November 12, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dr. Eric Olson, Associate Professor, Michigan State University Wheat Breeding & Genetics, Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences. In 1878, a schooner carrying rye seeds sank in Lake Huron, preserving its cargo underwater for 146 years. Recently recovered, these seeds are now at Michigan State University (MSU). Researchers at MSU, led by Eric Olson, have isolated DNA from the seeds and plan to sequence the genome, setting the stage for future genome engineering projects. The extraction process involved pulverizing 288 seeds and using modern chemistry to isolate DNA, which is unique to these seeds.

November 11, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dr. Patti Darland, Owner/Physical Therapist, Stay Well Sports. Stay Well Sports in Ann Arbor, focuses on treating active adults with chronic pain and injuries through personalized healthcare. During the COVID pandemic, this individualized approach became essential. She utilizes Softwave TRT (Tissue Regenerative Technology), an unfocused shockwave therapy that mimics trauma to stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms without affecting healthy tissues.

November 11, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nicole Bernacik from University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU) for this week's Money Monday. A finfluencer is a financial influencer who provides advice and promotes financial products on social media, often in exchange for compensation from brands. With 79% of young people, particularly Gen Z and millennials, seeking financial guidance from these influencers, there is a growing reliance on their advice. However, many finfluencers lack the qualifications to offer sound financial guidance, leading to misinformation.

November 11, 2024 ~ 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 highlight the importance of adults modeling healthy eating behaviors for children. They emphasize that children often mimic their parents’ habits, making it crucial for adults to set a positive example, especially in the face of overwhelming advertising for junk foods targeted at kids.

November 8, 2024 ~ Dean Erskine talks with Wendy Welch from the Humane Society of Huron Valley for Pet of the Week. Wendy discusses a promotion offering free adoptions for adult cats and dogs until the 17th, with new pets available weekly. She introduces Florian, a nine-month-old guinea pig in need of a home after being left behind during a move, and highlights the charm of small mammals like guinea pigs and bunnies. The shelter, open daily, also hosts various events, including the “love train” program on the 15th, which brings puppies from areas where they might be euthanized to the shelter for adoption.

November 8, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Perry Seibert, Michigan Movie Critics Guild for this week's Talking Pictures. The movie attempts to tell a story through a unique single-camera perspective spanning centuries, from the era of dinosaurs to modern times. Initially intriguing, this concept becomes tedious over the film’s runtime due to a lack of engaging visuals and dynamic storytelling.

November 6, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nick Raterman, Owner Raterman Bread for this week's SWEET DEAL. Raterman Bread is currently offering a $50 gift certificate for $25 through Ann Arbor Radio’s Sweet Deal at 1290WLBY.com. Customers can pre-order Thanksgiving bread, including sourdough stuffing, for pickup before the holiday. Despite their success, the bistro is focused on refining their identity rather than expanding.

November 8, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Candace Kovar, Owner, Toastique and Ashley Schafer, MSAA Executive Director. Toastique, a new gourmet toast restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is located at the corner of Washington and Fourth streets. Owned by Candace Kovar, the restaurant emphasizes high-quality, locally sourced ingredients with options for various dietary restrictions, including vegan and gluten-free choices.

November 7, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor at the Ann Arbor Observer, who details various weekend events in the area. On Friday night, the University Musical Society presents “American Railroad” at Hill Auditorium, featuring Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble and Rhiannon Giddens. The Pioneer Theater Guild will perform “Newsies,” a musical about the 1899 Newsboy Strike, at Pioneer High School from Thursday to Saturday. The U of M’s Golden Theater Company stages “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” a comedy about a clerk in Edwardian England, at the Arthur Miller Theater.

November 7, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Steve Alber and Jennifer Wojtowicz, Alber Excavating for this week's Around The Home with the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. The "Time of Sale" program is a regulation that requires residential on-site well and septic systems to be inspected before a home can be sold in Washtenaw County. Homeowners interested in selling their home hire an inspector certified by Washtenaw County to do the inspection.