October 25, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Perry Seibert, Michigan Movie Critics Guild for this week's Talking Pictures. “We Live in Time” is a romantic drama directed by John Crowley, featuring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. The film presents their relationship through three time periods: the beginning, middle, and near end. The narrative is straightforward, allowing audiences to easily follow the timeline. Florence Pugh plays Almut, a skilled chef, while Andrew Garfield’s character starts his career at Weetabix, a UK breakfast cereal company. Written by Nick Payne, the screenplay emphasizes character development over intricate plot twists, offering an engaging story reminiscent of classic love tales like Crowley’s “Brooklyn.”

October 25, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Tony Grant, CEO / CFO, Northern United Brewing Company on this week's Main Street Area Association (MSAA). Downtown Ann Arbor is alive with excitement as fans gather for the Michigan-Michigan State football game, supporting pediatric cancer research through the Blockout Cancer Fund at the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Tony Grant, CEO of Northern United Brewing Company, shares his personal motivation for fundraising, inspired by his teammate’s son diagnosed with a brain tumor. His initiatives began with selling beer at tailgates and expanded into collaborations with business partners and local restaurants to support various charities. This cause is deeply personal for him due to his wife’s cancer battle and their adoption of two daughters.

October 24, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Denise Napau, Co-Owner, Ann Arbor Stone and Tile for this week's Around The Home with the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. Denise discusses the company, founded by her husband and now expanded to four locations. Originating from Romania, they emphasize European craftsmanship. Their showroom features high-quality products, including globally sourced slabs and tiles, with a focus on unique items and advanced fabrication technology. Current trends highlight natural stones, warmer tones, terrazzo, and zelige.

October 24, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Shawn Pomaville Sizee, Executive Director, MotorCities National Heritage Area. Headquartered in Detroit, MotorCities is the state’s only National Heritage Area and generates nearly half a billion dollars a year in economic impact.

October 24, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director at Pure Michigan for this week's Pure Michigan Moment. As Halloween approaches, Michigan is fully embracing the spooky season with a variety of attractions and events catering to both thrill-seekers and families. The rise of agritourism has led to popular activities such as haunted forests, corn mazes, and intricate haunted houses. For instance, Crystal Mountain hosts a haunted forest featuring surprises like a headless horseman and horror film characters. Frankenmuth’s Scarecrow Fest offers family-friendly activities, including a pumpkin catapult and trick-or-treating, with local businesses creating scarecrows to enhance the festive atmosphere. Wired’s Orchards presents a “Night of Terrors” experience, featuring a haunted barn and hayrides, contributing to the local economy through seasonal jobs.

October 24, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor at the Ann Arbor Observer, who details various weekend events in the area. Michael highlights various Halloween events in the area. Nixon Farms near Dexter offers the Blast Corn Maze, open every weekend until early November, with additional activities like a pumpkin patch, hay rides, and a Halloween spooktacular on Sundays for $15. Wired’s Orchards hosts a country fair with family activities, wagon rides, and food from Wednesday to Sunday, as well as “night terrors” featuring scary attractions on weekends.

October 23, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with business partner, Dean Erskine, Co-Owner, Lance & Erskine Communications and Producer Derek Laughlin. The discussion centers on a recent incident where a Baltimore Ravens fan, John Callis, attacked Washington Commanders fans after a game, resulting in police intervention and legal consequences for Callis, including potential felony charges and job loss.

October 23, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Brian Puffer, Cheryl Hoeft, Founder and Carrie Mickey, Wardrobe Crafter. The Saline Craft Show, recognized as one of Michigan’s top craft events by Michigan Crafter magazine, is held twice a year and features over 250 crafters. Founded by former teacher Cheryl Heft to support local schools, the event involves 19 student groups assisting with various tasks, funded by a $5 admission fee. The upcoming show on November 9th at Saline Middle School will be cash-only, with free entry for children 10 and under.

October 23, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for this week's On The Couch. The text explores the nature of criticism, focusing on how individuals often react defensively due to a fear of abandonment, perceiving criticism as a rejection of their identity. Psychotherapist Frank Rubino suggests that in the age of social media, where oversharing can invite criticism, individuals should learn to either ignore negative feedback or consider valid points without becoming defensive.

October 23, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Joshua Meeks, Vice President, Medicare Advantage Individual Business, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The discussion centers on selecting a Medicare Advantage plan, with insights from Joshua Meeks of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Key changes in 2025 include the Inflation Reduction Act, capping out-of-pocket costs for Part D drugs at $2,000, which might alter drug coverage and create confusion among seniors. Additionally, reduced CMS funding could lead to fewer benefits and higher co-pays for Medicare Advantage plans.