The Dave LewAllen Podcast

June 6 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the allied invasion of Normandy France, which marked the beginning of the end of World War II. On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, a local business owner and U.S. Air Force veteran, Dennis DaSilva, explains how members of the Royal Canopy Parachuting Team - USA will help commemorate the accomplishments of allied paratroopers during Operation Overlord. DaSilva will be among the more than 1,300 RCPT members from around the world who will parachuting into Normandy from Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft that was used during the campaign in 1944. We've lost so many of our heroes from the greatest generation but we continue to honor their memory and the sacrifice they made for our freedom. Join us for this important and timely conversation.

Royal Canopy Parachuting Team - USA website:
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In her new book, "Attack From Within," Barb McQuade, the former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan details how disinformation is sabotaging America.
She discusses the how and why and offers solutions on how to fix the problem that she believes is destroying democracy.
McQuade is a professor from practice at the University of Michigan Law School and also serves as a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.
This is an important topic. Please listen and share it with your friends.

Barbara McQuade website:
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Tom Wilson, a fixture in Detroit sports and entertainment for more than 40 years, is my guest on this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast.
Wilson was promoted to run the Detroit Pistons at the age of 28. He stayed with the franchise for decades, as the Pistons won three NBA championships and the organization grew into one of the most successful in pro sports.
In 2010, Wilson was hired by Olympia Entertainment, playing an instrumental role in the development of Little Caesars Arena. He retired at the end of 2020.
Enjoy the conversation, including the behind the scenes stories on the Pistons' Bad Boys era, plus other memories Tom shares from his remarkable career.

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The Red Wings are trying to earn a playoff spot for first time since the 2015-16 season. Former Wings' defenseman Larry Murphy is watching this team closely as a game and studio analyst for Bally Sports Detroit.
On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, Larry discusses the franchise's on-going rebuild and he reflects back on his 21-year NHL career. He was part of four Stanley Cup championship teams,  including two here in Detroit. Murphy is the fifth highest scoring defenseman in NHL history. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004. Join us for the conversation and some great stories from a remarkable career and life in hockey. Enjoy--and tell a friend!

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20 Front Street is an intimate music venue located in downtown Lake Orion, Michigan. Kevin Bessert, one of the co-owners and the man who books the performers, joins me on this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast. Learn how an old antique shop was transformed into a unique cultural addition to downtown Lake Orion and for music fans in northern Oakland County and beyond. Kevin details the diverse artist line-up and the response they've received since opening the venue in 2016. Enjoy the conversation and be sure to check out 20 Front Street.

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This is a challenging period for universities and colleges. Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz addresses post-pandemic fall-out, enrollment trends, the high cost of higher ed, technological advances, DEI and much more in a stimulating conversation on The Dave LewAllen Podcast. Learn how OU is working to become "The University of Choice" and why she loves her job. Please subscribe to be notified of each new episode and tell a friend too!

Oakland University:
https://www.oakland.edu/president/

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Greg Kampe is the longest-tenured Division I head coach in college basketball. His 40th season at Oakland University is already a success. The Golden Grizzlies have earned at least a tie for the Horizon League championship and they can win the title outright by defeating arch rival Detroit Mercy on Saturday (3/2) at home.
Our discussion covers this year's team, his career at OU and the changes and challenges coaches face in the college game today.
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Oakland University men's basketball:
https://goldengrizzlies.com/sports/mens-basketball

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Attorney Todd Flood has tried hundreds of cases during a law career covering decades now. He also watched the Jennifer Crumbley trial very closely. On this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast, we discuss the Crumbley case and Oxford school shooting tragedy. Todd also served as a special prosecutor in the Flint Water Crisis and we discuss what happened and what went wrong with that investigation. Join us for this interesting and important discussion. 

Flood Law:
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Super Bowl LVIII takes place Sunday in Las Vegas. The Detroit Lions had hopes of playing in the game for the first time in franchise history but it wasn't to be. The teams former all-pro offensive tackle and current radio analyst, Lomas Brown, talks football with me. We look back at the 2023 season, Lomas reflects on his career, which included  two Super Bowls, and we'll get his prediction on Sunday's big game. It's a lively conversation with one of the all time good guys, a man who stayed in Detroit following his playing days and someone who gives back to the community he calls home. Enjoy!

Lomas Brown Jr Foundation: https://lomasbrownjrfoundation.org/

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Jim Johnson has called it a career after 52 years on the radio in Detroit!
JJ was one of the DJ's who played a formative role in the growth and success of FM rock radio in the market with stops at WWWW, WRIF, WLLZ, WCSX and finally, WOMC. He reflects on his decades in the business and shares some of the stories that made it all so memorable for him.
I think you'll enjoy the conversation with this Detroit radio legend!
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