Talk of the North with Nick Rhudy
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Talk of the North with Nick Rhudy. Airs weekdays from 5 to 6 PM on 102.3, 103.3 FM and 1270 AM WMKT.
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2 days ago
Episode 153
On today's show, we learn more about the fight between local and state governments over how to dispose of road kill. Sault Ste. Marie Police continue to refuse to hand over their full use-of-force policy and have appealed to the state Supreme Court. Censorship has actually increased un Elon Musk's watch, but not in the way you may think. All that and more on today's show!
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3 days ago
Episode 152
On today's show, a 28-year-old man tried to pass as a 14-year-old boy during a traffic stop. A bridge in Cheboygan needs repairs fast, but funding is few and far between. MDOT is removing some orange barrels this weekend so folks can actually make it to their destination. Nick is joined by State Representative Cam Cavitt, the pair catch up on the Cornwall Flooding Dam and what is new in Lansing that we should be aware of.
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4 days ago
Episode 151
On today's show, Democrats issue their only campaign finance reform, making it easier for folks to give unions money. A new soccer complex is coming to Petoskey. People as young as 16 could pre-register to vote. Nick is joined by Carl Delfeld, author of the new book, Power Rivals: America and China’s Superpower Struggle. They discuss what Republicans should and should not do to retake a majority in 2024 and how the US can reassert its dominance on the world stage.
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5 days ago
Episode 150
On today's show, an MSU professor was caught charging students for access to her personal website and then using the funds for political advocacy (allegedly). Ford has conceded to keep AM radio in cars ... for now. Three MSU grads came up with an idea they turned into reality. Starting a company that would provide K-12 schools with better financial literacy tools and curriculum. Nick is joined by Create Every Opportunity's (CEO) CIO Maverick Levy.
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6 days ago
Episode 149
On today's show, the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance Symposium and Showcase was today at Boyne Mountain. Nick attended and we review some key audio from the event. Nick is joined by Republican candidate for US Senate Michael Hoover. Hear why Michael is running and what he believes is his pathway to victory. All that and more on today's show.
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May 19, 2023
Episode 148
On today's show, a woman who lit a homeless man's tent on fire is charged with arson and nothing else! Democrats are looking to ban child marriage and conversion therapy, with some exceptions for both. The Emmet County Board of Commissioners meeting last night was a three-hour long event with 90 residents present, We review some audio and Nick explains why we're still talking about pandemic measures two years later. We wrap up our week-long coverage of the Gaylord Tornado One Year Later: A Community In Its Own Words by hearing from a couple, Nathan and Jessi who lost their home and were donated a new one!
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May 18, 2023
Episode 147
On today's show, work on the South Union Street Bridge has been delayed, causing some pretty serious problems for the National Cherry Festival. Kellogg's is paying for the full college tuition for Battle Creek graduates. The Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act has officially been expanded. We continue our coverage of the Gaylord Tornado One Year Later: A Community In Its Own Words.
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May 18, 2023
Episode 146
On today's show, money is pouring into Democrat campaign accounts from unions after they repealed right to work. Traverse City and the Cherry Capitol Airport are parting ways. A semi-pro sports league is expanding in Northern Michigan. We have our continued coverage of The Gaylord Tornado One Year Later: A Community In Its Own Words.
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May 16, 2023
Episode 145
On today's show. A single-car crash involving a family of 6 from Kalkaska left one dead and another in critical condition. Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools opened a new health clinic on campus. Drivers are keeping their cars longer as new and used car prices are still waayyyy to high. Our coverage of the Gaylord Tornado One Year Later: A Community In Its Own Words continues.
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May 15, 2023
Episode 144
On today's show, a man was accidentally set free from prison. A freak accident left a Petoskey man dead while he tried to start his tractor. A black bear made his way to downtown TC. We begin our coverage of the one-year anniversary of the Gaylord Tornado, speaking with Erin Mann who held positions with Otsego United Way and the Otsego Community Foundation during and after the tornado.
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May 12, 2023
Episode 143
On today's show, Charlevoix County offices are moving while Emmet County Commissioners are moving forward despite the bad press. The state budget continues to inflate. A 13-year-old boy saves his 8-year-old sister from getting abducted in Alpena. Nick is joined by State Senator John Damoose (R37) to discuss the worrisome proposals by Planned Parenthood, regarding further access to abortions. John has also helped with a new Senate bill that would change several aspects of the law regarding sexual assault.
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May 11, 2023
Episode 142
On today's show, the eight-year-old boy who was lost in the UP, tells his story. The Pellston school district is seeking a $12 million bond to build a new fieldhouse. Summertime means campfires, how to prevent wildfires? Find out today. The MI school board just passed a worrisome resolution.
