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Ron Cameron

Last post by sparty89 « Sun Jan 29, 2023 1:37 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 sparty89
Sun Jan 29, 2023 1:37 pm
Whitmer announces Tax Cut

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Jan 29, 2023 1:29 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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by TC Talks » Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:26 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Adding pre-school is the biggest move, given the state of day care in the state. Pre-school will dramatically improve cognitive development and...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Jan 29, 2023 1:29 pm
Detroit Pistons 2022-23

Last post by moldyoldie « Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:51 am
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 moldyoldie
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:51 am
Bravo to the Michigan Daily

Last post by Honeyman « Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:27 am
Posted in The Stadium
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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 Honeyman
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:27 am
Hmmm,is the news drought at CBS62 about to come to an end?

Last post by Luke « Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:16 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 Luke
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:16 am
Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks preparing for bankruptcy

Last post by CurlyHoward « Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:14 am
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 6
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 CurlyHoward
Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:14 am
Detroit’s Broadcasting Hotties 2019

Last post by Round Six « Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:11 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 Round Six
Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:11 am
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by unscopedaircheck « Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:54 am
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
Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:54 am
Man with pointed teeth arrested

Last post by matt1 « Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:43 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 12
by matt1 » Wed Dec 14, 2022 11:54 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Story:

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Last post by matt1
Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:43 am
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by TC Talks « Sun Jan 29, 2023 12:00 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 607
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
Sun Jan 29, 2023 12:00 am
NFL Playoffs

Last post by MasterB « Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:42 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 85
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 MasterB
Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:42 pm
Sinclair’s Sports Channels Prepare Bankruptcy, Putting Team Payments at Risk

Last post by MasterB « Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:29 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 12
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 MasterB
Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:29 pm
Danny Stewart "Retires"

Last post by Willie108 « Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:42 pm
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 9
by Graham Wellington » Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:21 pm » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

After 47 years on the air, Danny Stewart is retiring from WFMK and Townsquare Media.

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Last post by Willie108
Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:42 pm
Holy shit, 9&10 has a new logo.

Last post by organman95 « Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:23 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 30
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 organman95
Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:23 pm
WAQP 49-10 now True Crime network

Last post by rugratsonline « Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:13 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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by Martin Stett » Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:05 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

TRUE CRIME NETWORK IS A 24/7 BROADCAST TELEVISION NETWORK THAT ENTERTAINS & INFORMS ITS VIEWERS WITH GRIPPING CRIME AND INVESTIGATION PROGRAMMING...

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Last post by rugratsonline
Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:13 pm
ATSC 3.0 BROADCAST SIGNAL

Last post by ReallyStoked « Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:43 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

by ReallyStoked » Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:43 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Does anyone know if all the broadcast transmissions being sent out through the ATSC 3.0 shared tower are 1080i? I think WSMH ATSC 1.0 is at 780p, so...

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Last post by ReallyStoked
Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:43 pm
Who is EDJ....Love to find out

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:26 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 58
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 Mega Hertz
Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:26 pm
Dean Daughtry (ARS) dies

Last post by matt1 « Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:49 pm
Posted in Music Musings

by matt1 » Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:49 pm » in Music Musings

Keyboardist Dean Daughtry of The Candymen, The Classics IV (with the late Dennis Yost) & Atlanta Rhythm Section has died at 76 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:49 pm
Tom Verlaine (Television) dies

Last post by matt1 « Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:46 pm
Posted in Music Musings

by matt1 » Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:46 pm » in Music Musings

Former lead singer of punk rock group Television, Tom Verlaine has died at 73 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:46 pm
Paul Gross Retiring from WDIV

Last post by riggs « Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:37 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 13
by MichMash » Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:35 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Another Loco 4 weather caster leaving. Paul Gross to retire after being on-air for 40 years.

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Last post by riggs
Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:37 pm
Hubie Brown - please retire

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:56 pm
Posted in The Stadium

by MWmetalhead » Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:56 pm » in The Stadium

His color commentary is painful to the ears. His age has finally caught up to him. He sounds like a man with a foot already in the grave. He is 89...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:56 pm
Paul Pelosi attack video released

Last post by km1125 « Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:33 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 19
by bmw » Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:19 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Last post by km1125
Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:33 pm
Another victim of Clownsquare budget cuts...

Last post by Plate Cap « Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:07 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 12
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 Plate Cap
Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:07 pm
There have been nearly 40 mass shootings so far this month

Last post by km1125 « Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:08 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 29
by TC Talks » Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:57 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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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 km1125
Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:08 pm
Anthrax In Mt. Pleasant

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Jan 28, 2023 8:45 am
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 9
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 MWmetalhead
Sat Jan 28, 2023 8:45 am
PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:01 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 43
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
Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:01 am
Congrats to Stacks 92.1

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:59 am
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

by MWmetalhead » Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:59 am » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

They scored an impressive 3.8 share in the just released fall book.

That is easily the highest AQH share for 92.1 FM in twenty years.

My 92.1 (an...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:59 am
Chevy

Last post by SolarMax « Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:08 am
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
Replies: 2
by SolarMax » Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:54 pm » in Let's Break for Commercials

The latest flight of spots for Detroit Metro Chevy dealers features a female vocal track with a Bonnie Raitt-sound. I can't quite discern the lyrics...

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Last post by SolarMax
Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:08 am
Sandra Ali

Last post by Rate This « Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:47 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 34
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 Rate This
Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:47 pm
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by Rate This « Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:18 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 75
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 Jan 27, 2023 11:18 pm
Gaffe Machine Strikes Again.

Last post by audiophile « Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:03 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 17
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 audiophile
Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:03 pm
WDEO 990 night testing?

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Fri Jan 27, 2023 3:27 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 6
by SolarMax » Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:46 am » in Engineering & DX'ing

Late Saturday night/early Sunday, 1AM-ish , for a short time I heard on 990 what must have been WDEO, loud and clear, covering up CBW. A long...

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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Fri Jan 27, 2023 3:27 pm
105.5 WQQO Toledo

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Fri Jan 27, 2023 3:04 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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by Riff Raff » Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:13 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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To me Q105, is like Tower 98 was in the 2000s, it was the station that was on preset button 6. You turned them on when KIss-FM, The River, or Star...
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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Fri Jan 27, 2023 3:04 pm
Another Drunken Woman

Last post by TC Talks « Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:17 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 5
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 TC Talks
Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:17 am
3 element FM antenna

Last post by Marcus « Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:42 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
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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 9:42 pm
WCAR, Dark ?

Last post by k8jd « Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:51 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
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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 k8jd
Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:51 pm
GoFundMe? How about gofuckyourself?

Last post by Mega Hertz « Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:04 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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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 Mega Hertz
Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:04 pm
Flint Nielsen numbers for radio

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:52 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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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 MWmetalhead
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:52 pm
Some drama at Loco 4

Last post by dial-it-in « Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:36 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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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 dial-it-in
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:36 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
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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
Brandon Roux

Last post by SolidGoldDancers « Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:10 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 24
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
RIP Arnie Coro

Last post by Round Six « Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:59 am
Posted in Broadcasting - General
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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
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
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
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
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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
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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

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