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Fixing CBS Detroit

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Oct 04, 2024 11:10 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Photog2024! » Wed Oct 02, 2024 2:38 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I think the first thing they should do is rebuild the anchor teams and reporting staff.
You can easily expect any talent that was hired by the old...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri Oct 04, 2024 11:10 am
2024 General Election Polling Thread

Last post by bmw « Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:58 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Rate This » Thu Aug 08, 2024 12:22 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Now that the matchups are set for President and for Michigan's state races it's time to transition to a new thread.

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Marquette...
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Last post by bmw
Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:58 am
Devastating January 6 details back in focus: are Trump supporters too dumb to care?

Last post by bmw « Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:55 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Matt » Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:58 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

“The most conservative of conservative values is fidelity to our Constitution,” Cheney said in Ripon, Wisconsin. “As we meet here today, our republic...

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Last post by bmw
Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:55 am
The Emperor Has No Clothes

Last post by zzand « Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:54 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by MotorCityRadioFreak » Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:45 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

No, really, the 40+ foot Trump marionette art installation is completely nude in the desert Southwest roughly 30 miles outside Las Vegas.

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Last post by zzand
Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:54 am
Frank Fritz, a Host of the Antiques Show ‘American Pickers,’ Dies at 60

Last post by moldyoldie « Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:04 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 1
by TC Talks » Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:11 pm » in Chatterbox

Frank Fritz, a jocular Everyman who as one half of the duo behind the hit show “American Pickers” found ratings gold by unearthing fortunes in...

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Last post by moldyoldie
Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:04 am
RIP Pete Rose

Last post by moldyoldie « Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:02 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by Honeyman » Mon Sep 30, 2024 7:12 pm » in The Stadium

TMZ alert!

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Last post by moldyoldie
Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:02 am
Crazy Text Messages

Last post by Rate This « Fri Oct 04, 2024 9:55 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Rate This » Tue Sep 24, 2024 2:34 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I can’t make them stop so I might as well show them off:

Fact Checkers confirmed that Kamala will force taxpayers to fund transgender surgery for...
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Last post by Rate This
Fri Oct 04, 2024 9:55 am
Economy under Trump versus Biden; a good summary!

Last post by Matt « Fri Oct 04, 2024 8:43 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by MWmetalhead » Wed Oct 02, 2024 7:18 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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As a whole, the U.S. economy under Biden has performed well. Inflation is certainly a sticking point, but it's been comparable to other worldwide...
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Last post by Matt
Fri Oct 04, 2024 8:43 am
Is the Trump campaign funneling money to Melania?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Oct 04, 2024 8:02 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Matt » Mon Sep 23, 2024 6:24 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

The former first lady spoke at two political fundraisers for the Log Cabin Republicans this year, and she was paid $237,500 for an April event,...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri Oct 04, 2024 8:02 am
Blood in Baltimore: Longshoreman Strike Heats Up

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:59 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by MotorCityRadioFreak » Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:14 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

This is very bad for Harris. I wish I had a way to leave the country because things are going to get horrendous in 2025.

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:59 am
Dave Ramsey Cucks for Trump

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Fri Oct 04, 2024 6:30 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by MotorCityRadioFreak » Fri Oct 04, 2024 6:30 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

The love fest was in full bloom. Watch for yourself.

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Fri Oct 04, 2024 6:30 am
CHSN Coming to West Michigan OTA

Last post by MasterB « Fri Oct 04, 2024 12:24 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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by sdaddy » Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:47 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

The new Chicago Sports Network is coming to West Michigan OTA.
The X maybe ??

On a day where it looks like Bally is dumping every existing MLB...

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Last post by MasterB
Fri Oct 04, 2024 12:24 am
Does the shy Trump voter exist anymore?

Last post by Rate This « Fri Oct 04, 2024 12:02 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 34
by Matt » Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:11 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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In the past two cycles, it was speculated that the so-called silent Trump voters were undercounted, thereby understating Trump's support. I'm...
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Last post by Rate This
Fri Oct 04, 2024 12:02 am
W'hoppen to Screen Glare?

