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A major new study shows that masks don't stop the spread of COVID. Will the mandaters apologize?

Last post by Rate This « Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:25 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 14
by audiophile » Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:41 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

I already said a while ago that cheap masks were worthless.

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Last post by Rate This
Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:25 pm
TBT: Deputy Don! (and some 7&4 sign ons)

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:08 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 5
by Milk » Thu Apr 16, 2020 12:54 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

April 1986:

*4:25 - Don tells the crowd that JCPenney (probably the one in TC) is having a dress as your parent contest. He proclaims that the...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:08 pm
Chinese spy balloon

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:06 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 73
by MWmetalhead » Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:15 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I'm not buying the explanation as to why this alleged spy balloon was not shot down; the risk of injury to those on the ground would've been...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:06 pm
Arthur Duncan

Last post by Trophyhead « Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:50 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
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by Bobbert » Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:29 am » in Remembering the Golden Years

Arthur Duncan, the tap dancer on the Lawrence Welk show, died on January 4 at the age of 97.

He was one of many great performers on that show, and...

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Last post by Trophyhead
Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:50 pm
Who the HECK is Ron Cameron????

Last post by Momo « Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:32 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 9
by ProducerXM » Tue Feb 07, 2023 10:54 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Seriously.

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Last post by Momo
Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:32 pm
What Happened to Kyle Underwood??

Last post by Jason Kragt « Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:15 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 7
by FazoliJones » Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:10 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Where did the weather giant go?

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Last post by Jason Kragt
Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:15 pm
Hmmm,is the news drought at CBS62 about to come to an end?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:54 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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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
Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:54 pm
Whitmer announces Tax Cut

Last post by ZenithCKLW « Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:35 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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by TC Talks » Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:26 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Adding pre-school is the biggest move, given the state of day care in the state. Pre-school will dramatically improve cognitive development and...
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Last post by ZenithCKLW
Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:35 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by Momo « Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:32 pm
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
Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:32 pm
Kevin Essebaggers leaving for CMU

Last post by Trophyhead « Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:51 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 25
by T’Variuness King » Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:54 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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Sources inside 9&10 News are saying Kevin Essebaggers is leaving the anchor desk for CMU. The bleeding of talent has become a big issue for...
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Last post by Trophyhead
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:51 am
Z93

Last post by lurker « Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:23 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 36
by hunterw » Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:35 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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No not z93. In Manistee we don’t have much to listen to And Ludington radio station signal reception suck here. Hopefully not a format flip coming.
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Last post by lurker
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:23 am
JoJo Girard’s last day at WFGR

Last post by GnashManDu « Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:14 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 24
by Big-D » Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:50 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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Today is JoJo Girard’s last day at WFGR. I could go on a rant against corporate radio, but I would just be repeating what others have said in the...
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Last post by GnashManDu
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:14 am
Plans at WZZM

Last post by Trophyhead « Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:42 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 11
by Sholmes » Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:11 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Just curious, does anyone know if WZZM has a plan for when Juliet and George step aside?

Personally, I hope it does not involve anyone from the...

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Last post by Trophyhead
Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:42 am
RIP Aris Hampers

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:45 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 7
by Localnewsisdead » Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:19 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Per The Intersection's fb page, local radio legend Aris Hampers has passed away. Here is their post:

Very sad to hear the news that Aris Hampers has...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:45 am
And then there's this....

Last post by HD74 « Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:32 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 18
by km1125 » Tue Jan 10, 2023 1:05 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Seems like there used to be a thread on here called something like And then there's this , where folks posted things like the graphic below.

Stuff...
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Last post by HD74
Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:32 am
How do They do it?

Last post by HD74 « Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:25 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 10
by Turkeytop » Sun Feb 05, 2023 12:15 am » in Chatterbox

Whenever I come to Florida, they somehow know I've arrived. I start getting emails and pop up ads for local businesses here.

Even more strange,...

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Last post by HD74
Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:25 am
WWV / WWVH

Last post by Ben Zonia « Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:06 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 30
by Turkeytop » Sat Mar 07, 2020 11:27 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing
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I've been going around resetting the clocks for DST.

