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Ron Cameron

Last post by Bobbert « Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:02 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by Bobbert
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:02 pm
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by unscopedaircheck « Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:19 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
Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:19 pm
There have been nearly 40 mass shootings so far this month

Last post by TC Talks « Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:26 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 21
by TC Talks » Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:57 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Bryce,

You and your people should be proud. Keep defending AR riffles.

There have already been 39 mass shootings in 2023 in the United States,...
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Last post by TC Talks
Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:26 pm
JoJo Girard’s last day at WFGR

Last post by jaywmi « Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:04 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 23
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 jaywmi
Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:04 pm
Sinclair’s Sports Channels Prepare Bankruptcy, Putting Team Payments at Risk

Last post by Martin Stett « Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:53 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

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 Martin Stett
Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:53 pm
3 element FM antenna

Last post by Marcus « Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:34 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 6
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 Marcus
Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:34 pm
Brandon Roux

Last post by SolidGoldDancers « Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:10 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by ascher2 » Thu Jan 12, 2023 7:04 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Another one bites the dust! I’ve heard that tomorrow is Brandon’s final morning on the air at channel4. I’m sorry to see him go. Now I know why they...
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Last post by SolidGoldDancers
Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:10 pm
Holy shit, 9&10 has a new logo.

Last post by Taco « Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:12 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 23
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 Taco
Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:12 pm
Bravo to the Michigan Daily

Last post by Rate This « Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:04 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 22
by Honeyman » Mon Dec 05, 2022 7:48 pm » in The Stadium
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They are working harder to keep the UM athletic department accountable far more than the Detroit news outlets, which are too busy waving their maize...
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Last post by Rate This
Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:04 pm
Gaffe Machine Strikes Again.

Last post by Rate This « Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:03 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 16
by audiophile » Wed Jan 25, 2023 5:37 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I'm sure Russian media is all over it, C'mon Joe!
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Last post by Rate This
Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:03 pm
RIP Arnie Coro

Last post by Round Six « Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:59 am
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 2
by Turkeytop » Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:27 pm » in Broadcasting - General

Cuban radio amateur, Arnie Coro, CO2KK has passed away at the age of 80. For decades, he was the host of the DXers Unlimited program on Radio Havana....

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Last post by Round Six
Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:59 am
GoFundMe? How about gofuckyourself?

Last post by km1125 « Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:01 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 8
by Matt » Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:32 pm » in Chatterbox

Last Friday an Indian restaurant and a vape shop burned down in downtown Ann Arbor, and the owner of the burned Vape City has started a GoFundMe:...

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Last post by km1125
Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:01 am
Hmmm,is the news drought at CBS62 about to come to an end?

Last post by km1125 « Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:58 am
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 km1125
Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:58 am
Flint Nielsen numbers for radio

Last post by Greg Buben « Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:55 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 5
by MWmetalhead » Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:13 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

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 Greg Buben
Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:55 am
Arthur Duncan

Last post by Bobbert « Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:29 am
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years

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 Bobbert
Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:29 am
Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks preparing for bankruptcy

Last post by kager « Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:44 am
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 1
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 kager
Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:44 am
Some drama at Loco 4

Last post by dm00n « Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:24 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 95
by MWmetalhead » Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:07 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Is station management hyper sensitive perhaps, or was Mr. Carr rightfully ousted?

Obvious question:
Might he reappear at CBS Detroit?
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Last post by dm00n
Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:24 am
PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:05 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 40
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 MWmetalhead
Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:05 am
Ooops! Stay Classi-fied.

Last post by Rate This « Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:05 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 153
by audiophile » Mon Jan 09, 2023 8:36 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Last post by Rate This
Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:05 pm
Who is DiamondJim1960....who actually gives a fuck?

Last post by dial-it-in « Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:08 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 7
by Matt » Tue Jan 24, 2023 6:25 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

From all appearances, he is a thin-skinned hack.

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Last post by dial-it-in
Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:08 pm
NFL Playoffs

Last post by Matt « Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:46 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 72
by MWmetalhead » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:37 pm » in The Stadium
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That was one helluva comeback win by Jacksonville.

