October, 2008

Friday, October 31
Mark Brewer guest hosting

Bob Alexander, Democratic candidate - 8th MI Congressional District
Bob Alexander talks about his campaign against Mike Rogers
for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at the latest in the market.

Mike Huckleberry, Democratic candidate - 70th State Congressional District
Mike Huckleberry joins Mark Brewer to talk about his race.

Julie Rogers, Democratic candidate - 61st State Congressional District
Julie Rogers stops by to talk about why she is the best candidate for the 61st District.

Diane Hathaway, candidate - Michigan Supreme Court
Mark and Diane Hathaway explain why she should be elected to the Supreme Court.

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan and Mark talk politics prior to Tuesday's election.

Mark Schauer, Democratic candidate - 7th MI Congressional District
Mark Schauer talks about winding up his race against Tim Walberg.

Emily Wolfram, Beat Reporter - WMU Football
Ryan Schuling, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
We go to the experts prior to this weekend's football action.

Jane DeGrow, The Travel Queen
Ron VanTimmeren, Celebration Cinemas
Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar
A look at the activities and events taking place this weekend. 

Thursday, October 30
Saul Anuzis guest hosting

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Senator Allen stops by for his weekly interview.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Tim, Saul, and Chris discuss the latest market news.

Sinbad, comedian/actor
Sinbad talks about his home state of Michigan,
and why he believes that hope is still alive in our state.

Kelly Rossman McKinney, CEO - The Rossman Group
Old friends Kelly Rossman and Saul Anuzis chat about the world of politics.

John Truscott, President - The Truscott Group
John Truscott takes a look at the last few days leading up to the election.

Tim Walberg, United States Congressman - (R) MI
Saul and Congressman Walberg discuss his campaign against Mark Schauer.

Clifford Taylor, Chief Justice - Michigan Supreme Court
Saul and Chief Justice Taylor talk about his race against Diane Hathaway.

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan and Saul talk about how technology is impacting our lives.

Wednesday, October 29
MPS live from St. Andrews, Scotland

Ewan Colville, International Marketing Manager - Visit Scotland
http://www.visitscotland.com/
Ewan Colville talks about all of the vacations that can be had in Scotland.

Charles Head, GM - Fairmont St. Andrews
http://www.fairmont.com/standrews/
Charles Head talks about the features of St. Andrews.

Andrew Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andrew Hetzel talks about the losses in individual insurance business
that are putting the company at risk.

Tom Bobbing, Royal Air Force
Tom Bobbing talks about his tour of duty in the Middle East, and takes a turn as assistant Answerman.

Billy Campbell, Head Chef - Fairmont St. Andrews
http://www.fairmont.com/standrews/
Billy Campbell talks about the cuisine of Scotland (including haggis).

MPS & Dr. Christine
Michael Patrick reveals his new book, Secrets of the Great Golf Course Architects.

Dan Pero, American Justice Partnership
Dan Pero talks about the culmination of the presidential race.

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers stops by for his weekly visit.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
The insider checks in for a look at the automotive world.

Clifford Taylor, Chief Justice - Michigan Supreme Court
Chief Justice Taylor talks about the advertisements being run against him by the Democratic Party.

Ben Wright, former CBS Golf Analyst
Michael Patrick catches up with his boon companion, Ben Wright.

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Scott Robertson, Director of Sales and Marketing - Fairmont St. Andrews
Nicky Hale and Scott Robertson talk about the different accents across the British Isles
as well as the new James Bond film.

Tuesday, October 28
MPS live from St. Andrews, Scotland

Andrew Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan
Andrew Hetzel talks about the losses in individual insurance business that are
putting the company at risk.

Dr. Raymond Tanter, Professor - Georgetown University
Steven Magee, Vice Principal - St. Andrews University
www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Dr. Tanter talks about threats of assasinations against Barack Obama.

Shelia Walker, The Old Course Experience
www.oldcourse-experience.com 
Shelia Walker talks about trip and golf packages at St. Andrews.