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:04 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 4
by Honeyman » Thu Oct 03, 2024 7:30 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Miss his insights , especially these days.

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:04 pm
No Inflation At 7-11 in Troy MI

Last post by Turkeytop « Thu Oct 03, 2024 10:52 pm
Posted in Chatterbox

by Turkeytop » Thu Oct 03, 2024 10:52 pm » in Chatterbox

Detroit woman was nearly three times the legal limit when police found her at 7-Eleven with flat tires, open tequila bottle

TROY (WWJ) — A...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Thu Oct 03, 2024 10:52 pm
Egg Shortage

Last post by TC Talks « Thu Oct 03, 2024 9:12 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Turkeytop » Tue Sep 24, 2024 10:19 pm » in Chatterbox
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Last post by TC Talks
Thu Oct 03, 2024 9:12 pm
Holy crap, low budget Alt 98.7 damn near ties WRIF in latest Nielsens

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Oct 03, 2024 8:22 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by MWmetalhead » Tue Oct 01, 2024 7:42 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

WRIF 4.6
WDZH 4.4

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Thu Oct 03, 2024 8:22 pm
Four Horsemen Of Harris’s Campaign Apocalypse Have Arrived

Last post by audiophile « Thu Oct 03, 2024 7:38 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 27
by audiophile » Tue Oct 01, 2024 5:59 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Certainly not been a good week...
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Last post by audiophile
Thu Oct 03, 2024 7:38 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by Momo « Thu Oct 03, 2024 6:01 pm
Posted in The Buzzboard Hall of Fame
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by briangoleb » Sun Dec 22, 2019 1:05 pm » in The Buzzboard Hall of Fame
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Last post by Momo
Thu Oct 03, 2024 6:01 pm
Most Annoying Commercials

Last post by kager « Thu Oct 03, 2024 2:36 pm
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
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by Ben Zonia » Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:19 pm » in Let's Break for Commercials
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1. Progressive Insurance.
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These ads cause tune outs.
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Last post by kager
Thu Oct 03, 2024 2:36 pm
SXM in Vehicle

Last post by BillyChilly « Thu Oct 03, 2024 1:18 pm
Posted in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)
Replies: 25
by Turkeytop » Mon Sep 16, 2024 3:31 pm » in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)
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I've been considering trading in my 2020 Chevy Equinox for something new. My current vehicle is equipped with SXM. I only need the basic vehicle but...
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Last post by BillyChilly
Thu Oct 03, 2024 1:18 pm
Detroit Tigers 2024

Last post by Matt « Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:46 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by moldyoldie » Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:55 pm » in The Stadium
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As it stands right now, the Tigers may end up with a six-man starting rotation once the season gets going in earnest. However, I'm counting on the...
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Last post by Matt
Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:46 pm
Bally/MLB

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:26 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 12
by sdaddy » Wed Oct 02, 2024 12:01 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Looks like Bally is cashing out of the MLB game.

From Evan Drellich/X
Embattled broadcaster Diamond Sports Group says in 2025 it will stop carrying...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:26 pm
Strange Request , but Someone shoud know...

Last post by kager « Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:09 pm
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
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by SBaxley » Sat Sep 28, 2024 7:43 pm » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

Im trying to find a picture of the old 1985 logo for WIBM FM when it was called I-94 FM, anyone know of any pictures or ads that featured it

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Last post by kager
Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:09 pm
Breaking News 989

Last post by fairbankshockeypuck « Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:09 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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by Luke » Fri Sep 27, 2024 9:57 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Anybody know the story behind this Facebook group? Seems like a one man operation that’s running circles around our mainstream local media.

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Last post by fairbankshockeypuck
Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:09 am
Harris and Walz are a threat to Americans' free speech?

