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Johns guest this week is Jack Fuller, former President of the Chicago Tribune as well as its editor. Later he became a novelist. They talk about the history of the Trip, its ups and tons recently and the background to his novel.

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Flick Pick is a podcast about movies. In today's episode, Andrew Green reviews Roma, which is a film nominated for Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards. Roma stars Yalitza Aparicio as a woman who works as a maid for a middle class family in Mexico City. Set in the 1970s, we follow as she goes through a pregnancy, survives political upheaval, and finds her place in the world. Is it as good as everyone says?

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02-15-19 WSJM Afternoon News

The final goodbye to former Michigan Congressman John Dingell has been given at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington DC.

Senator Gary Peters is slamming the Environmental Protection Agency's newly-released PFAS Action Plan.

The Berrien County Health Department is receiving a state grant of $250,000 to pay for the water filters it's giving out to residents of Benton Harbor.

The Berrien County Road Department is applying a new strategy when it comes to road maintenance and repairs.

Berrien County Administrator Bill Wolf has received positive marks from the Berrien County Board of Commissioners.

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has extended the flood warning for southeastern Ionia County until 1:30 this afternoon.

Michigan State Police are advising everyone about an e-mail scam that's been making the rounds.

Divers have recovered the body of a snowmobiler who drove into open water on a lake in western Michigan.

The President saying he'll declare a national emergency after not getting enough border wall funding from Congress.

Lawmakers are reacting to former acting FBI director Andrew McCabe, who said in a new interview that he contemplated trying to remove President Trump from office.

Delays, cancellations....and time on the tarmac.....they've become the norm for flying these days.

Flick Pick is a podcast about movies. In today's episode, Andrew Green and Jacob Holmes discuss the new movies coming out this week.

First up is Alita: Battle Angel, which is about a half-robot woman with huge eyes who battles evil in the future. Jacob plans to see it. Up next is Happy Death Day 2U, which is the sequel to the horror-comedy, Happy Death Day. Andrew loved the original last year, and he's very excited for this sequel. Also opening is Isn't It Romantic, a comedy in which Rebel Wilson finds herself trapped in a romantic comedy.

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02-14-19 WSJM Afternoon News

-with St. Joseph Today.

A big surprise is coming from Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey.

When it comes to Michigan's criminal justice system, some lawmakers want to raise the age for those considered an adult to 18 years old.

State Representative Beth Griffin is working on legislation to help expand broadband internet service to rural areas in Michigan.

The YouthBuild program in Benton Harbor is receiving a grant of nearly $1 Million dollars from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Leaders at Benton Harbor Area Schools are seeking to switch out some contracts to reduce costs.

Advocate volunteers are needed by the Sexual Assault Response Team of Berrien County.

It could cost big bucks if you don't move over.

The Michigan Attorney General will be looking into the legislature's passage of new laws that amended the citizen-led initiatives for a higher minimum wage and paid sick time.

Congress is expected to vote today on the bipartisan spending agreement, potentially avoiding another government shut down.

The EPA's acting administrator discussing climate change and a sweeping resolution being proposed by some lawmakers.

Florists make a lot of money on Valentines Day.....but not necessarily more than they make on every other day.