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Treasonous Trump indicted

Last post by Rate This « Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:08 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 82
by Honeyman » Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:54 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Last post by Rate This
Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:08 am
Detroit Traffic Reporters

Last post by Rate This « Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:03 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 15
by Wildbill » Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:09 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Kellie Rowe is one of the hottest traffic reporters in Detroit.
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Last post by Rate This
Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:03 am
Look at all the FCC silent notifications in N. Michigan...

Last post by Ben Zonia « Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:59 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 54
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 Ben Zonia
Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:59 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by radiofan1974 « Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:24 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
Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:24 pm
PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:40 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 Colonel Flagg
Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:40 pm
Ameera David is leaving Channel 7

Last post by Rate This « Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:24 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 7
by tivoking » Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:13 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

She announced on her Instagram that June 21 is her last day on air. Her husband got a job in DC.

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Last post by Rate This
Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:24 pm
Kicking Trump to the curb

Last post by Turkeytop « Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:50 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Round Six » Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:12 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

I'll preface this by saying I am not as wise as many of you about the inner workings of a political party. The behind closed doors dealings. The...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:50 pm
Televes Hi-VHF Yagi

Last post by Ben Zonia « Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:22 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 7
by jimh » Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:03 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

In April 2023 I bought a Televes seven-element Hi-VHF Yagi from SOLID SIGNAL in Novi, Michigan, placing a telephone order and then driving over to...

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:22 pm
Surprise! Lincoln SUVs remain rolling shit boxes due to poor electrical engineering

Last post by TC Talks « Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:39 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 54
by MWmetalhead » Fri Jun 02, 2023 3:51 pm » in Chatterbox
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To quote old-school Beavis:
Heh-heh. Heh-heh. Fire! Fire!
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Last post by TC Talks
Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:39 pm
Who is MicProcessor_22?

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:37 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 6
by FakeAndyStuart » Wed Jun 07, 2023 4:42 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

1) A past Specs grad, angry because no one would hire them in Toledo radio?
2) A disgruntled former Cumulus employee, looking to vent because no one...

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:37 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by TC Talks « Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:35 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 672
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
Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:35 pm
Bud Light sales are down, but remain America’s top-selling beer

Last post by audiophile « Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:34 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 37
by Taco » Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:17 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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It's interesting how it's still the top selling beer even though of a boycott. Guess the controversy didn't matter to a lot of people.
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Last post by audiophile
Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:34 pm
Hampton Inn

Last post by teetoppz28 « Fri Jun 09, 2023 2:41 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 129
by Turkeytop » Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:09 pm » in Chatterbox
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For the past several years our preferred hotel chain, whenever we’re on the road has been Hampton Inn. Clean, up to date rooms and a good breakfast....
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Last post by teetoppz28
Fri Jun 09, 2023 2:41 pm
Chick-Fil-A loses Lord's Chicken endorsement and goes WOKE

Last post by teetoppz28 « Fri Jun 09, 2023 2:25 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 24
by TC Talks » Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:32 pm » in Chatterbox
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Evangelical Christians are losing their minds... Watch the Twitter video in the link below.

I restate my position that most Americans who claim to...
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Last post by teetoppz28
Fri Jun 09, 2023 2:25 pm
Weather reporting

Last post by tivoking « Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:57 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 8
by New2You » Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:11 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

The air sucks. I haven't seen anything from the big 3 stations in the market talking about the air quality. I have only seen stories and coverage...

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Last post by tivoking
Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:57 am
Detroit’s Broadcasting Hotties 2019

Last post by sirrealone « Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:38 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Deleted User 14888 » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:04 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I’ll start out by saying in my opinion the Hottest in Detroit is Glenda Lewis from Channel 7, the next would be Erika Ericsson from Fox 2, who do you...
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Last post by sirrealone
Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:38 am
Big Ten realignment - divisions disappear starting in 2024

Last post by Graham Wellington « Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:28 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 3
by MWmetalhead » Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:12 pm » in The Stadium

I'm not yet sure what I think of this.

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Last post by Graham Wellington
Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:28 am
HOT 106.7 NASHVILLE FLIPS TO CLASSIC COUNTRY “Y’ALL 106.7”

Last post by Taco « Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:23 am
Posted in Everywhere Else
Replies: 3
by Taco » Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:29 pm » in Everywhere Else

Fantastic! Love the switch!

