Chris Holman speaks with Paul Traub, Senior Business Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Detroit Branch, Detroit, MI. Catching up with Paul.

They discuss where business and the economy have been during COVID-19 and what to expect next.

Thursday afternoon April 30th, Chris Holman spoke with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer about how the current crisis is impacting business.

Their discussion revolves around decisions made going into the closure, and the evolution of the response for Michigan through the situation. The conversation then keys on what will need to happen for a methodical re-opening for business sectors across the state.

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The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the studio -- the Buick studio. The usual recording studio at MBN is closed during the COVID-19 crisis.

Michael welcomes back a guest from the inaugural episode, his father William C, McCallum.

Through the six segments the pair travel the streets of the Lansing Michigan metro area. They discuss the COVID-19 crisis, reaction to it, and thoughts and memories of locations and friends from the pre-crisis days.

Here's what they cover in those segments:

1) The show must go on and it does as the McCallum boys continue on the road during this remote episode of the show. Host Michael McCallum and his guest and Father, Award-winning Actor and Producer, William C. McCallum are cruising to get groceries and checking in with listeners during the COVID19 Quarantine.

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the studio -- the Buick studio. The usual recording studio at MBN is closed during the COVID-19 crisis.

Michael welcomes back a guest from the inaugural episode, his father William C, McCallum.

Through the six segments the pair travel the streets of the Lansing Michigan metro area. They discuss the COVID-19 crisis, reaction to it, and thoughts and memories of locations and friends from the pre-crisis days.

Here's what they cover in those segments:

2) Host Michael McCallum and his guest and Father, Award-winning Actor and Producer, William C. McCallum continue the conversation. M. McCallum discusses the recent Quarantine Filmmaking Competition and they talk about dealing with COVID19 and the Quarantine.

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the studio -- the Buick studio. The usual recording studio at MBN is closed during the COVID-19 crisis.

Michael welcomes back a guest from the inaugural episode, his father William C, McCallum.

Through the six segments the pair travel the streets of the Lansing Michigan metro area. They discuss the COVID-19 crisis, reaction to it, and thoughts and memories of locations and friends from the pre-crisis days.

Here's what they cover in those segments:

3) The McCallum boys continue to cruise around and host Michael McCallum talks with his guest and Father, Award-winning Actor and Producer, William C. McCallum. His Father talks about the similarities with how quiet the town is now with the aftermath of the JFK Assassination. M. McCallum also talks about being smart as a man of faith during this tough time and respecting the rules implemented by Gov. Whitmer.

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the studio -- the Buick studio. The usual recording studio at MBN is closed during the COVID-19 crisis.

Michael welcomes back a guest from the inaugural episode, his father William C, McCallum.

Through the six segments the pair travel the streets of the Lansing Michigan metro area. They discuss the COVID-19 crisis, reaction to it, and thoughts and memories of locations and friends from the pre-crisis days.

Here's what they cover in those segments:

4) The McCallum boys continue the conversation. Host Michael McCallum talks with his guest and Father, Award-winning Actor and Producer, William C. McCallum. They talk about things they miss during this pandemic crisis and being positive through the Quarantine.

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the studio -- the Buick studio. The usual recording studio at MBN is closed during the COVID-19 crisis.

Michael welcomes back a guest from the inaugural episode, his father William C, McCallum.

Through the six segments the pair travel the streets of the Lansing Michigan metro area. They discuss the COVID-19 crisis, reaction to it, and thoughts and memories of locations and friends from the pre-crisis days.

Here's what they cover in those segments:

5) Host Michael McCallum and his guest and Father, Award-winning Actor and Producer, William C. McCallum talk about the importance of supporting local businesses during this tough time economically and they list a bunch of Lansing, MI based businesses for local listeners to support wherever you are. They also reminisce about their dear friend and Nationally known artist, Gary Glenn, whose former business they pass on their drive.

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the studio -- the Buick studio. The usual recording studio at MBN is closed during the COVID-19 crisis.

Michael welcomes back a guest from the inaugural episode, his father William C, McCallum.

Through the six segments the pair travel the streets of the Lansing Michigan metro area. They discuss the COVID-19 crisis, reaction to it, and thoughts and memories of locations and friends from the pre-crisis days.

Here's what they cover in those segments:

6) Wrap-up with host Michael McCallum and his guest and Father, Award-winning Actor and Producer, William C. McCallum. The Father and Son team talk about what they are going to do first once the Quarantine is lifted and things are becoming safer. William C. McCallum also talks about memories of his High School days that involved drag racing, a drive-in and life similar to the film American Graffiti.

Wednesday afternoon April 22, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI)spoke with MBN's Chris Holman about Tuesday's Senate passage of legislation to provide additional funding for the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), hospitals and testing. The bill still must pass the U.S. House of Representatives at some point on Thursday April 23rd.

Hear about the process, and the concerns the senator has about oversight and review of this program, to make sure the money gets in the right hands during these challenging times.

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Amy Clickner Chief Executive Officer, Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP), Marquette, MI. Their discussion covers Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and COVID-19 impact on business.

At the time of this recording 32 cases confirmed and 6 deaths, for comparison, nearly 10 times the cases 312, but the same level of 6 deaths in Ingham County the state capitol of Michigan, while the state is approaching 2,400 deaths.

Economic Development continues during the Stay at Home orders, remote working opportunities. leveraging technology which

despite infrastructure was becoming a necessity even before when Ironwood to Sault Ste Marie is a 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hour trip.

Hear about this in more in the interview.