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A look back at some of the biggest local headlines of the week, including confirmation of indoor dining returning February 1st, upcoming city projects, and the Grand Traverse County Commission meeting that made headlines for two reasons.   

Founders of Kultura Group, Matt Hodges and Abby Sierputowski are hosting a 10-month long #AllThemSmiles campaign, promoting the continued positive CULTURE happening all over Northern Michigan by partnering with the local non-profit Father Fred Foundations.  Things kick off Thursday, January 21st at Nolan’s Tobacco and Cigar Bar in Traverse City.

A look back at the past week in the world of music, including the death of Phil Spector, getting ready for the Save Our Stages Act funds, and why sea shanties are all the craze.

How would you respond to the question, “Who are you?” Would you talk about your job or your family?  Or would you say something else?  Jeffery Ford, the VedIQ Guild’s 2019 Distinguished Visionary of the Year award winner, joins us for a conversation on becoming “self-actualized,” and how we can use this to live happier lives.

A look back at some of the biggest local stories of the week, including changes to business closure requirements (and what lies ahead for restaurant owners in particular), two new neighborhoods planned for Old Mission and getting folks to slow down on Peninsula Drive.

Grand Traverse County Health Department Director Dr. Michael Collins joins us to discuss updates on COVID-19 measures in Northern Michigan, featuring those in 1A and preparing for phase 1B, the new strain of the virus, and the size of the needle.

Stories this week from the land of music include the Grammy awards postponement and Tracy Chapman’s unusual copyright infringement case against Nicki Minaj.  Plus, the weirdest foods Jordan and Vic have ever eaten.

As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available in our area, the required cold storage techniques related to its distribution, transportation and storage pose many safety risks, including flammability.  National Fire Protection Association’s Meredith Hawes, along with Traverse City Fire Chief Jim Tuller, join us with the details, as well as a discussion on our First Responders and the vaccine.

A look back at some of the biggest local stories of the week, including wastewater testing for COVID-19, vaccine distribution updates, Acme K-Mart’s new life, food trucks possibly coming to East Bay Township, and TCAPS’ return to face-to-face learning.

“If it were any more real, you’d think you’d need sunscreen!” That how owner Mike Sinnard talks about X-Golf, Traverse City’s indoor golf simulator.  Mike joins us, along with golf pro Holden Price, to talk about the facility and their upcoming short game clinic this Saturday, and their youth clinic on January 23rd.

Sara Hardy Farmer’s Market has relaunched their online version, and will continue each Saturday through April.  Downtown Traverse City DDA Experience Coordinator Nick Viox joins us to give all the details. 

Executive Director Jennifer Szunko and Development Director Sarah Hunt join us to preview the presenters at tonight’s virtual meetup from TC NewTech! Featured this evening are  Niccolo Antinucci of Motus, an AI-powered fitness startup; Ashley M. Williams of RIZZARR, a tech-enabled content marketplace; Janine Thomas of Ysanne, jewelry with hidden SOS technology; and Vritti Sethi of Bonfire Live, an artist-centric platform sparking virtual connections between local independent artists and fans to create the magic of a live show remotely.

A look back at the past week in the world of music, featuring the sale of the Neverland Ranch, Cyndi Lauper’s NYE performance, and the crowd-sourced Ratatouille musical.

It’s been…quite a year.  A very tough one for so many, but one, says Bill Marsh, Jr., of the blog Making You Matter, from which you can still learn some important lessons.

A look back at the last week in the world of music, featuring predictions for 2021 and Weird Al’s digital reunion with an old crush and a piece of art.

After pivoting his shows into online experiences that still retain the fun of their in-person counterparts, magician Ben Whiting joins us to talk about the new holiday version of his popular “Magic on the Rocks,” happening tonight at 7:30 pm.  Test “Houdini” to 66866 to get the link!

For the first time in more than a year, a new ad in the Pure Michigan travel campaign (“Still Pure”) hits the airwaves and digital spaces, encouraging safe winter travel at a critical moment for numerous industries in our state.  We spoke with Dave Lorenz (Travel Michigan) about the return of Pure Michigan.

A look back at the least week in the world of music, featuring the passage of the Save Our Stages Act in the COVID-19 Relief Bill, illegally streaming music becoming a possible felony, and a more light-hearted look at one of the Beatles’ more publicly turbulent times.

People often needlessly suffer throughout their entire lives because they don’t know how to manage their memories properly, says Jeffery Ford, the VedIQ Guild’s 2019 Distinguished Visionary of the Year award winner.  While we can’t control all the happenings of our lives, we can definitely control our perception of them and the power that we give these memories to control our present day actions and emotions.

Executive Director of the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center, Ginger Kadlec joins us to talk about their “Take 10” campaign, focusing on the great deal of stress on families during the pandemic.