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More layoffs going down at Sinclair Stations including Flint

Last post by Herm « Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:31 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 24
by Tvguy » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:52 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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The word is that newscasts are being cancelled and will be replaced by news from Sinclair’s The National Desk.

“The affected individuals were...
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Last post by Herm
Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:31 pm
Best fast food French fries?

Last post by km1125 « Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:06 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 6
by bmw » Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:15 pm » in Chatterbox

My favorite used to be McDonalds, but it seems like any time I get fries from there now, they're always cold and stale.

So my new favorite is the...

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Last post by km1125
Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:06 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by Matt « Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:11 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 633
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 Matt
Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:11 pm
AM radio sound clarity on car radios

Last post by syntheticexctasy « Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:23 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 10
by Riff Raff » Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:53 am » in Tech Talk

Recently, I upgraded a Vehicle of mine. Sold my 2008 Honda Civic and purchased a 2015 VW Passat.

My Civic had the upgraded sound system as it was...

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Last post by syntheticexctasy
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:23 pm
Nautel MA3 All Digital AM

Last post by syntheticexctasy « Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:18 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 7
by Marcus » Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:12 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

It is claimed that this mode is much more immune to static than the standard Amplitude Modulation. Could electric cars could receive it without too...

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Last post by syntheticexctasy
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:18 pm
93.9 FM The River in Windsor

Last post by syntheticexctasy « Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:10 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 5
by matt1 » Sat Mar 18, 2023 1:39 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Is the station 93.9 FM The River in Windsor still playing the pop & alternative rock since the 2010's?? I have not been to their website in ages. I...

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Last post by syntheticexctasy
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:10 pm
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by unscopedaircheck « Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:03 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by unscopedaircheck » Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:16 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I wonder how they're doing in terms of downloads recently. I used to be a pretty loyal listener. But in the past 3 or 4 weeks I think I've listened...
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Last post by unscopedaircheck
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:03 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by Momo « Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:57 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 Momo
Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:57 am
Willis Reed dies

Last post by moldyoldie « Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:06 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 2
by matt1 » Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:55 pm » in The Stadium

New York Knicks great Willis Reed who won 2 NBA Championships in 1970 & 1973 (1973 was also the last Knicks NBA champion) has died at 80 years old.

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Last post by moldyoldie
Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:06 am
102.5 serving Hillsdale and Adrian to flip to K-Love or Air1 soon

Last post by Riff Raff « Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:59 am
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 15
by MWmetalhead » Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:15 am » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
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Sold to Educational Media Foundation:
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Last post by Riff Raff
Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:59 am
Segregationists In Allendale

Last post by Robert Faygo « Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:57 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 4
by Bryce » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:12 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Much is made about the importance of diversity on college campuses. According to admissions departments, it is vital in providing a well rounded...

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Last post by Robert Faygo
Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:57 am
Subway sourdough bread??

Last post by Round Six « Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:27 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 12
by matt1 » Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:02 am » in Chatterbox

I wonder if Grand Rapids, Lansing or Auburn Hills, MI have Subway Restaurant footlong sourdough bread?? I cannot get it there in my hometown. :o...

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Last post by Round Six
Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:27 am
Trump Claims He Will Be Indicted Tuesday

Last post by Rate This « Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:24 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 66
by Rate This » Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:47 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Trump has gone on his social media platform and claimed that he will be indicted by the Manhattan DA and arrested on Tuesday in the Stomy Daniels...
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Last post by Rate This
Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:24 am
Darnell Blackburn

Last post by Rate This « Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:21 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 7
by Lickalime » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:39 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Any opinions on Crime and Safety Expert Darnell Blackburn? I find his delivery not great.

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Last post by Rate This
Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:21 am
T-Town radio predictions 2023

Last post by CurlyHoward « Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:11 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 22
by Riff Raff » Thu Dec 29, 2022 4:55 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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I am guessing not a lot but here goes..

1. Party 103.3 does NOT last, Fusion sells the translator to a religious broadcaster OR Just to go really...
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Last post by CurlyHoward
Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:11 am
Detroit Nielsen numbers for radio - January 2023

Last post by armchair pd « Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:58 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 20
by MWmetalhead » Wed Feb 22, 2023 8:30 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Big gains for WCSX, WYCD, WKQI and WRIF. Best book for YCD in eons. They are playing less hip-hop country and a wider selection of library tracks (or...
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Last post by armchair pd
Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:58 am
WTHI Hi99 Using WTWO Weather

Last post by Taco « Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:51 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario

by Taco » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:51 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

This is a head scratcher for me. So I've been listening to WTHI Hi99 from Terre Haute, Indiana. WTHI 10 is the CBS affiliate there as well. Anyways I...

