September, 2009
Wednesday, September 30
BRIAN CALLEY, State Representative - (R) 87th
Representative Calley talks about his effort to assist a
woman being accused of running an 'illegal daycare'.
LARY SORENSEN, former MLB pitcher
Lary and Michael discuss last night's Tigers-Twins doubleheader.
RICK ALBIN, WOOD-TV 8 Grand Rapids
TOM HICKSON, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Association of Counties
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) 40th
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th
MIKE BISHOP, Senate Majority Leader
Our guests share their insight on the progress of the state budget.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) 8th
Congressman Rogers provides an update on national health care reform.
PENNY DAVIS, Spokesperson for the Center for Charter Schools
Penny Davis talks about the importance of Count Day for schools.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick for a look at the automotive world.
Tuesday, September 29
DR. KEITH PRETTY, President - Northwood University
JAKE WEDGE, Student Chair - Northwood International Auto Show
Dr. Pretty and Jake Wedge join Michael to talk about Northwood's
46th annual International Auto Show.
JORDAN SEKULOW, American Center for Law and Justice
Michael Patrick meets Jordan Sekulow on today's program.
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel talks about why BCBSM has been required to
implement rate hikes on individual health plans.
BILL BALLENGER, Inside Michigan Politics
Bill Ballenger shares his expert insight on the Michigan budget.
JONATHAN RAVEN, member - Administrative & Governmental Law Dept.
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Jonathan Raven talks about why these are treacherous times
for the boards of non-profit health care providers.
SUZY MERCHANT, Head Coach - Michigan State Women's Basketball
Suzy Merchant talks about the Mid-Michigan Hike to support Sparrow Hospice Services.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
LORI CONARTON, Chairwoman - Michigan Deer Crash Coalition
Lori Conarton talks about Michigan's prevalence of car-deer accidents.
JOYCE SEALS, Mayor - Saginaw
Mayor Seals talks about her efforts to protect the children of Saginaw.
KEVIN O’BRIEN, General Manager - St. Ives Resort
ALEX COSS, General Manager - Eagle Eye/Hawk Hollow
Michael Patrick congratulates Kevin O'Brien and Alex Coss
on recent acolades for their golf courses.
ALAN CROPSEY, State Senator - (R) 33rd
Senator Cropsey gives his thoughts on the proposal to move
Guantanamo prisoners to Standish, Michigan.
Monday, September 28
RYAN SCHULING, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
GREG JOHNSON, GVSU Beat Writer - Grand Rapids Press
SHANNON SHELTON, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
HOWIE BEARDSLEY, UM Beat Writer - Grand Rapids Press
Reports from across the state from our college football insiders.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at the latest business news,
brought to you by the Dart Development Group.
KEN DALLAFIOR, Senior Vice President - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Ken Dallafior and Michael Patrick rejoice in the Lions' victory over the Washington Redskins.
LARY SORENSEN, former MLB pitcher
Lary, Michael, and Gary look ahead at the stretch run for the Tigers.
BRIAN MORELY- Chair of the Criminal Law Department
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Brian Morely talks about the possible extradition of Roman Polanski
from Switzerland to face charges on his 1977 conviction.
TOM GEORGE, State Senator - (R) 20th
ED SARPOLUS, Director of Government Affairs - Michigan Education Association
SAUL ANUZIS, Coast to Coast Strategies, LLC
LEE VanAMEYDE, WZZM-TV 13 Grand Rapids
L. BROOKS PATTERSON, Executive - Oakland County
Our guests look back at the Republican Gubernatorial Debate
this past Saturday on Mackinac Island.
MIKE HUGHES, TV Critic
www.MikeHughes.tv
Mike Hughes and Michael talk about the latest news and views from Hollywood.
Friday, September 25
LARRY OLMSTEAD, Travel Writer - USA Today
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
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.
RYAN SCHULING, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
GREG JOHNSON, GVSU Beat Writer - Grand Rapids Press
SHANNON SHELTON, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
HOWIE BEARDSLEY, UM Beat Writer - Grand Rapids Press
Our guests preview this weekend's college football action in the state.
KEN DALLAFIOR, Senior Vice President - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Ken Dallafior and Michael Patrick look ahead at this Sunday's Lions game.
