I found an interesting article at Forbes.com about those born between 1995 and 2009, the oldest of that group now entering the workforce.  Colleen and I talked about how perspectives on the subject.

From TC Touching Hearts, a community organization supporting our troops, Marilyn Dear speaks to us about adopting soldiers for the holiday season.

Following a tumultuous Traverse City Area Public Schools special board of education meeting last Friday, Board Trustee Erica Moon Mohr joins us to talk about that and her calls for more transparency.  Moon Mohr penned a three page letter to her fellow board members that was obtained by local media outlets Friday that details remarks from a closed meeting where she alleges bullying behavior toward new Superintendent Ann Cardon, and a possible Open Meetings Act violation from Board President Sue Kelly.

Music headlines for discussion this week include whether or not Taylor Swift is bad luck for athletes, Pokemon Go for music fans and just how deliberate the Beatles’ final sessions were truly.

Fall isn’t the end of the gardening season — it’s truly the beginning!  Jeanine joins us to talk about what to do to prepare for the winter ahead, as well as answer your questions about pruning, soil depth for planting, easier ways to deal with flower beds full of grass and more.

Executive Director of Interlochen Presents at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Rory Baker joins us to talk about their upcoming show with the legendary country troubadour Lyle Lovett, October 20th in Corson Auditorium. 

On this week’s Community Coffee Break, Mental Wellness Counseling owner Nicole Ball joins us to talk all about STRESS—specifically, how to be on the offense against stress, not the defense.

Discussing local headlines for the past week, including a surprise special meeting called this afternoon for the TCAPS board allegedly centering on the contract of newly hired Superintendent Ann Cardon, Grand Traverse County’s budget stability, Garfield Township’s proposed developments, and restaurant/retail changes roundup.

The area’s primary service provider for domestic and sexual violence survivors, the Women’s Resource Center assists residential and non-residential clients with support, advocacy and immediate crisis intervention.  Juliette Schultz, Executive Director, and Kristi Boettcher, Director of Advocacy, join us to discuss how the organization works with its clients, their answer to a very common question, and their

upcoming Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil on October 16 at 6pm, at their main office on Elmwood Avenue in Traverse City.

“Lots of experience eating pizza, but no experience making pizza.”  Father and son duo Lance & Spencer Lumsden join us to talk about buying and taking over Cicero’s Pizza, their family-run operation, their surprising top seller, and the definition of a “pizzeria.”