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NBC25 and FOX 66 changes

Last post by sinklair « Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:40 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 14
by notebookandapen » Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:53 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Sinclair layoffs and cutbacks at 25/66 are awful for employees and viewers. I think they're doing a good job. But I'm confused by the current...

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Last post by sinklair
Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:40 pm
Michigan Republican Party gives up

Last post by MasterB « Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:27 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 16
by Matt » Sat Feb 18, 2023 7:16 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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What a disgrace - a major loser, most likely Karamo is going to lead the party into the next cycle...
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Last post by MasterB
Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:27 pm
More layoffs going down at Sinclair Stations including Flint

Last post by sinklair « Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:22 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 40
by Tvguy » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:52 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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The word is that newscasts are being cancelled and will be replaced by news from Sinclair’s The National Desk.

“The affected individuals were...
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Last post by sinklair
Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:22 pm
Scott Winters signing off?

Last post by dwp49423 « Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:49 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 8
by dwp49423 » Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:18 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Earlier today Scott Winters posted on his blog that he will be signing off from doing afternoons on WFGR after his March 24 airshift.

Scott says he...

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Last post by dwp49423
Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:49 pm
The end of the live radio DJ era is upon us

Last post by Marcus « Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:41 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 5
by frankie knuckles » Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:51 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Spotify now has an Artificial Intelligence DJ voice who plays genre specific mini sets from your liked songs. It also front sells, back sells, and...

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Last post by Marcus
Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:41 pm
AM radio sound clarity on car radios

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:47 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 12
by Riff Raff » Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:53 am » in Tech Talk

Recently, I upgraded a Vehicle of mine. Sold my 2008 Honda Civic and purchased a 2015 VW Passat.

My Civic had the upgraded sound system as it was...

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:47 pm
Trump Claims He Will Be Indicted Tuesday

Last post by Matt « Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:20 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 77
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 Matt
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:20 pm
Holy shit, 9&10 has a new logo.

Last post by Inundated « Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:18 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 46
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 Inundated
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:18 pm
Whitmer repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage in Michigan

Last post by Turkeytop « Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:01 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 29
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 Turkeytop
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:01 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by radiofan1974 « Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:44 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 Mar 25, 2023 8:44 pm
NCAA tournament

Last post by craig11152 « Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:34 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 74
by bmw » Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:35 pm » in The Stadium
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My Final 4:
-Alabama (1)
-Marquette (2)
-Texas (2)
-Kansas (1)

Final: Marquette over Texas

I think Marquette got hosed with their seeding and...
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Last post by craig11152
Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:34 pm
Congressman Says Make AM a Mandatory Car Safety Feature

Last post by TC Talks « Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:10 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 4
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 TC Talks
Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:10 pm
94.1 WHST now on the air

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:17 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 25
by bmw » Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:01 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Interesting they took the old call letters from 106.1 from Tawas. Broadcasting a simulcast of 1340 WLEW's country music format, they are cranking out...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:17 pm
Best fast food French fries?

Last post by tigerwings « Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:15 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 49
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 tigerwings
Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:15 pm
What Import Vehicles doYou Like?

Last post by tigerwings « Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:07 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 20
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 tigerwings
Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:07 pm
Hmmm,is the news drought at CBS62 about to come to an end?

Last post by km1125 « Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:14 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 km1125
Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:14 pm
Subway sourdough bread??

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:14 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 15
by matt1 » Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:02 am » in Chatterbox
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I wonder if Grand Rapids, Lansing or Auburn Hills, MI have Subway Restaurant footlong sourdough bread?? I cannot get it there in my hometown. :o...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:14 pm
Voted #1

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:12 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 24
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 MotorCityRadioFreak
Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:12 pm
Traveler information stations on AM 530, 1610, etc

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:47 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 17
by bmw » Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:22 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing
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These have to be the most boring transmissions in existence. I discovered one today while in Oscoda that I didn't even know was on the air - 1610 AM,...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:47 pm
T-Town radio predictions 2023

Last post by CurlyHoward « Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:12 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 31
by Riff Raff » Thu Dec 29, 2022 4:55 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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I am guessing not a lot but here goes..

1. Party 103.3 does NOT last, Fusion sells the translator to a religious broadcaster OR Just to go really...
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Last post by CurlyHoward
Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:12 pm
Oberon Is Back!

Last post by Riff Raff « Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:15 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 21
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 Riff Raff
Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:15 pm
Warren Pierce injured

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:08 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 4
by Scooter » Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:24 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:08 pm
RadioGPT can talk. It can research. It can take your calls. And it could be coming to your market.

Last post by Realist « Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:23 am
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 6
by n8fnr » Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:10 am » in Broadcasting - General

Replacing Humans “Is the Furthest Thing From Our Mindset,” Says the Company Selling an A.I. Radio Host

The humble broadcast-radio host, whether...

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Last post by Realist
Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:23 am
Detroit News' Jerry Green dies at 94

Last post by Bobbert « Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:12 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 1
by MichMash » Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:37 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Detroit News columnist Jerry Green, who covered every one of the first 56 Super Bowls until missing the most recent game, has died at the age of 94.

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Last post by Bobbert
Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:12 am
"You need to be nice to one another"

Last post by moldyoldie « Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:26 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 5
by T’Variuness King » Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:01 am » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

This is almost comical, but here you go. So apparently the HR Director at Vine and 10 Snooze recently sent out an email to the entire company asking...

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Last post by moldyoldie
Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:26 am
Wayne Swinny (Saliva) dies

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:08 am
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 2
by matt1 » Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:23 pm » in Music Musings

Guitarist Wayne Swinny of Saliva ( Click, Click, Boom ) has died of a brain disease at 59 years old.