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Last post by Taco
Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:51 am
Allergies

Last post by matt1 « Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:51 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 7
by TC Talks » Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:51 pm » in Chatterbox

Michigan seems to avoid the worst allergy areas...

Which cities have the most and least pollen each year?

More pollen than most cities McAllen,...

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Last post by matt1
Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:51 am
WOMC HD WYCD HD

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:14 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 33
by ramboy » Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:26 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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It seems like Entercom Detroit is shutting down there HD side channels. I went to listen to WOMC HD2 (oldies 104.3) and it's gone, same with WOMC...
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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:14 am
Fayetteville NC gets a Bounce

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:05 am
Posted in Everywhere Else
Replies: 1
by Riff Raff » Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:22 pm » in Everywhere Else

Beasley has launched a 2nd Bounce station, modeled after WMGC in Detroit and there is also one in Ft. Myers FL. I say 2nd because Greater Media owned...

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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:05 am
NCAA tournament

Last post by MasterB « Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:10 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 65
by bmw » Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:35 pm » in The Stadium
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My Final 4:
-Alabama (1)
-Marquette (2)
-Texas (2)
-Kansas (1)

Final: Marquette over Texas

I think Marquette got hosed with their seeding and...
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Last post by MasterB
Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:10 am
Grant Hermes Leaving Loco 4 for Boston

Last post by SolarMax « Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:54 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 17
by MichMash » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:39 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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WDIV reporter/weekend anchor Grant Hermes is set to depart the station for a new gig in Boston.
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Last post by SolarMax
Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:54 pm
Old Cable Boxes

Last post by Riff Raff « Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:23 pm
Posted in Broadcasting - General

by Riff Raff » Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:23 pm » in Broadcasting - General

Just for fun I was looking at old cable boxes on eBay. In Bedford Twp Michigan, we had Jerrold 400 and 450s. Then later Scientific Atlanta. The...

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Last post by Riff Raff
Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:23 pm
You Be the Judge (Nursing Home)

Last post by Turkeytop « Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:18 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 23
by Turkeytop » Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:45 am » in Chatterbox
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If there is a right or wrong answer to this, I don't know what it is.
I just heard about it from one of our neighbours here in Florida who works in a...
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Last post by Turkeytop
Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:18 pm
Leslie LoBue Toldo exits

Last post by keto « Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:03 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 56
by matt1 » Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:55 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Story from NBC25 (runs 5 minutes):
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Last post by keto
Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:03 pm
WKQI sets new AQH share record for 95.5 FM

Last post by stopnswop2 « Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:45 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 2
by MWmetalhead » Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:35 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Their 7.3 share is almost but barely not quite good enough for 1st place overall honors, which belong to WCSX (and its 7.4 share).

Incorporating...

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Last post by stopnswop2
Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:45 pm
94.1 WHST now on the air

Last post by Realist « Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:40 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 22
by bmw » Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:01 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Interesting they took the old call letters from 106.1 from Tawas. Broadcasting a simulcast of 1340 WLEW's country music format, they are cranking out...
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Last post by Realist
Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:40 pm
City of Grand Haven evicts WGHN-FM from tower due to lease violations

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:03 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 48
by MWmetalhead » Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:00 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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This is some brouhaha...

Long story short, the city manager refused to renew WGHN's tower lease because of a perceived breach of lease...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:03 pm
Oberon Is Back!

Last post by Graham Wellington « Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:51 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 19
by Taco » Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:37 pm » in Chatterbox
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I'm glad Oberon is back. Oberon Day is March 20th but I was able to get some tonight.
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Last post by Graham Wellington
Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:51 pm
Schuerman

Last post by Captain Rock « Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:07 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 9
by BKRPDM » Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:40 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Is he the chief meteorologist on Local 4 now (lol)? He seems to be on-air more than any of the others. It seems like Kim’s been off a lot lately. And...

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Last post by Captain Rock
Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:07 pm
Another victim of Clownsquare budget cuts...

Last post by mjb1124 « Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:17 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 24
by MWmetalhead » Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:09 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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Ken Evans is out after a short run at the Grand Rapids cluster:
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Last post by mjb1124
Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:17 pm
NBC25 and FOX 66 changes

Last post by notebookandapen « Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:53 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

by notebookandapen » Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:53 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Sinclair layoffs and cutbacks at 25/66 are awful for employees and viewers. I think they're doing a good job. But I'm confused by the current...

