The Lucy Ann Lance Show

February 27, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Perry Seibert with Michigan Movie Critics Guild for this week's Talking Pictures! Perry shares his top twelve films of 2025. He lists films like “It Was Just an Accident”, “Presence”, “Together”, “Sorry Baby”, “Materialists”, “Blue Moon”, “Sinners”, “One Battle After Another”, “Hamnet”, “The Secret Agent”, and “Sentimental Value”, before naming “Nouv...

February 27, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Ashley Schafer, Executive Director with the Main Street Ann Arbor Association! Ann Arbor's downtown flower beds are getting ready to pop with Spring not too far away. The MSAA is looking for residents to sponsor these beautiful displays that welcome all to downtown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

February 26, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Chris Hines of Onsight75 Productions for this week's Around The Home with The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor! Onsight75 Productions offers live event production services for audio, lighting, and video projection; studio and live recording services; club audio installation, service, and engineering; and acoustics analysis and...

February 26, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by State Representative Donni Steele (R-54th District). Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is building a Michigan for all Michiganders. But Republicans say we are worse off today than we were before Whitmer took office. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

February 26, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director for this week's Pure Michigan Moment! Fun spring break day trips, getaways, and staycations! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 25, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Aaron Kall, Political Analyst / Director of Debate, University of Michigan Debate Program. It is the longest State of the Union address in history, clocking in at 1 hour and 48 minutes. President Trump says the U.S. is bigger, better, and stronger than ever. Kall is Editor/Co-author of “The State of the Union is...: Memorable Addresses of the Last Si...

February 25, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Psychotherapist, Frank Rubino for On The Couch! He explains that while current political violence is not the worst in US history, it is a frightening uptick after decades of less unrest. Rubino and Lance explore the role of media in encouraging violence, the misconception that it stems from mental illness, and the importance of individual acti...

February 25, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Peter Graham, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for A Healthier Michigan! Dr. Peter Graham discusses how technology helps older adults live alone safely for longer. He explains how common health issues for people over 65, like high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, and memory issues, create safety risks. Smart...

February 25, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Steve Bebber, Owner, Health Pro for this week's Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Report! Health Pro aims to to help you reach your goal to be healthier and have a more enjoyable life through better nutrition and a more mindful approach to health. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

February 24, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Brian Puffer, Community Education Director, Saline Area Schools; Cheryl Hoeft, Saline Craft Show Founder & John Kwiatkowski, Crafter / Founder, White Street Wood. The Saline Craft Show continues to be one of the top craft shows in Michigan. This quality, juried show features more than 150 craft booths and benefits the Saline School community. Hosted...

February 23, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Gemaya Griffin, House Manager at the House By the Side of the Road for this week's Community Cares as we shine the spotlight on deserving non-profits making our community a better place! At The House By the Side of the Road, shelves should be stocked with clothing, bed linens, and small appliances, all for persons in need at no cost. But right now, t...

February 23, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Duane Collicott, Founder of Brick Bash. Amazing LEGO worlds to see at this hands-on LEGO-building show for all ages. Small? Large? Whatever the builder has imagined is possible at Brick Bash. Over 5,000 visitors are expected on Saturday, Feb 28, 2026, 11am-6pm and Sunday, Mar 1, 2026, 11am-5pm, Skyline High School, Ann Arbor, MI. Admission: $8! . . B...

February 23, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan! Andy discusses how their partnerships with doctors and hospitals make healthcare work better. These efforts have saved over $6 billion by focusing on prevention, quality, and new payment models. The goal is to reward hospitals for successful patient outcomes rather tha...

February 20, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Wendy Welch, HSHV Director of Communicaions for the Weekly Wag! Wendy talks about Kodak, a 5-year-old, 63-pound lab mix who has been at the shelter since late last year. Kodak has high energy, but the shelter offers “Pajama Parties,” allowing potential adopters to take an animal home for three nights to see how they adjust. Welch also mentions many p...

February 20, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Micahel Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor with the Ann Arbor Observer, to share some weekend events! Events include a U of M theater performance, a one-man play at Forge Theater, and the 39th Annual Storytelling Festival. He also mentions a Jazzistry fundraiser featuring Lady Sunshine and the X Band. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See http...

February 20, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Perry Seibert with Michigan Movie Critics Guild for this week's Talking Pictures! Perry discusses the Oscar’s preferential ballot system for Best Picture, explaining how films are ranked and reallocated until one achieves over 50% of votes. He then shares his personal ranking of the ten Best Picture nominees, critiquing each film and expressing his p...

February 20, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Ashley Schafer, Executive Director with the Main Street Ann Arbor Association! Ashley announced Youth Art Month in downtown Ann Arbor is postponed until May. This is due to ongoing contract negotiations between Ann Arbor teachers and the school district. Schaefer also discussed new developments downtown, including increased foot traffic and the openi...

February 19, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Susan Bryan, Rain Garden Coordinator, Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office as well as Michael Benham, Ann Arbor Homeowner for this week's Around The Home with The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor! Learn to analyze drainage issues in your yard and how to design a beautiful rain garden. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

February 19, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director for this week's Pure Michigan Moment! Planning to visit a Michigan State Park this summer? Reserve your campsite or cabin at MiDNRReservations.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 18, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Psychotherapist, Frank Rubino for On The Couch! Frank explains the practices of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and introspection in the Catholic Church. He discusses how the principles of Lent, such as abstaining from pleasures and engaging in self-reflection, can apply to everyone, regardless of their religious beliefs. Hosted by Simplecast...

February 18, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Angela Seabright, Care Management Physician, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan! Dr. Seabright discusses children’s first dental visits. She recommends that a child’s first dental visit happen by age one, or when their first tooth appears. Dr. Seabright offers advice on how parents can prepare their children f...

February 18, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Mitch Rohde, Founder Just a Fuse, LLC / Otto's Arcade and Club for this week's Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Report! He built and sold a tech company in Saline and now he's living his dream designing and owning Otto's Arcade and Club, a retro event space celebrating the golden age of arcade games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https...

February 18, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Sarah Clark, Co-Director, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. Sudden cardiac arrest can occur in teens, and the key to survival is a prompt response through immediate initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation with an automated external defibrillator (AED). But many parents aren't confident that...

February 17, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Veronica Long, Director, Saline Area Players. This play is set in summer 1955 in New York City at a murder trial where the jury has to unanimously decide the guilt or innocence of the defendant. But the jurors, each with a unique background are far from agreement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

February 16, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Michael LaFaive, Senior Director of the Morey Fiscal Policy Initiative at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer released her eighth and final budget this past week, claiming it will save Michiganders money. But the proposal calls for new taxes to pay for a projected state spending growth from $34.4 billion to $50.2...