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:08 am
Detroit Lions 2023

Last post by moldyoldie « Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:23 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 8
by bmw » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:30 am » in The Stadium

Time to kick off the new year by looking at a few free agency acquisitions the Lions made yesterday:

-CB Cameron Sutton from Pittsburgh
-RB David...

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Last post by moldyoldie
Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:23 am
Bear Lake Allotment Reinstated

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:58 am
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 4
by Ben Zonia » Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:53 am » in Engineering & DX'ing

The FCC is proposing realloting Channel 264C3 to Bear Lake, MI.

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:58 am
PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by Riff Raff « Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:25 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 57
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 Riff Raff
Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:25 am
Holy Family Radio spins off Findlay Translator

Last post by Riff Raff « Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:23 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario

by Riff Raff » Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:23 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

88.7fm is going to be spun off to Soaring Eagle Promotions, which will simulcast Rise FM from Canton. 94.9fm can be heard mostly ok in Findlay, when...

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Last post by Riff Raff
Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:23 am
Cool article about WRIF's voiceover guy

Last post by Tman « Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:16 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 7
by MWmetalhead » Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:59 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

He also does a ton of voiceover work for Fox News, for 106.3 The Core in Saginaw, and several other rock and classic rock stations owned by Beasley...

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Last post by Tman
Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:16 am
Where the hell is Erie County?

Last post by edj « Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:57 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 13
by MWmetalhead » Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:51 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Heard it mentioned on multiple WWJ traffic reports this afternoon regarding an I-75 traffic backup near Monroe. On at least four separate reports,...

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Last post by edj
Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:57 pm
WTHI Hi99 Using WTWO Weather

Last post by Taco « Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:50 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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by Taco » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:51 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

This is a head scratcher for me. So I've been listening to WTHI Hi99 from Terre Haute, Indiana. WTHI 10 is the CBS affiliate there as well. Anyways I...

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Last post by Taco
Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:50 pm
Segregationists In Allendale

Last post by TC Talks « Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:39 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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by Bryce » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:12 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Much is made about the importance of diversity on college campuses. According to admissions departments, it is vital in providing a well rounded...
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Last post by TC Talks
Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:39 pm
Bill Freeman

Last post by Big-D « Fri Mar 24, 2023 5:31 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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by georgetownt » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:56 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

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Last post by Big-D
Fri Mar 24, 2023 5:31 pm
Leslie LoBue Toldo exits

Last post by Honeyman « Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:59 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 66
by matt1 » Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:55 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Story from NBC25 (runs 5 minutes):
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Last post by Honeyman
Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:59 pm
SiriusXM

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:51 pm
Posted in Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord!)
Replies: 13
by Taco » Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:54 pm » in Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord!)

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 radioandtventhusiast
Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:51 pm
iHeart layoffs in 3, 2, 1…

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:51 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by The Painted Horse » Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:21 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Last week, iHeart announced cost cutting measures including a suspension of the 401k match.

• Temporarily suspending the 401(k) match starting in...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:51 pm
CPS Fails Yet Again

Last post by keto « Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:06 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 31
by Graham Wellington » Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Absolutely horrible story, and another sickening failure by Child Protective Services. But because it's government, their incompetence and outright...
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Last post by keto
Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:06 pm
Detroit Pistons 2022-23

Last post by Bobbert « Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:53 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 Bobbert
Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:53 am
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:13 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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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 MWmetalhead
Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:13 am
Radio Stations And Personality References In The Movies

Last post by matt1 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:39 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
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by CK-722 » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:15 am » in Remembering the Golden Years
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Here are the ones I can think of, from mainly in the Great Lakes Region.

Larry Lujack WLS Ferris Bueller's Day Off
J P McCarthy WJR The Rosary...
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Last post by matt1
Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:39 pm
Old Cable Boxes

Last post by Marcus « Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:22 pm
Posted in Broadcasting - General
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by Riff Raff » Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:23 pm » in Broadcasting - General

Just for fun I was looking at old cable boxes on eBay. In Bedford Twp Michigan, we had Jerrold 400 and 450s. Then later Scientific Atlanta. The...

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Last post by Marcus
Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:22 pm
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by SD45 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:11 pm
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 SD45
Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:11 pm
Jason Carr launches new 'Jason Carr Drive' show on Facebook

Last post by Matt « Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:04 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 26
by blizzard » Wed Feb 22, 2023 11:30 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by Matt
Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:04 pm
Fauci gets schooled in the hood

Last post by Round Six « Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:00 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 5
by keto » Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:37 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

“On the very, very, very rare chance that you do get it, even if you’re vaccinated, you don’t even feel sick, it’s like you don’t even know you’ve...

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Last post by Round Six
Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:00 pm
Local 4 forgets to record weather cut-ins

Last post by keto « Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:47 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by keto » Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:42 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Anyone notice, especially on the weekends, when the Today Show throws it to “here’s what’s going on locally for you,” nothing happens.

Just fills...

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Last post by keto
Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:47 pm
WKQI sets new AQH share record for 95.5 FM

Last post by Mega Hertz « Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:54 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by MWmetalhead » Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:35 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Their 7.3 share is almost but barely not quite good enough for 1st place overall honors, which belong to WCSX (and its 7.4 share).

Incorporating...

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:54 pm
Dumbocrats Vote to Eliminate School Grades

Last post by audiophile « Thu Mar 23, 2023 3:02 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 7
by audiophile » Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:11 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

I think the A-F grading system makes it easier to see a student's progress, so I think it also helpful to have schools graded this way which the bill...

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Last post by audiophile
Thu Mar 23, 2023 3:02 pm
Rams trying to trade......wait for it........Matthew Stafford

Last post by moldyoldie « Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:13 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 2
by Honeyman » Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:06 am » in The Stadium

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Last post by moldyoldie
Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:13 am

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