WWV is weak on 10 MHZ. On 5 MHZ I'm getting a good signal from WWVH, with a weaker WWV in the...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:06 pm
DNC changes primary schedule

Last post by Mega Hertz « Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:06 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 15
by Matt » Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:42 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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The timing is very odd - we're told Biden is fit to serve and intends to run for reelection. Why are they pushing this realignment when they're...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:06 pm
CPS Fails Yet Again

Last post by Mega Hertz « Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:11 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 28
by Graham Wellington » Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Absolutely horrible story, and another sickening failure by Child Protective Services. But because it's government, their incompetence and outright...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:11 pm
Lack of new hires on Television

Last post by kager « Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:53 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 21
by BirdieKingBobo » Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:04 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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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 kager
Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:53 pm
Brady almost naked

Last post by Rate This « Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:46 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 1
by matt1 » Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:19 pm » in The Stadium

Tom Brady shows off his underwear!!

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Last post by Rate This
Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:46 pm
Looks like the Orbit Room is finally toast; share your memories here!

Last post by FazoliJones « Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:06 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 44
by MWmetalhead » Tue Jan 01, 2019 4:13 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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I recall posting a thread here a couple years ago inquiring as to the status of the Orbit Room. I did so because I never heard any promos on local...
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Last post by FazoliJones
Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:06 pm
Doug Reardon Says Goodbye To WXMI

Last post by FazoliJones « Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:03 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 5
by OldHippie » Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:00 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Caught the end of the on air goodbye festivities. All I know is he's leaving WXMI.

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Last post by FazoliJones
Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:03 pm
Sid Simone...where did she go?

Last post by kager « Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:19 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 5
by T’Variuness King » Sun Feb 05, 2023 12:56 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

There is an ABP out for Sid Simone? 9&10 News is telling us she's out sick, but it's been almost a month. I called and asked, but got sent to the...

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Last post by kager
Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:19 am
Bonnie Raitt

Last post by matt1 « Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:16 am
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 1
by Honeyman » Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:06 am » in Music Musings

Find it humorous that some people are asking who she is after her big Grammy win last night. I first saw her at the Lansing Civic Center in 1978,...

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Last post by matt1
Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:16 am
Super Bowl LVII

Last post by Matt « Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:55 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 6
by format this » Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:13 am » in The Stadium

I don’t gamble, but I would lean toward Philly right now. Mahomes’ ankle could come into play, plus the Eagles’ D is brutal. I’m happy the Lions hung...

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Last post by Matt
Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:55 am
Replacement for Kevin Essebaggers announced

Last post by moldyoldie « Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:57 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 2
by T’Variuness King » Sun Feb 05, 2023 11:53 am » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

The word from inside Heritage House is a new anchor has been hired to replace Kevin Essebaggers. Kurt Wilson will be arriving soon to take over. My...

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Last post by moldyoldie
Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:57 am
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by Rate This « Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:19 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 78
by Rate This » Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:12 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Now that Trump has declared and there’s nothing else to poll we should be getting frequent snapshots of the race between Trump and DeSantis. To be...
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Last post by Rate This
Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:19 am
Ozzy retires from touring

Last post by CurlyHoward « Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:42 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 9
by matt1 » Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:55 am » in Music Musings

Back in 1992, Ozzy sang No More Tears during his No More Tours BUT nearly 31 years later, he is going to quit touring BUT NOT singing & releasing new...

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Last post by CurlyHoward
Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:42 pm
Holy shit, 9&10 has a new logo.

Last post by Sholmes « Sun Feb 05, 2023 3:07 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 45
by Bull Shannon » Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:30 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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I did not expect to see this on my Facebook feed tonight:

I don't know how I feel about it. It's an improvement, but, I don't like that it still...
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Last post by Sholmes
Sun Feb 05, 2023 3:07 pm
The All New Anti War Movement

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:48 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by Ben Zonia » Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:48 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Will they have a Russian Woodstock soon?

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:48 am
Flint Nielsen numbers for radio

Last post by mr v « Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:11 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 19
by MWmetalhead » Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:13 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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WIOG outperformed CK 105 in Genesee County! Everyone hates the Bert Show, evidently.

B95 is a ten alarm dumpster fire; holy shit.

