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June 26, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie are live from the Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club, and talk about the sixth year of the tournament, the criminal record of two of the three men suspected of killing Oakland County Sheriff's deputy Brad Reckling, the planned hotel coming to the former site of Joe Louis Arena, a new Detroit ordinance to ban gas stations from locking customers in...

June 25, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about last night's Ford Fireworks over the Detroit River, more details of former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith attempting to unload assets, like his yacht and condo in Mexico, while $35 million has been pledged by foundations to help complete the conservancy's projects, State Rep. Neil Friske claiming he's being framed over his arrest l...

June 24, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk all about the shooting of Oakland County Sheriff's deputy Brad Reckling while he was tracking a stolen vehicle in Detroit, and another tragedy that Sheriff Michael Bouchard is working through, as well as a Wayne County insurance agency operator facing felony embezzlement charges, and the Supreme Court ruling preventing domestic abusers from possessing fir...

June 21, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the implosion of the boiler house at the Trenton Channel Power Plant to make way for a new DTE battery center, another round of storms that ripped through Metro Detroit, Rite Aid planning to close all stores in Michigan, donations to former President Donald Trump's re-election campaign, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:/...

June 20, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about last night's storms that ran through Metro Detroit, leaving thousands without power, the upcoming decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Pistons firing head coach Monty Williams, crime victims advocating for a bill that would grant productivity credits to prisoners, more details from the survivors of the shooting at the Rochester Hills splash pa...

June 19, 2024 ~ Today on “Five Things First Thing,” the S&P 500 has reached a record high despite weak retail sales and increasing deficits, AI innovator NVIDIA has surpassed Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable company, and the Biden Administration offers new immigration policy that provides an easier path to citizenship for certain undocumented individuals. Also in this segment, the tea...

June 18, 2024 ~ Today on “Five Things First Thing:” Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk about the dangers of hot cars during extreme weather conditions, mental health resources including the introduction of the 988-crisis hotline for suicide prevention and mass shooting deterrence, the importance of reporting concerning behavior to prevent tragedies and protect the community, Mackina...

June 17, 2024 ~ Today on “Five Things First Thing:” Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk about the Rochester Hills splash pad shooting, a Trump rally, polling data in Michigan, challenges for black communities, potential Democratic support loss, school ranking concerns, and weight loss drug coverage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

June 14, 2024 ~ Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk about the Supreme Court's ruling on mifepristone, GOP lawmakers trying to do away with the individual income tax, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charging candidates with election petition fraud, the U.S. Open, and Michigan overtaking California in marijuana sales. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adsw...

June 13, 2024 ~ Today on “Five Things First Thing:” In financial news, NASDAQ and S&P reach record highs while Dow futures dip slightly. The Federal Reserve hints at a possible interest rate cut. A cyber-attack at Ascension Hospitals emphasizes email security after a worker downloaded a malicious file. In Ann Arbor, 141 teachers face layoffs due to budget shortfalls and decreased student enrollmen...

June 12, 2024 ~ Today on “Five Things First Thing:” The CPI is releasing a report today regarding the economy and interest rates, Hunter Biden was found guilty on all three counts of federal gun charges yesterday, the All of Us Foundation has been launched to build off the Commission to Address Gun Violence with the goal to promote public education and prevention efforts, the State Board of Educat...

June 11, 2024 ~ Today on “Five Things First Thing:” DTE Energy’s plans have been revealed for a renewable energy battery storage facility in Trenton, the UAW offers a level of cooperation in a watchdog investigation into possible union corruption, and the latest news in the Israeli / Palestinian conflict, including the Biden Administration’s UN-backed proposal for a ceasefire, the controversy surr...

June 7, 2024 ~ Guy and Jamie are live from Michigan Central Station to talk all about the redevelopment of the iconic building in Corktown, the kickoff concert featuring Eminem, Diana Ross, Jack White, and Jelly Roll, the Ford family's commitment to the city of Detroit, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

June 6, 2024 ~ Guy and Jamie talk about the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the importance of remembering the veterans' sacrifices, the intense storms around Metro Detroit last night where a Livonia toddler was killed, more details in the ongoing fraud case within the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

June 5, 2024 ~ Guy and Jamie talk about Ford's strong EV sales in May, as General Motors CEO Mary Barra spoke on NBC News about the company's electric future, an attempted home invasion in Royal Oak, President Biden's executive authority on the southern border, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

June 4, 2024 ~ Guy and Jamie talk about the star-studded concert lineup for the grand reopening of Michigan Central Station, the Biden administration's executive order on limiting asylum crossings at the southern border, vandalism at University of Michigan regent Jordan Acker's law firm, the jury selection in the trial of Hunter Biden, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:...

June 3, 2024 ~ Guy and Jamie talk all about the beginning of Hunter Biden' trial over felony gun charges, the impact of Donald Trump's conviction on the 2024 election, the drama within the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, President Joe Biden discussing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

May 31, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie are live from the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, and talk about former President Donald Trump being found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the hush money trial in New York, and the reaction from state and national political leaders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

May 30, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie are live from the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference, and talk about the alleged fraud within the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Mayor Mike Duggan getting ready to endorse Councilmember Mary Waters in the congressional race against Shri Thanedar, and the local man attending a virtual court hearing for a suspended license ... while driving! Hosted by Simplecast, a...

May 29, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie are live from the Mackinac Policy Conference, and talk about all of the news that will break while on the island, and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the new poll commissioned by the Detroit Regional Chamber ahead of this week's Mackinac Policy Conference that shows two thirds of Michigan voters are dissatisfied with the state of democracy in the U.S., the passing of PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray, the retirement of longtime controversial MLB umpire Angel Hernandez, and more. Hosted by Simplecast,...

May 24, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about Memorial Day weekend, new polling that reveals how different generations value patriotism, changes in the NCAA that will allow student-athletes to be paid by colleges, General Motors CEO Mary Barra saying that the Renaissance Center in Detroit could possibly be demolished, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.co...

May 23, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about a project that could bring the construction of new single-family homes to Detroit, the ruling denying the Oxford High School shooter's request for his parents' confidential reports, the Michigan farmworker who has been diagnosed with the bird flu, another accidental shooting of a child in the city of Detroit, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

May 22, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the Biden administration releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the struggle to distribute aid at the new temporary pier in Gaza, former state Senator Adam Hollier being disqualified from the race to compete for U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar's seat, the release of video footage from Midland police finding the woma...

May 21, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the International Criminal Court accusing the leaders of Israel and Hamas of war crimes, the Ann Arbor Public Schools board approving staffing cuts to close a projected $20 million budget deficit, the end of cross-examination of Michael Cohen in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump in New York, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...