022326 ~ Brick Bash! - Duane Collicott

July 3, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Emily Landau, Assistant Calendar Editor, Ann Arbor Observer to talk about some events happening around Ann Arbor this weekend! Emily shared a list of local events for the holiday weekend, including 4th of July parades in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, a 19th-century celebration at Cobblestone Farm, a summer music series at the Broken Branch Ranch, and a birthday party for the Dalai Lama.

July 2, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dr. Angela Seabright, Care Management Physician at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. They discuss vital water safety tips for both children and adults. Supervision is key to preventing accidents, especially for young children, and brightly colored swimsuits improve visibility in the water.

June 30, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Esther Cohn, Vice President of Communication, FlashFood. Esther explains how the app helps shoppers save money on groceries. Flash Food partners with grocery stores like Meijer to offer surplus items at a discount. The app is free to download and allows users to purchase groceries for up to 50% off, which can then be picked up in store.

June 30, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. They discuss a new accountability agreement with a large healthcare system. This agreement aims to improve care quality and lower costs by shifting away from a volume-based payment system. Hospital consolidation trends contribute to rising costs, but value-based care offers a better way forward, with potential for significant savings and improved patient outcomes.

June 27, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Meaghan Hughes, Director of the Ann Arbor Sports Commission as well as Mike Gentile, Friends of Detroit Rowing as they talk about RowFest! RowFest 2025, the National Rowing Championships, is coming to Ford Lake Park in Ypsilanti Township this July. The event includes free learn-to-row sessions for youth and adults, with coaching from experienced athletes. The championship competition will feature rowers of all ages and skill levels, drawing participants from across the United States and beyond.

June 27, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Perry Seibert from the Michigan Movies Critics Guild for Talking Pictures! Perry reviews "The Life of Chuck", a Stephen King adaptation directed by Mike Flanagan. Perry notes it’s not a horror movie, but an attempt to capture a man’s life, highlighted by two extended dance sequences. While he appreciates the film’s ambition, Perry critiques its confusing beginning and reliance on Nick Offerman’s voiceover, but ultimately recommends seeing it for its special moments.

June 26, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor for the Ann Arbor Observer to talk events that are happening this weekend; including a comedy showcase with Andy Pitts, a play at the Purple Rose Theater, and the Amateur Radio Field Day. He also mentions the German Park Picnic and the last night of Top of the Park, featuring David Zinn, Lady Sunshine & the X-Band, George Bedard and the Kingpins, and a screening of “Wicked.”

June 26, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Pete Nowakowski, Marketing & Communications Director, BRAG Ann Arbor for this week's Around The Home with the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. They discussed the recent Showcase of Homes, which highlighted custom homes, remodels, and outdoor projects. They also touch on upcoming events like the BRAG Ann Arbor Home Show and the Fall Remodelers Home Tour.

June 26, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President, Pure Michigan for this week's Pure Michigan Moment! Pure Michigan introduces “Fresh,” a new summer fragrance designed to capture Michigan’s freshwater coastline essence. The fragrance, a collaboration with Aromalabs, is available as both a room and body spray and can be purchased at Aromalabs stores or online. Visit michigan.org for more information.

June 25, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by business partner Dean Erskine and producer Derek Laughlin as we Dive In With The Dean! Today's topic includes the budget cuts to the big public universities (UofM and MSU) and reallocating those monies to other public universities.

June 25, 2025 ~ Psychotherapist Frank Rubino joins Lucy Ann Lance for this week's On The Couch! A discussion medley takes place as they start with the Israel-Iran ceasefire and the reaction to it. They then discuss the Karen Read case and the recent verdict, with both expressing concerns about the investigation. Finally, they touch on the relationship between hot weather and increased aggression, offering advice on how to manage tempers during heat waves.

June 25, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Shanthi Appelö, Registered Dietitian, Health and Wellness Spokesperson at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for today's A Healthier Michigan with BCBSM. They discussed the dangers raw milk, which can harbor bacteria from various sources, and emphasized the importance of pasteurization for public health. Shanthi also highlighted the nutritional benefits of pasteurized milk, including calcium, protein, and essential amino acids, while cautioning against high saturated fat content.

June 25, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Sarah NcNulty, Assistant General Manager at Ruth's Chris Steak House for this week's Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Report. This iconic steak house in downtown Ann Arbor is rolling out its new summer menu, big tomahawks?, crab, shrimp? They have it all at Ruth's Chris Steak House.

June 24, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nick Raterman, Owner Raterman Bread Haus and Bistro, Dexter. 1290WLBY listeners can go to 1290wlby.com and click on the "Sweet Deals" tab to grab their $50 giftcard to Raterman Bread Haus and Bistro for only $25!

June 24, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Beth Ann Hamilton, Communications Coordinator, Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) to talk the dangers of ticks and how to prevent attracting them. The tick population has bloomed the past 3 years, leading to an uprising of Lyme disease cases in Washtenaw County.