December 9, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Elizabeth Snyder, Owner & President, Home Helpers Home Care of Ann Arbor for this week's Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce Report. Her career transition from a Protestant pastor to a hospice chaplain in Colorado Springs provided her with valuable insights into the importance of compassionate in-home care for seniors. Snyder emphasizes holistic care that includes emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical health, advocating for conflict resolution within families and planning meaningful activities for seniors. Her aim is to hire caregivers who share her passion for providing personalized, joyful care, allowing seniors to remain at home while enhancing their quality of life.

December 9, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nicole Bernacik for this week's Money Monday with the University of Michigan Credit Union. Nicole suggests several positive financial topics to consider during holiday family gatherings. Such as expressing financial gratitude to foster appreciation, distinguishing between needs and wants in today’s consumer-driven society, and celebrating financial accomplishments to inspire others.

December 9, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Phil Kerpen, President of American Commitment. After his huge Election Day victory, from taxes and regulation to immigration, health care, and beyond, what policies should President-Elect Donald Trump pursue as he takes office a second time?

December 6, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Perry Seibert, Michigan Movie Critics Guild for this week's Talking Pictures. Perry highlights the film “My Old Arse.” This indie movie, directed and written by Megan Park, stars Maisie Stella as an 18-year-old girl in Ontario experiencing her last summer before college. The plot unfolds as she takes magic mushrooms with friends and receives guidance from her older self, played by Aubrey Plaza.

December 6, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Ashley Schafer, MSAA Executive Director. Ashley emphasizes the significance of membership for businesses and residents in downtown areas. Membership provides access to business networks, community leaders, and resources that contribute to downtown development.

December 5, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor at the Ann Arbor Observer, who details various weekend events in the area. This weekend in Ann Arbor is packed with Christmas-themed events. On Friday, “Midnight Madness” occurs downtown, while the annual “Kindle Fest” in Kerrytown offers traditional German food, children’s activities, and live performances from 5 to 10 p.m., along with hot cocoa and mulled wine. The iBallet Studio presents “The Nutcracker” at the Power Center on Friday evening and twice on Saturday, featuring professional dancers with tickets ranging from $25 to $45.

December 5, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director at Pure Michigan for this week's Pure Michigan Moment. The cold weather has enabled snowmaking at ski resorts, which are now open, and areas like Gaylord have benefited from significant natural snowfall, boosting local economies reliant on winter sports. Nick notes that winter activities support both major destinations and small businesses in rural areas, significantly contributing to Michigan’s economy year-round.

December 4, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Matt Anderson, 4th Year UM Medical Student / Co-Leader, Galens Tag Days. The University of Michigan Medical School students participate in a long-standing tradition called Galens Tag Days, initiated by the Galens Medical Society in 1914. This event, organized by about 40 medical students, aims to raise funds for children’s charities in Washtenaw County, supporting causes like literacy programs, medical care for underprivileged youth, and foster care networks.

December 4, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Adam Riccinto, Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra. The Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Extravaganza features a world premiere and collaboration with the Washtenaw International HS Orchestra.

December 4, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for this week's On The Couch. They discuss the importance of sportsmanship in both sports and everyday life, criticizing recent incidents of unsportsmanlike conduct in college football, such as the Michigan versus Ohio State confrontation. Frank highlights how provocative actions, like planting a flag, can lead to unnecessary escalations and emphasizes the need for better coaching and preparation to handle victories gracefully without humiliating opponents.