Monday, September 21

Russ White, Michigan State University
Russ White talks about the inaugural Big Ten Battleground Poll.

Emily Wolfram, Beat Reporter - WMU Football
Ryan Schuling, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
Shannon Shelton, Beat Reporter - MSU Football
Our football wrap-up from the past weekend.

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

Ken Devine, Former CEO - Michigan PGA

Bart Lower, Assistant Golf Coach - MSU

Kevin O'Brien, GM/Director - Tullymore
Kevin O'Brien and Michael Patrick discuss the US victory in the Ryder Cup.

Richard Bearup, Executive Director - Children's Trust Fund
Mark McDaniel, Great Lakes Capital Fund
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Richard Bearup and Mark McDaniel preview the Children's Trust Fund Signature Event,
coming up on Thursday, September 25 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m, and we also get a Lions
update with Ken Dallafior of Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Mike Hughes, TV Critic - Gannett Newspapers
Mike Hughes sums up the Primetime Emmys.

James Blanchard, Former Governor of Michigan
Governor Blanchard talks about MSU's chances to run the table in the Big Ten, and about John McCain's choice of car.

Mike Bishop, Senate Majority Leader
Senator Bishop discusses Dick DeVos and Governor Granholm,
and why he thinks that a CEO governor would be good for Michigan.

Friday, September 19
A record breaking show... 31 guests!
Live from the West Michigan Regional Policy Conference
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids

Ginny Seyferth, President - Seyferth & Associates, Inc.

Tom Wujczyk & Bob Marino, Tullymore

Jeanne Englehart, President/CEO - Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
George Heartwell, Mayor - Grand Rapids

J.C. Huizenga, Founder - National Heritage Academies
Dan Leopp, President/CEO - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Thomas Haas, President - Grand Valley State University

Doug DeVos, President - Amway Corp.

Dick DeVos, President - The Windquest Group

Betsy DeVos, Chairman - The Windquest Group

David Eisler, President - Ferris State University

Tim Walberg, United States Congressman - (R) MI

Larry Olmstead, Travel Writer - USA Today

Ken Devine, Former CEO - Michigan PGA
Tom Wujczyk & Bob Marino, Tullymore

Lorence Wenke, State Representative - (R) 63rd District
Juan Olivarez, President/CEO - Kalamazoo Community Foundation

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

Terri Lynn Land, Secretary of State

Peter Secchia, Former Ambassador to Italy

Our guests - live from the West Michigan Policy Conference.

Ryan Schuling, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
Emily Wolfram, Beat Reporter - WMU Football
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Shannon Shelton, Beat Reporter - MSU Football
This weekend in sports... 

Jane DeGrow, The Travel Queen
Ray Walsh, Curious Bookshop
Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar
Our guests take a look at the weekend ahead.

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Our weekly look at the world with Nicky Hale.

Thursday, September 18

Tom Casperson, State Representative - (R) 108th District
Congressman Casperson talks about his meeting with Sarah Palin on Wednesday.

Tim McGuire, Executive Director - MI Association of Counties
MPS and Tim McGuire discuss the transition between summer and fall.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris Holman gives an update of what's happening on Wall Street.

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers talks about the embassy bombing in Yemen.

Mark Schauer, State Senator - (D) Battle Creek
An update from Mark Schauer on his race against Tim Walberg.

Frank Beckmann, Afternoon Host - 760 WJR Detroit
Frank Beckmann talks about the mayoral transition in Detroit.

Dana Debel, Director of Government Relations - Northwest Airlines
Dana Debel discusses the upcoming Children's Trust Fund Signature Event.

Kelly Rossman McKinney, The Rossman Group
Kelly Rossman analyzes the latest in the presidential race.

Tom Wujczyk, Director of Real Estate Development - Tullymore
Tom Wujczyk talks about Tullymore being a sponsor of the West Michigan Regional Policy Conference.

John McMurray, Meteorologist - WJRT-TV Flint
John McMurray talks about the harvest moon and the change of seasons.

Nik Kronwall, Detroit Red Wings
Nik Kronwall talks about taking the Stanley Cup back to Sweden, and how he spent his offseason.

Wednesday, September 17

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
Tom Casperson, State Representative - (R) 108th District
Senator Allen and Congressman Casperson visit MPS live in studio to discuss politics,
John McCain's singing talents, and Sarah Palin visiting Michigan on Wednesday.

Maureen Bridget Gonzalez, Director of Corporate Communication - Peabody Hotels

Brian Shaw, Doonbeg G.C.
Brian Shaw and Maureen Bridget Gonzalez join Michael Patrick to celebrate "St. Practice Day".

Dan Pero, American Justice Partnership
Dan Pero gives his take on the place racism plays in this presidential election.