Gary Slatter, Director of Golf - Fairmont St. Andrews
http://www.fairmont.com/standrews/
MPS and Gary Slatter talk more about the golf courses at St. Andrews.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Mike Woodcock, Communications Manager - St. Andrews Links Trust
Michael Patrick, Chris, and Mike Woodcock talk about St. Andrews Golf Club.

Mike Nystrom, VP of Government & Public Relations - MI Infrastructure & Transportation Assn.
Mike Nystrom talks about the possibilities of toll roads being added to Michigan's roads.

Jamie McCarthy, Executive Producer of Broadcast - Jeep, Dodge & Chrysler
Jamie McCarthy shares his new song, "America (Get Well Soon)".

Shirley Young, Original St. Andrews Witches Tour
Shirley Young talks about ghosts and witches and Halloween.

Anne Doyle, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle talks about Sarah Palin losing the $150,000 wardrobe and going back to jeans.

Quentin Lutz, Principal - Arthur Hills
MPS and Quentin Lutz chat about his new book, "Secrets of the Great Golf Course Architects".

Terri Lynn Land, Secretary of State
Terri Lynn Land stops by ahead of the election to talk about the voting process.

Ryan Wilson, Head of the Estate Planning Division - Fraser Trabilcock Davis & Dunlap P.C.
Ryan Wilson explains all about Reverse Mortgages.

Monday, October 27

Russ White, Communications Manager - Michigan State University
Russ White and Tim revel in Michigan State's victory this past weekend.

Kelly Rossman McKinney, The Rossman Group
Kelly and Tim talk about Sarah Palin's wardrobe and the stretch run of the presidential race.

Ryan Schuling, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
A recap of all of the football action this weekend.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris talks about the latest movements in the market.

Ed Sarpolus, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association
Ed Sarpolus takes a look at the latest polls ahead of Election '08.

Mike Hughes, TV Critic - Gannett Newspapers
Mike Hughes talks about the movies now playing at the box office.

James Blanchard, former Governor of Michigan
Governor Blanchard offers his insight on the latest political news.

Friday, October 24

Russ White, Communications Manager - Michigan State University

Bill Simonson, The Huge Show

Frank Beckmann, Play-by-Play - Michigan Football

Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press

Terry Braverman, Stadium Announcer - Michigan State Football

Tim McGuire, Executive Director - MI Association of Counties

Todd Peplinski, Director of Social Catering - Ritz-Carlton Dearborn

George Blaha, Play-by-Play - Michigan State Football

Complete coverage leading up to Saturday's Michigan vs. Michigan State
football game from the experts and the insiders.

Tim Staudt, Staudt on Sports
Lynn Henning, author - "Spartan Seasons"
Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar
Tim Staudt stops by the studio to co-host the final segment of the show.

Ryan Schuling, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
Ryan Schuling previews the CMU game against Toledo on Saturday.

Steve Alten, author - "The Shell Game"
Steve Alten talks about the threats of terrorism around the election. 

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale talks about the upcoming NFL game in London.

Jane DeGrow, The Travel Queen
Ron VanTimmeren, Celebration Cinemas
Ray Walsh, Curious Bookshop
A look at the activities and events taking place this weekend.

Thursday, October 23

Roger Martin, Martin Waymire
Roger Martin takes a look at the latest in the presidential race.

Michelle Gallagher, Principal - Gallagher & Associates
Michelle Gallagher is our Winner of the Day, having been named the
Forensic and Litigation Services Committee 2008 Volunteer of the Year.

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale shares her memories of Guy Fawkes' Day.

William Federer, The American Minute
One of America's leading historians stops by to detail the history behind Guy Fawkes' Day.

Dr. Christine Tenaglia, Michigan's Brightest Dentist
Dr. Christine talks about how the economy causes people to
forgo preventative medical and dental care.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris gives the latest business news of the day.

Kelly Rossman McKinney, The Rossman Group
Kelly Rossman McKinney talks about the amount that was spent on clothing for
Sarah Palin upon her nomination as vice president.

Jack and Robin Firestone, authors - "Chasing Diana"
Jack and Robin Firestone, who were the only Americans to witness the crash
that killed Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed,
talk about their new book that focuses on how the event changed their lives.

Nancy Vaughan, Vaughan Communications
Nancy Vaughan and Michael Patrick talk about his trip to St. Andrews in Scotland next week.

