With Governor Whitmer’s recent announcement of Northern Michigan’s upcoming shift to Phase 5, gyms are one of the businesses allowed to reopen.  Vern Gauthier, owner of Fit for You Health Club, joins us to talk about the changes they’ve made in their gym, and how, in many ways, it’s like starting a brand new business.

A look at some of the biggest stories in the region with Beth Milligan from the Traverse City Ticker, including a new report detailing the estimated economic loss in Northwest Michigan from the Coronavirus pandemic.

Health Officer for the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, Lisa Peacock joins us to discuss her recent appointment to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s COVID-19 Return to School Advisory Council, a group of 25 leaders in health care and education, along with four members of the Michigan Legislature, with an eye towards getting students back in the classroom safely.

The largest electric bicycle brand in the country, Pedego comes to the area thanks to the brand new Pedego Traverse City.  Store owners Dan & Pam Marsh are joined by Brian Beauchamp of the TART Trails to talk about how this fun outdoor activity is perfect for this area.

Following his statement to local media yesterday on the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd, Traverse City Police Chief Jeff O’Brien joins us to talk about working to gain and maintain trust with the community, and his dedication to serve. 

It’s five year anniversary of TC NewTech, and Jennifer Szunko, Sarah Hunt and Lisa Baker-Lorincz join us to discuss the occasion and the four start-up finalists that will be chosen from a panel of judges after pitching their ideas tonight. The winner will be chosen by TC NewTech viewers on YouTube and Facebook Live.

Ahead of their appearance on the first ever “Radio Retro”, the new on-air version of the beloved “Concerts on the Lawn” at Grand Traverse Pavilions, Kedrik Merwin, TSO Executive Director and Trombonist in their Brass Quintet, talks about the process of the group getting back together after a COVID-break, choosing and recording their diverse set of tunes, and more.  The full concert will be heard this Thursday at 7pm on WCCW 107.5 FM

Stories from the world of music this week include “Blackout Tuesday,” the rise of drive-in concerts, Sinead O’Connor’s new career and Jimmy Buffet’s most unusual fan.

“A means of distinguishing a product, company, service or person,” is one way of defining a “brand.” Another way, says Bill Marsh, Jr., of the blog “Making You Matter,” is your reputation.  He joins us to talk about ways in which you can strengthen that reputation of you or your company.

Chief of Police for Palestine, Texas and a Command Level Law Enforcement Leader with over 20 years experience, Andy Harvey joins us to discuss the situation in Minneapolis that lead to the death of George Floyd.