The Lucy Ann Lance Show

March 20, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor, Ann Arbor Observer to take a look at local weekend events! Michael highlights family-friendly theater, a grown-up musical, an Irish celebration, and a jazz performance. Also, there is a home show and a tribute concert for local artist Dick Siegel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswiz...

March 20, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Perry Seibert with the Michigan Movie Critics Guild, for this week's Talking Pictures! They focus on the recent Oscar ceremony, highlighting the in memoriam section and its unique presentation that honored individuals with personal tributes. Perry also covers the predictable nature of the awards, with two films, “One Bed After Another” and “Sinne...

March 20, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Ashley Schafer, Executive Driector, Main Street Area Association, as well as Thressa Nichols, Founder, Recess Cafe! Recess Café is a “work and play” cafe where parents can socialize or work while their kids play. Ashley also promotes family-friendly events downtown, like Ladies’ Night Out on May 16th. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:...

March 19, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Shane Sullivan, for this week's Around The Home with The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor! SRS Remodeling in Saline specializes in kitchen, bathroom, and basement renovations, Shane combines attention to detail with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. His work will be showcased at this weekend's Home, Garden & Lifestyle...

March 19, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director with Pure Michigan, for this week's Pure Michigan Moment! Nick highlights waterfalls, paddling trails, and biking along the Detroit Riverwalk. He also suggests watching sunrises on the “Sunrise Side,” exploring sand dunes, observing trillium blooms, and visiting lighthouses across the state. Hoste...

March 18, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for this week's On The Couch! Frank highlights how diverse perspectives coming together can spark unique creativity and joy, contrasting this with the “lone wolf” mentality often celebrated in society. Rubino expresses concern about the rise of AI replacing human collaboration, arguing that while efficient, AI cannot replica...

MArch 18, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Shanthi Appelo, Registered Dietitian and Health and Wellness Spokesperson at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan! Processed meats are Group 1 carcinogens, meaning strong evidence links them to cancer. Eating 50 grams daily can increase colorectal cancer risk by 18%. While red meat is a 2A carcinogen, processed meats p...

March 18, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andi Sperry, Founder & CEO, The Future Innovators Academy (FIA) for this week's Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Report! FIA was founded by engineer Andi Sperry after recognizing that many STEM programs weren’t giving students access to real tools or authentic experiences. With a background including NASA, national labs, and military service, she created...

March 18, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Sarah Clark, Co-Director, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among teens and young adults, and driving habits are closely related to the risk of getting in a crash. The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health asked a national sample of parents of t...

March 16, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Pete Tiernan, Bracket Scientist as well as Ira Weintraub from The BIG 1050 WTKA. Let's get ready to fill out our dance card as college basketball mania begins. Who will take home the Championship? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 16, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Kelly Fulkerson, Sales and Marketing Director, Lockwood of Ann Arbor Independent Senior Living Community for this week's Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce Report! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 16, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance and 1290 WLBY presents the Celebration of Women in Business. We are joined by Dr. Rose Bellanca, President, Washtenaw Community College. Dr. Rose Bellanca is in her 15th year as President and CEO of Washtenaw Community College. She is the fourth president, and the only woman, to lead Washtenaw Community College since its inception in 1965. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

March 16, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Andy discusses rising healthcare costs. He says health insurance costs rise due to increasing medical care costs. BCBSM works to keep people healthy with preventive care and support for chronic conditions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.co...

March 13, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Leon DuPree, EMU Lecturer, Information Security and Applied Computing. It’s being called a new front on the Iran war. An Iranian threat group is claiming responsibility for that cyberattack on a U.S. company based in Michigan. Stryker, a medical device maker based near Kalamazoo, continues to investigate how its system was invaded by the Palestinian gro...

March 13, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Scott Bailey, Cybersecurity Expert / Managing Partner, N1 Discovery in Troy, MI. As a Michigan medical technology company tries to recover from a cyberattack that wiped out most of its global-wide systems, many American corporations and businesses are wondering how safe they are from political hacker groups. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

March 13, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Wendy Welch, HSHV Director of Communicaions for this week's Weekly Wag! Wendy introduces Chardonnay, a two-year-old grey tabby cat, as the pet of the week, describing his playful and vocal personality. They discuss the wide range of services offered by HSHV, including their nonprofit veterinary clinic, low-cost vaccine clinics, humane education programs f...

March 13, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Michael bright, Assistant Calendar Editor with the Ann Arbor Observer! Michael highlights a Taylor Swift tribute, a figure skating show, and a unique glow stick and yo-yo performance. Other events include a student art show, an Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra concert, and an Oscars gala at the Michigan Theater. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

March 3, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Perry Seibert with Michigan Movie Critics Guild for this week's Talking Pictures! A comparison of two new Beatles biopics out, Amazon Prime's "Man on the Run" centered on Paul McCartney and the Wings era, and HBO's "John and Yoko: One to One" covering 1970-74. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

March 13, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Ashley Schafer, Executive Driector, Main Street Area Association as well as Morgan Zahul Smith, Director of Sales & Marketing, AC Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown. A 139-room boutique hotel has opened across from Ann Arbor City Hall offering a Euriopean-style breakfast buffet and a lounge with original cocktails and tapas bites. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

March 12, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dennis Sweet, Sweet Builders for this week's Around The Home with The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. Dennis grew up in the Saline Ann Arbor area and has been in the building trades since he was 16. He started his career building some of the same homes he is now remodeling 25 years later. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

March 12, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH, Public Information Officer with the Washtenaw County Health Department. WCHD is reporting a case of measles in an unvaccinated adult and alerting the public to the possibility of exposures at multiple locations. The individual was recently in Florida where they likely contracted measles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

March 12, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director with Pure Michigan! A celebration of Irish culture with parades, music, green attire, and Irish traditions is happening in towns throughout the state this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

March 11, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for this week's On The Couch! Frank discusses “radical acceptance,” a practice of accepting reality without emotional control. He explains that radical acceptance means acknowledging facts, even unpleasant ones, and choosing not to let situations control you. This approach can help with betrayal, loss, and personal guilt, pr...

March 11, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Peter Graham, Vice President of Clinical Partnerships and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan! Dr. Peter Graham describes autoimmune diseases as conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. Dr. Graham explains that symptoms often involve inflammat...

March 11, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Stephen "Steve" Robison, President/Owner/Funeral Director; Dana McNamara, Funeral Director at Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home & Cremation Services for this week's Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Report. Pre-planning is determining the details of your funeral and cemetery services in advance. To some, this may sound like a difficult conversation. But put...