Ahead of hosting his “Night at the Beach” stand-up show at Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge on Friday, September 24, actor Adam Beach joins us to preview the evening and the comedians he’ll be presenting.

Broadcaster Rick Coates returns to continue last week’s discussion on advocating for mental health awareness, and is joined by Judy Barrett, president of the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). 

For more information, visit at nami.org 

Green Lake Township trustees voted this spring to grant themselves bonuses for additional work done due to pandemic-related needs, with the funds coming from American Rescue Plan dollars.  Township Supervisor Marv Radke joins us to speak about the controversy. 

A look back at a few stories from the past week in music, including the uncertain fate of Afghanistan’s musicians and a way to invest in your favorite artists in the cryptospace. 

A look back at some of the biggest local stories of the week, including Norte’s sudden change in leadership, Interlochen taking back a school building from TCAPS, numerous new apartment complexes planned, the current state of the job market in the area and what’s happening with school protocols.

We’re joined by our favorite genius, author and TED speaker Jeffery Ford, to discuss how highlighting and celebrating our unique talents leads us to creating better lives.

The stigma that goes along with mental illness often gets in the way of people reaching out for help and care.  Broadcaster Rick Coates joins us to talk about his own journey with mental health, losing people close to him, and how he’s turning his focus advocating for programs and awareness that can help those who might need it. 

For more information, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness at nami.org

Highlights from the last week in the world of music, including lawsuits coming against the SBA for how it distributed funds for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants, Britney Spears’ father filing to end her conservatorship and Metallica reading aloud the worst reviews of “The Black Album.”

A look back at some of the week’s biggest local headlines, featuring the firing of Traverse City’s treasurer and new apartments and condos coming to downtown.

With the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks coming up this Saturday, we’re joined by Meredith Hawes, from the National Fire Protection Association, and Captain Michael Kozo, who provides Fire Safety Education for the FDNY, for a look at how the fire department has changed since 2001.  Plus:  avoiding the danger of static electricity fires.