARP The Magazine
Bill Newcott talks about the 2010 Best Movies for Grownups.
NOELLE PIKUS-PACE, Skeleton Racer
Noelle Pikus-Pace talks about training for the Winter Olympics.
Wednesday, January 27
MIKE COX, Attorney General
The Attorney General joins MPS to talk about
the efforts to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 19th
ALAN CROPSEY, State Senator - (R) 33rd
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th
JOHN TRUSCOTT, President - Truscott Group
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) 40th
Michael Patrick and his guests discuss some of the most
important political topics to the state of Michigan.
ANDREW KLAVAN, Hollywood Screenwriter
Andrew Klavan talks about his career in Hollywood,
and some of the projects that he is now working on.
TRISH LaPORTE - Dublin Square
Trish LaPorte talks about her visit to Crisler Arena for the MSU-UM basketball game.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick for a look at the automotive world.
CASEY, Caller
Michael Patrick talks about texting while driving.
Tuesday, January 26
RON WEISER, Chairman - Michigan Republican Party
Chairman Weiser talks about the President’s upcoming State of the Union speech.
ERIK LARSON, Young Smart Global
G. UMAKANTH, Young Smart Global
Our guests explain what Young Smart Global is.
TIM WALBERG, running for Congress – 7th District
Tim Walberg talks about his run for Congress.
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel talks about BCBSM's unique mission to protect Michigan's citizens.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle talks about the President Obama’s time in office so far.
DANIEL HOWES, Associate Business Editor – Detroit News
Daniel Howes talks about his article on Ed Whitaker.
WILL TIEMAN, Play-by-Play – MSU Basketball
Will Tieman looks ahead to tonight’s MSU-UM basketball game.
MIKE BOUCHARD, Oakland County Sheriff
Sheriff Bouchard provides an update on his campaign for Governor.
ANDI BRANCATO, Director of Public Relations - Michigan Lottery
Andi Brancato and Michael Patrick talk about the Mega Millions drawing.
STACY PARKER AAB, The Huffington Post
Stacy Parker talks about her book, ‘Government Girl: Young and Female in the White House’.
Monday, January 25
KEN DALLAFIOR, NFL Analyst
Ken Dallafior looks back at the NFC and AFC Championship games.
TIM McGUIRE, Michigan Association of Counties
RUSS WHITE, Michigan State University
Michael Patrick is joined by Tim McGuire and Russ White to remember Jim Quello.
TOM GEORGE, State Senator – (R) 20th
Senator George joins Michael Patrick on today’s program.
STEPHANIE J. MILOSAVLEVSKI, National Association of Career Women
Stephanie Milosavlevski talks about the National Association of Career Women.
MARK GILL, Chief Executive Officer - The Film Department
Mark Gill talks about taking The Film Department public.
CHRIS GAHL, Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association
Chris Gahl celebrates the Colts’ victory, securing their spot in the Super Bowl.
DR. ARTHUR BERNARD, author – ‘God Has No Edges, Dreams Have No Boundaries’
Dr. Bernard talks about his book.
CONOR CUNNEEN, author – ‘Sheifgab the World’
Conor Cunneen talks about the President’s State of the Union speech.
MIKE HUGHES, TV Critic
www.MikeHughes.tv
Mike Hughes and Michael talk about the latest news and views from Hollywood.
Friday, January 22
Hosted by John Truscott
KEN DALLAFIOR, NFL Analyst
Ken Dallafior makes his picks for the NFL conference championship games.
MICHAEL PATRICK SHIELS, Host - MPS in the Morning
LARRY OLMSTEAD, Travel Writer – USA Today
Michael Patrick and Larry Olmstead join John from Crested Butte.
RON WEISER, Chairman - Michigan Republican Party
RICK KNAPP, Pitching Coach - Detroit Tigers
RICH STUDLEY, Michigan Chamber of Commerce
JOHN VanFOSSEN, Director of Government and Public Affairs - Clark Hill Law Firm
KIMBERLY GREEN, President - Green Family Foundation
PETE HOEKSTRA, United States Representative – (R) 2nd
John Truscott talks with some of Michigan’s leading politicians and political insiders.
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
The First Gentleman joins John Truscott.
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
NICKY HALE, Word Correspondent
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 and all of Michigan's
weekend activities with our team of experts.
Thursday, January 21
Hosted by Dan Mulhern
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative – (D) 7th
DR. CHRISTINE TENAGLIA, Michigan’s Brightest Dentist
ANDY LEVIN, Deputy Director - Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth
RANDY RICHARDVILLE, State Senator – (R) 17th
KEN DEBEAUSSAERT, Director - Office of the Great Lakes
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, House Republican Leader
JIM WEDDLE, Managing Partner - Edward Jones
RICH KINCAIDE, President - Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association
Dan is joined by a variety of guests on today’s program.