MIKE BOUCHARD, Sheriff - Oakland County
KELLY ROSSMAN-McKINNEY, CEO - Rossman Group
RON WEISER, Chairman - Michigan Republican Party
TOM GEORGE, State Senator - (R) 20th
DAN PERO, American Justice Partnership
PETE HOEKSTRA, United States Representative - (R) 2nd District
MIKE COX, Attorney General
Our political insiders look at this weekend's Republican Leadership
Conference as well as the status of the Michigan budget.
MARY GILLIS, Artist
Mary Gillis talks about her entry to the ArtPrize competition.
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale and Michael Patrick chat about the new Jay Leno show.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
Thursday, September 24
DR. RAYMOND TANTER, Professor - Georgetown University
Dr. Tanter shares his insight on a number of national security issues.
MICHELLE WORD, MSU Department of Art & Art History
Michelle Word talks about the Michigan State University ArtPrize competition.
DANIEL KASOO, Maasai Warrior
Daniel Kasoo, Head Guide at the Lewa Conservatory in Kenya,
who will speak about Black Rhino conservation at
Potter Park Zoo in Lansing at 7:00 tonight.
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, House Republican Leader
Representative Elsenheimer joins MPS live in studio to talk about the state budget.
JOHN CHERRY, Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor Cherry talks about the Michigan budget
and his run for Governor in 2010.
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 19th
Congressman Schauer and Michael Patrick discuss Medicare and national health care.
DAN ADKINS, Owner - Hazel Park Raceway
Dan Adkins talks about the status of horce racing in Michigan.
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Dan gives his thoughts on the progress of the state budget.
CALLERS
Michael Patrick takes calls on cellphone use and driving.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
Wednesday, September 23
Live from the Michigan Lodging & Tourism Legislative Conference
STEVE YENCICH, President/CEO - MI Lodging and Tourism Association
JON ZICKERT, Rooms Division Director - Crystal Mountain
KEVIN McKINLEY, Treetops Resort
LINDSEY SOUTHWELL, Marketing Manager - Shanty Creek Resorts
GEORGE ZIMMERMAN, Director - Travel Michigan
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th
ALAN CROPSEY, State Senator - (R) 33rd
ART TEBO, Michigan Travel Commission
BRANDON TUCKER, Writer - WorldGolf.org
TOM NEMACHECK, Executive Director - Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association
BERNIE FRIEDRICH, VP of Golf Marketing & Retail - Boyne Resorts
KEN HAYWARD, VP of Sales & Marketing - Grand Hotel
RICK WINN, Amway Hotel Corporation
Our guests join Michael to talk about the importance of travel to the state of Michigan.
LYNN STARR, Professional Stripper
A caller with a first-hand take on the possible upcoming restrictions on gentlemen's clubs in Detroit.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) 8th
Congressman Rogers talks about the terror threat that
has let to a govenment warning on mass transit.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick for a look at the automotive world.
Tuesday, September 22
RALPH PETERS, author - 'The War After Armegeddon'
Fox News' Strategic Analyst Ralph Peters joins Michael
to talk about his latest book.
RICKEY AINSWORTH, Planetarium Manager - Grand Rapids Public Museum
Rickey Ainsworth celebrates the harvest moon.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
MARY MARGARET MOYNE - member of the Intellectual Property Law Dept.
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Mary Margaret Moyne relates a story of intellectual
property rights dealing with Ford's new SYNC technology.
DR. PAUL McKENNA, author - 'I Can Make You Sleep'
Dr. McKenna shares some tips for great sleep.
SAM PURYEAR, Men's Golf Coach - Michigan State University
Sam Puryear talks about the Spartan Golf Classic.
DR. GEORGE KIPA, Deputy Corporate Medical Director - BCBSM
Dr. Kipa announces that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will
cover H1N1 flu vaccination shots for their fully-insured customers.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle and Michael Patrick discuss President Obama's
apperance on David Letterman's show last night.
RANDY RICHARDVILLE, State Senator - (R) 17th District
Sentaor Richardville talks about the Childrens Trust Fund's Signature Event.
Monday, September 21
RYAN SCHULING, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
GREG JOHNSON, GVSU Beat Writer - Grand Rapids Press
SHANNON SHELTON, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
Reports from across the state from our college football insiders.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at the latest business news,
brought to you by the Dart Development Group.
TOM GEORGE, State Senator - (R) 20th
Senator George looks ahead to this Saturday's Republican gubernatorial debate on Mackinac Island.