Wednesday, October 22

Dan Pero, American Justice Partnership
Dan Pero talks about ads targetting Justice Clifford Taylor being run by the
Michigan Democratic Party.

Artie Dean Harris, Country Singer/Songwriter
Artie Dean joins Michael Patrick to talk about his career and his music.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Michael Patrick and Chris discuss the thought that Americans have forgotten
how to live within their means.

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers talks about recent gaffes by the vice presidential candidates.

Mark Brewer, Chairman - Michigan Democratic Party
Mark Brewer talks about the ad that his party has been running opposing Justice Cliff Taylor.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
The automotive insider talks about his earlier prediction about falling gas prices.

John Truscott, President - The Truscott Group
John Truscott talks about Sarah Palin using state funds to bring her children to events.

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Senator Allen talks about his involvement with the Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, October 21

Mark Griffin, President - Michigan Petroleum Association
Mark Griffin talks about the decreasing price of gasoline.

Anne Doyle, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle gives her thoughts on a possible GM/Chrysler merger.

Kelly Rossman McKinney, The Rossman Group
Kelly Rossman McKinney talks about recent polls on the upcoming race for Governor of Michigan.

Bill Schuette - Chairperson - Citizen's Protecting Michigan's Kids
Bill Schuette explains why his group opposes Proposal 1 and the legalization of medical marijuana.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at the price of gas, as well as the economy.

Marybeth Hicks, Family Columnist - The Washington Times
Marybeth Hicks joins Michael Patrick to discuss a variety of topics.

Chuck Moss, State Representative - (R) 40th District

Bill Ballenger, Inside Michigan Politics
Commentary on Joe Biden's statement that the international community will test
Barack Obama within the first six months if he is elected President.

Saul Anuzis & Mark Brewer (Part 1) (Part 2)
The weekly clash of the party chairs.

Virg Bernero, Mayor of Lansing
Michael Patrick and Virg Bernero chat about Oliver Stone's new film, "W".

Robert Nelson, Member - Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications Law Department - Fraser Trabilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Robert Nelson talks about the conference going on at the Holiday Inn South in Lansing,
discussing the new bill that has been signed into law by Governor Granholm
that requires public utilities to include renewable energy sources
as a part of their energy portfolios.

Monday, October 20

Russ White, Communications Manager - Michigan State University
Russ White with a MSU update.

Emily Wolfram, Beat Reporter - WMU Football
Ryan Schuling, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
A recap of all of the football action this weekend.

Ed Sarpolus, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association
Ed Sarpolus dissects the Walberg-Schauer race.

Judy DuFour, Marketing Director - Marriott Renaissance Center
Judy DuFour and Michael Patrick talk about breaking the curse that he placed on the Red Wings.

Kim Lawrence, MSU School of Criminal Justice
Gary Austin brings in Kim Lawrence to discuss the world of law enforcement.

Jack Hoogendyk, State Representative - (R) 61st District
Representative Hoogendyk talks about his debate with Carl Levin.

Mike Hughes, TV Critic - Gannett Newspapers
Mike Hughes takes a look at the world of the small screen.

Friday, October 17

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at the state of the markets.

Dick DeVos, President - The Windquest Group
Dick DeVos talks about President Bush's visit to his home yesterday.

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale talks about the credit crunch's impact in the UK.

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.

Emily Gail, longtime Detroiter
Judy DuFour, Marketing Director - Marriott Renaissance Center
Lori Shiels, Director of Marketing & Promotions
Our guests join MPS live in WJR's Wintergarden studio at the Renaissance Center.

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.

Thursday, October 16

Dr. Gregory Landis, Cardiovascular Surgeon
Dr. Landis explains the heart trouble that Dick Cheney has been experiencing.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris with his views on yesterday's market movement.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
George Vollman looks at the possibility of GM absorbing Chrysler.

Erin Ernst, Spokesperson - Boyne USA
Erin Ernst talks about Big Break: Michigan on the Golf Channel.

Brian Morley, Head of the Criminal Defence and Litigation Law Dept.
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Brian Morely talks about photos of a 13-year-old girl beng passed around via cellphone.