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Last post by Taco
Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:23 am
The Point Show on Wood

Last post by Trophyhead « Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:14 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 8
by TeleCine » Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:19 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Can someone tell me what is point of the To The Point show on TV-8? I just watched a bit of it. It was a half hr of people talking about the state...

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Last post by Trophyhead
Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:14 am
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by Rate This « Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:47 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 175
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
Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:47 am
What happened to Ronnie Dahl on channel 12?

Last post by MasterB « Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:30 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 8
by Kincade3072 » Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:36 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Wondering what happened to Ronnie Dahl on Abc 12? I see she has been scrubbed off their website. She was a good reporter I thought, made stories...

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Last post by MasterB
Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:30 pm
Move to Michigan for safe abortions and transgender protections

Last post by TC Talks « Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:46 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 11
by TC Talks » Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:48 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

For once, the state will highlight our progressive values to attract young educated people.

Abortion access part of state’s pitch to attract new...

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Last post by TC Talks
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:46 pm
Pile of shit Pat Robertson dies

Last post by Realist « Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:41 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 19
by Honeyman » Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:04 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Last post by Realist
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:41 pm
The ACLU is against this bill. I'll be on my 2 meter or HF radio if you need me...

Last post by Rate This « Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:11 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 51
by audiophile » Fri May 05, 2023 8:55 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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On one hand most of my driving is the middle of nowhere and I never do anything unless the road is completely clear. Also have a 100% perfect driving...
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Last post by Rate This
Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:11 pm
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes 28th Amendment to the Constitution to combat gun violence

Last post by kager « Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:54 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 2
by Taco » Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:21 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

This guy needs to run for President! Seriously, this is the most reasonable and rational thing to do provided it can even get done.

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Last post by kager
Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:54 pm
WJR TOH boing!

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:51 pm
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 8
by WOHO » Sun Dec 11, 2022 7:31 pm » in Broadcasting - General

Does anybody have a clean good copy of the old WJR top if the hour chime / ding that they could share. (PM) Thanks!

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:51 pm
Dave Ramsey and Mr Bean are right, keep driving your current car as long as can...

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:32 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 6
by audiophile » Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:42 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Dave Ramsey often says your cheapest car is the one you're already driving.

From an Environmental standpoint that might not far off either. It...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:32 pm
AM directional arrays

Last post by Ben Zonia « Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:24 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 2
by k8jd » Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:48 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

I saw an interesting discussion of phased vertical antennas. On QRZ.Com/ sub Antennas towers etc.
Lot of the engineering hams jumped in with modeling...

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:24 pm
FM power in different areas

Last post by Ben Zonia « Thu Jun 08, 2023 2:47 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 35
by ZenithCKLW » Tue Apr 25, 2023 4:25 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing
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I went down a rabbit hole today, and noticed that the commercial FM's in Chicago mostly all have an ERP of just a few thousand watts. Detroit...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Thu Jun 08, 2023 2:47 pm
Governor Whitmer signs gun violence bills

Last post by Bryce « Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:52 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 19
by Taco » Mon May 22, 2023 2:38 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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I'm glad we have a governor who actually cares about such things as gun violence. It's definitely a step in the right direction and she has shown...
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Last post by Bryce
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:52 am
SiriusXM

Last post by Turkeytop « Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:30 am
Posted in Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord!)
Replies: 17
by Taco » Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:54 pm » in Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord!)
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So I've been enjoying SXM online streaming, via iPhone and iPad. It's much easier subscribing through the App store or Google Play store since...
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Last post by Turkeytop
Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:30 am
Man scares bear at Yellowstone

Last post by Matt « Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:12 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by matt1 » Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:31 am » in Chatterbox

& could get arrested for that!!!

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Last post by Matt
Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:12 am
Canadian wildfires

Last post by toad « Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:47 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 10
by toad » Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:04 pm » in Chatterbox

Air quality here in Syracuse, NY is a '172' = unhealthy.

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Last post by toad
Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:47 am
Detroit Tigers 2023

Last post by SD45 « Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:16 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 95
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
Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:16 pm
13ABC now branding as 13 Action News

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:26 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 2
by radioandtventhusiast » Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:43 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Just noticed that WTVG's newscasts are now back to the old 13 Action News branding, omitting ABC. They also no longer have the ABC logo in their...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:26 pm
Paul W. Smith moving to middays + other changes at WJR

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:48 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by MWmetalhead » Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:55 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Yawn.

