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Worst Run Cities Now Worse Than Detroit And Flint

Last post by km1125 « Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:13 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Ben Zonia » Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:37 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

The chickens have come home to roost.

After years of finger pointing distraction at Detroit and Flint, Washington, San Francisco and New York now...

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Last post by km1125
Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:13 am
Snyder 1, Nessel 0

Last post by teetoppz28 « Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:48 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 13
by kager » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:13 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Another feather in MI AG's cap...

Michigan Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a judge had no power to issue indictments under a century-old,...

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Last post by teetoppz28
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:48 am
UCLA & USC to join Big Ten by 2024

Last post by Bobbert « Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:44 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 11
by Honeyman » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:57 pm » in The Stadium

All over Twitter now....

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Last post by Bobbert
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:44 am
Savannah Fish leaving Fox 17

Last post by teetoppz28 « Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:42 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

by teetoppz28 » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:42 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

This morning she announced that today was her last day at Fox 17. Apparently moving to Boston. She didn't say what she was going to do there. We...

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Last post by teetoppz28
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:42 am
SCOTUS: We're Cool with Global Warming/Climate Change

Last post by audiophile « Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:33 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 9
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:58 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

In a 6-3 vote with the usual CON parties supporting, SCOTUS has said that the EPA has no business regulating power plant emissions. How pro-life of...

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Last post by audiophile
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:33 am
Products whose prices have soared thanks to inflation / supply chain strains / or pure bullshit reasons

Last post by Turkeytop « Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:27 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 24
by MWmetalhead » Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:28 am » in Chatterbox
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Aside from the ones we all know about (gasoline, natural gas, beef, prepackaged foods, motor vehicles), price rises on the following three consumer...
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Last post by Turkeytop
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:27 am
Bajjey Gone

Last post by Under New Management « Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:23 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 27
by sdaddy » Wed May 18, 2022 3:02 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Hearing Ahmad is leaving Pierson Road.
June 30 last day.
Destination unknown.
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Last post by Under New Management
Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:23 am
Ron Cameron

Last post by Bobbert « Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:22 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by briangoleb » Sun Dec 22, 2019 1:05 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by Bobbert
Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:22 am
Lawn sign

Last post by MasterB « Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:09 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 5
by In The Bleachers » Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:09 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Holey Moley.
I put a lawn sign up for the my choice of candidate for state rep. It's the lone democrat in the primary.
There are four people vying...

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Last post by MasterB
Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:09 am
Red Wings move on from Blashill

Last post by MasterB « Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:56 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 48
by Matt » Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:19 am » in The Stadium
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This is a placeholder thread, but it seems inevitable that Blashill will not have his expired contract renewed. In prior years, it was clear that...
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Last post by MasterB
Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:56 am
Songs that chart many years after their original release

Last post by matt1 « Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:11 am
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 28
by bmw » Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:49 pm » in Music Musings
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Check out the song that entered at #36 this week:

It was released in 1985. But thanks to being featured in a Netflix series (Stranger Things), it...
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Last post by matt1
Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:11 am
Holiday Weekend format changes

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:19 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 7
by Marcus » Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:41 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

I decided to post this here because it doesn't look like any of the current PPM measured radio stations in Detroit are going to change anytime soon....

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:19 pm
Worst firings in broadcasting

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:02 pm
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 15
by radioandtventhusiast » Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:54 pm » in Broadcasting - General
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What do you think are some of the worst firings in broadcasting history? Think of the times when a radio or TV station got rid of a highly rated show...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:02 pm
Posted with Pemission: A Friend’s Story….

Last post by audiophile « Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:12 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 4
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:56 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

(Painted picture with brilliant color above this post on Facebook):

My friend “Jennifer”

I absolutely HATE that I feel compelled to share...

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Last post by audiophile
Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:12 pm
SCOTUS: The U.S. Has No Authority to Send Migrants Back to Central America

Last post by bmw « Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:56 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by MotorCityRadioFreak » Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:02 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

In a surprising 5-4 vote with frat boy Cavanaugh crossing over, SCOTUS has ruled that the U.S. government has no authority to send migrants back to...

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Last post by bmw
Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:56 pm
See ya, Jerami Grant

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:31 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 22
by MWmetalhead » Wed Jun 22, 2022 6:20 pm » in The Stadium
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He is now a Trailblazer.

I like the move, but Pistons need to parlay that cap room into a meaningful signing.

Grant is a ball hog who was never...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:31 pm
ES.TV

Last post by SolidGoldDancers « Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:55 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 2
by blizzard » Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:44 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

WTH happened to ThisTV?
:hat

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Last post by SolidGoldDancers
Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:55 pm
Bernie Smilovitz's Spot

Last post by BillT « Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:52 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

by BillT » Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:52 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Recently I've noticed Bernie has a big brown spot on the right side of his face. Has he always had that or is he developing skin cancer, or did he...

