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The very best of West Michigan's Morning News

Overcoming Depressing Jobs
Yesterday at 7:03 PM

Have a depressing job? How can you overcome it? We take a look at your job with expert in overcoming adversity - Scott Allen Curley.


Charlie Kirk Assassination - The Latest
Yesterday at 7:02 PM

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss what we know about the suspect, Tyler Robinson, in the Charlie Kirk assassination.


The Fed and Rate Cuts
Yesterday at 7:01 PM

Jill Schlesinger, CBS Business Analyst and host of Jill on Money joins us to discuss the likely incoming rate cut.


Federal Budget Deadline
Yesterday at 7:00 PM

Federal Budget Deadline incoming! Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins us to discuss what is holding the process up.


Monday Morning Quarterback with Ty Hallock
Yesterday at 7:00 PM

Michigan, Michigan State and Detroit all winners this weekend! We break down the games with Ty Hallcok!


When You Eat the Most Important Meal of the Day
Last Friday at 12:43 PM

Dr. Jim Applegate joins us to discuss breakfast - the most important meal of the day, and how the timing of your breakfast is very important.


You Can Be A Plant Designer!
Last Friday at 12:15 PM

Rick Vuyst, host of Gardening Simplified joins us to discuss this week's show!


Charlie Kirk Assassination - The Latest
Last Friday at 11:50 AM

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss the latest in the search for the suspect who killed Charlie Kirk.


Football Friday with Ty Hallock
Last Friday at 11:44 AM

Ty Hallock is in for this Football Friday to preview Michigan versus Central Michigan, Michigan State versus Youngstown State, and the big rivalry game - Detroit and Chicago!


Coaches Who Care with Samaritas
Last Friday at 11:14 AM

Dave Morin, CEO of Samaritas joins us to discuss "Coaches Who Care" - a collaboration between Samaritas and be nice.

More information can be found here: https://samaritas.org/coacheswhocare/


Retirement Realities: Limited Income and Living Abroad
Last Friday at 10:43 AM

Mark Oberlin joins us to discuss living large on a limited income - especially if you are planning to live overseas in retirement.


Top 5 Stories September 12, 2025
Last Friday at 10:16 AM

How long men hide in the bathroom, China requiring you to watch ads to get toilet paper, and a restaurant mascot arrested at work. Those stories and more on today's top 5!


Trending News September 12, 2025
Last Friday at 10:16 AM

Our top trending stories for this Friday September 12, 2025.


LMCU High School Football Preview Show Week 3
Last Friday at 10:01 AM

LMCU High School Football Preview Show Week 3


Mike Duggan - Independent Candidate for Governor
Last Thursday at 12:43 PM

Detroit Mayor and Independent Candidate for Governor Mike Duggan joins us to discuss his platform as he runs for Governor of Michigan.


Shutdown Showdown
Last Thursday at 12:18 PM

Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins us to discuss the drama surrounding a possible government shutdown.


Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025
Last Thursday at 12:17 PM

Andria Romkema, Senior Vice PResident of Business Development at The Right Place joins us to discuss the incredible lineup for this year's Tech Week Grand Rapids!

More information can be found here: https://www.techweekgr.com/


Remembering 9/11 - 24 Years Later
Last Thursday at 11:13 AM

Dominic Gualtieri with Scouting America Michigan Crossroads Council joins us to discuss 24 years since the attacks on 9/11 and the observances today at the Ford Presidential Museum.


Charlie Kirk Assassination - The Latest
Last Thursday at 10:46 AM

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss what we know as the manhunt continues for the person who assassinated Charlie Kirk.


Consumers Energy Selling 13 Hydroelectric Dams
Last Thursday at 10:43 AM

Consumers Energy has reached an agreement to sell it's 13 hydroelectric dams. We discuss the sale and what it could mean for you with Vice President of Community Affairs at Consumers Energy Angela Thompkins.


Top 5 Stories September 11, 2025
Last Thursday at 10:13 AM

A man jumps overboard to avoid debt, Uber now using helicopters, and an escaped pet travels how far? Those stories and more on today's top 5!


Trending News September 11, 2025
Last Thursday at 10:13 AM

Our top trending stories for this Thursday September 11, 2025.


Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift: Prenup?
Last Wednesday at 11:44 AM

Should Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have a prenuptial agreement? Attorney with TexasDefenceFund.com Jeremy Rosenthal joins us to discuss the complexity of this marriage.


New Apple Products Unveiled
Last Wednesday at 11:13 AM

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss yesterday's Apple event launching upgrades to iPhone, AirPods and more!


Trending News September 10, 2025
Last Wednesday at 10:50 AM

Our top trending stories for this Wednesday September 10, 2025.


Interest Bearing Checking Accounts with LMCU
Last Wednesday at 10:50 AM

Craig Sapelak, Branch Manager at the White Lake Branch of Lake Michigan Credit Union joins us to understand interest bearing checking accounts.


The Clapp Family Mastodon - Grand Rapids Public Museum
09/09/2025

Dr. Corey Redman, Science Curator at the Grand Rapids Public Museum joins us with an incredible story of finding a mastodon in West Michigan that now lives at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.


Is Your Boss a Bully?
09/09/2025

Brandy Schade with the Hamilton Society joins us to discuss how to deal with a boss who is a bully.


Which States are Happiest?
09/09/2025

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss which states are happiest, and we get to make fun of the states that are at the bottom of the list.


Previewing the 2026 Midterms
09/09/2025

Vice President JD Vance warns that anger could drive a Democrat 2026 turnout. Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins us with the details.


24 Years Since 9/11
09/09/2025

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss how students are learning about September 11, 2001 as we are now 24 years since the events of that day.


Trending News September 9, 2025
09/09/2025

Our top trending stories for this Tuesday September 9, 2025.


The Impact of Missing Student Loan Payments
09/08/2025

Steve Cotton, President of Cotton Wealth Management Associates and FInancial joins us to discuss how missing student loan payments can have massive personal and societal impacts.


ICE Raid at a Georgia Hyundai Factory
09/08/2025

Hundreds of South Koreans are headed home after an ICE raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details.


Monday Morning Quarterback with Ty Hallock
09/08/2025

Ty Hallock joins us to discuss the losses from the Lions and Wolverines and cover the lone bright spot this weekend - a Michigan State win.


The Jobs Report - Jill on Money
09/08/2025

CBS News Business Analyst and host of Jill on Money Jill Schlesinger joins us to break down the jobs report and discuss revisions.


Department of Defense Name Change
09/08/2025

President Trump has changed the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. We outline reasons for the change and reactions with Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz.


LMCU GOW Week 2 2025 Jenison at Forest Hill Northern
09/08/2025

LMCU GOW Week 2 2025 Jenison at Forest Hill Northern


LMCU Game of the Week | Muskegon v Rockford
09/08/2025

LMCU Game of the Week | Muskegon v Rockford


Top 5 Stories September 8, 2025
09/08/2025

Foreigner throws their name in the hat to play at Taylor Swift's wedding, a hippo in Grand Rapids making national headlines, and a 66 year-old college freshman in the band. Those stories and more on today's top 5!