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Vance Delineates Difference Between Conservatives and Liberals

Last post by Lester The Nightfly « Wed Sep 18, 2024 12:30 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 11
by Turkeytop » Mon Sep 16, 2024 10:32 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

the big difference between conservatives and liberals is that we have — no one has tried to kill Kamala Harris in the last couple of months, and two...

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Last post by Lester The Nightfly
Wed Sep 18, 2024 12:30 am
Stagnant heat wave carries on

Last post by Turkeytop « Wed Sep 18, 2024 12:23 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by bmw » Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:43 pm » in Chatterbox

I don't ever remember a stretch of weather quite like this in mid September before. And it looks like we have at least 5 more days of this.

:8)

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Last post by Turkeytop
Wed Sep 18, 2024 12:23 am
2024 General Election Polling Thread

Last post by Rate This « Tue Sep 17, 2024 11:12 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Rate This » Thu Aug 08, 2024 12:22 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Now that the matchups are set for President and for Michigan's state races it's time to transition to a new thread.

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Last post by Rate This
Tue Sep 17, 2024 11:12 pm
RIP Amber Nicole Thurman

Last post by Rate This « Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:52 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 2
by Matt » Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:35 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

It Was Only a Matter of Time Before Abortion Bans Killed Someone

This is horrific.

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Last post by Rate This
Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:52 pm
Detroit Tigers 2024

Last post by bmw « Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:39 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by moldyoldie » Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:55 pm » in The Stadium
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As it stands right now, the Tigers may end up with a six-man starting rotation once the season gets going in earnest. However, I'm counting on the...
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Last post by bmw
Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:39 pm
More Trump "Winning" thread

Last post by Rate This « Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:26 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by TC Talks » Mon Jun 24, 2024 7:00 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Instead of filling Political Potpourri with Trump detritus, why not house all of it in one place. It's only going to get worse.

Here we have Trump...
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Last post by Rate This
Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:26 pm
Future War / James Bond tactics

Last post by Turkeytop « Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:38 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by TC Talks » Tue Sep 17, 2024 5:43 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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This is frightening and amazing at the same time... Seemingly pedestrian consumer devices used as weapons. Our phones are probably capable of the...
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Last post by Turkeytop
Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:38 pm
SXM in Vehicle

Last post by Turkeytop « Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:35 pm
Posted in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)
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by Turkeytop » Mon Sep 16, 2024 3:31 pm » in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)

I've been considering trading in my 2020 Chevy Equinox for something new. My current vehicle is equipped with SXM. I only need the basic vehicle but...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:35 pm
Tito Jackson (Jackson 5) dies

Last post by Graham Wellington « Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:32 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 8
by matt1 » Mon Sep 16, 2024 12:37 am » in Music Musings

Tito Jackson has died at 70 years old.

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Last post by Graham Wellington
Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:32 pm
9&10 is moving

Last post by T’Variuness King « Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:07 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

by T’Variuness King » Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:07 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

We had a station-wide meeting last week where it was announced that the station is moving to Traverse City. Everyone was in complete shock and...

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Last post by T’Variuness King
Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:07 pm
Trump and Vance Exploit Ohio Child’s Death

Last post by Rate This « Tue Sep 17, 2024 8:19 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by MotorCityRadioFreak » Tue Sep 17, 2024 1:07 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

A LEGAL Haitian immigrant got into an accident with a father and his son. The immigrant was not drinking nor breaking any other laws. Nevertheless,...

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Last post by Rate This
Tue Sep 17, 2024 8:19 pm
Mike Austerman Running For Utica School Board

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Sep 17, 2024 8:00 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 2
by Ben Zonia » Tue Sep 17, 2024 6:04 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Saw his picture. It's him.