Wednesday, January 20
ROY SCHMIDT, State Representative – (D) 76th
JIM HOLCOMB, VP of Business Advocacy - Michigan Chamber of Commerce
ROGER KAHN, State Senator – (R) 32nd
MIKE BISHOP, Senate Majority Leader
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative – (R) 8th
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) 40th
ED RIVET, Legislative Director - Right to Life Michigan
ALAN CROPSEY, State Senator - (R) 33rd
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th
Michael is joined on today’s program by some of Michigan’s leading
lawmakers and newsmakers to discuss issues important to Michigan.
KAREN DALLAFIOR, Residential Interior Designer - KC Interiors Incorporated
Karen Dallafior and Michael Patrick discuss dreams.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick for a look at the automotive world.
Tuesday, January 19
STEVE YENCICH, President/ CEO - Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association
Steve Yencich talks about funding for the Pure Michigan campaign.
ANNE GOUDIE, Area 8 Director – Michigan Special Olympics
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Anne Goudie talks about the Polar Plunge, to benefit the Michigan Special Olympics,
taking place Sunday January 24 at Eagle Eye Golf Course
MICHAEL PATRICK FLANAGAN, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mike Flanagan talks about the Race to the Top funding.
JOHN HELMHOLDT, Director of Communications - Grand Rapids Public Schools
John Helmholdt talks about the Harlem Globetrotters coming to Grand Rapids.
JOE ABOOD, Attorney - Abood Law
Joe Abood and Michael Patrick discuss the latest in the
investigation into the death of Tamara Green.
KRIS KLAY, General Manager - Otsego Club
TOM WILLMOTT, Head Coach - New Zealand Snowboarding Team
Kris Klay joins Michael Patrick as the Olympians begin to
train at the Otsego Club.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle and Michael Patrick chat about the
North American International Auto Showl.
Monday, January 18
KEN DALLAFIOR, NFL Analyst
Ken Dallafior breaks down the action in the NFL Playoffs.
TOM VARITEK, Senior Manager of Program Operations - The Henry Ford
Tom Varitek talks about the Martin Luther King Jr. Day festivities at the Henry Ford.
SHERRILL FREEBOROUGH, Hyundai of Lansing & Saturn of Okemos
TOM GEORGE, State Senator - (R) 20th
DR. KEITH PRETTY, President - Northwood University
Our guests join MPS to talk about the Black Tie Event
at the North American International Auto Show.
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
Ron VanTimmeren talks about the Golden Globes.
SARA BLOOM, raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Sara Bloom shares the unique way she is trying to raise
funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
KRISTIN BEALS BELLAR, Environmental Attorney - Clark Hill
Kristin Beals Bellar talks about Clark Hill’s ‘Cash and Cans’ food drive.
BART STUPAK, United States Representative – (D) 1st
Congressman Stupak talks about his possible run for Governor.
JIM EPOLITO, Board Member - National Association of Seed and Venture Funds
Jim Epolito shares his reasons for leaving Delta Dental.
ERIC SCHNEIDEWIND, State President – AARP
Eric Schneidewind joins Michael Patrick live in studio.
Friday, January 15
MICHAEL LARGEY, Professor of Music - Michigan State University
KYLE MARTIN, Medical Student - Michigan State University
ERICKA CRADY, Coordinator - Do1Thing
CHRISTINE HENDRICKSON, Health Educator - Ingham County Health Department
BILL HUIZENGA, State Representative - (R) 90th
PRINCESS SOUVINER, VP - Caribbean Student Association at Michigan State University
Our guests look at the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti.
God’s Littlest Angels - Haiti
International Red Cross
KEN DALLAFIOR, NFL Analyst
Ken Dallafior and Michael Patrick break down this weekend’s NFL Playoff games.
KAREN VAUGHN, Chicago Office of Tourism
Karen Vaughn shares a Chicago resident’s look at the Asian carp dispute.
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
MATT RHODES, Dusty's Cellar
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
RAY WALSH, owner - Curious Bookshop
A look at the some of the finer things in life and all of Michigan's
weekend activities with our team of experts.
Thursday, January 14
RICK SNYDER, running for Governor
Rick Snyder gives an update on his campaign for Governor.
DR. JOHN WYCOFF, Wycoff Wellness Center
Dr. Wycoff talks about a special event coming to the Wycoff Wellness Center.
MICHAEL PATRICK FLANAGAN, State Superintendent of Schools
Michael Patrick Flanagan talks about the MEA choosing to not support
Governor Granholm’s effort to get money from the federal Race to the Top competition.
DOUG ROTHWELL, President/CEO – Business Leaders for Michigan
Doug Rothwell talks about the state of Michigan’s economy.