DREW ROGERS, Principal - Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest & Associates
Drew Rogers talks about some of their latest golf course projects.
KEN DALLAFIOR, Senior Vice President - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Ken Dallafior and Michael Patrick look back at the Lions' loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
ERIC SCHNEIDEWIND, President - AARP Michigan
Eric Schneidewind joins Michael live from the Stadium District studio.
KEN DEVINE, Past President - Michigan PGA
Michael Patrick talks about his trip to Notre Dame with Ken Devine.
BILL SCHUETTE, Michigan Attorney General candidate
Bill Schuette talks about his run for Attorney General of Michigan.
RANDY NORMAN, Eli of Troy Mensware
Randy Norman talks about mens fashions for fall.
TERRI LYNN LAND, Secretary of State
The Secretary of State joins Michael Patrick on today's show.
LARY SORENSEN, former MLB pitcher
Lary and Michael look ahead at the stretch run for the Tigers.
MIKE HUGHES, TV Critic
www.MikeHughes.tv
Mike Hughes and Michael talk about the latest news and views from Hollywood.
Friday, September 18
LARRY OLMSTEAD, Travel Writer - USA Today
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, House Republican Leader
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.
RYAN SCHULING, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
GREG JOHNSON, GVSU Beat Writer - Grand Rapids Press
SHANNON SHELTON, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
KEN DEVINE, Past President - Michigan PGA
HOWIE BEARDSLEY, UM Beat Writer - Grand Rapids Press
Our guests preview this weekend's college football action in the state.
KEN DALLAFIOR, Senior Vice President - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Ken Dallafior looks ahead to Sunday's Lions game.
LARY SORENSEN, former MLB pitcher
Lary and Michael look ahead at the stretch run for the Tigers.
GEORGE HEARTWELL, Mayor - Grand Rapids
Mayor Heartwell joins MPS to talk about the latest happenings in Grand Rapids.
HALLIE BOWMAN, Celebrity Stylist
Hallie Bowman talks about the hot looks for fall.
DEWEY TOMKO, Profesional Poker Star
Dewey Tomko talks about life as a professional poker player,
and takes a look at some of the lines on this weekend's football games.
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
Nicky Hale shares the number one song in the UK this week.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Dan previews this weekend's edition of Everyday Leadership.
Thursday, September 17
CARL LEVIN, United States Senator - (D) MI
Senator Levin joins Michael Patrick on today's program.
KIRK SQUIRES, Central Michigan Graphics
LARY SORENSEN, former MLB pitcher
RICH KINCAIDE, President - Detroit Sports Broadcasters
PETE WALDMEIR, Hall-of-Fame Journalist
Michael Patrick and his guests talk about Ernie Harwell's speech last night.
KEN HORN, State Representative - (R) 94th
MIKE BISHOP, Senate Majority Leader
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, House Republican Leader
GRETCHEN WHITMER, State Senator - (D) 23rd
RON WEISER, Chairman - Michigan Republican Party
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Our guests discuss the state budget.
ERIC LUDWIG, Manager - Dublin Square
Eric Ludwig and Michael Patrick celebrate St. Practice Day.
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 19th
Congressman Schauer joins MPS live from Washington D.C.
JUSTINE PALINSKA, Tourism Toronto
Justine Palinska talks about the Toronto International Film Festival.
MIKE BOUCHARD, Sheriff - Oakland County
TERRI LYNN LAND, Secretary of State
Sheriff Bouchard talks about choosing Terri Lynn Land as his running mate
for Governor in 2010, and the Secretary of State also joins Michael
to give her thoughts on the upcoming race.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
Wednesday, September 16
GLENN BECK, Host - The Glenn Beck Program
Glenn Beck joins Michael Patrick.
JOHN HELMHOLD, Director of Communications - Grand Rapids Public Schools
John Helmhold talks about two gun incidents that took
place in Grand Rapids' public school system.
WAYNE KUIPERS, State Senator - (R) 30th
JAY RIEMERSMA, former Michigan & NFL football player
BILL HUIZENGA, Congressional Candidate
Our guests share the reasons why they are running for Congress.
KIRSTEN HAGLUND, Miss America 2008
Kirsten Haglund talks about being Miss America.
JACK SCHRIPSEMA, VP of Sales and Marketing - Traverse City CVB
Jack Schripsema talks about the Red Wings' training camp in Traverse City.
JONATHAN RAVEN, member - Administrative & Governmental Law Dept.