Mark Schauer, State Senator - (D) Battle Creek
Senator Schauer talks about his race with Tim Walberg.

Tim Walberg, United States Congressman - (R) MI
Congressman Walberg talks about his race with Mark Schauer.

Kelly Rossman McKinney, CEO - The Rossman Group
Kelly Rossman McKinney talks about last night's debate.

Michael Patrick Flanagan, State Superintendent - MI Public Schools
Michael Patrick Flanagan talks about the MEAP exams.

Robert Vaughn, famed actor
Robert Vaughn talks about his career and his new book.

Wednesday, October 15

Dan Pero, American Justice Partnership
Dan Pero previews tonight's debate.

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers stops by for a D.C. update.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
George Vollman talks about the new Ford F-150.

John Truscott, President - The Truscott Group
John Truscott talks about the presidential race and the final debate.

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Senator Allen discusses the movie industry in Michigan.

Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Ken Dallafior gives his opinion on the Roy Williams trade.

Ken Kal, Play-by-Play Announcer - Detroit Red Wings
Ken Kal talks about the Red Wings' visit to the White House.

Kelly Chesney, Spokeswoman - Secretary of State
Kelly Chesney talks about election protocol, identification cards for travelling to Canada,
and absentee ballots.

Lisa Webb Sharpe, Director - MI Department of Management and Budget
Lisa Webb Sharpe talks about upcoming Buy Michigan First opportunities.

Chuck Moss, State Representative - (R) 40th District
Representative Moss talks about how the McCain campaign has been run.

Tim Staudt, Staudt on Sports
Justin Grinnell, Personal Trainer - Michigan Athletic Club
Tim Staudt talks about the Roy Williams trade.

Tuesday, October 14

Chris Markowski, Watchdog on Wall Street
Chris Markowski gives his insight on yesterday's market spike.

Robert Shiels, Meteorologist - WTOL-TV 10 Toledo
Robert Shiels takes his turn as assistant Answerman for the day.

Anne Doyle, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle looks at the presidential election, with a focus on Sarah Palin.

Father Mark Inglott, St. John's Student Parish
Father Mark discusses Joe Biden being refused communion for opposing a ban on abortion.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris talks about the recent changes in the stock market.

Marybeth Hicks, Family Columnist - The Washington Times
Randy Bender, author - "Bunko's Journey"
Randy Bender and Marybeth Hicks take a look at a story
about a woman who abandoned her teenage son in Nebraska.

Ray Michaels, Chairman - Justice for Workers Now
The president of IBEW Local 665 talks about their march, coming up on Saturday.

Bill Ballenger, Inside Michigan Politics
Bill Ballenger talks about the latest in the presidential race.

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

Mark R. Fox, President - Frasier Trabilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Mark Fox and Michael Patrick discuss the movie "Flash of Genius" and also the world of Intellectual Property law.

Larry Olmstead, Travel Writer - USA Today
Larry Olmstead and MPS talk about competitive eating.

Monday, October 13

Joe White, Senior Editor - Wall Street Journal
Joe White gives an insider's look at at the credit crunch, as well as possible mergers in the automotive realm.

Ed Sarpolus, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association
Ed Sarpolus talks about the latest polls in the presidential race.

Callers
Your opinions on Fidel Castro's statements this weekend on racism and the election.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
The automotive insider takes a look at the talks of mergers between the Big Three.

Dave Adams, CEO - Michigan Credit Union League
Dave Adams talks about the Federal Rescue Bill.

Mike Hughes, TV Critic - Gannett Newspapers
Mike Hughes talks about the new slate of television series.

James Blanchard, former Governor of Michigan
Governor Blanchard checks in from Hastings, England.

Dr. David Cole, Chairman - Center for Automotive Research
Dr. Cole weighs in on the rumors of mergers.

Emily Wolfram, Beat Reporter - WMU Football
Ryan Schuling, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
A recap of all of the football action this weekend.

Friday, October 10

Ted Nugent, the Motor City Madman
Ted Nugent joins Michael Patrick to discuss his career, hunting, and his philosophy of life.