103.9 The Fox is...
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Last post by mr v
Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:11 pm
Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks preparing for bankruptcy

Last post by 80sTalkRadioFan « Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:52 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 14
by Taco » Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:13 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

I didn't realize Sinclair own Bally.

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Last post by 80sTalkRadioFan
Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:52 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:47 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 612
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 Mega Hertz
Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:47 pm
PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by CurlyHoward « Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:12 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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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 CurlyHoward
Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:12 pm
Warren Zevon **finally** makes the list...

Last post by TC Talks « Sat Feb 04, 2023 1:22 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 3
by kager » Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:02 pm » in Music Musings

While he's at the bottom of the list (only alphabetically, of course), the quite late Warren Zevon finally made the nominees list for the Rock & Roll...

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Last post by TC Talks
Sat Feb 04, 2023 1:22 pm
3 element FM antenna

Last post by k8jd « Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:42 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 10
by Marcus » Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:55 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

I am using the little ClearConX CCFM3 antenna. Although it is small, it works quite well. I'm on an apartment balcony so installing the larger CCFM8...

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Last post by k8jd
Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:42 pm
Tom Brady to retire

Last post by Realist « Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:52 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 12
by bmw » Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:24 pm » in The Stadium

This sucks. I was hoping he'd play one more year.

In my opinion, he is the best player to ever play the game at any position.

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Last post by Realist
Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:52 am
All Female M&M's

Last post by Matt « Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:03 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 7
by Bryce » Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:29 pm » in Chatterbox

I bought a package of the new all female M&M's. I tried to eat them, but they just wanted to be held.

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Last post by Matt
Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:03 am
Detroit Pistons 2022-23

Last post by SD45 « Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:08 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by thekman » Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:26 am » in The Stadium
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Teal is still ugly.
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Last post by SD45
Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:08 am
News From Niceville

Last post by Turkeytop « Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:29 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Turkeytop » Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:44 pm » in Chatterbox

Okaloosa Co. school health tech charged with stealing medication from students

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A health technician at Destin...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:29 pm
Some People Did Something

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:04 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 27
by Bryce » Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:03 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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The House voted Thursday to kick Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar off the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The resolution was approved in a...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:04 pm
Dr. Phil ending his talk show after 21 seasons

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:05 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

by radioandtventhusiast » Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:05 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

It was announced that Dr. Phil will be ending his syndicated show in May after 21 seasons. Can't believe how much Daytime TV has changed over the...

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:05 pm
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by unscopedaircheck « Fri Feb 03, 2023 2:04 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 130
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
Fri Feb 03, 2023 2:04 pm
Biden Has Not Learned History?

Last post by Rate This « Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:20 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 3
by audiophile » Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:30 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Sounds like Chamberlin never keeping anything in Czech.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_for_our_time

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Last post by Rate This
Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:20 am
Small Structures All Over CKLW AM Site On Satellite Image

Last post by Round Six « Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:05 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 7
by Ben Zonia » Sat Jan 07, 2023 2:07 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

Someone asked what some towers directly West of Harrow were. Some said they were antennas for some type of international financial trading. They...

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Last post by Round Six
Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:05 pm
Kari Lake’s Take

Last post by teetoppz28 « Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:04 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 45
by screen glare » Sun Dec 25, 2022 3:31 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Kari Lake’s a snake.
And she refuses to slither back to her hole.
Due to lack of evidence a judge reviewing her election “printer shenanigans” suit...
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Last post by teetoppz28
Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:04 pm
Dave LewAllen retiring in April

Last post by jsf « Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:57 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 2
by KeenerGold » Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:33 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Davey Lew retiring from WXYZ in April

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Last post by jsf
Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:57 pm
WAQP 49-10 now True Crime network

Last post by Matt « Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:24 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 4
by Martin Stett » Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:05 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

TRUE CRIME NETWORK IS A 24/7 BROADCAST TELEVISION NETWORK THAT ENTERTAINS & INFORMS ITS VIEWERS WITH GRIPPING CRIME AND INVESTIGATION PROGRAMMING...

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Last post by Matt
Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:24 pm
Danny Stewart "Retires"

Last post by Frosty « Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:26 am
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 11
by Graham Wellington » Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:21 pm » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

After 47 years on the air, Danny Stewart is retiring from WFMK and Townsquare Media.

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Last post by Frosty
Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:26 am

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