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Jonathan Raven takes a look at a case involving Bank of America,
Merrill Lynch, and $6 billion in bonuses.
DURAN MARTINEZ, Host - AM Outdoors
Duran talks about the opening of antlerless deer season.
TIM STAUDT, Host - Staudt on Sports
Tim Staudt and Michael talk about the honoring of Ernie Harwell
at tonight's Tigers game and Sunday's Lions game.
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) 8th
Congressman Rogers talks about the resolution admonishing
Joe Wilson for his outburst in Congress.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick for a look at the automotive world.
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) 40th
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th
Senator Allen and Representative Moss discuss some of the important
issues in the news.
Tuesday, September 15
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
DOUGLAS J. ADLER, Raymond James and Associates
Doug Adler provides an update on recent market developments.
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel talks about how BCBSM strives to prevent childhood obesity.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle and Michael Patrick discuss several newsworthy topics.
PETER DeLORENZO, Founder - AutoExtremist.com
Peter DeLorenzo talks about the state of the auto industry.
MARK HORNBECK, Detroit News
Mark Hornbeck and Michael Patrick talk about the state budget negotiations.
JOHN LAGAZO, Interim Executive Director - Midland CVB
GREG BRUFF, Chief of Heritage Education- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
ART TEBO, Michigan Travel Commission
Our guests share some positive Michigan travel news.
CHARLES BALLARD, Professor of Economics - Michigan State University
Charles Ballard talks about the President's address to Wall Street.
MARK MEADOWS, State Representative - (D) East Lansing
Mark Meadows shares his thoughts on the state budget.
Monday, September 14
RYAN SCHULING, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
GREG JOHNSON, GVSU Beat Writer - Grand Rapids Press
SHANNON SHELTON, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
TIM STAUDT, Host - Staudt on Sports
RICH KINCAIDE, President - Detroit Sports Broadcasters
HOWIE BEARDSLEY, UM Beat Writer - Grand Rapids Press
KEN DEVINE, Past President - Michigan PGA
Reports from across the state from our college football insiders.
KEN DALLAFIOR, Senior Vice President - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Ken Dallafior shares his thoughts on the Lions' season-opening 45-27 loss to the Saints.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at the latest business news,
brought to you by the Dart Development Group.
LARY SORENSEN, former MLB pitcher
Lary and Michael look ahead at the stretch run for the Tigers.
STEPHEN HENDERSON, Editorial Page Editor - Detroit Free Press
Stephen Henderson talks about why he feels Andy Dillon should run for
the Democratic nomination for Governor in 2010.
DAVID LaLUMIA, President/CEO - Health Care Association of Michigan
David LaLumia talks about how state budget cuts could affect Medicaid.
QUENTIN LUTZ, Founder - Qonnect Partners
Quentin Lutz and Michael Patrick look at the top golf courses in the world.
ANNA DAVID, Sex/Relationship Advice Columnist
Anna David talks about dating and relationships during the recession.
TOM GEORGE, State Senator - (R) 20th
Senator George joins the program to discuss both surgery and the state budget.
MIKE HUGHES, TV Critic
www.MikeHughes.tv
Mike Hughes and Michael talk about the latest news and views from Hollywood.
Friday, September 11
JOAN FABIANO, Organizer - 'Never Forget'
CHRIS POTTER, Director of Regional Sales - Citadel Broadcasting
CAREY POTTER, Director of National Sales - Citadel Broadcasting
LARRY OLMSTEAD, Travel Writer - USA Today
NICKY HALE, World Correspondent
A rememberance of the events of September 11, 2001.
JENNIFER GRANHOLM, Governor - Michigan
Governor Granholm joins Michael to talk about the latest Michigan news.
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) 8th
Congressman Rogers talks about the ongoing hunt for Osama Bin Laden.
KEN DALLAFIOR, Senior Vice President - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Ken Dallafi previews the Lions' opener.
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
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.
RYAN SCHULING, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
GREG JOHNSON, GVSU Beat Writer - Grand Rapids Press
SHANNON SHELTON, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
HOWIE BEARDSLEY, UM Beat Writer - Grand Rapids Press
Our guests preview this weekend's college football action in the state.
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Dan talks about speaking at Facebook headquarters this week.
