Category Archives: Michigan News
Whitmer Signs Smartphone Ban for MI Classrooms Into Law
PODCAST: Feb. 11, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with State Rep. Mark Tisdale. They discussed new legislation banning smartphones in classrooms, effective next school year.LANSING ~ On T...
Feb 11, 2026
List of Michigan Athletes in the Winter Olympics
MILAN, ITALY ~ 15 athletes from the state of Michigan will be competing for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics as medal events kick off on Saturday morning. Here is a list of all the local athletes ...
Feb 06, 2026 Nathan Ray Seebeck ~ Imagn Images
MI State Senator Pushes for CPS Transparency Following Tragedy
PODCAST: Feb. 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss Sen. Jim Runestad's push for CPS reform. Runestad highlights alleged failures and a bill to allow media and legislators ...
Feb 06, 2026
'Why Do We Let this Go On?' Four Former MI Governors Push Back Against Political Negativity
PODCASTS: Feb. 5, 2026 ~ John Engler, former governor of Michigan, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss the meeting of four former Michigan governors and their call for civility.LANSING ~ As U.S. politics bec...
Feb 05, 2026
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
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June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News. They discuss data center secrecy and the lack of transparency, a major cause of distrust in Michigan.
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with Brian Burchette, media coordinator, and Genevieve Benson, operations manager for Monroe Community Media, about Stephen Colbert appearing on Monroe Public Access after his CBS show was cancelled.
June 1, 2026 ~ Schupan Recycling President Tom Emmerich weighs in on proposed changes to Michigan’s bottle deposit system and what it could mean for consumers.
