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As aired on WJR Radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, & Mark Pastoria talk news, business, and entertainment. (09:09) James Murphy, Insider.com, The Great College Pricing Sham; (21:48) Ron French, BridgeMI, Can remote workers jump-start Michigans population.
As aired on WJR Radio: Jeff, Kristin, & Mark discuss the new GDP numbers, hands free driving, and the largest aircraft to hit the skies. As well as research on tonic immobility in female frogs. We rank popular Halloween items: costumes and candy. (07:18) Cork Gaines, Insider.com, Baby Boomers are spending their nest egg and lifting the economy. (14:50) Paula Englin, Michigan Cider Association, Michigan leading the way in hard ciders.
As aired on WJR Radio 760AM: We talk w/ entrepreneurs Marc Howland & LC Howland of Breadless, and Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan, discussing the "You Can in Michigan" campaign. And like everyone else we touch on all things Taylor Swift and our Detroit Lions.
FULL EPISODE aired on WJR 760AM Radio: We speak with (07:09) Mark Dent, The Hustle, about how Etsy is proving to be a financial lifeline for artisans in Ukraine. Additionally, many older adults are “unretiring” to save money and get more social interaction. Plus, an emphasis on soft skills during the AI boom could be good for older workers. (20:07) The Atlantic's Kate Cray and (27:33) Insider's Jacob Zinkula join the show to discuss.
FULL EPISODE aired on WJR Radio 09/30/23: Jeff, Kristin and Mark interview Kate Knibbs, Wired.com (09:15) "The Case Against Momfluencers", and Sean Mann, CEO of Detroit City FC (21:45) "How Detroit City FC turned out-of-town soccer players into Detroit ambassadors and residents". Finally, we discuss why marriage is on the decline and feel good stories from the animal kingdom.
FULL EPISODE aired on WJR 760AM Radio: Jeff, Kristin, and Mark discuss the newest fashion trend for Lion's fans, the first female HS football coach in MI, and the auto show. (8:56)Rose White, MLive, Dollar General stores opening everywhere in MI; (20:47) Eliza Reman, Insider, The Cure for Loneliness; (31:15)Janelle D James, BridgeMI, September is was season. Also, can you wear white after Labor Day?
FULL EPISODE aired on WJR 760AM radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria discuss all things Labor Day (07:35) Ron French, BridgeMI, Ambulance Driver shortage (14:58) Matt Miller, MLive, Why Michigan's best teachers are calling it quits (26:24) Jeff, Mark and Kristin reveal the newest term to be added to the employment lexicon and discuss why people are not using all their vacation days.
FULL EPISODE aired on WJR 760AM radio: (1:00) Science News, The power of AI (3:00) Science Alert, Meteorite used as a doorstop for 80 yrs sold to MSU (7:05) Michele Denice, Balloon Over Bay Harbor Festival (18:30) Katie Mogg, WSJ, The trending 'Lazy Girl' Job (26:50) Jeff, Kristin, Mark discuss tip-flation, how to give a proper apology, and the art of small talk.
FULL EPISODE aired on WJR 760AM radio: Jeff, Kristin, and Mark review all the news you can use (11:29) Aki Ito, Insider.com, The Last Taboo... Salary Transparency (20:23) Katherine Lewis, How to haggle to got what you want (29:53) Haley Tenore, Insider.com, What is Hot Bedding?
FULL EPISODE aired on WJR 760AM radio 08/05/23: News you can use; (11:19) Ron French, BridgeMI, MI vacation rentals are going gangbusters; (18:39) Mark Dent, The Hustle, Why do bands use sound to make you buy stuff; (29:06) Ben Orner, MLive, Should MI high school athletes make money off their image
FULL EPISODE Aired on WJR 760AM radio 07/22/23: (9:46) Sam Dodge, MLive, MI college professors helping NASA return to the moon, (15:44) Steve King, Emergent Research, Granfluencers/Seniors joining the creator economy, and (25:50) Michael Spath, the psychology of why people boo during sporting events.
07/15/23: Jeff interviews Matt & Shauna Damman, a Michigan husband and wife team, and creators of Walkie Chalk to discuss their entrepreneurial journey.
FULL EPISODE aired on WJR 760AM radio 07/15/23 Are you team sea otter or team surfer?
(8:05) Online Brands Return to Brick & Mortar Stores, (18:00) Matt & Shauna Damman/Walkie Chalk www.walkiechalk.com Where Are They Now?, (31:13) Wealthy Street Bakers took a chance on a homeless man
FULL EPISODE aired on WJR 760AM radio 07/08/23: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa & Mark Pastora review the week's news (10:10) Rose White, MLive, MI wineries, farms, and museums welcome RV campers (20:00) Dan Latu, Insider.com, AirBnb and VRBO summer slowdown (27:50) Mikhalia Friel, Insider.com, high risk travel still in the rise for wealthy travelers
FULL EPISODE aired on WJR 760AM radio 07/01/23: Jeff, Kristin & Mark celebrate the 4th of July. (8:00) Mike Evans, Brighton Deputy Fire Chief, fireworks safety (16:00) Mike Palmer, CEO of Premier Pet Supply, Pet safety during the holiday (20:00) David Clark, Midland Daily News, Why celebrate Michigan's craft beer? (28:00) Eric Schuzle, Upside Food's VP, Cultivated meat gets US approval for sales
FULL EPISODE aired on WJR 760AM radio 06/24/23: Cities out doing each other welcoming Taylor Swift (6:00) Rose White, MLive, Michigan's Strawberry Industry (14:00) Stephanie Ginsberg, Ed Dunnneback & Girls Farm (18:57) John Jamian, Director of Operations, Great Lakes Cruising Industry, (30:00) Bonnie Swope, Festival Director, Michigan Lavender Festival
FULL EPISODE aired on WJR760AM radio 06/17/23: Welcome & Introductions Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria (7:00) Father's Day gift guide, history, and economics; (16:00) Jeff interviews Mike Laing, Mawby Winery; (26:10) Jeff interviews Darren Incorvaia, Science News, The Link Between Baseball and Climate Change