022526 ~ State of the Union Analysis - Aaron Kall

March 6, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Wendy Welch, HSHV Director of Communications for this week's Weekly Wag! Meet Holmes, who looks like a Corgi/Cattle Dog mix, and is curently being fostered but hopes to find a new home soon! They also promoted the 47th annual Walk & Wag & Run, a fundraising event for the Humane Society of Huron Valley, occurring on Saturday, May 16, at Rolling Hills County Park.

March 6, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor, Ann Arbor Observer as they take a look at this weekend's events! Michael highlights children’s theater productions, the annual Saline Spring Craft Show, and musical performances. They also touch on Mario Day at the library and the upcoming daylight saving time change.

March 6, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Perry Seibert from Michigan Movie Critics Guild for this week's Talking Pictures! Perry reviews “Crime 101,” a new film based on a Don Winslow novella, featuring Chris Hemsworth as a master thief and Mark Ruffalo as a detective. The movie, also starring Halle Berry and Barry Keoghan, focuses on character motivations and interactions within the crime genre.

March 6, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is heading to downtown Ann Arbor along with Ashley Schafer, Executive Director, Main Street Area Association as well as Bryce Davenport, Director of Operations, Watershed Hospitality Group. They discuss Ann Arbor’s downtown restaurant scene, featuring the Watershed Hospitality Group’s various establishments. Bryce details the history of their restaurants like BTB Burrito and Good Time Charlie’s, and highlights Peridot’s special menu deals.

March 5, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Sydney Parmenter, City of Ann Arbor Emergency Manager. The City of Ann Arbor is considering decommissioning the city’s outdoor warning siren system. The city says newer emergency alert technologies provide clearer, more detailed instructions to residents during emergencies. Now the city wants resident feedback.

March 5, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Braiden Reyes, (Co-Owner) Dynamic Drains Plumbing & Sewer Service for this week's Around The Home with The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. Braiden explained how Dynamic Drains offers various repair methods, including pipe bursting, for issues like failing Orangeburg pipes common in older homes. Braiden also promoted Dynamic Drains’ presence at the upcoming Ann Arbor Home Show, featuring a caricature artist and a meet-and-greet with former Detroit Tigers player Brandon Inge.

March 5, 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 covers Michigan’s winter activities, including skiing in the Porky Pine Mountains and the unique Slush Cup event. He highlights spring attractions like the “Butterflies Are Blooming” exhibit at Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and the upcoming Chihulí exhibit. They discuss the Detroit Tigers opening day, suggesting places to eat and visit in downtown Detroit.

March 4, 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! They focus on teaching children mindful eating habits to foster a healthy relationship with food. They also highlights how mindful eating helps with weight management, digestion, and recognizing fullness, with benefits extending to adults.

March 4, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dr. Sylvie Sarment, Orthodontist, Saline Orthodontics for this week's Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Report! Dr. Sarment graduated from the Univesity of Michigan Dental School Orthodontics Department in 2003, and is currently an adjunct faculty in the Department of Orthodontics at UofM. She discusses the different treatments for orthodontics.

March 3, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Bud Gibson, Director, EMU Center for Digital Engagement/Professor, College of Business; EMU Students Zach Yourman, Field Manager and Johnna Paul, Field Manager. EMU's Digital Summer Clinic prepares students for sought after careers, as well as provides student talent for area businesses. Applications for this year's clinic are being accepted through April 24. There are many opportunities for local area students to get high paying ($20/hour) internship. Visit https://DigitalSummer.clinic

March 3, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Christopher Cosmos, Author / Screenwriter. A new book by best-selling Michigan author Christopher Cosmos makes its debut today. Island of Ghosts and Dreams is set in a time period of fascinating Greek history - - , the Greek resistance in WWII and how the government fled south to the ancient island of Crete. Christopher will be at Literati Bookstore in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 PM

March 2, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Buddy Stark, Director, UM Planetarium & Dome Theater for this month's Skywatch! If the weather cooperates, we could witness a Blood Red Moon in the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday, and get ready for Spring Forward!

March 3, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance and 1290 WLBY presents the Celebration of Women in Business. We are joined by Connie Chang, MBA, Chief Operating Officer, ONL Therapeutics. Remarkable women are driving progress throughout the Ann Arbor region in fields such as business, technology, biosciences, and automotive. While women earn more than half of the degrees in biological sciences, a significant gender gap persists in leadership. Ann Arbor’s Connie Chang broke through that barrier long ago.

March 3, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan! Andy discusses BCBSM’s efforts to make healthcare affordable, moving beyond identifying cost drivers to offering real solutions. The organization addresses rising costs through initiatives like making prescription drugs more affordable, implementing new payment contracts with doctors and hospitals focused on patient outcomes, and reducing administrative costs by $600 million over three years.

February 27, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Wendy Welch, HSHV Director of Communicaions for the Weekly Wag! Wendy introduces Andromeda, a shy, all-black cat, needs a quiet home. HSHV recommends a gradual introduction to a new home, starting with a small, secure space. The Humane Society also launched a “Family Kindness in Action” program, offering volunteer activities for families to support shelter animals.