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May 11, 2023
Episode 141
On today's show, our country is sick in many ways, but is the solution simpler than we think?
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May 9, 2023
Episode 140
On today's show, we hear from a Big Rapids local who is being targeted by the state government for protesting the Gotion Battery plant. Audio courtesy of the Glenn Beck Program. Tucker Carlson announced he is taking his talents (show) to Twitter! While there was good news for journalism today, we honor a young journalist who passed away far too soon. All that and more on today's show!
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May 8, 2023
Episode 139
On today's show, the 8-year-old boy missing in the UP has been found! State lawmakers are looking into why the DNR won't let local road commissions remove roadkill. What is the latest on Tucker Carlson, where is he going to land? All that and more on today's show!
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May 5, 2023
Episode 138
On today's show, you'll be seeing more EV charging stations popping up. The Tissue Depot in Cheboygan has hit another snag while Petoskey Plastics takes a leap forward. A small update on the Little Traverse Wheelway. King Charles is about to have his big day, why should we in the US care? All that and more on today's show!
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May 4, 2023
Episode 137
Happy Star Wars Day! On today's show, Trump is scheduled to make his return to the mitten state. Tick Tick Boom. Three Nigerian nationals were charged in a sexual extortion ring that ended in the death of a 17-year-old UP boy. the slippery slope of abortion is as much of the Right's fault as it is the Left's. All that and more on today's show!
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May 1, 2023
Episode 136
On today's show, Traverse City Commissioners will be voting on the contract of their new interim city manager. Who is running in the Republican primary? Is a certain EV brand proving both political sides wrong?
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Apr 28, 2023
Episode 135
On today's show. The National Guard's proposal to expand Camp Grayling has been (finally) shot down by the DNR. Alanson schools took today off after the false alarm of a gun at the school yesterday. An illegal animal shelter was busted in Wexford County. Nick is joined by State Representative Neil Friske (R107) to discuss some recent legislation that he voted on. They discuss House Bills 4202 and 4250 as well as a new Senate Bill that aims to triple the length of the statute of limitations for sexual assault. All that and more on today's show!
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Apr 27, 2023
Episode 134
On today's show, law enforcement has been very busy as a few local schools have been in lockdown at different points this week. Democrats are looking to add LGBTQ to the list of hate crimes. Nick is joined by State Representative Cam Cavitt (R 106) to discuss the latest on Save Cornwall Flooding. They also highlight funding gaps between Northern Michigan and the rest of the state. What is the Republican's primary focus and have they actually learned anything from Democrats in recent months? All that and more on today's show!
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Apr 26, 2023
Episode 133
The lost episode. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Apr 25, 2023
Episode 132
On today's show, the cause of an explosion in Benzie County is revealed. Traverse City has found its new interim City Manager. The National Trout festival kicks off tomorrow in Kalkaska! We spend the rest of the show focusing on AG Dana Nessel's hypocrisy. Drinks for me but not for thee!
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Apr 24, 2023
Episode 131
On today's show, the Democrats are looking for more gun control measures. A bill would give five excused absences for mental health in public schools. An update for Saave Cornwall Flooding. Tucker and Don Lemon are out at Fox and CNN.
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Apr 21, 2023
Episode 130
On today's show, Nick bemoans the Lions continued poor luck. The Harbor Springs City Council is looking to lower its noise threshold in the city limits. Tensions are running high in Hayes Township. The State has given Gotion's proposed Battery plant what it wanted. All that and more on today's show!
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Apr 20, 2023
Episode 129
On today's show, Ford is removing AM radio from all future US and Canadian cars effective next year! Fight back! We have a condensed local news segment. Nick is joined by the Executive Director of Great Lakes Gun Rights Brenden Boudreau. Brenden gives an update on the lawsuit he and MI Open Carry filed against the Michigan Legislature. Why did the Michigan Association of Sheriffs support Red Flag laws? What are the next steps, is there any hope?
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Apr 19, 2023
Episode 128
On today's show, lots of felonious gun crimes over the last few days... YIKES! A MI Supreme Court Justice is taking some time for mental health treatment. Nick is joined by State Senator John Damoose (R-37) to set the record straight on his voting record between two different battery plant projects in Michigan. Will the recent gun control legislation hold up in court? And why did the Michigan Association of Sheriffs come out in favor of Red Flag laws?
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Apr 18, 2023
Episode 127
Nick is back! Hope you didn't miss me too much! The trip was a rollercoaster, find out why!