Al Michaels didn't seem too happy with the outcome. He needs to retire soon.
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Last post by Matt
Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:46 pm
102.5 serving Hillsdale and Adrian to flip to K-Love or Air1 soon

Last post by Riff Raff « Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:03 pm
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 11
by MWmetalhead » Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:15 am » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

Sold to Educational Media Foundation:

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Last post by Riff Raff
Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:03 pm
Gun Dealer goes to prison

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:43 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 7
by TC Talks » Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:20 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

This is the first time I have read about jail time for gun dealing. We really need to punish those selling rouge guns.

Man gets 3 years

Man...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:43 pm
Second Chances?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:39 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 15
by Bryce » Tue Jan 24, 2023 12:10 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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WARREN, Mich. – A man who was out on bond for a previous intoxicated driving incident ran a red light while drunk and killed an innocent driver in...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:39 pm
Debt ceiling

Last post by audiophile « Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:11 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 31
by bmw » Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:26 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I keep reading that the Democrats aren't willing to compromise whatsoever on the debt ceiling.

So my question is, what is the point in having one?...
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Last post by audiophile
Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:11 pm
WGER flips to 106.3 The Core

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:06 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 79
by Mega Hertz » Tue Sep 20, 2022 2:35 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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I hear there was a flip? It's a Jesus station (shocker) where I am. Anyone know what's up?
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:06 pm
Dave LewAllen retiring in April

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:43 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 1
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 MWmetalhead
Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:43 pm
AP Course too black for Florida

Last post by TC Talks « Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:40 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 8
by TC Talks » Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:09 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

This is disgusting. This messes with kids trying to get into college. The racist Ron DeSantis doesn't stand a chance in a national election.

Last...

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Last post by TC Talks
Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:40 pm
I disagree with our weather forecasters on TV

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:38 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 300
by MWmetalhead » Mon Jul 12, 2021 10:09 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Sorry, not buying mid to upper 70s for today.

I think drizzle will hang around longer across most of the metro than the people on TV and at the NWS...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:38 pm
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by Rate This « Wed Jan 25, 2023 5:03 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 73
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
Wed Jan 25, 2023 5:03 pm
Another victim of Clownsquare budget cuts...

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jan 25, 2023 3:54 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 9
by MWmetalhead » Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:09 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Ken Evans is out after a short run at the Grand Rapids cluster:

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Jan 25, 2023 3:54 pm
WOOD-TV 8 Downtown Studio

Last post by Sholmes « Wed Jan 25, 2023 12:53 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 3
by high fidelity » Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:32 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

How often does WOOD-TV 8 use their studio that is on the first floor of the Grand Rapids Art Museum building? Is it used on a regular basis, or just...

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Last post by Sholmes
Wed Jan 25, 2023 12:53 pm
Sandra Ali

Last post by JTinJXN57 « Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:19 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 27
by tivoking » Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:10 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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According to a certain podcast, she has supposedly left WDIV. Can anyone confirm?
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Last post by JTinJXN57
Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:19 am
An interesting Pandora observation...

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:07 am
Posted in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)

by MWmetalhead » Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:07 am » in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)

The free version seems to be commercial free when listening on old devices!

When listening via smartphone, my newer TV, or my newer audio receiver,...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:07 am
G.O.P. Declares Jan. 6 Attack ‘Legitimate Political Discourse’

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:31 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 47
by TC Talks » Fri Feb 04, 2022 5:32 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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This isn't an Onion headline. Riots that kill police officers are now legit to the GOP. I guess the BLM protests can resume.

WASHINGTON — The...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:31 am
Anthrax In Mt. Pleasant

Last post by Riff Raff « Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:39 am
Posted in Music Musings
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by Taco » Mon Dec 05, 2022 12:13 pm » in Music Musings

So I'm going to see Anthrax/Black Label Society/Exodus in Mt. Pleasant on January 28th. I'm very stoked about it. Right now I'm on the fence about...