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Last post by notebookandapen
Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:53 pm
At Another Nursing Home

Last post by Turkeytop « Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:20 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 14
by Turkeytop » Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:48 pm » in Chatterbox

Grievor - Female, age 35

Job Title - Health Care Aide

Seniority - 3 years

Rate of Pay - $22,50/hr

Employee Record - Good

Nature of...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:20 am
"To The People" on 97.1

Last post by Trophyhead « Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:13 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 24
by Round Six » Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:17 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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To those who listen to The Ticket.
How many listen to the staff banter back and forth, then change channels when they take callers?
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Last post by Trophyhead
Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:13 am
Voted #1

Last post by Round Six « Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:39 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 21
by Turkeytop » Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:17 pm » in Chatterbox
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This isn't just a Florida thing. I see it all the time at home too. Businesses boasting that they've been Voted #1 or Voted Best.

Best Pizza joint....
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Last post by Round Six
Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:39 am
Where the hell is Erie County?

Last post by Round Six « Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:27 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 8
by MWmetalhead » Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:51 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Heard it mentioned on multiple WWJ traffic reports this afternoon regarding an I-75 traffic backup near Monroe. On at least four separate reports,...

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Last post by Round Six
Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:27 am
WCXI shenanigans

Last post by windsorjoe « Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:08 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 5
by MWmetalhead » Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:55 am » in Engineering & DX'ing

As of 6:40a this morning, there's no doubt in my mind they are running daytime power & pattern (15,000 watts) as opposed to their nighttime power &...

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Last post by windsorjoe
Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:08 pm
Union Time

Last post by keto « Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:44 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 13
by sinklair » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:38 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Now that the State House has decided to repeal Right to Work, I’d encourage Erik to start a union drive.

Maybe if there was a union, 25-66...

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Last post by keto
Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:44 pm
Jason Carr launches new 'Jason Carr Drive' show on Facebook

Last post by keto « Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:31 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 21
by blizzard » Wed Feb 22, 2023 11:30 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by keto
Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:31 pm
WXKR/WQQO gets new PD

Last post by Riff Raff « Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:50 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 18
by Riff Raff » Thu Mar 16, 2023 1:03 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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I wouldn't tweak XKR too much but 105 needs an overhaul in the worst kind of way.
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Last post by Riff Raff
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:50 pm
So, What Was This?

Last post by Plate Cap « Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:12 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 18
by Turkeytop » Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:57 am » in Chatterbox
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Thursday afternoon, just out of the blue, I started feeling dizzy. Not head spinning dizzy. Just vertigo. Difficult to maintain my balance without...
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Last post by Plate Cap
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:12 pm
ABC12 Jim Wyatt

Last post by keto « Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:49 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 5
by jmeltonwx » Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:14 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

ABC12 has posted the news of Assignment Editor Jim Wyatt's passing on Wednesday.

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Last post by keto
Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:49 pm
RadioGPT can talk. It can research. It can take your calls. And it could be coming to your market.

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:35 pm
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 5
by n8fnr » Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:10 am » in Broadcasting - General

Replacing Humans “Is the Furthest Thing From Our Mindset,” Says the Company Selling an A.I. Radio Host

The humble broadcast-radio host, whether...

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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:35 pm
Detroit Lions 2023

Last post by moldyoldie « Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:50 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 4
by bmw » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:30 am » in The Stadium

Time to kick off the new year by looking at a few free agency acquisitions the Lions made yesterday:

-CB Cameron Sutton from Pittsburgh
-RB David...

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Last post by moldyoldie
Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:50 am
Fox 2 Detroit

Last post by Round Six « Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:02 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 6
by Round Six » Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:39 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

There's been a couple of mentions in the last couple days about things going on at Channel 4.
I got to thinking. I can't really contribute to those...

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Last post by Round Six
Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:02 am
End Of The World

Last post by matt1 « Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:37 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by matt1 » Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:37 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Tom MacDonald With John Rich (music video):

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Last post by matt1
Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:37 pm
Coming to 106 KHQ

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:01 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 20
by zzand » Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:28 am » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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From the station Facebook page.

Starting next Monday March 6th we’re the home of the All New Morning Show with Ashley Z!! Let’s give her a warm...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:01 pm
Warren Pierce injured

Last post by Scooter « Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:24 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

by Scooter » Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:24 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk

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Last post by Scooter
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:24 pm
PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by ThePartyCrasher « Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:48 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 56
by MicProcessor_22 » Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:53 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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I give this experiment 3 months.
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Last post by ThePartyCrasher
Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:48 pm
Sinclair’s Sports Channels Prepare Bankruptcy, Putting Team Payments at Risk

Last post by sinklair « Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:49 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 13
by Martin Stett » Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:53 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

With financial troubles mounting, the Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.-owned firm will likely skip $140 million in interest payments due mid-February,...

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Last post by sinklair
Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:49 am

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