Guy Gordon moves to mornings. Paul W. to Noon to 2PM. Renwick gets a show from 2 to 4. Albom moves up an hour. A new sports show with Baligian...
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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:48 pm
Amherstburg's NEW Radio Station ~ Coming Spring 2023

Last post by windsor « Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:16 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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by blizzard » Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:46 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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Looking for talent, writers ,producers etc.
info@ckbg.ca
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Last post by windsor
Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:16 pm
The B-93Morning Show.

Last post by Frosty « Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:28 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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by Reese K Rickards » Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:08 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

I have been listening to my esteemed former colleagues for a week or so. The show is billed as 5 to 10. In truth it doesn't really start till 6....

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Last post by Frosty
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:28 pm
Ron Burgundy plagiarizes again and Q105 continues to fail

Last post by MicProcessor_22 « Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:24 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario

by MicProcessor_22 » Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:24 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

They announced a Snoop Dogg show at the Huntington Center today. The girl on Q105 is all about it, telling people to go to q1055.com for more...

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Last post by MicProcessor_22
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:24 pm
New station coming to Ludington area

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:11 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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by hunterw » Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:14 am » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

Seen on WMOM Facebook page that they are getting their new station equipment up on the tower just north of Scottville by Ziehms propane (old z95...

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:11 am
Experimenting with Neighborhood Policing

Last post by TC Talks « Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:25 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 11
by TC Talks » Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:59 pm » in Chatterbox

What do you think about this idea?

It had been a quiet April afternoon until about a dozen teenagers began running up Pitkin Avenue in Brownsville,...

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Last post by TC Talks
Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:25 am
Where did you get this idea? The Toilet Store?

Last post by MicProcessor_22 « Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:54 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 2
by MicProcessor_22 » Tue Jun 06, 2023 9:28 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Everybody Agrees, Everybody agrees.

Q105 doing a few hours of Taylor Swift music so they can listen on their way to the concert in Detroit sounds...

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Last post by MicProcessor_22
Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:54 am
Who would sign on for a second Trump term VP, cabinet secretaries, and advisors?

Last post by Turkeytop « Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:16 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 26
by Matt » Wed May 31, 2023 7:05 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I'm objectively curious about the question above. Trump said he only hires the best people, but apparently that opinion is subject to change,...
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Last post by Turkeytop
Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:16 am
Cynthia Weil dies

Last post by matt1 « Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:09 am
Posted in Music Musings
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by matt1 » Fri Jun 02, 2023 11:14 am » in Music Musings

Songwriter Cynthia Weil has died at 82 years old. She & her husband Barry Mann wrote songs for artists including the song by The Animals We Gotta Get...

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Last post by matt1
Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:09 am
Tony McPhee (Groundhogs) dies

Last post by matt1 « Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:03 am
Posted in Music Musings

by matt1 » Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:03 am » in Music Musings

British blues guitarist Tony McPhee of The Groundhogs has died at 79 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:03 am
Radio Cobra Detroit

Last post by Mega Hertz « Tue Jun 06, 2023 9:04 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 8
by blizzard » Mon May 29, 2023 6:29 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Tue Jun 06, 2023 9:04 pm
No rain for weeks

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:26 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 24
by bmw » Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:32 am » in Chatterbox
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I know there's been a few very isolated areas in the state that have had a few shots of rain, but many areas haven't seen a drop of rain in about a...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:26 pm
CW 50 to ditch The CW, return to independence

Last post by billmich88888 « Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:56 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 47
by mtburb » Fri May 05, 2023 11:48 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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This September, CBS-owned CW affiliates will drop the network and become independent stations. Among those is WKBD, CW 50, which will revert back to...
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Last post by billmich88888
Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:56 pm
Walmart radio

Last post by MicProcessor_22 « Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:28 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 3
by MicProcessor_22 » Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:05 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Went shopping at Walmart today. Listening to Walmart radio never disappoints. Then I get back in my car and I hear Ron Burgandy on Q105. Ugh.

I...

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Last post by MicProcessor_22
Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:28 pm
The Grand Prix is lame

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Tue Jun 06, 2023 1:38 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 15
by MWmetalhead » Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:03 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I think I've driven faster on the go-cart track than these Indy car drivers. The speeds were pitiful other than the wide straight-away section of the...
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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Tue Jun 06, 2023 1:38 pm

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