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Last post by Riff Raff
Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:39 am
The Bar Made Me Do It

Last post by Turkeytop « Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:45 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 17
by Turkeytop » Wed Jan 18, 2023 9:34 pm » in Chatterbox
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Woman sues bar — after getting so drunk she blew up $10M home
She was so bombed she blew up a house.

A Canadian woman who caused $10 million in...
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Last post by Turkeytop
Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:45 pm
Detroit Pistons 2022-23

Last post by SD45 « Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:08 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 54
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
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:08 pm
Another Drunken Woman

Last post by Turkeytop « Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:43 pm
Posted in Chatterbox

by Turkeytop » Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:43 pm » in Chatterbox

Lillooet RCMP arrest drunk woman trying to steal car

JANUARY 23, 2023 10:32AM

Police in Lillooet has arrested a drunk woman who was trying to...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:43 pm
Who is EDJ....Love to find out

Last post by Matt « Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:52 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by DiamondJim1960 » Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:13 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Again I only start this thread in response to EDJ and his rants of talent in the market. Tell us where you find your expertise in constant critiques...
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Last post by Matt
Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:52 pm
London, Ontario FM

Last post by Marcus « Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:17 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario

by Marcus » Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:17 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Old Oak Properties plans to have their new downtown building complete by 2024.

It will be close to 423 feet / 129 meters high. One London Place...

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Last post by Marcus
Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:17 pm
the Debt Limit Explained

Last post by Rate This « Tue Jan 24, 2023 12:07 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 9
by FakeAndyStuart » Sun Jan 22, 2023 8:41 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

1) Despite everyone calling for Biden's spending spree to be stopped, the President has ZERO authority to spend money. Government money can only be...

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Last post by Rate This
Tue Jan 24, 2023 12:07 pm
Latest UM football scandal

Last post by Matt « Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:36 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 16
by Honeyman » Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:50 pm » in The Stadium
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Michigan co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss has been placed on leave, according to an athletic department spokesman, as the school's police...
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Last post by Matt
Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:36 am
WCAR, Dark ?

Last post by ftballfan « Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:20 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 30
by k8jd » Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:27 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing
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WHAT's happening at WCAR AM 1090. For the last few days I hear NOTHING on 1090 kHz No signal, no carrier , Did the Transmitter down off Ford Road and...
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Last post by ftballfan
Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:20 pm
7&4 problems

Last post by BirdieKingBobo « Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:55 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 40
by Jim Sofonia » Wed Oct 20, 2021 5:44 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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What's going on with 7&4. They had trouble over the weekend and still not fixed several days later. They have lost local spots and syndicated shows....
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Last post by BirdieKingBobo
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:55 pm
Pope Benedict Dead

Last post by A1B1C1D1 « Mon Jan 23, 2023 5:49 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 32
by TC Talks » Sat Dec 31, 2022 8:50 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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God's Rottweiler has died and let's hope his caustic conservative followers continue to lose influence. This explains why the move to defrock Pavone...
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Last post by A1B1C1D1
Mon Jan 23, 2023 5:49 pm
David Crosby dies

Last post by KeenerGold « Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:04 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 6
by matt1 » Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:11 pm » in Music Musings

Singer David Crosby has died at 81 years old.

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Last post by KeenerGold
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:04 pm
Damar Hamlin

Last post by Mr.Transistor « Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:27 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by lidoshuffle » Sun Jan 22, 2023 4:15 pm » in The Stadium

Damar Hamlin will be a presenter at the Oscars, and a whole segment will be dedicated to him...
Damar Hamlin has been invited to speak to a joint...

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Last post by Mr.Transistor
Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:27 pm
Plane crash in 1977

Last post by iloveblackpeople « Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:44 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 2
by matt1 » Fri Oct 21, 2022 4:42 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

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Last post by iloveblackpeople
Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:44 am
Weekend Evening News

Last post by TC Talks « Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:51 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 9
by TRTV » Sat Jan 21, 2023 3:56 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Will Detroit ever get a weekend 5pm newscast? So many of the top markets have a weekend 5pm. Considering a lot of the time sports does go until 6pm...

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Last post by TC Talks
Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:51 pm

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