Episodios

  • Paula Gardner - 4 Issues To Watch in the U.S. Auto Industry

    Paula Gardner - 4 Issues To Watch in the U.S. Auto Industry
    Jul 16 2024
    July 16, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Paula Gardner, Business Editor, Bridge Michigan. The U.S. auto industry is grappling with market and political uncertainty, especially around the transition from traditional gas-fueled cars to electric vehicles (EVs). This shift has caused fluctuations in market share and profitability, as well as consumer hesitancy due to high costs and concerns about EV infrastructure like charging networks and battery reliability. Automakers face challenges such as balancing investments between traditional and electric cars, and dealing with high percentages of leased EVs and their residual values.
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    16 m
  • Dan Chlebos ~ Beyond The Courtroom - US Secret Service

    Dan Chlebos ~ Beyond The Courtroom - US Secret Service
    Jul 16 2024
    July 16, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dan Chlebos, Asst. Professor of Justice & Public Policy / Former Police Chief, for this week's Beyond The Courtroom. The conversation focused on the security lapses that allowed the shooter to take a shot at the President, questioning the response of the Secret Service and the lack of surveillance on the building from which the shooter operated. Concerns were raised about the ease with which the sniper took the shot and whether they had clearance to do so.
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    19 m
  • Alex Gossage and Krystina Johnson ~ A2Y Chamber Report - Disability Network

    Alex Gossage and Krystina Johnson ~ A2Y Chamber Report - Disability Network
    Jul 15 2024
    July 15 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Alex Gossage, Executive Director and Krystina Johnson, Community Program Manager. The Disability Network, previously known as the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living, has expanded its services across Washtenaw, Monroe, and Livingston counties to empower individuals with disabilities through advocacy, community programs, and various services. The organization focuses on inclusivity and has recently opened an office in Livingston County. Their activities include art programs, a medical equipment loan closet, and summer camps for youth with disabilities, partnering with U of M’s Adaptive Sports and Fitness.
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    21 m
  • Nicole Bernacik ~ Money Monday - UMCU

    Nicole Bernacik ~ Money Monday - UMCU
    Jul 15 2024
    July 15, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nicole Bernacik, University of Michigan Credit Union, for this weeks Money Monday. They discuss the importance of budgeting for financial wellness and introduces various budgeting methods, including cash stuffing (envelope budgeting), zero-based budgeting, and loud budgeting. Cash stuffing involves setting aside physical cash in labeled envelopes for different expenses to help track spending and prevent debt.
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    7 m
  • Lou Glazer ~ Michigan Future, Inc. - Working Parents Tax Cut

    Lou Glazer ~ Michigan Future, Inc. - Working Parents Tax Cut
    Jul 15 2024
    July 15, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Lou Glazer, Founder, Michigan Future, Inc. A coalition in Michigan is advocating for a tax cut to assist working parents, proposing a fully refundable $5,000 per child tax credit for children up to three years old and a $2,500 credit for children aged three to six. This initiative aims to support lower-wage workers struggling with childcare costs, targeting around 250,000 children. It addresses the limitations of existing programs like the state’s childcare subsidy and the tri-share program, which suffers from low participation due to cost and bureaucracy.
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    13 m
  • Andy Hetzel ~ A Healthier Michigan - BCBSM

    Andy Hetzel ~ A Healthier Michigan - BCBSM
    Jul 15 2024
    July 15, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Andy Hetzel from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan. The focus was on the significant health risk posed by concussions, especially for children and teens who are active. Andy emphasized the importance of wearing properly fitting helmets while engaging in activities like biking, scootering, and skateboarding to prevent head injuries.
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    2 m
  • Perry Seibert ~ Talking Pictures - Kinds of Kindness

    Perry Seibert ~ Talking Pictures - Kinds of Kindness
    Jul 12 2024
    July 12, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Perry Seibert, Michigan Movie Critics Guild, for this week's Talking Pictures. They discuss Yorgos Lanthimos’s film “Kinds of Kindness.” A director who is known for his dark comedies and distinctive style, Lanthimos directs this film, which consists of three interconnected stories exploring toxic relationships and human behavior. Each segment features the same cast but stands alone, sharing a common supporting character whose name appears in all three titles.
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    12 m
  • Nick Nerbonne ~ Pure Michigan Moment

    Nick Nerbonne ~ Pure Michigan Moment
    Jul 11 2024
    July 11, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nick Nerbonne for this week's Pure Michigan Moment. They discuss the charm and preserved vintage feel of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, particularly along Route 2. The area has maintained its quaint appeal due to generational preservation efforts and difficult access. Highlights include hidden gems like secluded Lake Michigan beaches near St. Ignace and local food stops such as Clyde’s Drive-In.
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    13 m