The Michigan Talk Network - MPS in the Morning

November, 2008

Wednesday, November 26

Jim Nantz, CBS Sports
In town for the Lions Thanksgiving Day game, Jim Nantz returns to the program.

Erle Webber, Executive Chef - Ritz-Carlton
Erle Webber gives his tips for creating a great Thanksgiving meal.

Emily Wolfram, WMU Beat Reporter
Emily Wolfram summarizes last night's game.

Larry Olmstead, Travel Writer - USA Today
Larry Olmstead talks about the world of travel.

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers offers his insight on the auto bailout.

Ron VanTimmeren, Celebration Cinemas
Ron VanTimmeren looks at the Thankgiving weekend movies.

Jane DeGrow, The Travel Queen
The Travel Queen shares all of the events taking place across
the state during this Thanksgiving weekend.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
A look at the auto industry with George Vollman.

Chuck Moss, State Representative - (R) Oakland County
Representative Moss wishes MPS a happy Thanksgiving.

Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Ken Dallafior talks about this year's turkey day Lions game.

Judy DuFour, Marriott Renissance Center
Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Judy DuFour joins MPS live in the OnStar studios,
while Jason Allen is live at the MTN studios in Lansing.

Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
Shannon Shelton talks Spartan basketball.

Lori Shiels, Director of Marketing and Promotions - Detroit Red Wings
Lori Shiels talks about the OnStar Game Day at Joe Louis Arena.

Tuesday, November 25

Emily Wolfram, WMU Beat Reporter
Emily Wolfram previews the Broncos' clash with Ball State tonight.

Holly Ward, Director of Communications - Caesars Windsor
Holly Ward talks about the holiday season in Detroit.

Anne Doyle, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle talks about the possible appointment of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.

Justin Grinnell, Personal Trainer - Michigan Athletic Club
Justin Grinnell gives some holiday exercise tips.

Marybeth Hicks, Family Columnist - The Washington Times
Marybeth Hicks gives some suggestions on how to make kids more thankful during the holiday season.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.

Bobby Mayo, Jr., The Rat Pack is Back
Bobby Mayo Jr. talks about playing Dean Martin on stage, and the celebrities that
he's met in his career as an actor and impersonator.

Scott Wintner, Public Affairs Specialist - Wayne County Airport Authority
Scott Wintner talks about what to expect when traveling this holiday season.

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky talks about issues from around the globe.

Vartan Kupelian, The Detroit News
Vartan Kupelian talks about Buick and Tiger Woods parting ways.

Greg Johnson, The Grand Rapids Press
Greg Johnson talks about the arrest of GVSU running back Jimmy Berezik.

Monday, November 24

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.

Answerman / Civics Test
Gary quizzes MPS the Answerman with the stories of the day,
and then has the tables turned on him.

Joyce McGarry, Extension Educator - Michigan State University
Joyce McGarry gives some food safety tips for the holiday season.

Craig Godfrey, Godfrey Wise Berg CPAs & Advisors
Craig Godfrey talks about an extension on charitable giving provisions.

Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Ken Dallafior celebrates another loss for the 0-11 Detroit Lions.

Jerome White, Sales Executive - MPS in the Morning
Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
Shannon and Jerome talk about the Spartans trip to Penn State.

Ken Devine, former CEO - Michigan PGA
The Notre Dame grad talks about the gloom surrounding the
Notre Dame football program following their loss to Syracuse.

Mike Hughes, TV Writer - Gannett Newspapers
Mike Hughes previews tonight's Dancing With the Stars Finale.

Antionette Coulton, Staff Writer - People Magazine
Antionette Coulton talks about People's "Sexiest Man Alive".

Friday, November 21
OSU vs. Michigan Preview

Virg Bernero, Mayor - Lansing
Mayor Bernero gives his thought on the auto industry bailout.

Mark Brewer, Party Chair - MI Democratic Party
Mark Brewer talks about John Dingell losing the chairmanship of the
House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.

Dave Diles, former ABC Sportscaster

Frank Beckmann, Play-by-Play - University of Michigan

Jerry Hanlon, former Assistant Coach - University of Michigan

Our guests cover every angle of the upcoming Michigan vs. Ohio State game.

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale with an update on the Madonna/Guy Richie divorce.

Judy DuFour, Marketing Director - Marriott Renissance Center
Judy DuFour and Michael talk about the Turkey Trot in Detroit next week.

Tom Brady, Manager - Pat Dailey
Tom Brady talks about tonight's Pat Dailey concert.

