March 17, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Jim Rousseau, University of Michigan Credit Union for today's Money Monday. They discussed interest rate trends, affordability considerations like 30-year vs. 15-year mortgages, and the importance of debt-to-income ratio. Jim also covered required documentation, especially for small business owners, and emphasized the need for transparency and communication when choosing a lender.

March 17, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan. They discuss the rising costs of healthcare. Andy points out that rising medical, drug, and technology costs are driving up health insurance rates for individuals and employers. He also suggests that partnerships are key to finding system-wide solutions and improving healthcare affordability.

March 17, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Matt Tarver-Wahlquist, Executive Director, Washtenaw Camp Placement for this week's Community Cares. If you ever attended an overnight camp with school-age friends you probably have many fond memories of the experience.  But not every child has such opportunities.  At Washtenaw Camp Placement, their mission is to connect youth to sleepaway summer camps through community support, providing camperships (camp scholarships and additional benefits) to those who would not otherwise have this opportunity.

March 14, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Bill Weber, Chief Executive Merchant as well as Aaron Gober, Pro Sales Manager, Floor & Decor for this week's Around The Home EXTRA. They highlighted Floor & Decor’s large in-stock selection, design services, room visualizer tool, and pro services. They also discussed current flooring trends and special financing options available to homeowners and professionals.

March 14, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Perry Seibert with the Michigan Movie Critics Guild for this week's Talking Pictures. This week’s movie review features “Riff Raff,” a dark family drama with comedic elements. The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Bill Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, and Ed Harris. Perry highlights the movie’s quirky tone, interwoven storylines, and focus on the complexities of family, while also looking ahead to reviewing Steven Soderbergh’s “Black Book” next week.

March 14, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Ashley Schafer, Executive Director, Main Street Area Association. Summer streets will be condensed to June 5th through September 28th with closures from Thursday to Monday. Other events include Bloomfest on May 10th, FestiFools on April 6th, Full Moon on April 4th, Taste of Ann Arbor June 1st, and the Rolling Sculpture Car Show on July 11th.

March 13, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor at the Ann Arbor Observer, who details various weekend events in the area. Looking for weekend plans? Options include youth theater productions, a performance by pianist Hye Yeon Choi, a bluegrass show, and a science expo for kids. Check out annarborobserver.com for more information.

March 13, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Matt Burr, KIK Concrete Solutions for today's Around the Home with the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. Burr highlighted Vubastone, a marble and polyurethane resin product, as an alternative to tearing out and replacing concrete driveways. He also provided advice on identifying and repairing basement foundation problems, emphasizing the importance of early intervention.

March 13, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director at Travel Michigan for this week's Pure Michigan Moment. They highlight fly fishing, visiting flower displays like Tulip Time and the peony garden at the University of Michigan, and golfing. Listeners were encouraged to visit Michigan.org for more details and to plan their spring trips.

March 12, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with business partner, Dean Erskine, Co-Owner, Lance & Erskine Communications and Producer Derek Laughlin for Dive In With The Dean! The conversation explores arguments for and against cell phone use, including emergency communication and potential educational limitations. The segment also highlights proposed legislation to ban cell phones in elementary schools and the need for standardized policies.