Thursday, September 10
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 19th
MIKE PRUCI, Senate Democratic Leader
KELLY ROSSMAN-McKINNEY, CEO - Rossman Group
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
RON WEISER, Chairman - Michigan Republican Party
MIKE BISHOP, Senate Majority Leader
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, House Republican Leader
VERN EHLERS, United States Representative - (R) 3rd
JOHN CHERRY, Lieutenant Governor
Our team of political insiders weigh in on Michigan's budget and the
latest movement in the national health care debate.
MATT HANLON, Regional President - Citadel Broadcasting
Matt Hanlon and Michael Patrick discuss the bankruptcy filing
of Tavern on the Green, as well as Derek Jeter tying Lou Gehrig's
all-time Yankee base hit record of 2,721.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick for a look at the automotive world.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
Wednesday, September 9
TIM McGUIRE, Executive Director - Michigan Association of Counties
RICK ALBIN, WOOD-TV 8 Grand Rapids
DOUGLAS LAW, Superintendent - Niles Community Schools
KELLY ROSSMAN-McKINNEY, CEO - Rossman Group
MARK HORNBECK, Detroit News
TOM GEORGE, State Senator - (R) 20th
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
ROGER KAHN, State Senator - (R) 32nd District
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) 40th
JOHN TRUSCOTT, President - The Truscott Group
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th
An in-depth look at the state budget negotiations.
GEORGE HEARTWELL, Mayor - Grand Rapids
Mayor Heartwell joins MPS to talk about the latest happenings in Grand Rapids.
DR. JOHN WYCOFF, Wycoff Wellness Center
Dr. Wycoff shares his insight on the latest in national health care reform.
J.J. BURCHMAN, member - Business Law Department -
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
J.J. Burchman explains what the 'Red Flags Rule' is.
Tuesday, September 8
ERIN ERNST, Public Relations Manager - Boyne
BILL SHRIVER, General Manager - Arcadia Bluffs G.C.
DAN MUSSER III, President - The Grand Hotel
CHRIS MacINNES, VP/COO - Crystal Mountain
DAVE LORENZ, Travel Michigan
TOM WUYCZYK, Manager - Tullymore
KEVIN McKINLEY, Treetops Resort
CHRIS HALE, VP of Sales and Marketing -Shanty Creek
Michael Patrick checks in with leading tourism figures from around the state
to find out how the summer season has gone.
PETE HOEKSTRA, United States Representative - (R) 2nd District
JIM HOLCOMB, V.P of Business Advocacy - Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Jim Holcomb talks about what the MI Chamber would like
to see in the Michigan budget negotiations.
RICH KINCAIDE, President - Detroit Sports Broadcasters
KEN DALLAFIOR, Senior Vice President - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Rich Kincaide and Ken Dallafior look at the Lions' decision
to start rookie quarterback Matt Stafford in the opening day.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel talks about how BCBSM helps to keep Michigan healthy.
DR. LISA MASTERSON, 'The Doctors'
Dr. Masterson talks about the award winning television talk show.
MICHAEL PATRICK FLANAGAN, State Superintendent of Schools - Michigan
Michael Patrick Flanagan joins Michael on the first day of school.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle gives her thoughts on the commotion surrounding the
President's address to students on the first day of school.
LARY SORENSEN, former MLB pitcher
Lary and Michael look ahead at the stretch run for the Tigers.
DENNIS LENNOX, Drain Commissioner - Cheboygan County
Dennis Lennox talks about some water issues in the state.
Friday, September 4
DAN LOEPP, President - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Dan Loepp joins Michael to talk about the sad news that
legendary Tigers broadcaster and BCBSM spokesman
Ernie Harwell has been diagnosed with inoperable cancer.
LARRY OLMSTEAD, Travel Writer - USA Today
JANE DeGROW, The Travel Queen
RON VanTIMMEREN, Celebration Cinemas
CASEY FREELOVE, Michigan Singer/Actress
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.
RYAN SCHULING, Play-by-Play - CMU Football
GREG JOHNSON, GVSU Beat Writer - Grand Rapids Press
SHANNON SHELTON, MSU Beat Writer - Detroit Free Press
HOWIE BEARDSLEY, UM Beat Writer - Grand Rapids Press
Our guests preview this weekend's college football action in the state.
MIKE BOUCHARD, Sheriff - Oakland County
Sheriff Bouchard talks about his run for Governor in 2010.
ROBIN INNES, Director of Public Relations - Cedar Point
Robin Innes announces a new ride coming to Cedar Point.