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Sep 17, 2024 8:00 pm
In need of a decent TV antenna

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:41 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 10
by CD 94.7 » Mon Aug 26, 2024 1:04 am » in Tech Talk

So... I am considering dumping my cable TV, I just don't watch it enough to justify keeping it and plan to just keep the internet. Sometime ago, I...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:41 pm
Emily Linnert Announces Departure From WOOD TV

Last post by dwp49423 « Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:16 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 6
by Freqman » Tue Sep 10, 2024 2:31 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

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Last post by dwp49423
Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:16 pm
September Tropo

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:09 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
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by ChrisWL1980 » Fri Sep 13, 2024 7:36 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

Almost every night during the first half of this month has brought in tropo or enhancement of some kind. What have been some of your more interesting...

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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:09 pm
WSGW tech snafus

Last post by Realist « Tue Sep 17, 2024 5:52 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 30
by Monitor » Tue Sep 03, 2024 10:01 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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This station has continual technical snafus. Tonight and last night Tom Sullivan Show was unavailable due to a computer issue. Last week another...
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Last post by Realist
Tue Sep 17, 2024 5:52 pm
WJMN TV to be sold to Morgan Murphy by Nexstar

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Sep 17, 2024 5:41 pm
Posted in Central/Western Upper Michigan
Replies: 23
by statmanmi » Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:23 am » in Central/Western Upper Michigan
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I just happened to notice this FCC filing this morning:

Pending FCC approval, Nexstar is selling WJMN RF32 virtual channels 3.x...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Sep 17, 2024 5:41 pm
Liberals Stoke Anti-Trump Hate, Then Blame Him for Violence

Last post by zzand « Tue Sep 17, 2024 5:07 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 4
by audiophile » Tue Sep 17, 2024 4:42 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

I thought this was interesting, it sort of echos what BMW was saying yesterday.

Oh, in case you think this was in the past, think again:

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Last post by zzand
Tue Sep 17, 2024 5:07 pm
WZUU and WQXC have been sold!

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Sep 17, 2024 4:54 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 14
by MWmetalhead » Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:09 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

The buyer is Midwest Communications.

Sale price was $625,000. I strongly suspect Bob & Tom and classic rock will stay in place at 92.5. I am far...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Sep 17, 2024 4:54 pm
Scientific American makes 2nd endorsement in 179 year history

Last post by TC Talks « Tue Sep 17, 2024 4:50 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 10
by Honeyman » Tue Sep 17, 2024 2:25 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Guess who?

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Last post by TC Talks
Tue Sep 17, 2024 4:50 pm
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by macgoldfan « Tue Sep 17, 2024 3:11 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 340
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 macgoldfan
Tue Sep 17, 2024 3:11 pm
Laura Loomer, noted (you know), having an oversized influence on Trump?

Last post by Turkeytop « Tue Sep 17, 2024 12:34 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 33
by Matt » Thu Sep 12, 2024 9:10 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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But several people close to the former president say Loomer has contributed to some of the unseemly conspiracy theories Trump has elevated since...
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Last post by Turkeytop
Tue Sep 17, 2024 12:34 pm
100.7 audio

Last post by 80sTalkRadioFan « Tue Sep 17, 2024 8:14 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 9
by edj » Fri Sep 06, 2024 9:24 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Down in Toledo yesterday, and holy crap 100.7 sounds awful, particularly with any S sound. I couldn't even listen to the local sports show it was so...

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Last post by 80sTalkRadioFan
Tue Sep 17, 2024 8:14 am
Trump Shooting: The Sequel

Last post by Matt « Tue Sep 17, 2024 6:37 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 61
by TC Talks » Sun Sep 15, 2024 3:44 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Another responsible gun owner out for some Sunday fun.

A shooting took place on the grounds of the Trump International Golf Course West Palm Beach...
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Last post by Matt
Tue Sep 17, 2024 6:37 am
Pigs fly...George Will endorses Harris

Last post by Matt « Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:47 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 9
by Honeyman » Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:38 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

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Last post by Matt
Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:47 pm
Vance Admits Pet Eating Stories Are Made up

Last post by Matt « Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:09 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 1
by Turkeytop » Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:00 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

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Last post by Matt
Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:09 pm
WMNT-CD Programming?