Lisa Webb Sharpe, Director - Department of Management and Budget
Lisa Webb Sharpe talks about the State Surplus Auction.

Ralph Tenaglia
Ralph Tenaglia talks about the construction of the new North Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

Robert Conley, Director of Member Programs and Public Relations - Grand Lodge of Michigan
Robert Conley shares some information about who the Masons are and why they are good for Michigan.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
George Vollman offers his impression on the new Chevy Volt.

John Truscott, President - The Truscott Group
John Truscott talks about his personal impressions of John McCain.

Bart Lower, Forest Akers Golf Club
Bart Lower previews the Ryder Cup.

Jim Craig, Goaltender - 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team
Jim Craig talks about the "Miracle on Ice" as well as the "Ultimate Save" campaign promoting vascular screenings.

Michael J. Lashbrook, President - MI Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association
Michael Lashbrook talks about the cost of bottle return fraud to Michigan.

Mr. Skin, MrSkin.com
Mr. Skin names the sexiest TV shows of all time, and talks about a few that are still running.

Rich Studley, President/CEO - MI Chamber of Commerce
Ken Sikkema, Senior Policy Fellow - Public Sector Consultants
Rich Studley and Ken Sikkema discuss the energy reform package and the future of energy in Michigan.

Tuesday, September 16

Chris Markowski, Watchdog on Wall Street
Chris Markowski talks about the problems on Wall Street.

Anne Doyle, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle discusses both the Tigers and Sarah Palin.

Larry Burns, VP of Research & Development - General Motors
Larry Burns reveals some of the upcoming products for General Motors in their 100th year of making cars and trucks. 

Peter Christ, Co-Founder - Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
The retired police captain explains Michigan's Medical Marijuana Initiative,
and why he believes that marijuana should be legalized.

Chris Holman, Business Analyst
Chris takes an in-depth look at what's going on in the markets.

Marybeth Hicks, Family Columnist - The Washington Times
Marybeth Hicks focuses on family issues, including whether to keep twins together in
the same classroom, and the impact of financial troubles on children.

Jim Holcomb, VP of Business Advocacy & Associate General Counsel - MI Chamber of Commerce

Doug Roberts Jr, Director of Environmental & Energy Policy - MI Chamber of Commerce

Tricia Kinley, Director of Tax & Budget Policy - MI Chamber of Commerce

Ed Kopko, Chairman/CEO - Chief Executive Magazine

Michael Patrick welcomes his guests live from Michigan Chamber of Commerce's
2008 Future Forum & Annual Meeting.

Bill Ballenger, Inside Michigan Politics
Bill Ballenger turns his eye to the presidential election.

Saul Anuzis & Mark Brewer
The weekly clash of the party chairs.

Larry Olmstead, Travel Columnist - USA Today
Larry Olmstead talks about the launch of "Getting into Guinness".

Jonathan Raven, Fraser Trabilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
An in-depth look at recent legislation dealing with retirement plans
such as 401k or IRA with Jonathan Raven.

Monday, September 15

John Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick Hotels
John Fitzpatrick joins MPS to talk about his weekend in New York.

Ryan Schuling, CMU Play-by-Play Announcer
Emily Wolfram, WMU Beat Reporter
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
The football wrap-up from the past weekend.

Robert Shiels, Meteorologist - WTOL-TV 10 Toledo
Robert Shiels talks about the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

Rich Studley, President/CEO - Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Rich Studley talks about the 2008 Future Forum & Annual Meeting, at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing.

Ed Sarpolus, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association
Ed Sarpolus analyzes the latest poll results.

Craig Godfrey, Godfrey Wise Berg & Associates
Craig Godfrey joins the show for the CPA Expert segment.

Mike Hughes, TV Critic - Gannett Newspapers
Mike Hughes reports on the latest happenings on the small screen, including the beginning of the new TV season.

James Blanchard, Former Governor of Michigan
Governor Blanchard gives his take on the presidential race.

Friday, September 12

Larry Olmstead, Travel Writer - USA Today

Larry Olmstead, Travel Writer - USA Today
Serena Jones, Editor - Harper Collins
Discussion of Larry Olmstead's new book, "Getting into Guinness".

Hari Sevugan, National Spokesman - Barack Obama
Hari Sevugan talks about McCain and Obama's visit to the 9/11 ceremonies. 

Patrick Brennan vs. Tim Nester, Big Ten Football Predictions
Ryan Schuling, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
Emily Wolfram, Beat Reporter - WMU Football
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
This weekend in sports...

Jane DeGrow, The Travel Queen
Ron VanTimmeren, Celebration Cinemas
Ray Walsh, Curious Bookshop
Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar
The weekend ahead, from travel to movies to books to wine.

