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Dave Massaron, Vice President Infrastructure and Corporate Citizenship, General Motors
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November 27, 2025 ~ Dave Provost, Detroit Athletic Club Briefcase Drill Team, retired Vice Chairman, TCF Financial joins Paul W Smith before America's Thanksgiving Parade.
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November 27, 2025 ~ Margaret Trimer, VP, Community Partnerships, Delta Dental joins Paul W Smith ahead of America's Thanksgiving Parade.
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Local Door Dasher Honored at Lions Thanksgiving Day Game
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November 26, 2025 ~ Lomas Brown, color analyst for the Detroit Lions Radio Network and co-host of WJR's Sportswrap, joins Chris and Jamie to discuss being voted as a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame!
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November 26, 2025 ~ Rep. Mark Tisdel joins Chris and Jamie to discuss his proposed legislation to place age verifications on minors on social media.
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