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.

Tim Walberg, United States Congressman - (R) MI
Congressman Walberg gives his thoughts on the auto bailout.

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan talks about John Dingell and Dennis Archer dropping out of the 2010 Governor race.

Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Ken Dallafior looks at this week's Lions game.

Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
Shannon Shelton previews the MSU/Penn State game for the Big Ten title.

Thursday, November 20

Dan Loepp, CEO - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Dan Leopp shares BCBSM's side of the health insurance reform debate.

Beaujolais Nouveau (Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3)
Tim McGuire, Matt Rhodes, and Chef Kevin from Dusty's Cellar stop by the studio
to celebrate the release of the 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau,
as well as to talk about holiday entertaining.

Leslie Donaldson, Coordinator - Silver Bells in the City
Leslie Donaldson talks about Friday's festivities in the state capital.

Gary McMullin, Great American Smokeout
Gary McMullin talks about the American Cancer Society's challenge to smokers to stop smoking for one day.

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan gives his thoughts on the auto industry bailout.

Larry Olmstead, Travel Writer - USA Today
Larry Olmstead talks about the travel industry.

Mark Schauer, United States Representative elect
Mark Schauer stops by for his weekly update.

Wednesday, November 19

Brad Keen, General Manager - Boyne Highlands
Brad Keen talks about the early ski opening at Boyne Mountain.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Senator Allen gives his take on the health insurance reform debate.

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers shares his opinions on the auto industry bailout.

Lisa Webb Sharpe, Director of Management & Budget - State of Michigan
Lisa Webb Sharpe talks about Buy Michigan First, and the Silver Bells in the City celebration in Lansing.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
George Vollman takes a look at the auto bailout package.

Tom Brady, Pat Dailey's Manager
Pat Dailey, Great Lakes Troubadour
Tom Brady and Pat Dailey look ahead to Friday night's concert in Lansing.

Justin Grinnell, Trainer - Michigan Athletic Club
Justin talks about Michael's training for the Turkey Trot.

Chuck Moss, State Representative - (R) Oakland County
Representative Moss talks about what he sees for the Republican Party in Michigan.

Tuesday, November 18

Dr. Raymond Tanter, Professor - Georgetown University
The renowned terrorism and national security expert chimes in on
the auto industry and the election of Barack Obama.

Anne Doyle, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle talks about the first female general in the Army.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.

Marybeth Hicks, Family Columnist - The Washington Times
Marybeth Hicks talks about Barack Obama giving up his Blackberry to become president.

Mike Cox, Michigan Attorney General
Mike Cox talks about opposing the set of bills that would alter Michigan's healthcare market.

John Truscott, Spokesman - Consumers for Fair and Affordable Insurance Reform
John Truscott offers a rebuttal of Mike Cox' statements about health insurance reform.

Erin Ernst, Boyne USA
Erin Ernst talks about the early snow conditions up at Boyne.

David DeJonge, Photographer
David DeJonge talks about his quest to photograph all of the remaining World War I veterans,
a number that has now dwindled to 9 across the globe.

Tom Santopietro, Author - "Sinatra in Hollywood"
Tom Santopietro talks about Frank Sinatra's career on the silver screen.

Tim Miller, Author - "A Presidential Legacy and The Warren Commission"
Tim Miller talks about authoring a book with the late President Gerald Ford.

Monday, November 17

Russ White, Communications Manager - Michigan State University
Russ White talks about his trip to Dubai last week.

Emily Wolfram, WMU Beat Reporter
Emily talks about the Broncos' victory this past weekend.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines.

Ed Sarpolus, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association
Ed Sarpolus talks about Governor Granholm in the national spotlight.

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Senator Allen reports live from his deer blind in Northerm Michigan.

Judy DuFour, Marketing Director - Marriott Renaissance Center
Judy DuFour talks about the Thanksgiving festivities in Detroit.

Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Ken Dallafior talks about the 0-10 Detroit Lions.

Jack Hoogendyk, State Representative - (R) 61st District
Jack Hoogendyk talks about running for Republican Party Chair in Michigan.

Mike Hughes, TV Critic - Gannett Newspapers
Mike Hughes shares the latest entertainment news.

Mike McGarry, Amanda's Fiancee
Mike talks about his deer haul from this past weekend.

