July, 2008

Thursday, July 31

Pete Waldmeir, Hall-of-Fame Journalist
The award-winning journalist discusses Dave Bing announcing that he will run for mayor of Detroit,
as well as his own run for the House in the 1st district.

Ed Sarpolus, Michigan Education Association
Ed Sarpolus discusses polling and the presidential race.

Jim Epilito, President/CEO - Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Jim Epilito on the economic impact of the upcoming PGA Championship at Oakland Hills.

Mike Behm, At, torney - Behm & Behm
Mike Behm talks about insurance companies wronging customers.

Lynn Henning, Sportswriter - Detroit News
Tim Staudt, Staudt on Sports
on Pudge Rodriguez' trade to the Yankees, and the Tigers chances this year.

Wednesday, July 30

What's Bothering You?
Listeners weigh in on the preservation of Tiger Stadium.

Raymond Tanter, Professor - Georgetown University
Professor Tanter on the Iran situation and President Ahmadinejad.

Mike Rogers, United,States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers with his take on the possible use of public funds to save Tiger Stadium.

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Joel Sheltrown, State Representative - (D) 103rd District
On plans to allow off-road vehicles to use public roads to promote tourism.

Jack Hoogendyk, State Representative - (R) 61st District
Jack Hoogendyk discusses the Tiger Stadium iniatives put forward by Carl Levin, his upcoming opponent for U.S. Senate.

Karen Kohanowich, Director of Undersea Research - NOAA
On a Russian submarine mission on Lake Baikal to record the deepest freshwater lake dive.

George Vollman, Automotive Insider - The Big Show
George Vollman discusses car companies' new reluctance to lease cars.

Emily Gail, longtime Detroiter
The former owner of Emily's Across the Street talks about her favorite city.

Tuesday, July 29

Ron Kitchens, CEO - Southwest Michigan First
Ron Kitchens on Kalamazoo being profiled as a "successful city" by the Wall Street Journal.

Tom Brennan Jr., Judge
Legal insight on the latest developments in the Kwame saga.

Marybeth Hicks, author
The author of "Bringing up Geeks" and former writer for President Reagan
discusses her time in the White House.

Saul Anuzis & Mark Brewer (Part 1) (Part 2)
The party chairs, in their weekly battle royale.

Robert Nelson, Energy, Utilities and Telecommunication - Frazier Trabilcock Davis & Dunlap
Legal analysis on new major utility regulation legislation.

Monday, July 28

Chris Holman, Business Analyst - The Big Show
Chris covers the top business issues of the day.

Jeri Ojeda, Director - General Motors Powertrain Laboratory
Jeri Ojeda talks about some of the innovations at the GM labs.

David Hildenbrand, State Representative - (R)
Representative Hildenbrand promotes the upcoming Childrens Trust Fund signature event.

Bart Stupak, United States Representative - (D) 1st District
Congressman Stupak shares his opinions on oil and energy prior to the debate in New Orleans.

Fred Upton, United States Representative - (R) 6th District
Congressman Upton prev, iews the U.S. House of Representatives debate at Tulane University.

Friday, July 25

Ken Dallafior, Former NFL Star
Ken Dallafior discusses the Caleb Campbell Army/NFL saga.

Tom Shields, President - Marketing Resource Group
Tom Shields on the Reform Michigan Now campaign.

Jane DeGrow, The Travel Queen
The Travel Queen's previews this weekend in Michigan.

Dianne Byrum, Spokeswoman - Reform Michigan Government Now!
Dianne Byrum explains their proposal to reduce government salaries and
hold elected officials accountable to constituents.

Tim Walberg, United States Congressman - (R) MI
The weekly D.C. update from Congressman Walberg.

Dave Agema, State Representative - (R) Grandville
Representative Agema on Grand Valley State University's new benefits
for live-in partners, as well as same-sex couples.

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Peter Brown, Assistant Director - Quinnipiac University Polling Institute
Peter Brown, Dan Mulhern, and Michael Patrick discuss the newest presidential race polling results.

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
The Big Show's World Correspondent talks about perceptions of Barack Obama throughout Europe.

Thursday, July 24

Ismael Ahmed, Director - Michigan Department of Human Services
Ismael Ahmed explains efforts to change flaws that allowed 428 child abusers, 28 rapists and murders,
and 31 other registered sex offenders become licensed child care providers.

Hansen Clarke, State Senator - (D) Detroit
Senator Clarke talks about new hate crime legislation that he and Senator Gretch, en Whitmer are working on.

