Public Information Officer for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Lynn Sutfin joins us to discuss proposals in volunteer contact tracing and expanding testing for those reporting to work, regardless of symptoms, in the fight against COVID-19.

Our favorite genius, Jeffery Ford, returns with his friend and comedian Sabrina Souiri to talk about how laughter helps during challenging times.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month — and during this unprecedented time, we need to take even more care to protect.  Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center Executive Director Sue Bolde joins us to talk about how we can still help.

As the weather improves, Grand Traverse Parks and Recreation Director Kristine Erickson joins us to talk about what local departments are doing to encourage people to get outside and get healthy while maintaining safe measures during the pandemic.

A look back at the biggest stories of the week, including National Cherry Festival’s cancelation and the possible cancelation of other events, like the Traverse City Film Fest and the Pit Spitters’ season, as well as possible ways forward for Michigan after stay-at-home orders.

Executive Director of the National Cherry Festival, Kat Paye joins us to discuss the decision to postpone until 2021.

Independent franchise owners are suffering just as much during the Coronavirus pandemic.  Josh Russell, owner of Traverse City’s Jimmy Johns, joins us to discuss how his restaurants are adapting.

CEO of Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan, Don Simon joins us to talk about the “We’re In This Together” initiative that will provide $5 million in aid to restaurants across the state, among other programs.

Cherry Capital Airport was recently announced as one of the facilities receiving financial aid from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.  Airport director Kevin Klein joins us with the details.

For many American students, attending school online is the “new normal” for the time being, but the abrupt change is something to which many are struggling to adjust.  So, we spoke with Bergen Johnson, a sophomore at the online Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, for some tips on getting used to, and the most out of, the distance learning experience.