Last post by Trip « Mon Sep 16, 2024 6:23 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 3
by Trip » Wed Sep 11, 2024 7:17 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Can anyone confirm what's airing on WMNT-CD these days? NewsNet was shut down, and I've heard it's picked up new programming on 48-4 and 48-5, so I'm...

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Last post by Trip
Mon Sep 16, 2024 6:23 pm
COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS HERE!

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon Sep 16, 2024 5:25 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 124
by Honeyman » Fri Aug 30, 2024 9:49 am » in The Stadium
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Excited about the Jonathan Smith era starting at MSU. I think he's gonna build the program back up to respectability in a short time.

Nathan Carter...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon Sep 16, 2024 5:25 pm
Most Annoying Commercials

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Mon Sep 16, 2024 3:20 pm
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
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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 radioandtventhusiast
Mon Sep 16, 2024 3:20 pm
Erin V is back

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Mon Sep 16, 2024 3:11 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Colonel Flagg » Sun Sep 15, 2024 11:03 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I just heard Erin V doing traffic on WJR! Excellent!

I guess someone finally noticed all of those empty, unfilled local avails during The Bill...

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Mon Sep 16, 2024 3:11 pm
JAM Radio wants to buy 106.3 WGLM-FM Lakeview

Last post by AM « Mon Sep 16, 2024 1:48 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 2
by Thunderstorm » Thu Sep 12, 2024 6:29 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Michigan – James Chesley’s JAM Radio has filed an $8,000 deal to buy adult hits “M-106.3” WGLM-FM, Lakeview, MI and classic country WGLM, Greenville,...

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Last post by AM
Mon Sep 16, 2024 1:48 pm
Detroit Lions 2024

Last post by moldyoldie « Mon Sep 16, 2024 12:36 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by moldyoldie » Sat Aug 24, 2024 2:05 pm » in The Stadium
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I hate to say this, and I know we're talkin' second and third-stringers here in a preseason game, but Hendon Hooker looks lost leading this offense....
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Last post by moldyoldie
Mon Sep 16, 2024 12:36 pm
Look at all the FCC silent notifications in N. Michigan...

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Mon Sep 16, 2024 8:28 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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by MWmetalhead » Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:49 am » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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The most significant of these is 101.9 WLDR.
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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Mon Sep 16, 2024 8:28 am
1440 WMKM Inkster

Last post by Ben Zonia « Mon Sep 16, 2024 2:28 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Colonel Flagg » Sun Sep 15, 2024 12:54 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

While in the New Center area the other day, I observed a very large For Sale sign in front of the old house at 2994 E. Grand Blvd, the studios and...

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Mon Sep 16, 2024 2:28 am
Who the heck is Marc Ryan on 97.1 The Ticket?

Last post by dial-it-in « Sun Sep 15, 2024 11:19 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by MrTaterSalad » Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:04 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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So I was listening to 97.1 tonight and there is some guy named Marc Ryan on the air co-hosting with Wojo in place of Jeff Riger tonight. Sounds like...
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Last post by dial-it-in
Sun Sep 15, 2024 11:19 pm
College Football Pick 'Em-You're Invited!

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sun Sep 15, 2024 5:22 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 8
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Fri Sep 06, 2024 9:09 pm » in The Stadium

I created a college football Pick 'em group against the spread for the Buzzboard on ESPN.com.

Group Password is BidetLovesMCD

:lol

See you...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sun Sep 15, 2024 5:22 pm
Tom Jordan has left WJR

Last post by radiofann « Sun Sep 15, 2024 3:31 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 10
by radioandtventhusiast » Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:31 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

It hasn't been posted here yet, but Tom Jordan left WJR's mid-morning show All Talk last month and is going to do a new talk show over the internet...

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Last post by radiofann
Sun Sep 15, 2024 3:31 pm
Where's Cowboy?

Last post by CurlyHoward « Sun Sep 15, 2024 9:15 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 5
by Go4It » Sat Sep 14, 2024 1:14 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I kind of miss his silly posts. I hope he's still alive.