Bart Lower, The Big Break
Bart Lower joins MPS in studio to talk golf.

Dr. Travis Stork, The Doctors
Former Batchelor Dr. Travis Stork on his new show with Dr. Phil.

Trey Rogers, Professor of Turf Grass Management - Michigan State University
Professor Rogers explains how MSU created portable turf grass for the Bejing Olympics.

Wednesday, July 23
MPS Live at Boyne Mountain
Michigan PGA Tournament of Champions

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers on the Great Lakes Compact and the Vice President race.

Terri Lynn Land, MI Secretary of State
Secretary of State Land talks about the national conference of Secretaries of State.

George Vollman, Automotive Insider - The Big Show
The weekly update fr, om the Automotive Insider.

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Larry Adderely, Golf Broadcaster
Michael Patrick is joined in person with Senator Allen and Larry Adderley.

Dale Petroskey, VP of Marketing - Texas Rangers
Dale Petroskey discusses the demise of Tiger Stadium and his new job.

Jim Holcomb, VP of Business Advocacy and Associate General Council - Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Jim Holcomb talks about the Reform Michigan Now campaign.

Tuesday, July 22
MPS Live at Boyne Mountain
Michigan PGA Tournament of Champions

Aaron Klein, Jerusalem Bureau Chief - WorldNetDaily.com
Aaron Klein discusses the impact of the Middle East on the upcoming presidential election.

Frederica Nazzani, Airport Manager - Windsor Airport
Discussion on Americans traveling to Cuba via Canada.

MPS & Callers - Parking Tickets
Michael Patrick and callers commiserate on recieving parking tickets.

Saul Anuzis & Mark Brewer
An abbreviated version of the battle of the party chairs.

Mark Brewer, Chairman - MI Democratic Party
Mark Brewer continues on with Michael Patrick to discuss the VP race.

Vincent Pecora, Business Tax Department - Frazier Trabilcock Davis & Dunlap
Vincent Pecora talks about businesses being wrongly incorporated.

Dan Turcott, Director of Special Events - Boyne Mountain
Dan Turcott talks a little more about Boyne Mountain.

Monday, July 21
MPS Live at Boyne Mountain
Michigan PGA Tournament of Champions

Mike Nystrom, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
Mike Nystrom with an update on efforts to improve Michigan's roads.

Dr. Mel Lester, President - Michigan Citizens for Stem Cell Research and Cures
Dr. Lester talks about new research and iniatives in stem cell research.

Fred Upton, State Representative - (R) 6th District
Congressman Upton discusses efforts to reduce gas prices for working Americans.

Jack Hoogendyk, State Representative - (R) 61st District
Congressman Hoogendyk on running against Carl Levin for US Senate.

Brian Shaw, Head Pro - Doonbeg Golf Course

Pat Ruddy, Golf Course Architect

Ben Wright, Legendary Golf Broadcaster
Cass Colborne, VP of Marketing - Golf Line Tour
Our guests discuss Padraig Harrington's victory in the British Open.

Gretchen Whitmer, , State Senator - (D) Ingham County
Renee Farhat, Michigan Department of Civil Rights
Gretchen Whitmer describes her skydiving adventure.

Dan Turcott, Director of Special Events - Boyne Mountain
Dan Turcott talks about setting the new world record for Fastest Round of Golf. 

Friday, July 18

Governor Jennifer Granholm (Part 1) (Part 2)
Michael Patrick and Jane DeGrow read more Pure Michigan letters and get Governor Granholm's reaction,
and also discuss Michigan's economy, the presidential race, and breweries.

Larry Olmstead, USA Today Travel Writer
...on airlines trying to save money on fuel.

Ron VanTimmeren, Celebration Cinemas
Ron VanTimmeren discusses the opening of the new Batman movie.

Adam Schriber, golf pro - Crystal Mountain
The coach of Anthony Kim discusses his pupil's progress in the British Open.

Bill Ballenger, Inside Michigan Politics
Bill Ballenger analyzes both Vice Presidential races.

Thursday, July 17

Deb Havens, Chair - West Michigan Film Video Alliance
Deb Hav, ens talks about some of the movies that are currently filming in Michigan.

Mark Schauer, State Senator - (R) Battle Creek
Senator Schauer talks about the public school budget for Michigan.

Ben Wright, Legendary Golf Announcer
Ben Wright and Michael Patrick preview the British Open, and are joined by Cindy Figg Currier from the LPGA tour.

John Berg, Executive Director of Strategic Marketing - Sparrow Health System
John Berg addresses rumors that Sparrow will be laying off workers.