KEN DALLAFIOR, Senior Vice President - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Ken Dallafior looks ahead to the start of the Lions' season.
MIKE HUGHES, TV Critic
MARK KNOPE, Comedian
Mike Hughes and Mark Knope join MPS to talk about the
Jerry Lewis Labor Day MDA Telethon.
SCOTT DIANDA, President - Michigan State Employees Association
Scott Dianda talks about why he believes the layoff of the 11-member
Capitol Security Force which protects the Michigan State Capitol
would be a bad thing for the state of Michigan.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
Thursday, September 3
DAVID LEDBETTER, famous Golf Instructor
David Ledbetter joins Michael to talk about his career
as a coach to countless PGA professionals.
ROGER CURTIS, President - Michigan International Speedway
Roger Curtis talks about the upcoming schedule at MIS.
MIKE HUGHES, TV Critic
www.MikeHughes.tv
Mike Hughes and Michael talk about the latest news and views from Hollywood.
KEVIN ELSENHEIMER, House Republican Leader
Representative Elsenheimer talks about the current status of the Michigan budget.
MICHAEL WILLIAMS, Association of Accredited Child and Family Agencies
Michael Williams details changes needed to Michigan's adoption services.
BOB SWEENEY, Executive Secretary - Mackinac Bridge Authority
STEVE YENCICH, President/CEO - MI Lodging and Tourism Association
DAN MULHERN, First Gentleman
Our guests look ahead to the Labor Day weekend.
ERICH MERKLE, President - Autoconomy.com
SCOTT COMAR, General Manager - Harold Ziegler Chrysler
Erich Merkle and Scott Comar talk about a survey on consumers buying US-made vehicles.
MIKE ROGERS, United States Representative - (R) 8th
Congressman Rogers talks about the latest from Washington D.C.
MARK SCHAUER, United States Representative - (D) 19th
Congressman Schauer talks about yesterday's AARP Telephone Town Hall.
BRANDON BARASH, ABC’s 'General Hospital'
Brandon Barash talks about his involvement with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telathon.
Wednesday, September 2
DR. DEAN SIENKO, Medical Examiner - Ingham County
Dr. Sienko provides an update on swine flu.
RICHARD VAN WICKLER, member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
Richard Van Wickler talks about why LEAP believes the War on Drugs has been an
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expensive failure that has only made our nation's tragic drug problem worse'.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
SAUL ANUZIS, Coast to Coast Strategies, LLC
Saul Anuzis joins Michael to talk about the debate over health care reform.
KELLY ROSSMAN-McKINNEY, CEO - Rossman Group
Kelly Rossman and Michael discuss some of the latest political issues in Michigan.
GEORGE VOLLMAN, The Automotive Insider
www.TheAutomotiveInsider.com
George Vollman joins Michael Patrick for a look at the automotive world.
CHUCK MOSS, State Representative - (R) 40th
Representative Moss updates the current Michigan budget situation.
JASON ALLEN, State Senator - (R) 37th
Senator Allen talks about tourism iniatives he is involved with.
Tuesday, September 1
ANDY HETZEL, VP of Corporate Communications - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Andy Hetzel talks about how BCBSM helps keep Michigan healthy.
DAVID WESTIN, partner - Think Design
David Westin talks about the ArtPrize competition taking place in Grand Rapids.
JAY TIMMONS, Executive VP - National Association of Manufacturers
Jay Timmons talks about H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
DOUGLAS J. ADLER, Raymond James and Associates
Doug Adler talks about how the health care reform bill
would affect personal taxation.
RICH KINCAIDE, President - Detroit Sports Broadcasters
Rich Kincaide joins Michael to share his thoughts on the
University of Michigan NCAA violation allegations.
PAT GILLESPIE, The Gillespie Group
EARL BOYEA, Bishop - Lansing
RICH MARINO, Owner - Tullymore
Michael broadcasts live from the Bishop's Golf Classic at Eagle Eye Golf Club.
CHRIS HOLMAN, Business Analyst
Chris takes a look at today's top business headlines,
brought to you by the Michigan Education Association.
BRIAN MORELY- Chair of the Criminal Law Department
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Brian Morely talks about the technology that led to the greatest computer
theft of credit and debit card numbers in the history of the world.
ANNE DOYLE, Anne Doyle Strategies
Anne Doyle joins Michael to discuss a number of topics.
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