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Last post by CurlyHoward
Sun Sep 15, 2024 9:15 am
Disney vs Direct Tv

Last post by MasterB « Sun Sep 15, 2024 12:55 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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by fairbankshockeypuck » Sun Sep 01, 2024 8:49 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

No Disney ESPN and ABC on Direct Tv...broadcast fees and contract issue

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Last post by MasterB
Sun Sep 15, 2024 12:55 am
Some surprises in August Nielsen #s

Last post by Freqman « Sat Sep 14, 2024 11:53 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 7
by MWmetalhead » Fri Sep 13, 2024 5:15 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

WGRD retreats from a 7.6 to a 6.0, which is in line with its long-term average.

More surprisingly perhaps, WCSG falls from a 7.6 to a 5.8.

WLAV,...

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Last post by Freqman
Sat Sep 14, 2024 11:53 pm
Tommy Cash dies

Last post by matt1 « Sat Sep 14, 2024 9:51 pm
Posted in Music Musings
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by matt1 » Sat Sep 14, 2024 9:49 pm » in Music Musings

Former country singer Tommy Cash (Johnny's) has died at 84 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Sat Sep 14, 2024 9:51 pm
Harris v Trump debate

Last post by Matt « Sat Sep 14, 2024 8:14 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by TC Talks » Tue Sep 10, 2024 3:08 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Lots of pontificating going on. Here are my predictions:

Harris is clear about her agenda and allows people to learn who she is.

Trump will avoid...
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Last post by Matt
Sat Sep 14, 2024 8:14 pm
...and STILL better than WOOD TV8 remote segments!

Last post by DJ-MichaelAngelo « Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:37 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

by DJ-MichaelAngelo » Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:37 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

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Last post by DJ-MichaelAngelo
Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:37 pm
Pack it in WOOD TV

Last post by DJ-MichaelAngelo « Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:31 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 14
by GnashManDu » Sat Aug 24, 2024 6:41 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Tonight while talking about Polish Festival the anchor pronounced Pączki, pass-key.

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Last post by DJ-MichaelAngelo
Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:31 pm
New ads targeting Muslim areas in Michigan feature Kamala Harris’s Jewish husband

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:47 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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by tigerwings » Sat Sep 14, 2024 11:31 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

New ads targeting Muslim areas in Michigan feature Kamala Harris’s Jewish husband.

Story is also available from several other sources

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:47 pm
The Swifty Bump?

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:35 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 12
by TC Talks » Wed Sep 11, 2024 12:57 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Can Taylor Swift deliver young women voters? If she can, Harris will put distance on her thin lead.

From NPR 2023...
On Tuesday morning, the...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:35 pm
Vizio D Series TV, my experience

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:04 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 3
by radioandtventhusiast » Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:26 pm » in Tech Talk

Back in 2021, I purchased a Vizio D Series at Target. It's relatively cheap compared to the non smart Samsung TV. It works OK but it definitely is a...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:04 pm
Tecsun S-2200x Radio

Last post by Marcus « Sat Sep 14, 2024 2:52 pm
Posted in Tech Talk

by Marcus » Sat Sep 14, 2024 2:52 pm » in Tech Talk

Official SWL has a ton of videos about this radio on Youtube

Radio Jay Allen also reviewed it.

Here are some of my observations. On Shortwave...

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Last post by Marcus
Sat Sep 14, 2024 2:52 pm
Joe Schmidt dies at 92

Last post by moldyoldie « Sat Sep 14, 2024 1:11 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 5
by matt1 » Thu Sep 12, 2024 3:00 pm » in The Stadium

Former Detroit Lions player & coach has died.

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Last post by moldyoldie
Sat Sep 14, 2024 1:11 pm
Pat Sajak retiring

Last post by moldyoldie « Sat Sep 14, 2024 9:16 am
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 17
by bmw » Mon Jun 12, 2023 11:09 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
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One of the last remaining TV hosts of an era gone...
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Last post by moldyoldie
Sat Sep 14, 2024 9:16 am

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