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 19th
Congressman Schauer joins MPS on today's program.
RICH MARINO, Owner – Tullymore
KEVIN O’BRIEN, General Manager - St. Ives Resort
Rich Marino talks about a recent honor bestowed upon Tullymore.
RICHARD BALDWIN, author – ‘Murder at the Ingham County Fair’
Richard Baldwin talks about this program’s appearance in his latest book.
MARC BERMAN, Analyst – Mediaweek
Marc Breman shares his thoughts on the Jay Leno – Conan O’Brien saga.
JOHN CHERRY, Lieutenant Governor
John Cherry talks about why he decided not to run for Governor.
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Dan talks about the candidacy of Denise Ilitch for Governor.
RICH KINCAIDE, President - Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association
Rich Kincaide and Michael Patrick discuss Lane Kiffon’s departure
from the University of Tennessee after one year to coach the USC Trojans.
Wednesday, January 13
PRAVEEN CHERIAN, Hybrid Program Leader – Ford
GEORGE VOLLMAN, Vollman Ford
TERRI LYNN LAND, Secretary of State
JOE WHITE, Wall Street Journal
Complete coverage of the North American International Auto Show.
DR. RAYMOND TANTER, Georgetown University
LARRY OLMSTEAD, Travel Writer – USA Today
Dr. Tanter shares his insight on the recent rash of disturbances
on the Detroit-Amsterdam flight route, and Larry Olmstead
talks about the logistical problems of screening passengers for threats.
CAROL CAIN, Host – Michigan Matters
GARY PETERS, United States Representative – (D) 9th
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) 40th
Our guests look at the possible candidates for Governor.
DAN ENOS, Head Football Coach – Central Michigan University
Dan Enos talks about becoming the new coach for Central Michigan University.
ROB STEVENSON, Michigan’s Teacher of the Year
Rob Stevenson talks about the recent honor bestowed upon him.
Tuesday, January 12
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel talks about BCBSM's unique mission to protect Michigan's citizens.
DEMONI HURT, Transit Connect Marketing Manager - Ford
ED PIATEK, Engineering Manager - Cadillac
ERICH MERKLE, Autoconomy.com
DOUG FOX, Chairman - North American International Auto Show
GEORGE VOLLMAN, Vollman Ford
CRISTIN LINDSAY, Vice President of Prize Operations - X PRIZE Foundation
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Complete coverage of the North American International Auto Show.
TOM PINK, Public Relations - Lake Superior State University
Tom Pink talks about this year’s list of ‘banned’ words.
Monday, January 11
KEVIN MATTHEWS’ interview with KURT HASKELL
Kevin Matthews interviews Kurt Haskell, a passenger who was on Delta
Flight #253 which was the target of an attempted terror attack during the holiday season.
PAUL EISENSTEIN, TheDetroitBureau.com
BARRON MEADE, Vice Chair - North American International Auto Show
BOB CASPARIAN, Product Marketing Manager – Buick
HUGH MILNE, Marketing Manager - GMC Crossovers
Reports live from the North American International Auto Show.
KEN DALLAFIOR, NFL analyst
Ken Dallafior looks at the first round of the NFL Playoffs.
CAROL CAIN, Host - Michigan Matters
Carol Cain talks about her interview with John Cherry.
JAMES BLANCHARD, former Governor of Michigan
Governor Blanchard joins Michael Patrick to discuss the future of Chrysler.
MIKE KING, General Manager – WILX-TV 10 Lansing
Mike King talks about Jay Leno’s possible move back to his previous time slot.
ALEX WORTMAN, Inventor - Bumper Bowling
Alex Wortman talks about his invention and about the sport of bowling.
JUDGE WILLIAM WHITBECK, author – ‘To Account for Murder’
Judge Whitbeck shares a tale of murder in Michigan politics.
CONOR CUNNEEN, author – ‘Sheifgab the World’
Conor Cunneen talks about his book.
Friday, January 8
KEN DALLAFIOR, NFL Analyst
Ken Dallafior talks about the Lions possibilities in the draft,
as well as the NFL playoffs starting this weekend.
JENNIFER BEMISDERFER, Senior Spokeswoman - Consumer Electronics Association
Jennifer Bemisderfer talks about some of the hot products at this year’s CEA.
DR. MEHMET OZ, Host - ‘The Dr. Oz Show’
Dr. Oz rejoins the program to talk about his new show.
DOUG PRATT, Director of Communications - Michigan Education Association
PATRICK ANDERSON, Anderson Economic Group
LYNN JOBDAHL, former State Representative
MIKE ADDONIZIO, Wayne State University
CHARLES BALLARD, Professor of Economics - Michigan State University
LU BATTAGLIERI, Executive Director - Michigan Education Association
RAY TELMAN, Executive Director - Middle Cities Education Association
DOUG DRAKE, Public Policy Associates
Our guests join us to preview the MEA’s School Funding Summit.
