Episodes

  • Aaron Cooper ~ Avalon Housing - Community Cares

    Aaron Cooper ~ Avalon Housing - Community Cares
    Nov 22 2024
    November 22, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Aaron Cooper, Executive Director, Avalon Housing for this week's Community Cares. Avalon Housing, operating 29 properties with 388 units for over 800 residents in Ann Arbor, Dexter, and Chelsea, focuses on affordable housing for individuals transitioning from homelessness. With Aaron Cooper as the new executive director since early 2024, the organization is expanding its services amidst America’s growing affordable housing crisis driven by rising home prices, inflation, and wage stagnation.
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    14 mins
  • Michael Bright ~ Weekend Events - Ann Arbor Observer

    Michael Bright ~ Weekend Events - Ann Arbor Observer
    Nov 21 2024
    November 21, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor at the Ann Arbor Observer, who details various weekend events in the area. Michael highlights the publication’s 47-year history and its role in informing the community about local events. This weekend’s notable events include a free concert by the U of M Symphony Band at Hill Auditorium, featuring works by Clarice Asad, Shostakovich, and Stravinsky, and a performance by the U of M Theater Department of “John Proctor is the Villain,” a comedy-drama inspired by the Me Too movement.
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    7 mins
  • Jan Allen ~ Butterball Turkey Talkline - National Thaw Day

    Jan Allen ~ Butterball Turkey Talkline - National Thaw Day
    Nov 21 2024
    November 21, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Jan Allen, Butterball Turkey Talk Line Expert who shares tips and tricks as we get ready for Thanksgiving next week. National Thaw Day, celebrated on November 21st, marks the start of preparing turkeys for Thanksgiving. The recommended method for thawing is one day in the refrigerator for every four pounds, so a 20-pound turkey takes five days to thaw. For quicker thawing, submerge it in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes, which would take about 10 hours. Alternatively, fresh turkeys do not require thawing. The Butterball Turkey Talk Line offers assistance at 1-800-Butterball or via text at 844-877-3456, with resources such as recipes and a turkey calculator available on their website.
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    8 mins
  • Mark Valchine and Students ~ Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program - Around The Home

    Mark Valchine and Students ~ Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program - Around The Home
    Nov 21 2024
    November 21, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Mark Valchine, Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program for this week's Around The Home with the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. The Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program offers high school students practical experience in home construction, culminating in the annual building of a house. The program is celebrated through events like the 13th Annual Pancake Supper, which supports student scholarships in construction management. Students from all five area high schools participate, gaining skills in project planning, precision in construction tasks, and mentorship roles.
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    14 mins
  • Nick Nerbonne and Chad Wiebesick ~ Pure Michigan Moment - Destination Ann Arbor

    Nick Nerbonne and Chad Wiebesick ~ Pure Michigan Moment - Destination Ann Arbor
    Nov 21 2024
    November 21, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director at Pure Michigan and Chad Wiebesick from Destination Ann Arbor for this week's Pure Michigan Moment. The Ann Arbor region in Michigan has become the first destination in the state to achieve destination verified status for accessible travel, recognized by Wheel the World, a global platform that aids travelers with accessibility needs. This achievement reflects Ann Arbor’s commitment to inclusivity, as local entities underwent training to evaluate over 200 accessibility features across hotels, attractions, and restaurants.
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    15 mins
  • Dive In With The Dean! Ep.8

    Dive In With The Dean! Ep.8
    Nov 20 2024
    November 20, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with business partner, Dean Erskine, Co-Owner, Lance & Erskine Communications and Producer Derek Laughlin. The discussion focuses on President-elect Trump’s proposal to dismantle the Department of Education. Dean Erskine argues against complete dismantlement but advocates for returning more educational control to the states, as he believes the current system is failing students. He warns that allowing education funding to follow students to private schools could harm public education by depriving it of necessary resources.
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    12 mins
  • Cheryl Wells and Dave Wilson ~ Christmas on the Farm - Waterloo Area Historical Society

    Cheryl Wells and Dave Wilson ~ Christmas on the Farm - Waterloo Area Historical Society
    Nov 20 2024
    November 20, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with as on the Farm - Cheryl Wells and Dave Wilson, Waterloo Area Historical Society. The Waterloo Area Historical Society is organizing a festive event on December 7th and 8th at the Dewey School Museum, showcasing how a rural Michigan farm family celebrated Christmas in the 1880s. Highlights include a portrayal of Santa Claus by Dave Wilson, who has been involved for 36 years, and contributions from Cheryl Wells, a retired teacher who has worked at the farm for nearly three decades. The event features historical demonstrations, such as tours of buildings, a working forge, and colonial cooking. Attendees can enjoy carolers, Victorian-style Santa interactions, music performances, and a Charles Dickens skit.
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    14 mins
  • Frank Rubino ~ On The Couch - The Lure of Cults

    Frank Rubino ~ On The Couch - The Lure of Cults
    Nov 20 2024
    November 20, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for this week's On The Couch. Frank and Lucy Ann examine cults, using the Jonestown Massacre led by Jim Jones to show how charismatic leaders exploit those seeking connection by offering inclusive ideologies. Psychotherapist Frank Rubino draws parallels between historical cults and modern movements like “Blue Anon,” highlighting the ongoing appeal of leaders promising salvation amid societal paranoia. The discussion criticizes divisive rhetoric and stresses the need for national unity, advocating love and acceptance to counteract the fear and isolation tactics of manipulative leaders.
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    11 mins