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Hmmm,is the news drought at CBS62 about to come to an end?

Last post by Taco « Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:53 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 Taco
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:53 pm
Dr. Phil ending his talk show after 21 seasons

Last post by organman95 « Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:53 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
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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 organman95
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:53 pm
I guess local TV stations no longer broadcast weather warnings?

Last post by organman95 « Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:40 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by MWmetalhead » Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:09 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Not a single station in the market has a warning icon on the screen for Monroe County's severe thunderstorm warning.

Hilarious given all the idiotic...

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Last post by organman95
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:40 pm
I'm back on the Trump Train

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:34 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Matt » Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:36 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Call me a hypocrite if you'd like, but there has to be a reason the establishment hates him so much. Until covid, the economy was roaring under...

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:34 pm
Tornado Outbreak today

Last post by Riff Raff « Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:34 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Riff Raff » Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:01 pm » in Chatterbox

Massive damage in Little Rock AR and rough stuff in central IL.

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Last post by Riff Raff
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:34 pm
Severe Weather Coverage For 3/31/23

Last post by Taco « Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:30 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

by Taco » Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:30 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

How was the weather coverage for Southwestern Michigan for last nights storms? Hopefully it was better than Detroit's coverage!

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Last post by Taco
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:30 pm
Detroit Tigers 2023

Last post by SD45 « Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:29 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by Bobbert » Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:06 am » in The Stadium
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My humble hopes for this year:

Some sign that Scott Harris's new plans are working. At least to provide a good foundation for next year, when...
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Last post by SD45
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:29 pm
February Ratings for G.R.

Last post by Radio1 « Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:28 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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by Greg Buben » Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:15 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

The February Nielsen ratings came out on the last day of March for the Grand Rapids market. I was amazed to see that
WCSG as a non commercial...

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Last post by Radio1
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:28 pm
Jason Carr selected grand marshall of Roseville Memorial Day parade

Last post by deadend « Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:14 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by keto » Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:24 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Okay, there was an episode of Happy Days where the Fonz put on water-skis and jumped over a shark.

Jason just put on his wet suit.
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Last post by deadend
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:14 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by radiofan1974 « Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:51 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 radiofan1974
Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:51 pm
Z93

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:33 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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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 MWmetalhead
Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:33 pm
Just What Late Night TV Needs...

Last post by Plate Cap « Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:07 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 14
by kager » Wed Feb 15, 2023 6:33 am » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

Less Corden - More Colbert

James Corden is stepping away from late-night later this spring, and his exit could mark the end of The Late Late Show...

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Last post by Plate Cap
Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:07 pm
Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) dies

Last post by matt1 « Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:42 pm
Posted in Music Musings

by matt1 » Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:42 pm » in Music Musings

Musician Ray Shulman of Gentle Giant has died at 73 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:42 pm
Goodbye Decades Hello Catchy Comedy

Last post by Bobbert « Sat Apr 01, 2023 3:05 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by windsor » Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:42 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

As of March27 The retro channel Decades locally. on 2.5 will only air retro sitcoms of yesteryear.

No more weekend binges of cop shows like Mod...

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Last post by Bobbert
Sat Apr 01, 2023 3:05 pm
Congressman Says Make AM a Mandatory Car Safety Feature

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sat Apr 01, 2023 2:14 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
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by n8fnr » Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:18 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

A congressman from New Jersey wants the government to add AM radio to the list of safety equipment that carmakers must include in their vehicles....

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sat Apr 01, 2023 2:14 pm
What Import Vehicles doYou Like?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:51 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 26
by Turkeytop » Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:42 pm » in Chatterbox
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I don't mean racy sports cars or luxury SUVs. Just ordinary vehicles for commuting or getting around in.

I only buy vehicles that are Union built in...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:51 pm
Trump Claims He Will Be Indicted Tuesday

Last post by Rate This « Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:44 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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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
Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:44 pm
Which mobile phone MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) are best?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:40 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 32
by MWmetalhead » Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:56 pm » in Tech Talk
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I would love to hear people's thoughts regarding cellular service MVNOs.

For those unfamiliar with that term, an MVNO is simply a third-party...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:40 pm
Banned songs

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:17 am
Posted in Music Musings
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by Riff Raff » Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:44 pm » in Music Musings

Or at least at the time. First one I'll go with is Jeanny by Falco, whom was a pop artist from Austria. His best-known song is Rock me Amedius, which...

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:17 am
Weirdest songs you've ever heard

Last post by moldyoldie « Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:09 am
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 3
by Riff Raff » Mon Dec 12, 2022 1:00 am » in Music Musings

This is a weird one, this was on a 80s New Wave compilation CD I used to have.

This one I really like!

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Last post by moldyoldie
Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:09 am
Graduate Students go on strike

Last post by TC Talks « Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:52 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 14
by Round Six » Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:15 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Not sure where to start this thread. Maybe it belongs in Chatterbox.

So just what is a graduate student?
What do they do? Are these folks that...

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Last post by TC Talks
Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:52 am
Yet again, MW

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:22 am
Posted in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
Replies: 19
by Honeyman » Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:57 pm » in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
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LL is 8ball now
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:22 am
A major strike against Juwan Howard...

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:22 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 4
by MWmetalhead » Fri Mar 31, 2023 3:58 pm » in The Stadium

Not a good look for the program or for Juwan Howard. Hunter Dickinson has entered the transfer portal:

Not a good look for Warde Manuel, either,...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:22 am
Brandon Naurato named permanent Michigan Hockey coach

Last post by Matt « Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:59 am
Posted in The Stadium

by Matt » Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:59 am » in The Stadium

All it took to have the interim tag removed was making it to the Frozen Four after being thrust into the role in early August.