Dena Feldman, Public Policy Advocate - Human Rights Campaign
Tim Walberg, United States Congressman - (R) MI
Dena Feldman explains the repeal of the ban on travel and immigration for HIV-positive individuals,
and Congressman Walberg comments on the topic, as well as the state of Michigan's economy.

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan Mulhern responds to Congressman Walberg's comments.

Lana Pollack,President - Mich, igan Environmental Council
Lana Pollack talks about the new Billboard legislation.

Wednesday, July 16
MPS Live at Crystal Mountain
Michigan Women's Open / MAB Leadership Conference

Cheryl Ladd, actress
The star of Charlie's Angels joins Michael Patrick.

Lary Sorensen, former MLB All-Star
Lary's take on the 15-inning All Star Game at Yankee Stadium.

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers on energy reform and legislation in Washington.

George Vollman, Automotive Insider - The Big Show
George Vollman with his reaction to the GM's job cut announcement.

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Senator Allen comments on the hundreds of pounds of garbage
that have washed up on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Pat Gillespie, Gillespie Group
Pat Gillespie updates his Lansing City Market proposal.

Tuesday, July 15
MPS Live at Crystal Mountain
Michigan Women's Open / MAB Leadership Conference

Jim McInnes, President - Crystal Mountain
Jim McInnes offers his input on America's energy crisis.

George Vollman, Automotive Insider - The Big Show

Joe White, Detroit Bureau - The Wall Street Journal
Our experts take a look at the state of General Motors.

Beverly Latimore, Director of Communications - Government of Bermuda
Beverly Latimore reports on how Bermuda is holding up after being hit by Hurricane Bertha. 

Dan Pero, American Justice Partnership
Dan Pero comments on the Presidential race as well as the passing of Tony Snow.

Saul Anuzis, Chairman - MI Republican Party
Mark Brewer, Chairman - MI Democratic Party
The party chairs face off head-to-head in their weekly debate.

Iris Linder, Co-Chair of Business Tax and Probate Law - Frazier Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap
Iris Linder explains about "Angel Investors" for businesses.

Monday, July 14
MPS Live at Crystal Mountain
Michigan Women's Open / MAB Leadership Conference

Mike Shulman, Technical Leader - Active Safety Research, Ford
Mike Shulman explains new research into "smart intersections".

Dr. Gregory Landis, Cardiov,,ascular and Thoracic Surgeon
Dr. Landis comments on the life of Dr. Michael DeBakey, heart surgery pioneer.

Gretchen Whitmer, State Senator - (D) Ingham County
Senator Whitmer talks about her skydiving fundraiser.

Randy Richardville, State Senator - (R) Monroe
Senator Richardville on the upcoming Children's Trust Fund event.

Brian Bailey, GM - Chippewa Hotel & Pink Pony Grill
Brian Bailey with a summary of the Bayview Mackinac Race.

Tom Huggler, author - "Fish Michigan" guidebook series
Tom Huggler with an update on fishing in Michigan.

Nancy Vaughn, Public Relations - bmi Airlines
Nancy Vaughn talks about opportunities to play some of the greatest golf courses in Great Britain.

Friday, July 11

Bill Caul, State Representative - (R) Mt. Pleasant
Rep. Caul explains Mary's Law.

Larry Olmstead, USA Today
MPS and Larry Olmstead discuss airport security.

MPS & Jane DeGrow - Pure Michigan
Michael Patrick and the Travel Queen relate some of the responses
that the Pure Michigan campaign has recieved from its ads.

Bryan Ducharme, VP/GM - AT&T Wireless Michigan
...a look at the release of the new iPhone.

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent for The Big Show
...on a Scottish man who has declared his island to be a sovereign nation.

John Burke, Chairman - Bayview Port Huron to Mackinac Race
Brian Bailey, GM - Chippewa Hotel & Pink Pony Grill
Our guests offer a preview of the annual race, beginning June 12.

Tim Walberg, United States Congressman - (R) MI
The weekly D.C. update from Congressman Walberg.

Howdy Holmes, President - Jiffy Mix
Th, e president of Chelsea's Jiffy Mix talks about his company and his past career as an Indy car driver.

Larry Sutton, Editor - People Magazine
Larry Sutton updates the Madonna saga.

Thursday, July 10

Larry Owen, Chairman - Cure Michigan
Larry Owen with the other side of the stem cell debate.

Pete Hoekstra, United States Congressman - (R) Grand Rapids
Congressman Hoekstra on his shout-out from the President on Wednesday.