Friday, November 14
Live from Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino

Holly Ward, Director of Communications - Caesars Windsor
Bill Carruthers, Director of Entertainment & Special Events - Caesars Windsor
(Part 1) (Part 2)

Holly Ward, Director of Communications - Caesars Windsor
Bill Carruthers, Director of Entertainment & Special Events - Caesars Windsor
Patrick McClary, Executive Chef - Caesars Windsor
Michael Patrick broadcasts live this morning from Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino.

Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel provides an update on individual market reform for health insurance in Michigan.

Ken Dallafior, Senior VP of Group Sales & Corporate Marketing - BCBSM
Ken Dallafior talks about the upcoming Lions game as well as individual market reform.

Duran Martinez, Host - AM Outdoors
Scott Smiddy, SignOutfitters.com
Art Tebo, Michigan Travel Commission
Mike McGarry, Amanda's Fiancee
Our guests join us live from the hunt, on the eve of the opening of deer season.

Peter Earnest, Executive Director - International Spy Museum

Ron VanTimmeren, Celebration Cinemas

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Michael previews Quantum of Solace with our guests.

Tim Walberg, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Walberg joins the show for the first time since his re-election loss.

Emily Wolfram, WMU Beat Reporter
Emily Wolfram talks about this weekend's game against Toledo.

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.

Thursday, November 13

Paul Anka (Part 1) (Part 2)
Michael Patrick chats with legendary singer/songwriter Paul Anka.

Ed Sarpolus, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association

Dan Pero, American Justice Partnership

Paul Keehn, former Officer of the Watch
Paul stops by the studios to catch up and talk about his movie career.

John Truscott, President - John Truscott Group
Our guests react to the news that Dick DeVos will not be running for Governor in 2010.

Kevin Epling, father of Matt Epling
The father of Matt Epling, who killed himself as a result of bullying at school,
talks about House Bills 4162 & 4091, designed to prevent school bullying.

Mark Schauer, United States Representative elect
Senator Schauer stops by to update his transition from State Senator to United States Representative.

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan reacts to Dick DeVos dropping out of the race for Governor.

Rick Jones, State Representative - (R) Oneida Twp.
Representative Jones talks about the result of his tazering yesterday.

Norm Shinkle, Chair - Ingham County Republican Committee
Norm Shinkle talks about being a candidate for chair of the Michigan Republican Party.

Ryan Kauffman, Attorney - Business Law Department at Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap P.C.
Ryan Kauffman talks about recent legislation dealing with waivers for children's activities.

Wednesday, November 12

Pete Dye, Golf Course Designer

Jerry Matthews, Golf Course Architect

Steve Forrest, Principle - Arthur Hills, Steve Forrest & Associates
Michael talks about "Secrets of the Great Golf Course Architects" with some of America's finest designers.

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI
Mike Rogers talks about the auto industry and our energy future.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Jim MacInnes, President & GM - Crystal Mountain
Chris Holman and Jim MacInnes talk about the Conference on Michigan's Future -
Energy, Economy & Environment, taking place at Crystal Mountain, November 14 - 16.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
The automotive insider talks about the future of Ford and GM.

Rick Jones, State Representative - (R) Oneida Twp.
Representative Jones talks about a demonstration that he will conduct to show the safety of stun guns,

Todd Martin, tennis star
Todd Martin talks about the Todd Martin Development Fund and their upcoming charity event.

Tuesday, November 11

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris provides the daily business report.

George Noory, Host - Coast to Coast AM
George Noory talks about his upbringing in Michigan, as well as his new TV show.

Mark Brewer, Chairman - MI Democratic Party
Mark Brewer talks about the possible candidates for Republican Party chair if Saul Anuzis leaves.

Tom Brennan, Retired Judge
Judge Brennan talks about recent updates with Kwame Kilpatrick.

Duran Martinez, Outdoors Expert
Duran talks about the emerald ash borer in the lower peninsula, as well as the opening of deer season.

Bill Ballenger, Inside Michigan Politics
Bill Ballenger talks about Governor Granholm's chances of finding a spot in the Obama administration.

Arthur Hills, Principal - Arthur Hills, Steve Forrest & Assoc.
Dr. Christine Tenaglia, Michigan's Brightest Dentist
Michael and Arthur Hills talk about "Secrets of the Great Golf Course Architects".

Monday, November 10

Mark Dumbinger, Documentarian & Historian
Mark Dumbinger details all of the history behind the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Russ White, Communications Manager - MSU
Russ White checks in live from Dubai.

Rich Studley, President - MI Chamber of Commerce
The co-chair of the Governor's Transportation Funding Task Force talks about their findings.

