November 6, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with General Michael McDaniel, Brigadier General (Ret'd) / Associate Dean Emeritus

Professor & Director of Homeland Security Law Programs, Thomas M. Cooley Law School. They discuss the implications of a Trump presidency on national safety, focusing on immigration and domestic military use. General Michael McDaniel expresses concerns about using the military for domestic purposes, which hasn’t occurred since 1992, and stresses caution in balancing constitutional protections with safety.

November 5, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Mackinac Center has released a wide array of reform ideas aimed at reducing living costs, boosting quality of life, improving government services and making it easier to do business in Michigan.

November 5, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with James David Dickson, Independent Journalist. A University of Michigan student who hails from China cast a ballot in Ann Arbor for the Presidential election and then self-reported he had done so. That vote now stands. Here's what needs to be done to protect our elections from illegal voting.

November 4, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Brian and Sally Krichbaum, Co-Owners, Gilbert Chocolates. Initially based in Findlay, Ohio, the company relocated to Jackson, Michigan, and currently operates out of Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor. In 2013, Brian and Sally Krichbaum took ownership, driven by their passion for chocolate. The company produces 250 varieties of chocolates, utilizing historic recipes and high-quality ingredients like pecans from Southern Georgia. Despite the absence of handwritten recipes, they preserve commercial-sized versions in a black notebook.

November 4, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Buddy Stark, Planetarium Manager, University of Michigan Museum of Natural History. Buddy provides sky-watching tips for November, highlighting the visibility of four planets. Saturn will be prominent in the southern sky, moving westward throughout the month, while Venus will appear bright in the western sky shortly after sunset. Buddy notes that planets can be distinguished from stars as they do not twinkle. Buddy also touches on fall constellations like Pegasus and Andromeda, which are challenging for beginners, and introduces Orion, a well-known constellation easier to locate and best observed in January. Different cultures interpret Orion differently, such as Native Americans seeing it as a canoe and Greeks as a hunter.

November 4, 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. A report by Feeding America reveals that 1.4 million Michigan residents struggle with access to healthy food, impacting their health and well-being. To address this, Blue Cross has launched a Food Pantry Grant Program through its foundation, awarding grants to enhance local food pantries’ capacity to provide fresh foods requiring refrigeration.

November 1, 2024 ~ Dean Erskine talks with Wendy Welch, Director of Communications at Humane Society of Huron Valley(HSHV) for The Pet of the Week! Wendy Welch introduces Bob, a three-year-old gray long-haired cat with a friendly personality, ideal for families, including those with small children. Bob is part of a trio with two other cats, Tom and Roy, and the shelter offers potential special deals for adopting multiple pets. The Humane Society is open for adoptions seven days a week, with more details available on their website.

November 1, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Perry Seibert, Michigan Movie Critics Guild for this week's Talking Pictures. They discuss the movie "Conclave", set against the backdrop of the Vatican, it presents an entertaining narrative rather than a critical examination of the Catholic Church, focusing on Cardinal Lawrence’s navigation through the complexities and intrigues of the papal election. The film, directed by Edward Berger, features a strong cast including Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, and is noted for its engaging balance of serious themes with a gossipy tone. It delves into the rarely depicted behind-the-scenes processes of a conclave, emphasizing the intrigue of papal selection.

November 1, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Lilliane Webb, Business Services Program Manager, The Ride and Ashley Schafer, MSAA Executive Director. The Ride is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the GO Pass, a program that offers unlimited bus rides to employees working in downtown Ann Arbor, helping alleviate parking issues and supporting local businesses. The pass is subsidized by a grant from the Downtown Development Authority, costing about $15 per employee annually, and is used by approximately 200 employers, including those in government, tech, retail, and co-working spaces.

October 31, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor at the Ann Arbor Observer, who details various weekend events in the area. Theater Nova is showcasing “In Search of the Mothman,” a play about two sisters dealing with tragedy, running Thursday through Sunday until November 10th, with tickets at $30. The Butter Quartet, a Dutch ensemble, will perform “Well Met by Moonlight” at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday at 7:30 PM, featuring moonlight-inspired string pieces. Additionally, the A2 Community Book Fest, Michigan’s largest one-day book festival, takes place on Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM at the library, with author talks, demos, and signings. The University of Michigan Arts Initiative presents a matinee of George and Ira Gershwin’s comedy “Of Thee I Sing” at 4 PM, with tickets ranging from $27 to $52. Jazz trumpeter and singer Bria Skonberg will perform at the Blue Llama at 5 PM and 7 PM, with tickets priced at $85, including a three-course meal.