Patrick Hustead, Running of the Bulls veteran
Patrick Hustead shares his experiences from past years in Pamplona.

Jim Schibel, President - Chrysler Jeep Superstores
...on the Chrysler Jeep APBA Gold Cup powerboat race in Detroit July 11-13.

Judge Cristina Perez, Cristina's Court
The famed television judge and author comments on her new book, "Living by Los Dichos".

Nicole Blocker
A single mom with no health insurance, Nicole Blocker attended the
Obama rally and comments on Michelle Obama's speech.

Wednesday, July 9

David Doyle, Spokesperson - Michigan Citizens Against Unrestricted Science and Experimentation
David Doyle discusses Stem Cell Research.

Larry Dubin, Attorney - University of Detroit Mercy, School of Law
Larry Dubin explains the latest twists in the Kwame Kilpatrick case.

Lisa Webb Sharpe, Director - Michigan Department of Budget
Recently named State Public Official of the Year by the National Governor's Association.

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R)
Congressman Rogers with an update on diplomacy with Iran.

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Jason Allen with his weekly update.

Tuesday, July 8

Dr. Jack Kevorkian
Tim and Michael discuss Dr. Kevorkian's run for Congress.

Saul Anuzis, Chairman - MI Republican Party
Mark Brewer, Chairman - MI Democratic Party
The weekly battle of the party chairs.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst - The Big Show

Christopher Trebilcock & John Helmholdt, Political Winery
The bipartisan pair discuss their wines.

Dr. John Crisler, All Things Male
Dr. Crisler investigates whether watermelon is a suitable substitute for Viagra.

Dr. Michael Kaufman, Department of Entomology - MIchigan State University
Everything you ever needed to know about the mosquito.

Jason Peter, Former NFL & Nebraska star
Jason Peter talks about his new book, "Hero of the Underground: My
Journey Down to Heroin - and Back".

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Monday, July 7

Dr. John Crisler, All Things Male
Dr. Crisler talks about the PGA's drug testing program.

Kelly Chesney, Director of Communications - MI Secretary of State
Kelly Chesney on registering to vote.

Adam Schriber, Head Pro - Crystal Mountain
...on his student, Anthony Kim, winning the AT&T National.

Mike Hughes, Lansing State Journal
Mike Hughes on The Batchlorette and his upcoming trip to Hollywood.

Tom Menzel, Executive Director - National Cherry Festival
Tom Menzel discusses the festival taking place in Traverse City.

Thursday, July 3

Mike Cox, MI Attorney General
Mike Cox explains why he is suing the Accident Fund.

Virg Bernero, Mayor - Lansing
Elizabeth Haar, President/CEO - The Accident Fund
Mayor Bernero and Elizabeth Haar defend the Accident Fund
and reply to the claims made by Attorney General Cox.

Tim Walberg, United States Representative - (R)
Congressman Walberg with a D.C. update.

<, A href="http://images.radcity.net/6680/2825982.mp3">Larry Sutton, Editor - People Magazine
...on Madonna's recent headline appearances.

Dr. Larry Arnn, President - Hillsdale College
Dr. Arnn talks about John Adams and the creation of the Independence Day holiday.

Suzy Carter, Director - Lansing Area Safety Council
...on Fireworks safety.

Wednesday, July 2

Richard Baldwin, Author - "Murder in Thin Air"
The author of "Murder in Thin Air" discusses his latest book and his method of research for his books.

Dave Dicks, Police Chief - Flint
...on Flint's new laws and initatives against sagging pants.

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R)
Congressman Rogers discusses the proposed MSU Isotope project, as well as Flint's sagging pants initatives.

Julie Stahl, Middle East Bureau Chief - CNSnews.com
Julie Stahl with a report on the Jerusalem bulldozer terrorist attack.

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Senator Allen comments on John McCain's VP choices, as well as absentee ballots.

Ann Margaret Lewis, Author - "'Twas the Night Before Summer"
Award-winning children's book author Anne Margaret Lewis chats about her latest book.

Tuesday, July 1

Cal Haverdink, Fire Chief - Graafschap, MI
...on firework safety.

Jim Johnson, Senior Manager of Creative Programs - Greenfield Village
...on "A Salute to America", beginning Wednesday night at Greenfield Village.

Saul Anuzis, Party Chair - MI Republican Party
Saul Anuzis comments on the food restrictions at the Democratic Party meetings.

James Blanchard, former Governor & Ambassador to Canada
On Canada Day, the Big Show welcomes in the former Ambassador to Canada.