John McMurray, Meteorologist - WJRT-TV Flint
John McMurray talks about the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Pat Dailey, Singer/Songwriter
Pat Dailey joins MPS to talk about his upcoming show in Michigan.

Mike Hughes, TV Critic - Gannett Newspapers
Mike Hughes talks about the world of Hollywood.

Emily Wolfram, Beat Reporter - WMU Football
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Tim Staudt, Staudt on Sports
A recap of all of the football action this weekend

Friday, November 7

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman

Governor Jennifer Granholm
Dan and Governor Granholm both talk about her appointment to
Barack Obama's Economic Transition advisory board.

Joey Bartolomeo, Reporter - People Magazine
Joey Bartolomeo talks about the

Joe White, Senior Editor - Wall Street Journal
Joe White takes a look at our country's financial situation.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
George Vollman talks about Ford's recent financial announcements.

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Troy Hale, Emmy-winning Journalist
Troy Hale joins the show to discuss the awards that he has recently won.

Kevin Lancto, Manager - Surplus Services
Kevin Lancto talks about the Department of Management & Budget's surplus auction.

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.

Emily Wolfram, Beat Reporter - WMU Football
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
We go to the experts prior to this weekend's football action.

Thursday, November 6

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris talks about the economic impact that the presidential election is having,
as well as the state of the automotive industry.

Barry Sanders, Hall-of-Fame Running Back
Barry Sanders joins MPS to discuss his career.

Stacy Keach, veteran actor
Stacy Keach stops by the studio ahead of his turn as President Richard Nixon in Frost Nixon.

Lloyd Carr, former Coach - Michigan Football
Michael Patrick and his old mentor Coach Lloyd Carr catch up and talk football.

Mark Schauer, United States Representative elect
Mark Schauer joins the show for the first time since he was victorious in his race against Tim Walberg.

John Truscott, President - The Truscott Group
Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale and John Truscott discuss the election, taking a close look at the world's reaction.

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan talks about the aftermath of the election.

Wednesday, November 5

Tom Shields, President - Marketing Resource Group

Saul Anuzis, Party Chair - MI Republican Party

Dan Pero, American Justice Partnership

Felix Sharpe

Chris DeWitt, DeWitt Communications

Jack Hoogendyk, State Representative - (R) 61st District

Mike Rogers, United States Congressman - (R) MI

Kelly Chesney, Spokeswoman - Secretary of State

Dave Doyle, Spokesman - MiCAUSE

John Truscott, CEO - The Truscott Group

Andy Dillon, Speaker of the House

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District

Ed Sarpolus, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association

Chuck Moss, State Representative (R) - Oakland County

Anne Doyle, Anne Doyle Strategies

Diane Byrum, Spokeswoman - Coalition for Compassionate Care

George Vollman, Vollman Ford

Michigan's best team of insiders and analysts take a complete look at last night's election.

Tuesday, November 4
Election Day

Anne Doyle, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle talks about the automotive industry.

Lloyd Carr, former Coach - Michigan Football
Michael Patrick and his old mentor Coach Lloyd Carr catch up and talk football.

Marybeth Hicks, Family Columnist - The Washington Times
Marybeth Hicks shares her thoughts about the election cycle and voting.

Dr. Steve McSwain, Senior VP - Cargill Associates Inc.
Dr. McSwain talks about philanthropy in these difficult financial times.

Stacy Keach, veteran actor
Stacy Keach stops by the studio ahead of his turn as President Richard Nixon in Frost Nixon.

Mary Margaret Moyne,
Member - Intellectual Property Law Dept. - Fraser Trabilcock Davis & Dunlap
Mary Margaret Moyne shares the story of a Michigan man who was sued by the
creators of the Harry Potter series for creating an unauthorized encyclopedia of the
books, and how intellectual property law stands on issues like this.

Monday, November 3

Tom Shields, President - Marketing Resource Group

John Truscott, CEO - The Truscott Group

Mark Brewer, Chairman - MI Democratic Party

Jack Hoogendyk, State Representative - (R) 61st District

Ed Sarpolus, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association

Kelly Chesney, Spokeswoman - Secretary of State

Saul Anuzis, Chairman - MI Republican Party

Tom Casperson, State Representative - (R) 108th District

Dave Doyle, Spokesman - MiCAUSE

Debbie Stabenow, United States Senator - (D) MI

Dennis Archer, former Mayor - Detroit