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Last post by BillT
Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:52 pm
Numbers? We Ain't Got No Numbers...

Last post by bmw « Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:41 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 2
by Bryce » Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:56 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Reporter:
“Do you have the numbers to show that it’s the concealed carry permit holders that are committing crimes? Because the lawful gun owner...

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Last post by bmw
Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:41 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by audiophile « Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:24 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 526
by audiophile » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Someone might have too much time on their hands, but it's still funny.
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Last post by audiophile
Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:24 pm
Hmmm,is the news drought at CBS62 about to come to an end?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:59 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 173
by SBaxley » Tue Sep 21, 2021 11:23 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Hmm..interesting find on Vimeo, seems the local news drought COULD be at an end at CBS O&O WWJ TV
don't know how to do the URL of the site the video...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:59 pm
Jan 6 Hearings

Last post by Honeyman « Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:29 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 72
by Turkeytop » Tue Jun 21, 2022 4:54 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I haven't seen any of the hearings but I've caught some of it on the radio.. The committee gets a lot of leeway when questioning witnesses. They ask...
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Last post by Honeyman
Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:29 pm
Biden's RCP Polling average finally falls into the 30s

Last post by In The Bleachers « Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:24 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 41
by bmw » Wed Feb 09, 2022 11:37 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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39.8 Approval rating. No poll higher than a 41.

His administration is a sinking ship.

For comparison, Trump's on this date 4 years ago was at...
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Last post by In The Bleachers
Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:24 pm
Lack of new hires on Television

Last post by organman95 « Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:15 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 4
by BirdieKingBobo » Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:04 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

Has anyone else noticed the lack of new hires at Up North Live and 9 and 10??? Usually by now there are new hires on the airwaves, but I haven't seen...

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Last post by organman95
Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:15 pm
Supreme Court overturns New York's "Special Need" requirement for obtaining a concealed weapons permit

Last post by audiophile « Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:55 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 23
by bmw » Thu Jun 23, 2022 12:22 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Good. This was an easy one.

We know of no other constitutional right that an individual may exercise only after demonstrating to government...
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Last post by audiophile
Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:55 am
Why I disagree with returning the abortion question to the states

Last post by audiophile « Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:51 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 15
by bmw » Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:17 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I've finally had time to read through some of the text of the ruling, and while I agree with the finding that there is no Constitutional right to...
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Last post by audiophile
Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:51 am
Emoni Bates, bitches!!!!

Last post by Matt « Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:14 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 9
by Honeyman » Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:49 pm » in The Stadium

Cannot wait for the 2022 basketball season!

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Last post by Matt
Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:14 am
No Local News ON ABC12 First At 4

Last post by Under New Management « Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:41 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 9
by Soundchaser » Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:40 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Not a blurp of local stuff in the first half hour of ABC12 First At 4. Robot bartenders (I saw that story on 12 last week). Roe vs Wade. Protests....

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Last post by Under New Management
Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:41 am
Again, Mid-Michigan Now for the win!

Last post by Under New Management « Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:16 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 1
by Soundchaser » Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:21 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

A large structure fire in Saginaw was covered live by 25/66 tonight. ABC12 was nowhere to be found. Not a mention of the fire in the 11pm newscast....

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Last post by Under New Management
Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:16 am
Far Corporation

Last post by stopnswop2 « Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:54 am
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 2
by stopnswop2 » Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:43 am » in Music Musings

Anyone familiar with them?
They were a rock supergroup formed in 1985 with members such as Bobby Kimball (Toto) and Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker...

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Last post by stopnswop2
Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:54 am
Worst Cartoon You Can Remember Growing Up (Or In General)

Last post by matt1 « Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:35 am
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 24
by sfpcc » Tue Dec 11, 2018 3:41 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years
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I know this thread would probably be a better fit for the Vintage Detroit TV Board, but that's been gone for
a long time. My Question is what is the...
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Last post by matt1
Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:35 am
Shawn Ley's hoodie

Last post by SteveS « Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:17 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

by SteveS » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:17 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Is he wearing a bulletproof vest under the hoodie? Yesterday was at least the second time recently where he was wearing a hoodie under his jacket in...

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Last post by SteveS
Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:17 am
Which mobile phone MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) are best?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:51 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 14
by MWmetalhead » Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:56 pm » in Tech Talk

I would love to hear people's thoughts regarding cellular service MVNOs.

