Aug. 16, 2026 ~ Mitch Albom's Save Detroit nonprofit is transforming St. Cecilia's historic gym on Detroit's West Side into a community center for children. Former Detroit Police Chief Ike McKinnon, who first played basketball at St. Cecilia's in his 20s, joins host Ann Thomas to discuss the transformation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Aug. 9, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas spoke to Sharri Watkins, Motown Museum COO, and Kern Brantley, Bass Day founder, about how the Motown Museum is getting ready to celebrate Detroit Bass (Base) Day 2026. She also checks in with Katrina Rouan, the director of the Walter P. Reuther Library Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, about the extensive archives collections housed right here in Detroit at Wayne State University. Finally, she talks to Dr. Mahendra Bhandari, CEO at the Vattikuti Foundation, about his new book called "The Surgeon’s Machine." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Aug. 9, 2026 ~ Dr. Mahendra Bhandari, CEO at the Vattikuti Foundation, talks to host Ann Thomas about his new book called, "The Surgeon’s Machine." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Aug. 9, 2026 ~ As WJR continues to celebrate “America 250," host Ann Thomas talks to Katrina Rouan, the Director of the Walter P. Reuther Library Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, about the extensive archives collections housed right here in Detroit at Wayne State University. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Aug. 9, 2026 ~ The Motown Museum is getting ready to celebrate Detroit Bass (Base) Day on Aug. 15 at the Esther Gordy

Edwards Centre for Excellence. This year's event honors legendary Motown bassist James Jamerson, whose groundbreaking musicianship shaped countless Motown classics, while recognizing Paul Riser Sr. with the Motown Museum ICON Award for his extraordinary contributions to the Motown Sound. Sharri Watkins, Motown Museum COO, and Kern Brantley, Bass Day founder, join host Ann Thomas to discuss this event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Aug. 2, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas introduces business and history updates in Detroit, including new local ventures and heritage sites. Joe Spencer and Mark Reith discuss their expanded restaurant operations, while Patricia Mooradian details the relocation of a historic civil rights home to Greenfield Village. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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July 26, 2026 ~ Mark Loeb, Belle Isle Art Fair producer, joins the show to discuss the upcoming award-winning Belle Isle Art Fair, which features diverse artists and unique installations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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July 19, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas introduces guests from various Detroit institutions, including Joe Spencer from Louisiana Creole Gumbo, who discusses the expansion of his local restaurant. Mark Hollis shares updates on the upcoming Rocket Classic golf tournament and its community impact, while Patricia Mooradian details the opening of the historic Jackson home at Greenfield Village. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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July 19, 2026 ~ Patricia Mooradian, president and CEO of The Henry Ford, joins host Ann Thomas to discuss the historic Jackson Home opening to the public. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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July 19, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, Rocket Classic tournament director, joins host Ann Thomas to discuss the upcoming Rocket Classic golf tournament, which is just a week away from starting! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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