Category Archives: Michigan News
Jocelyn Benson Outlines How Michigan Can Be 'Economic Engine of the Midwest'
Feb. 5, 2026 ~ Secretary of State and Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Jocelyn Benson joins Dave LewAllen in for Paul W. Smith.DETROIT, MICH. ~ United States President Donald Trump has ramped up talks...
Feb 05, 2026
John James on His Campaign for Governor of Michigan
Feb. 3, 2026 ~ Congressman John James joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss the campaign trail to become the next governor of Michigan, what's next for Michigan's economy, the looming government shutdown, and...
Feb 03, 2026
Fifth Third Bank Finishes Merger with Comerica Bank
PODCAST: Feb. 2, 2026 ~ David Girodat, Michigan regional chairman of Fifth Third Bank, talks to Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about the effects of the merger with Comerica Bank.DETRO...
Feb 02, 2026
Birmingham Museum to Share Native American History for America's 250th Anniversary
PODCAST: Feb. 1, 2025 ~ Historians will explore myths and the reality of local Native American history through special programming at The Birmingham Museum for America's 250th anniversary this year. S...
Feb 01, 2026
Boyne Mountain Introducing New Attractions
Jan. 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Marketing Director at Boyne Mountain Kari Roder.DETROIT, MI ~ Ski season is in full swing, and Boyne Mountain is buzzing with excitement. Mar...
Jan 30, 2026
Michigan Cold Temperatures Carries Over to Weekend
PODCAST: Jan. 28, 2026 ~ Weather Channel Radio Network General Manager Scott Lawrimore chats with Paul W. about this continuing cold weather that has blanketed Southeast Michigan.MICHIGAN ~ Southeast ...
Jan 30, 2026
Michigan Set to Struggle With Bitter Cold and Lake Effect Snow Through Week's End
PODCAST: Jan. 28, 2026 ~ Weather Channel Radio Network General Manager Scott Lawrimore chats with Paul W. Smith about this continuing cold weather that has blanketed Southeast Michigan.DETROIT ~ Michi...
Jan 29, 2026
MHSAA Now Allowing NIL for High School Athletes
Jan. 28, 2026 ~ MHSAA Director of Communications Geoff Kimmerly joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss the expansion of personal branding activities for student athletes in Michigan. DETROIT, MI ~ Effective im...
Jan 28, 2026
Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Set for Next Week
Jan. 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds chat with Buzz Schneider. He reflects on the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" and the current U.S. Olympic hockey team's chancesDETROIT, MI ~ The W...
Jan 28, 2026
GM Profit-Sharing Payouts See Lower Return to Hourly Workers Than 2024
Jan. 27, 2026 ~ Ryan Ermanni talks with Keith Naughton, Bloomberg Auto Business reporter, about GM hourly workers set to receive lower profit-sharing payouts than in 2024.DETROIT, MI ~ This year, Gene...
Jan 27, 2026
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April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four, joins Kevin Dietz live from Indy to talk about Detroit’s preparations, the economic and cultural impact of hosting the Final Four, and what fans can expect when the event comes to downtown Detroit.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Tony Paul, a Detroit News reporter, about the Detroit Tigers’ upcoming season. They also discuss Tony’s top baseball movie character.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Walker Hosley, a regional manager at Groundworks, about how winter weather affects home foundations and what to look for.