MARSA TRUSCOTT, Partner - Bee Inspired
Marsa Truscott talks about her upcoming appearance on Fox Business Channel.
PATRICK OLSEN, Editor-in-Chief - Cars.com
Patrick Olsen looks forward to what might be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show.
RICK SCHMITT, VP of Sales and Marketing - Crystal Mountain
Rick Schmitt gives a skip report from Crystal Mountain.
RAY WALSH, owner - Curious Bookshop
ERIC DAWE, author – ‘Aeneus’
Eric Dawe talks about his debut book.
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
MATT RHODES, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the some of the finer things in life and all of Michigan's
weekend activities with our team of experts.
Thursday, January 7
JENNIFER GRANHOLM, Governor - Michigan
Governor Granholm talks about Michigan’s future in
technology and advanced automobile manufacturing.
CAT SCHWARTZ, Technology and Toy Director – eBay
Cat Schwartz reports from the Consumer Electronics Show.
RON WIESER, Chairman - Michigan Republican Party
Ron Weiser talks about the wide-open race for Governor.
KIRK SQUIRES, Central Michigan Graphics
KATHY WILBUR, Interim President - Central Michigan University
Kathy Wilbur and Kirk Squires celebrate the Chippewas’ win in the GMAC Bowl.
MIKE BOUCHARD, Oakland County Sheriff
Mike Bouchard talks about his run for Governor.
ROBERT ETTINGER, Founder - The Cryonics Institute
Robert Ettinger talks about the mission and purpose of the Cryonics Institute.
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Dan shares his thoughts on the race for Governor.
ANDREW ABOOD, Abood Law Firm
Andrew Abood looks at a highly-publicized drunk-driving case.
Wednesday, January 6
WALT DORFSTATTER, President – OnStar
MARIA ROHRER, Director of Global Volt/Global Marketing & Operations – Chevrolet
Walt Dorfstatter and Maria Rohrer talk about Chevy’s latest technology developments.
JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM, Communications and Public Relations Manager – The Air Zoo
Jennifer Cunningham announces another year of free admission at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo.
VIRG BERNERO, Mayor – Lansing
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) 40th
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th
Our guests look at the race for Michigan’s next Governor.
LESLIE SOBON, Vice President - Advanced Micro Devices
ALEX GOLDFAYN, The Technology Tailor
Leslie Sobon and Alex Goldfayn report live from the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show.
JAY LANCTOT, Assistant Athletics Director - Central Michigan University
KIRK SQUIRES, Central Michigan Graphics
Jay Lanctot joins MPS from Mobile, Alabama,
the site of
tonight’s GMAC Bowl.
DAVID BRANDON, Athletic Director - University of Michigan
David Brandon talks about his new area of employment.
TIM STAUDT, Host - Staudt on Sports
Tim Staudt takes a look at this year's bowl season.
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) 8th
Congressman Rogers joins MPS live in studio.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick for a look at the automotive world.
Tuesday, January 5
JOHN TRUSCOTT, The Truscott Group
MARK HORNBECK, Detroit News
DAN PERO, American Justice Partnership
SAUL ANUZIS, Coast to Coast Strategies, LLC
PETE HOEKSTRA, United States Representative - (R) 2nd District
MARK PISCHEA, Rossman Group
Our guests discuss the possibility of John Cherry dropping out
of the race for the Democratic nomination for Governor.
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel talks about BCBSM's unique mission to protect Michigan's citizens.
ED SARPOLOUS, Director of Government Affairs – Michigan Education Association
Ed Sarpolous looks ahead to Friday’s MEA summit.
MARJORIE GUNNOE, Professor of Psychology - Calvin College
Marjorie Gunnoe talks about the psychology of spanking.
BRIAN CALLEY, State Representative – (R) 87th
Representative Calley talks about his bipartisan conference which will
unveil groundbreaking legislation to vastly improve government
transparency and speed the overall budget process.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle talks about David Brandon’s new job.
A.J. KITT, Four-Time Olympic Alpine Skier
A.J. Kitt talks about traveling to Crystal Mountain for the NASTAR Open.
Monday, January 4
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.
TIFFANY DOWLING, Motion Marketing & Media
Tiffany Dowling talks about the upcoming inauguration in Lansing.
MARK PISCHEA, Rossman Group
KELLY ROSSMAN, Rossman Group
Mark Pischea looks at 2009’s top PR blunders,
and Kelly Rossman makes a surprise announcement.
KEN DALLAFIOR, Lions analyst
Ken Dallafior looks back at 2009 for the Detroit Lions.
SHANNON SHELTON, Detroit Free Press
Shannon Shelton talks about the Spartans’ loss in the Alamo Bowl.
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