Tonya J. Powers - Tonya shares updates on the latest peace talks between Russia and Ukraine-- President Trump is genuine about peace and there are meetings today between European leaders to discuss security for a meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy. However, Russia just launched one of the biggest strikes yet-- can peace really be achieved? On the Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS.

Mike Austin - Mike talks about the Cornhusker Clink (whaaaaat?!), Detroit being named #1 in walkability, wheelchair access, public transit, and more, the "Night For Nature", the Sun-Dried music Festival in Mason, and a possible Great Lakes Gitmo? On 1320 WILS.

The Groovenor - The Groovenor wraps up the Morning Wake-Up on 1320 WILS for Thursday, August 21st with the groovy news of the day including a ground breaking implant that can print out then translate to AI your thoughts-- good for people who cannot speak and a protection mechanism for those who can... Groovy...

Shirley Carter-Powell - Founder and organizer Shirley gives a preview of the Festival on Labor Day weekend and all of the fun activities including 25 flavors of wings, BBQ, line dancing, sweet treats, and a fundraiser for the Against All Odds Foundation for survivors of breast cancer. Also, the fest has been inducted into the Wing Superbowl!

Bill Dendy - CPA and money manager Bill gives the scoop on how to escape the payday loan debt cycle including educating yourself, discipline, getting help from a financial advisor, making lifestyle changes, and more-- there are drawbacks to each approach but being debt free is soooooo freeing!! It may be painful at first but worth it. On the Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS.

Mike Austin - Mike opens the Morning Wake-Up for Thursday, August 21st on 1320 WILS with the National Anthem, the show run-down for the day, Burger Day-- how do you like it? Sun and cluds, sitting around the campfire-- can you start it with one match and nothing else?, and more.

Mike Austin - Mike shares the history of the day on 1320 WILS for August 21st 2025 including "Meet the Spartans" night, students in Michigan City, IN get punished for stealing catalytic converters, and DON'T EAT THE SHRIMP!! It's radiated-- find out more here. Also, Nat Turner starts a slave revolution, Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate, the Mona Lisa is stolen, Babe Ruth hits 600, Hawai'i becomes the 50th state, Jefferson Airplane gets in a fight, and more.

Mike Austin - WHAT COULD GO WRONG?: AI-powered robots from 16 nations competed in the Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing over the weekend, going head-to-head in track & field, soccer, dance, gymnastics, and other, more workplace oriented events.

Brian Wheeler - Consumers Energy is providing $2 million in assistance to help qualifying customers pay past-due summer energy bills.

Mike Austin - Mike opens the 1320 WILS Morning Wake-Up on Wednesday, August 20th (National Radio Day!).