The Lucy Ann Lance Show

October 6, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined monthly by Buddy Stark, Planetarium Manager, University of Michigan Museum of Natural History as we Skywatch in the month of October! October brings the Harvest Supermoon, a full moon at its closest point to Earth; it will appear similar for a few nights. Viewers can also watch for the Draconid and Orionid meteor showers, plus the unpredictable Comet Lemo...

October 6, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications for this week's A Healthier Michigan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Andy discusses healthcare affordability, focusing on the problem of healthcare fraud within the system. Fraud drives billions in spending, leading to higher insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs for everyone, also putting patie...

October 3, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Wendy Welch, HSHV Director of Communications. Wendy presents Torta, a small, three-year-old gray tabby cat available for adoption from the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Torta is feline leukemia positive, a condition contagious only to other cats, but she can still live a good, often lively, life with regular care, though it might be shorter. W...

October 3, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Perry Seibert, Michigan Movie Critics Guild. Perry reviews “Eleanor the Great,” Scarlett Johansson’s first film as a director, starring 95-year-old June Squibb. The story follows Eleanor, who moves in with her daughter after her best friend’s death, later finding herself sharing her friend’s Holocaust survival story in a support group, despite it not b...

October 3, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Ashley Schafer, Executive Director, Ann Arbor Main Street Area Association. Spend some time in downtown Ann Arbor, wandering through the unique shops and enjoying food from around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 2, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by weekly by Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor, Ann Arbor Observer to talk about some weekend events here locally! Michael shares a range of fall events, including university theater and music productions, farm tours, and a unique “ID Day” at the Museum of Natural History. The offerings provide diverse options for cultural engagement and family-fr...

October 2, 2025 ~ Nick Nerbonne joins The Lucy Ann Lance Show every Thursday for your Pure Michigan Moment! Nick details various ways to enjoy the season. He highlights activities like exploring corn mazes, attending ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, and taking scenic drives to view fall colors. Nick also points to wild places for hiking and biking, along with zoos, all discoverable at Michigan.org for pl...

October 1, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for On The Couch! They cover mass tragedies, such as the Grand Blanc church attack, attributing them to a deep “hate the world” mentality, cultural issues, a loss of faith, and widespread hopelessness. Frank explains that constant negative media and unchecked social media algorithms contribute to radicalization and d...

October 1, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Crystal Lee, Medical Director, Clinical Decision Support at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan! Dr. Lee focuses on how breast cancer impacts a woman’s body image and identity during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Lee also discusses diagnosis, various treatment paths like lumpectomy or mastectomy, and the tim...

October 1, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Sheryl Pomerance, Pomerance Integrative Dental Care for this week's Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Report. An American Dental Association policy statement proclaims that dentists should be able to identify conditions in the mouth that are risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea. Few dentists do this. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

September 30, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dan Ezekiel, Trash Talk Tour Organizer, Lydia Mcmullen-Laird, Deputy Director of ZeroWaste. Org, and Jessica Cichowlas, Owner of BYOC Co. They talk about reducing, reusing and recycling and their Trash Talk Hour! During this fun, FREE, family-friendly, self-guided event you will see what happens to your trash, recyclables, and compost after you “thr...

September 30, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Eli Neiburger, Director of the Ann Arbor District Library. It what could be a first of its kind arrangement, the AADL is acquiring the nearly 50 year-old Ann Arbor Observer, a monthly print and online magazine. The Observer would remain an independent, ad-funded business owned by the AADL, and would continue to be available free to all permanent res...

September 30, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by John Hilton, Co-Owner/Editor and Patricia Garcia, Co-Owner/Publisher. In one of the most novel media acquisitions, the Ann Arbor Observer is being acquired by the Ann Arbor District Library, subject to the parties finalizing the purchase agreement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

September 29, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Naomi Norman, WISD Superintendent and Ryan Rowe, WISD Director of CTE. Over the last four years, high school CTE enrollment in Washtenaw has grown by 69%, plus hundreds of students are on waitlists for programs like health sciences, welding, and building trades. Voters residing in the nine school districts served by the WISD will vote on a 1.0 mill,...

September 29, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Friends In Deed for this week's Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce Report. For more than 40 years, Friends in Deed has been helping people in need and building community to end poverty. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 29, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Jonathan Knight, Knight Photography. The record-setting Zach Bryan concert at Michigan Stadium was a sight to behold, and even more so high above in the sky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 26, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Scott Vertical, Morning Show Host on annarbors107one. Although promoted as the stadium’s first concert, they reveal a 1969 Vietnam War protest featuring the band SRC was technically the first musical performance. The event also includes pre-concert activities like the Down on Main Street Festival and a tailgate party, bringing a welcome economic boo...

September 26, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Wendy Welch, Director of Communications, HSHV for this week's Weekly Wag! Butterbup!, a two-month-old Rex rabbit from the Humane Society. Wendy details two October events: the Muttster Mash for kids to trick-or-treat in costume, and the Great Cardboard Challenge for adults. Adults build haunted cardboard houses for cats in the challenge. Visit HSHV....

September 26, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor, Ann Arbor Observer as we check on the Weekend Events! Perry shared a rundown of diverse events; a jazz piano concert, a Jeff Daniels play, the Webster Fall Festival, a special needs open mic, a Great Gatsby ballet, and a political circus. Submit your own events for listing in the Ann Arbor Observer. Hosted...

September 26, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Perry Seibert, Michigan Movie Critics Guild. Perry reviews “One Battle After Another,” a Paul Thomas Anderson film starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a former revolutionary raising his daughter in hiding. The ambitious 2-hour, 40-minute movie explores politics, the balance between political action and personal life, and features strong performances, incl...

September 26, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Ashley Schafer, Executive Director, Main Street Area Association. The Down on Main Street Music Festival is a brand-new celebration of Americana, country, and rock music in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. This one-night event transforms Main Street into a lively, walkable festival setting filled with music, food, and community spirit. Hosted...

September 25, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Kerry Kafafian, Founder, Many Hands Lifesharing Community for this week's Around The Home with the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. 94 acres of land in Dexter are being transformed into a lifesharing model for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing them a new living opportunity. Hosted by Simplec...

September 25, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Kelly Wolgamott, VP, Pure Michigan / MEDC for this week's Pure Michigan Moment! The fall seasonal campaign to attract visitors to Michigan utilizes $3.4 million in brand and partner funding, leveraging sensory-based media along with digital and traditional media to showcase Michigan’s beautiful fall color changes at a national level. Hosted by Simpl...

September 24, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for On The Couch! They focus on collective grief, specifically in response to Charlie Kirk’s large memorial service. This gathering sparked conversation about public tragedy, free speech, and the debate surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s comments. The hosts suggest such shared grief can lead to healing, strengthen resolve...

September 24, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. William Beecroft, Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan. He clarifies the difference between passive thoughts and active planning, noting increased distress since the pandemic, and emphasizes the value of open conversations. Dr. Beecroft shares vital resources: the 988 Na...