For those unfamiliar with that term, an MVNO is simply a third-party...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:51 pm
WJML

Last post by ADD in TC « Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:44 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 72
by ADD in TC » Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:19 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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Not that this is the most important thing going on at the moment,but 1210 and 101.1 was broadcasting 97.1 The Ticket Detroit all day either Monday or...
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Last post by ADD in TC
Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:44 pm
Craig James helps Whitmer win re-election

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:15 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 36
by TC Talks » Sat Jun 11, 2022 8:09 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Excellent! Write in's simply drain votes from legitimate candidates.

Former Detroit police Chief James Craig said he will run as a write-in...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:15 pm
WWTV at low power?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:05 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 24
by organman95 » Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:17 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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Saw a message on 9&10 website that says Channel 9 is operating at low power until further notice.

What's that about?
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:05 pm
More on Jan 6

Last post by TC Talks « Wed Jun 29, 2022 4:00 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 2
by learn to fly » Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:46 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

He was chaotic, reckless, megalomaniacal, fascistic, abusive, cowardly, petulant, anti-American.
This afternoon a 26-year-old former assistant showed...

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Last post by TC Talks
Wed Jun 29, 2022 4:00 pm
Bison attacks man

Last post by matt1 « Wed Jun 29, 2022 3:19 pm
Posted in Chatterbox

by matt1 » Wed Jun 29, 2022 3:19 pm » in Chatterbox

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Last post by matt1
Wed Jun 29, 2022 3:19 pm
Kim Adams return to Local4

Last post by SolidGoldDancers « Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:20 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 19
by RayQix » Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:56 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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She’s baaaaaack :-)

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Last post by SolidGoldDancers
Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:20 pm
Al Roker Live at Riverfront

Last post by blizzard « Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:26 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

by blizzard » Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:26 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

:hat

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Last post by blizzard
Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:26 am
I'm Glad for Stand Your Ground!

Last post by TC Talks « Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:52 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 5
by audiophile » Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:34 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

The boozer lady is out of line.

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Last post by TC Talks
Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:52 am
ESPN Documentary

Last post by matt1 « Wed Jun 29, 2022 3:10 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 7
by Bryce » Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:32 pm » in The Stadium

Anyone else watch the ESPN documentary on the Red wings and Avalanche rivalry?

I thought it was really really well done. It was a fun watch...

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Last post by matt1
Wed Jun 29, 2022 3:10 am
S-XM to launch a Red Hot Chili Pepper Channel

Last post by Mega Hertz « Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:21 pm
Posted in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)
Replies: 3
by Deleted User 15773 » Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:28 am » in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)

Why? They have to be the most overrated group on the face of the earth or close to it anyway.

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:21 pm
Favorite DJ'S

Last post by Lickalime « Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:35 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 47
by RadioDork1 » Mon Dec 03, 2018 4:35 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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On this site, we always talk about the DJ's we love. I usually don't post a new subject line. I was just wondering being a radio geek, who are some...
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Last post by Lickalime
Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:35 pm
Most Annoying Commercials

Last post by Turkeytop « Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:06 pm
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
Replies: 87
by Ben Zonia » Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:19 pm » in Let's Break for Commercials
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1. Progressive Insurance.
2. Haribo.

These ads cause tune outs.
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Last post by Turkeytop
Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:06 pm
Coverage of Jan. 6 Hearings

Last post by Soundchaser « Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:03 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 50
by Under New Management » Thu Jun 09, 2022 3:54 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Fox 66/Sinclair Broadcasting will not carry the January 6th hearings on air today. That should tell you everything you need to know if you think...
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Last post by Soundchaser
Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:03 pm
Grand Rapids May Nielsen Ratings

Last post by Realist « Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:21 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 2
by Greg Buben » Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:29 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

The monthly ratings for the Grand Rapids market have come out once again and B-93 is number one once again.
B-93 had a 7.3% share while their pseudo...

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Last post by Realist
Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:21 pm
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (19-1392)

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Tue Jun 28, 2022 3:04 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 115
by audiophile » Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:14 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (19-1392)
The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe v. Wade, 410 U. S. 113, and Planned...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Tue Jun 28, 2022 3:04 pm
Alternatives to Michiguide

Last post by ZenithCKLW « Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:48 pm
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 8
by Ed Joseph » Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:25 pm » in Broadcasting - General

Michiguide station listings was a great resource back in the day. However, it seems to be slowly unraveling from neglect as of late, with many of the...

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Last post by ZenithCKLW
Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:48 pm
Does HD Radio still have a chance?

Last post by k8jd « Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:24 pm
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 7
by Marcus » Mon May 09, 2022 2:04 pm » in Broadcasting - General

I'm looking at this from a business standpoint. Does it cost a great deal extra for manufacturers to add it to a radio. Why are there so many radio...

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Last post by k8jd
Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:24 pm

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