Last post by Rate This « Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:00 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 21
by audiophile » Thu Oct 03, 2024 6:49 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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This popped in my feed, and I thought it was interesting opinion. The biggest problem is who determinations what qualifies - A BIG can of worms....
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Last post by Rate This
Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:00 am
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by TC Talks « Thu Oct 03, 2024 10:03 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 1057
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 Oct 03, 2024 10:03 am
103.3 Smile FM signs on

Last post by HitRadio98 « Thu Oct 03, 2024 9:47 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 10
by radioandtventhusiast » Mon Sep 30, 2024 3:26 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Smile FM now has a Toledo affiliate. The 103.3 translator has returned to the Toledo airwaves after Party 103.3 signed off late last year. The move...

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Last post by HitRadio98
Thu Oct 03, 2024 9:47 am
Tiger Stadium 25 Years Ago

Last post by Chrocket87 « Thu Oct 03, 2024 1:39 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by Bobbert » Sun Sep 22, 2024 10:13 am » in The Stadium
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25 years ago this week we were saying goodbye to Tiger Stadium.

I made many trips to the stadium that summer. To make the experience even more...
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Last post by Chrocket87
Thu Oct 03, 2024 1:39 am
Ken Tobias dies

Last post by matt1 « Wed Oct 02, 2024 9:19 pm
Posted in Music Musings

by matt1 » Wed Oct 02, 2024 9:19 pm » in Music Musings

Canadian singer Ken Tobias has died from brain cancer at 79 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Wed Oct 02, 2024 9:19 pm
Hartmann: It’s the Racism, Stupid

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:44 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by MotorCityRadioFreak » Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:44 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

How are Kamala and Trump tied? Racism. There is no such thing as bad publicity.

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:44 pm
Jack Smith's 165-page filing unsealed

Last post by Rate This « Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:08 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Matt » Wed Oct 02, 2024 6:19 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Pretty damning - currently CNN, FOX, and MSNBC have this as their top story.
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Last post by Rate This
Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:08 pm
Hurricane Helene Relief

Last post by Rate This « Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:06 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 8
by lidoshuffle » Wed Oct 02, 2024 7:18 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

In Augusta,GA, Kamala Harris to announce that FEMA will be providing federal relief in the form of $750 to those affected by Hurricane Helene....

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Last post by Rate This
Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:06 pm
VP Debate Discussion

Last post by TC Talks « Wed Oct 02, 2024 7:55 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by TC Talks » Tue Oct 01, 2024 9:25 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Vance is sounding pretty good, but Walz keeps throwing Trump's action back in his face.

It's good to honest discussion of ideas.

Who's ready to...
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Last post by TC Talks
Wed Oct 02, 2024 7:55 pm
rooftop TV antenna question: omni-directional? or yagi/directional?

Last post by HD74 « Wed Oct 02, 2024 7:51 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 5
by DJ-MichaelAngelo » Sun Sep 29, 2024 5:18 pm » in Tech Talk

After looking on the AntennaWeb.org website just now, I want to get some expert local opinions here on this message board. I'm wondering what would...

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Last post by HD74
Wed Oct 02, 2024 7:51 pm
Rob Kress has apparently passed away

Last post by mr v « Wed Oct 02, 2024 6:21 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Fidem Scitt » Tue Oct 01, 2024 12:33 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I saw someone post this on Facebook. It seems legit.

I don't even remember what the illness was that took him off the air decades ago. But he was...

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Last post by mr v
Wed Oct 02, 2024 6:21 pm
How To Fix CBS Detroit?

Last post by TC Talks « Wed Oct 02, 2024 2:09 pm
Posted in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
Replies: 1
by Photog2024! » Wed Oct 02, 2024 1:28 pm » in Questions for MW / Board Announcements

How can the station be salvaged?
I think you start by rebuilding the anchor teams and the reporting staff.
New folks should be brought in when...

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Last post by TC Talks
Wed Oct 02, 2024 2:09 pm
CBS Detroit Swings the Axe

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Oct 02, 2024 2:06 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 49
by IIN4MU » Wed Sep 18, 2024 7:23 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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The revolving door was spinning yesterday at CBS Detroit.
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Oct 02, 2024 2:06 pm
Fox2 set

Last post by GS3580 « Wed Oct 02, 2024 2:06 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 8
by BKRPDM » Fri Sep 20, 2024 7:58 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Can they not decide which set they wish to use? Over the past several weeks I’ve seen a lot of different incarnations.