Michael Patrick Shiels... the Answerman
The petitioner Gary Austin tests the infinite wisdom of the Answerman.

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.

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.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris gives his take on the state of the financial markets.

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale talks about the global credit crunch.

Jack Hoogendyk, State Representative - (R) 61st District
Representative Hoogendyk previews his upcoming debate with Carl Levin.

Tim Walberg, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Walberg updates his race against Mark Schauer.

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan talks about the current state of the economy.

Thursday, October 9
Live from the groundbreaking of the new headquarters
of the Accident Fund Insurance Company of America
 the Lansing Center

Ripley Rasmus, HOK Architecture

Matt Haran, Director of Corporate Communications - Accident Fund

Steve Roznowski, CEO - Christman Company
Dan Loepp, President & CEO - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan Loepp, President & CEO - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Dan Loepp, President & CEO - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Elizabeth R. Harr, President & CEO - Accident Fund

Chris Holman, Business Analyst

Virg Bernero, Mayor - Lansing
Dan Loepp, President & CEO - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

John Truscott, CEO - The Truscott Group
Ken Dallafior, Senior VP of Group Sales & Corporate Marketing - BCBSM

Our guests join us live from the Lansing Center, overlooking the future home of the
Accident Fund Insurance Company of America at the old Ottawa Street Power Plant. 

Kelly Rossman McKinney, CEO - The Rossman Group
Kelly Rossman McKinney talks about polls concerning the potential first ladies.

Mark Schauer, State Senator - (D) 19th District
Senator Schauer updates his race with Tim Walberg.

Pete Hoekstra, United States Representative - (R) 2nd
Congressman Hoekstra talks about spending the day with Mitt Romney.

Wednesday, October 8

Martin Landau, Oscar-winning Actor
The famed actor joins Michael Patrick to discuss his career and upcoming movies.

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Senator Allen stops by the studios on his way back north.

Bill Blohm, Associate Producer - WLUC-TV 6 Marquette
Bill Blohm talks about the moose shooting in the Upper Peninsula.
http://www.wluc.tv/

Dan Pero, American Justice Partnership

Saul Anuzis, Party Chair - MI Republican Party

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI

John Truscott, President - The Truscott Group
Roger Martin, Martin Waymire
Our guests give their opinions on how each candidate rated in last night's debate.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick to explain why he thinks that big cars and trucks will soon be popular again.

Dalton Fury, Author - "Kill Bin Laden: A Delta Force Commander's Account of the Hunt for the World's Most Wanted Man"
The senior ranking military officer at the Battle of Tora Bora talks about the hunt for Osama Bin Laden.

Ken Kal, Play-by-Play Announcer - Detroit Red Wings
Ken Kal talks about the start of the new season.

Gary Gillette, Director - Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy
Gary Gillette with an update on the efforts to save Tiger Stadium.
http://savetigerstadium.org/

Tuesday, October 7

Anne Doyle, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle discusses the possiblility of Governor Granholm being named to the Supreme Court,
as well as the situation with the Lions.

Kelly Rossman McKinney, CEO - The Rossman Group
Kelly Rossman McKinney responds to John McCain's pulling out in Michigan.

Tony Hansen, Director of Communications - Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Tony Hansen talks about a recent increase in cougar sightings in Michigan.

Marybeth Hicks, Family Columnist - The Washington Times
Marybeth Hicks joins MPS to talk about the competitiveness of kids' sports.

Chuck Moss, State Representative - (R) 40th District
Chuck Moss gives his thoughts on this election season.

Carl Levin, United States Senator - (D) MI
Senator Levin talks about his senate race, as well as the rest of the political scene.

Bill Ballenger, Inside Michigan Politics
Bill Ballenger brings his expert insight to discuss the full scope of the upcoming elections.

Saul Anuzis & Mark Brewer (Part 1) (Part 2)
The party chairs, with their weekly debate.

Mark R. Fox, President - Frasier Trabilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Mark Fox, a veteran of debate negotiations and preparations, gives a preview of tonight's debate.

Lynn Henning, Sports Columnist - The Detroit News
The author and long-time sportswriter talks about Tony Mandarich's admission of steroid use while at MSU. 

