From the Kultura Group with Exit Realty, Matt Hodges and Abby Sierzputowski have partnered with Father Fred to take donations of non-perishable items, canned goods, blankets and cash.

A new agreement eliminates a 15% tariff for Michigan cherry growers exporting Taiwan. Ben LaCross, of LaCross Farms and Leelanau Fruit Company, joins us to discuss this development, as well how local growers compete with Turkish cherries, how food production leads to a stronger nation and the best gift to put under the tree.

Traverse City’s non-profit Spark in the Dark, which serves to connect those in need with those who can help, recently entered Facebook’s Community Accelerator Program.  Founder and Executive Director Abagail McKiernan joins us to talk about that experience and their new chapters in Manistee and Mount Pleasant.

President of Traverse City Firefighters L646, Jacob Steichen joins us to discuss the possible expansion of their services to become TC’s primary emergency medical transport provider, following last night’s City Commission meeting.

A look back at the last week in the world of music, including the passing of country legend Charley Pride, Lil’ Wayne’s gun charges, Facebook’s new music collaboration app, and the worst Christmas covers in rock.

President of the Grand Traverse County Parks & Recreation Commission, Alisa Korn joins us to highlight some of their work in 2020 and look ahead to next year.

A look back at some of the biggest local stories of the week, featuring updates on what’s happening with the Traverse City Film Festival, State & Bijou by the Bay theatres, BATA and the TC Housing Commission moving forward with development plans, and TCAPS Board applications.

Director of the Grand Traverse County Health Department, Dr. Michael Collins joins us to talk about National Influenza Vaccination Week, as well as how things stand locally for…that other vaccination we’re all discussing.

Following the extension of the “3 Week Pause” announced at Governor Whitmer’s press conference yesterday, 101st District Representative Jack O’Malley joins us to discuss his proposed House Bill 6507, an amendment to the 1978 Public Health Code, which the law being used by the MDHHS to make COVID-19 restrictions.

Grand Traverse County Sheriff Tom Bensley joins us to look back on law enforcement in the area in 2020.