February 26, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dr. Bud Gibson, Director, EMU Center for Digital Engagement as well as Natalie Fang, Game Director, Nochi Studios. Eastern Michigan University’s Digital Summer Clinic connects students with digital careers. The clinic benefits local businesses, like Nochi Studios, an Ann Arbor-based indie game developer. Students can apply for paid internships at digitalsummer.clinic until April 25th.

February 26, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for this week's On The Couch. They discuss grief and processing loss, especially when anticipating the death of someone like the hospitalized Pope. Rubino suggests cherishing relationships, expressing love fully, and resolving past hurts to mitigate future grief. He encourages listeners to proactively engage with loved ones, ensuring fewer regrets and a greater appreciation for life’s fragility.

February 26, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dr. Kristyn Gregory, D.O., Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for today's A Healthier Michigan. During American Heart Month, Dr. Kristyn Gregory explains the connection between mental and heart health. Stress, anxiety, and depression can negatively impact the heart by releasing hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Managing stress through exercise, meditation, and social connection can improve both mental and heart health.

February 26, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Carl Van Hoof, Owner, Saline Automotive Services for this week's Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Report. Carl discussed common vehicle issues after winter, the importance of regular maintenance, and the challenges of finding skilled technicians. Van Hoof also shared his personal journey to ownership and the services his shop provides, including oil changes, tire rotations, and loaner cars.

February 24, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dave Norton, Branch Manager, Bank of Ann Arbor and Quaila Riddle, Grassroots Marketing Manager, LaFontaine Automotive Group for this week's A2Y Chamber of Commerce Report. The Teacher of the Year Program recognizes the great contribution teachers make in Washtenaw County and to the learning community. This award recognizes and honors teacher excellence.

February 24, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Jason Hayes, Director of Energy and Environmental Policy, Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Line 5, which has been operational since 1953, has been a focal point of energy debates for years. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel are leading efforts to shut it down, citing environmental concerns. But no viable alternative for supplying energy to the region, which relies heavily on the pipeline for its energy needs, has been proposed.

February 21, 2025 ~ Dean Erskine talks with Wendy Welch from the Humane Society of Huron Valley for Pet of the Week. This week’s Humane Society of Huron Valley update spotlights Ethel, a 3-year-old pit bull mix in foster care who needs a cat-free home. Wendy also promotes upcoming events like Sensory Storytime, Toddler Time, and a low-cost vaccine clinic. Visit hshv.org for details on adoptions, events, and assistance programs like Bountiful Bowls.

February 21, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor at the Ann Arbor Observer, who details various weekend events in the area. These include a performance of “A Few Good Men” at the University of Michigan, the Ann Arbor Storytelling Festival, and a concert by Branford Marsalis’ Chamber Music Project. Other highlights are Morgan Miles at Stony Lake Brewing and Third Coast Percussion at Hill Auditorium.

February 21, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Perry Seibert with the Michigan Movie Critics Guild for this week's Talking Pictures. Perry shares his ranked list for Best Picture at the upcoming Oscars, explaining the preferential ballot system used for voting. He ranked the nominees, pairing thematically and justifying his choices based on factors like story completion, direction, and cultural relevance.

February 21, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Windy Alseri, Art Teacher, Bach Elementary School as well as Ashley Schafer, Executive Director, Main Street Area Association. The downtown landscape turns into a gallery for student art during March in Ann Arbor. This beloved annual event dates back to 1965.