Kate Simpson, Area Director of Operations - Fitzpatrick Hotels
Kate Simpson shares her impressions of the 9/11 memorial ceremonies in New York yesterday,
and talks about all of the exciting things that the Big Apple has going on.

Judy DuFour, Marketing Director - Marriott Renaissance Center
Judy DuFour talks about what's going on in Detroit.

Gary Peters, Candidate - United States Congress
Gary Peters talks about running against Joe Knollenberg for the 9th district seat.

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale talks about England's responce to the 9/11 memorial ceremonies.

Thursday, September 11

Michelle McManus, State Senator - (R) 35th District
Senator McManus provides an update on the deer baiting legislation.

Kelly Rossman-McKinney, CEO - The Rossman Group
Kelly Rossman-McKinney joins MPS to discuss the presidential race and the 20th anniversary of The Rossman Group.

Kari Potter, Director of National Sales - Citadel Broadcasting

Chris Potter, Director of Regional Sales - Citadel Broadcasting

Tim McGuire, Executive Director - MI Association of Counties

Carole Whang Schutter, writer - "September Dawn"

Mark Schauer, State Senator - (D) Battle Creek

A retrospective of the events of September 11, 2001.

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman
Dan talks about Governor Granholm's role in prepping Joe Biden for debating Sarah Palin.

Wednesday, September 10

Emily Wolfram, WMU Beat Reporter
Emily Wolfram details the professors strike at Western Michigan.

Michelle McManus, State Senator - (R) 35th District
Senator McManus taks about the ban on deer baiting and state tourism.

Pat Gillespie, The Gillespie Group
Pat Gillespie and Michael Patrick talk about attending the Bishop's golf outing.

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI
Congressman Rogers discusses the presidential race and Kim Jong-Il's conspicuous absence in North Korea.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
The weekly automotive insider segment, with George Vollman.

John Truscott, President - The Truscott Group
John Truscott talks about the "nasty" side of this presidential campaign.

Alan Cropsy, State Senator - (R) 33rd District
Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) 37th District
(Part 1)     (Part 2)
Senators Cropsy and Allen join Michael Patrick in studio to discuss a number of topics.

Raymond Tanter, Professor - Georgetown University
Professor Tanter talks about the speculation surrounding the disapperance of Kim Jong-Il.

Brian Morley, Head of the Criminal Defence and Litigation Law Dept. - Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Brian Morley rejoins the program to further discuss the O.J. Simpson trial.

Eric Shirtzing, Treasurer - Ingham County
Gary brings Eric Shirtzing in to the studio to discuss foreclosures in Michigan.

Gary Austin - "Doo Doo Doo"
Gary is called by MPS to account for some unusual phrasing.

Tuesday, September 9

Kitty Donohoe, Singer/Songwriter
Kitty Donohue talks about her song, "There Are No Words", written in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001.
It will be featured in the upcoming documentary film, "A Nation Remembers: The Story of the Pentagon Memorial".

Ann Doyle, Ann Doyle Strategies
Ann Doyle talks about Sarah Palin and her own fight against the glass ceiling.

Marybeth Hicks, Family Columnist - The Washington Times
Marybeth Hicks talks about the effort to raise the minimum driving age from 16 to 18.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
George Vollman responds to the mayor of Warren attempting to mandate that city employees drive domestic cars.

Bill Ballenger, Inside Michigan Politics
Bill Ballenger talks about the Carl Levin vs. Jack Hoogendyk senate race.

Brian Ducharme, VP/GM - AT&T Wireless Michigan
Brian Ducharme talks about the latest innovations in cell phones.

Mark Brewer & Saul Anuzis
The weekly clash of the party chairs as the election season heats up.

Brian Morley, Head of the Criminal Defence and Litigation Law Dept. - Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Brian Morley analyzes the O.J. Simpson trial.

Rick Rydell, Morning Host - 650 AM KENI (Anchorage, Alaska)
Rick Rydell gives an Alaskan's perspective on Sarah Palin.

Monday, September 8

Mark Brewer, Party Chair - MI Democratic Party
Mark Brewer talks about the Michigan Democratic Party Convention this past weekend.

Dan Pero, American Justice Partnership
Dan Pero discusses the latest in the presidential race.

Ed Sarpolus, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association
Ed Sarpolus talks about the newest poll results corresponding to Obama vs. McCain.

Mark McDaniel, President/CEO - Great Lakes Capital Fund
Mark McDaniel talks about the upcoming Childrens Trust Fund Auction.

Michael Conway, Director of Public Affairs - Detroit Metropolitan Airport
Michael Conway talks about the new North Terminal at the Detroit Metro Airport.