Monday, October 6

Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar
Matt Rhodes responds to legislation that would allow Michigan residents to buy wine online.

Ed Sarpolus, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association
Ed Sarpolus analyzes the latest in the presidential race.

Thomas Brennan Jr, retired Judge
Judge Brennan responds to the guilty verdict for O.J. Simpson.

Desmond Howard, Heisman Trophy winner/ Super Bowl MVP
Desmond Howard joins MPS to talk about his career, Bo Schembechler, and Barack Obama.

Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Emily Wolfram, Beat Reporter - WMU Football
A look back at the football action from the past weekend.

Mike Hughes, TV Critic - Gannett Newspapers
Mike Hughes and Michael Patrick discuss what's happening on the small screen.

Jim Holcomb, VP & Associate General Counsel - MI Chamber of Commerce
Jim Holcomb stops by the studio to talk about all of the things that the Chamber is currently working on.

James Blanchard, former Governor of Michigan
Governor Blanchard gives his take on John McCain pulling out of Michigan.

Friday, October 3

Jennifer Granholm, Governor
Governor Granholm joins Michael Patrick to share what she thought
about Thursday night's debate.

Saul Anuzis, Party Chair - MI Republican Party
Saul Anuzis comments on John McCain's pullout of staff and advertising in Michigan.

Larry Olmstead, Travel Writer - USA Today
Larry Olmstead talks about how his book, "Getting into Guinness" is doing,
as well as some of the more popular vacation destinations of today.

Tim Walberg, United States Representative - (R) 7th District
Congressman Walberg updates his race against Mark Schauer.

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale discusses the world's take on the VP debate. 

Emily Wolfram, Beat Reporter - WMU Football
Ken Dallafior, Lions Insider
Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Reporter - Detroit Free Press
A preview of the weekend's football action.

Jane DeGrow, The Travel Queen
Ron VanTimmeren, Celebration Cinemas
Ray Walsh, Curious Bookshop
Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar
Our guests take a look at all of the events and activities available for you this weekend.

Nancy Skinner, prepped Governor Granholm for debate
Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan Mulhern and Nancy Skinner analyze the VP debate.

Thursday, October 2.

William Repko, Head Debate Coach - Michigan State University
William Repko takes a look ahead to Thursday night's VP debate.

Gilda Z. Jacobs, State Senator - (D) 17th District
Senator Jacobs talks about House Bill 4048, which would allow no-reason absentee voting.

Mark Schauer, State Senator - (D) 19th District
Senator Schauer talks about absentee voting and the bailout package.

Hansen Clarke, State Senator - (D) 1st District
Hansen Clarke talks about Senate Bill 1306,
which would help homeowners keep their homes in the face of foreclosure.

Bob Filka, CEO - Michigan Home Builders Association
Bob Filka talks about how the bailout will affect small businesses.

Kelly Rossman McKinney, CEO - The Rossman Group
Kelly Rossman McKinney discusses Sarah Palin's interview with Katie Couric.

John Truscott, President - The Truscott Group
John Truscott stops by to take a look at tonight's VP debate.

Austin Hill, Talk Show Host - 630 AM WMAL
The author of "White House Confidential - The Little Book of Weird Presidential History"
talks about his book.

Nancy Skinner, prepped Governor Granholm for debate
Nancy Skinner talks about the process of preparing for a debate.

Gary Gillette, Director - Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy
Gary Gillette talks about what it will take to save Tiger Stadium. 

Wednesday, October 1

Dan Pero, American Justice Partnership
Dan Pero takes a look at the latest in the presidential election.

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers explains why he voted against the bailout package.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
The automotive insider takes an inside look at the industry.

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Senator Allen stops by the studio to talk about the legislation that he has been working on lately.

Russ White, Michigan State University
Russ White talks about the upcoming visit of Barack Obama to the MSU campus.

Captain Kirk Squires
Austin Goolsby, Senior Economic Advisor - Barack Obama
Austin Goolsby explains Barack Obama's position on the economic bailout package.

Cast of Mama Mia!
Some of the cast of Mama Mia! take a break from rehearsing ahead of their
Wharton Center show to stop by the studios.

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