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Last post by GS3580
Wed Oct 02, 2024 2:06 pm
Tom Clancy dies

Last post by TC doesn't Talk « Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:30 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 2
by Honeyman » Tue Oct 01, 2024 10:34 pm » in Chatterbox

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Last post by TC doesn't Talk
Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:30 am
Detroit Lions 2024

Last post by MasterB « Wed Oct 02, 2024 1:41 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by moldyoldie » Sat Aug 24, 2024 2:05 pm » in The Stadium
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I hate to say this, and I know we're talkin' second and third-stringers here in a preseason game, but Hendon Hooker looks lost leading this offense....
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Last post by MasterB
Wed Oct 02, 2024 1:41 am
Trump calls for a one hour "Purge".

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Wed Oct 02, 2024 12:51 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 9
by zzand » Tue Oct 01, 2024 10:32 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

At a rally in Pennsylvania on Sunday, former President Donald Trump suggested one rough hour of law enforcement would deter retail theft.

After...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Wed Oct 02, 2024 12:51 am
Happy 100th Jimmy Carter!

Last post by Mega Hertz « Tue Oct 01, 2024 9:08 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Matt » Tue Oct 01, 2024 9:05 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

From today's WSJ:

Jimmy Carter reaches a personal and unprecedented milestone Tuesday as the first American President to celebrate his 100th...

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Tue Oct 01, 2024 9:08 pm
Trump speaking TT's language

Last post by Turkeytop « Tue Oct 01, 2024 8:02 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 6
by Matt » Sun Sep 29, 2024 7:50 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

BREAKING: In a senile moment, Donald Trump just claimed that most people don’t know what a phone app is. Retweet so all Americans see how stupid and...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Tue Oct 01, 2024 8:02 pm
First female President of Mexico sworn in.

Last post by Matt « Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:50 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 4
by Lester The Nightfly » Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:07 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

MEXICO CITY, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico's first woman president on Tuesday, vowing to bolster women's rights and...

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Last post by Matt
Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:50 pm
9&10 is moving

Last post by statmanmi « Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:22 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 86
by T’Variuness King » Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:07 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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We had a station-wide meeting last week where it was announced that the station is moving to Traverse City. Everyone was in complete shock and...
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Last post by statmanmi
Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:22 pm
Blarney Stone Broadcasting

Last post by statmanmi « Tue Oct 01, 2024 5:40 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 27
by ADD in TC » Sun Apr 02, 2023 1:27 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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Just heard from a very reliable source that 106.3 and the 101.1 translator in the Traverse City area are off the air indefinitely.
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Last post by statmanmi
Tue Oct 01, 2024 5:40 pm
How Canada’s Right came back from the ashes to crush Trudeau

Last post by audiophile « Tue Oct 01, 2024 5:29 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by audiophile » Tue Oct 01, 2024 5:29 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

This is interesting!

And a broadcast bonus at the end of the story.

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Last post by audiophile
Tue Oct 01, 2024 5:29 pm
WOOD TV Tech Issue???

Last post by high fidelity « Tue Oct 01, 2024 4:01 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 3
by Localnewsisdead » Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:22 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Just received a call from my mom. She wondered why Law and Order isn't on (as advertised) rather a News Nation special on Regan is airing.

There is...

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Last post by high fidelity
Tue Oct 01, 2024 4:01 pm
Reports That The FCC Has Approved Audacy Reorganization Are Premature.

Last post by MrTaterSalad « Tue Oct 01, 2024 10:49 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 9
by Thunderstorm » Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:12 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

From Inside Radio:

The url was too long to post. So I copy and paste the article from Inside Radio/ If not allowed, please removed.

There is no...

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Last post by MrTaterSalad
Tue Oct 01, 2024 10:49 am

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