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale talks about Russell Brand hosting the VMAs, and some controversial comments that he made.

James Blanchard, Former Governor - Michigan
Michael Patrick catches up with former Governor Blanchard.

Weekend Sports Wrap
The weekend that was in sports... MSU, CMU, WMU, the Lions, and golf -
with Shannon Shelton, Ryan Schuling, Emily Wolfram, Ken Dallafior, and Bart Lower.

Friday, September 5

Tom Brennan, Retired Judge

Lloyd Jackson, Host - "The Big Story" 760 WJR Detroit

Judy DuFour, Marketing Director - Marriott Renaissance Center

Larry Dubin, Professor of Law - University of Detroit Mercy Law School

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman

Analyzing the guilty plea of Kwame Kilpatrick, his removal as mayor, and his upcoming jail sentence.

McCain Speech / David Bowie - "Changes"

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) Traverse City

John Knowles, 8th District Chair - McCain Campaign

Pete Hoekstra, United States Representative - (R) Grand Rapids

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

Larry Sutton, Editor - People Magazine

Nicky Hale, World Correspondent

Bart Stupak, United States Representative - (D) 1st District

Covering the campaign trail, and specifically John McCain's speech
at the Republican National Convention Thursday night.

Larry Olmstead, Travel Writer - USA Today
Larry Olmstead joins MPS live on the eve of the release of his new book, "Getting In To Guinness".

Patrick Brennan vs. Tim Nester, Big Ten Football Predictions
Emily Wolfram, Beat Reporter - WMU Football
Ken Dallafior, Lions Analyst
Shannon Shelton, MSU Beat Reporter - Detroit Free Press

This weekend in sports...

Jane DeGrow, The Travel Queen
Ron VanTimmeren, Celebration Cinemas
Ray Walsh, Curious Bookshop
Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar

The weekend ahead, from travel to movies to books to wine.

Thursday, September 4

Gilda Jacobs, State Senator - (D) 14th District

John Knowles, 8th District Chair - McCain Campaign

Craig DeRoche, State Representative - (R) Novi

Mark Schauer, State Senator - (D) Battle Creek

Jason Allen, State Senator - (R) Traverse City

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

Kelly Rossman-McKinney, CEO - The Rossman Group

Fred Upton, United States Representative - (R) 6th District

Holly Hughes, Republican National Committeewoman

Full coverage of the Republican National Convention, including reactions to Sarah Palin's speech.

Tom Brennan, Retired Judge

Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman

Tim & MPS - Kwame Talk

Insight on the latest in the Kwame Kilpatrick saga.

Wednesday, September 3

Your Calls
The peoples' take on the latest issues of the day, from Sarah Palin to Kwame Kilpatrick.

Tom Brennan Jr., Retired Judge
Judge Brennan analyzes the upcoming Kwame hearing.

John Knowles, 8th District Chair - McCain Campaign

Eric Moore, Social Conservative Coalitions Director

Mike Rogers, United States Representative - (R) MI

Jack Hoogendyk, State Representative - (R) MI

John Truscott, President - The Truscott Group

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

Ed Sarpolus, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association

Complete coverage of the Republican National Convention, live from St. Paul, Minnesota.

George Vollman, Vollman Ford
George Vollman covers the latest automotive trends and issues.

Tuesday, September 2

John Knowles, 8th District Chair - McCain Campaign
John Knowles talks about all of the stories surrounding the Republican National Convention from St. Paul.

John McMurray, Meteorologist - WJRT-TV 12 Flint
John McMurray analyzes the severe weather along the Gulf Coast,
including more information on Hurricane Gustav.

Dr. John Crisler, All Things Male
Dr. Crisler recalls his trip across the Mackinac Bridge during the Bridge Walk this past weekend.

Jack Hoogendyk, State Representative - (R) 61st District
Congressman Hoogendyk live from the RNC in St. Paul.

Marybeth Hicks, Family Columnist - The Washington Times
Marybeth Hicks gives her take on the issues surrounding Sarah Palin and the John McCain campaign.

Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar
Matt Rhodes reacts to news concerning California's grape harvest.

Bill Ballenger, Inside Michigan Politics
Bill Ballenger responds to the news surrounding the Republican National Convention.

Mark Bavaro, former All-Pro Tight End
Mark Bavaro, the author of "Rough & Tumble" speaks about his NFL career and his new book.

Mark Brewer & Saul Anuzis (Part 1) (Part 2)
The weekly clash of the party chairs, with a focus on the RNC and events dealing with the presidential race.

Robert Shiels, Meteorologist - WTOL-TV 11 Toledo
Robert Shiels with more insight on Hurricane Gustav.