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Last post by Matt
Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:59 am
Pay Movie Channels Bumpers and ID's from the 80s and 90s

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:38 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 8
by Riff Raff » Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:18 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years

All the pay channels had kind of unique bumpers and ID's, be it Cinemax, HBO, The Movie Channel, and Showtime.

I always liked this one:

And-

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:38 pm
Free pay channel previews

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:36 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
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by Riff Raff » Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:50 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years

I always used to get The VCR ready and record some movies.

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:36 pm
WOMC HD WYCD HD

Last post by ftballfan « Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:49 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 36
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 ftballfan
Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:49 pm
Nielsen Ratings for February

Last post by dial-it-in « Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:37 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 6
by Greg Buben » Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:54 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

The February Nielsen ratings have come out on line for the major markets including Detroit. WCSX is number one with
a 7.4% share. WCSX went slightly...

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Last post by dial-it-in
Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:37 pm
Nashville mass shooter identified as trans

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri Mar 31, 2023 5:15 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 87
by keto » Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:18 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Just putting it out there because the mainstream media is burying this fact and having difficulty telling the story while intentionally ignoring it....
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri Mar 31, 2023 5:15 pm
LMAO @ 760 WJR

Last post by SolidGoldDancers « Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:49 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 8
by MWmetalhead » Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:41 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Who the heck is going to listen to ultra-boring Michigan Panthers football on the radio?

What's next - junior A hockey broadcasts and G-League...

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Last post by SolidGoldDancers
Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:49 pm
Whitmer repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage in Michigan

Last post by keto « Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:31 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 114
by Taco » Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:03 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Even as a Whitmer supporter, I feel it is a mistake not letting workers decide for themselves if they want to join a union or not. Do we really need...
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Last post by keto
Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:31 pm
Detroit Pistons 2022-23

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:02 pm
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 MWmetalhead
Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:02 pm
All bets are off

Last post by cathouse1974 « Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:56 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 10
by keto » Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:51 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

I've never seen anything like this.

You've got Dave Bondy, on his employer's Facebook page, saying he will no longer update there and encourages the...

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Last post by cathouse1974
Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:56 pm
Who remembers the ethnic festivals in Detroit?

Last post by Round Six « Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:38 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 12
by km1125 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:19 pm » in Chatterbox

Going through some old pics...

Anybody remember going to these downtown?

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Last post by Round Six
Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:38 pm
Brother Stair on WCXI right now

Last post by ZenithCKLW « Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:38 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 47
by Colonel Flagg » Mon May 09, 2022 3:27 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Dead air on WCXI all day, and then, at 3PM, instead of Guy Benson, we're treated to the infamous Brother Stair :rollin

It can't get any better than...
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Last post by ZenithCKLW
Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:38 pm
Best fast food French fries?

Last post by teetoppz28 « Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:31 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by bmw » Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:15 pm » in Chatterbox
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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 teetoppz28
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:31 am
Mock Draft Radio

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:31 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 14
by Bobbert » Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:39 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

This time of year, 97.1 is constantly doing mock NFL drafts. Does this kind of radio really appeal to people? I find it boring, because it's just a...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:31 am
AOC slams Marjorie Taylor Greene’s transphobic comments over Nashville shooting: ‘Disgusting’

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:14 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 10
by Taco » Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:35 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Very much over the top!

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed fellow congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest comments blaming gender-affirming care...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:14 am
Tucker Carlson Says Trans People Are The ‘Natural Enemy’ Of Christianity As He Reacts To Nashville School Shooting

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:13 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Taco » Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:00 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Seriously, this does NOT affect Mr. Carlson one iota. Why is he and others like him making such a big stink out of it?

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:13 am
DirecTV sues Nexstar

Last post by Taco « Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:07 am
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
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by jmeltonwx » Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:14 pm » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

DirecTV has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Nexstar for illegally colluding with Mission...

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Last post by Taco
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:07 am
Sinclair’s Sports Channels Prepare Bankruptcy, Putting Team Payments at Risk

Last post by Realist « Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:56 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 17
by Martin Stett » Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:53 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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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 Realist
Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:56 am
Have I missed it?

Last post by dial-it-in « Fri Mar 31, 2023 6:46 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 44
by dial-it-in » Wed Dec 07, 2022 12:49 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I freely admit I dont see every minute of every newscast but I do see a lot. I have the TV on at work and I switch stations pretty regularly so...
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Last post by dial-it-in
Fri Mar 31, 2023 6:46 am
Marjorie Taylor Greene Twitter Suspended After Trans 'Vengeance' Warning

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:52 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Taco » Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:34 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Good!

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:52 am
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by TC Talks « Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:47 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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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 TC Talks
Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:47 pm
The Butcher is gone

Last post by sinklair « Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:24 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 2
by keto » Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:09 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Becky just announced she got fired from 25, 66, and 46.

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Last post by sinklair
Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:24 pm
Voted #1

Last post by HD74 « Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:37 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 25
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 HD74
Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:37 pm
Something brewing in Chicago?

Last post by Ben Zonia « Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:44 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 6
by Riff Raff » Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:14 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Hmmm?

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:44 pm
When art becomes "porn"

Last post by Riff Raff « Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:14 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 2
by keto » Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:09 pm » in Chatterbox

Don't these idiots have anything better to do than raise a stink when a public school is actually educating children in art?

Michalangelo's David...

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Last post by Riff Raff
Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:14 pm
Oberon Is Back!

Last post by teetoppz28 « Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:36 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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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 teetoppz28
Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:36 pm
Where are they now?

Last post by keto « Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:10 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 3
by keto » Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:19 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

I did a quick search of a few folks that are no longer on the traditional news channels, and came across Ryan Slocum.

Apparently he's a pro...

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Last post by keto
Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:10 pm

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