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Apr 12, 2023
Episode 126
On today's show, more cameras could be coming to the roadways to check your speed. The final report on 5G towers a-top Harbor Springs High School is in. The Michigan Supreme Court is coming to Northern Michigan to hear a case live! We discuss the two Tennessee state representatives who were expelled from office. All that and more on today's show!
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Apr 11, 2023
Episode 125
On today's show, Traverse City is quickly putting together lists for a short-term and long-term city managers. Boyne City High School has a new principal. The strike continues for UofM grad student workers. Nick is joined by political consultant and GOP strategist Dennis Lennox to review and discuss potential changes the Michigan GOP could be making to the 2024 presidential primary.
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Apr 10, 2023
Episode 124
On today's show, the FCC is using video games to inspire the next generation of aviators. Emergency work begins in Petoskey tomorrow. Flo Rida is coming to Traverse City! And trans activists attack an actual woman. All that and more on today's show!
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Apr 7, 2023
Episode 123
On today's show, Nick rages about the three Star Wars movies that were announced in London today. We do manage to get to our local news segment giving updates on a few stories, including the bribery case from yesterday. We review a self-own by Nina Turner on Twitter. All that and more on today's show!
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Apr 6, 2023
Episode 122
On today's show, an update on Save Cornwall Flooding from State Rep Cam Cavitt (R106), Michigan is about to launch a national campaign to attract new workers and businesses, and now that Trump has been arrested, the Left has their eyes set on bringing down Justice Clarence Thomas. All that and more on today's show!
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Apr 5, 2023
Episode 121
On today's show, a potential ballot proposal would create a statewide animal abuse registry, much like the sex offender registry. A 43-year-old cold case, re-opened, has identified the body of a Jane Doe found in Ohio to be a woman who lived in Traverse City. We are joined by Rich Ginop, the Emmet County Board of Commissioners Chairman to discuss a proposal at yesterday's local health board meeting, and Emmet County's chance at becoming a 2nd amendment sanctuary county.
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Apr 4, 2023
Episode 120
On today's show, a house fire has been ruled a Triple-Homicide-Suicide. A car caught fire in Gaylord with three small children inside. Finland has been accepted into NATO, why is that a problem for US citizens? All that and more on today's show!
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Apr 3, 2023
Episode 119
On today's show, road work is about to hit northern Michigan in full force! Cadillac is without a bike shop no longer! Weed licensing is starting to get messy in a local community. And we're joined by the Boyne City Mayor Hugh Conklin.
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Mar 31, 2023
Episode 118
On today's show, Nick is joined by friend and former podcast co-host Ian Dailey. Discussing feminism and social media's effects on interpersonal communication. Are we headed toward a National Divorce and will Trump's indictment raise the stakes? All that and more on today's shows!
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Mar 30, 2023
Episode 117
An Emmet County Garbage attendant was killed in a two-vehicle accident today. A local business won a prestigious award! Nick is joined by State Representative Neil Friske (R 107) to discuss the latest out of Lansing, the Democrat's latest vendetta, constituent concerns, and the Restrict Act.
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Mar 29, 2023
Episode 116
On today's show, a loaded local news session! Democrats are trying to maneuver around the income tax reduction. There is a new way to work remotely from Petoskey. Be on the lookout for Bitcoin scams. Why should the right oppose the Restrict Act? All that and more on today's show.
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Mar 28, 2023
Episode 115
On today's show, two home invasions in Houghton Lake, are they connected? The accused human trafficker in Sault Ste Marie has been hit with several additional charges as more victims have come forward. Michigan is looking to spend north of $160 million for K-12 schools to provide free breakfasts and lunches. Nick is joined by Parker Fairbairn, the Chairman of the Emmet County Republican Party. They discuss the local party, its relationship with MIGOP, and the recipe for success for Republicans in 2024.
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Mar 27, 2023
Episode 114
On today's show, two house fires struck northern Michigan. Traverse City is losing a beloved Taproom but gained two recreational marijuana outlets. Road work is about to hit Petoskey. NHL Pride Night caused some Christians to get targeted by LGBTQ activities.
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Mar 24, 2023
Episode 113
On today's show, a new study shows just how generous Northern Michigan is! Access to busing just got better for TCAPS students. An update to the Line 5 saga. Nick is joined by State Representative Cam Cavitt who represents the 106th district. Hypocrisy continues to flow from the left side of the aisle, this time over COVID policy. We discuss Rep Cavitt's first bill and an update on Save Cornwall Flooding.
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Mar 23, 2023
Episode 112
The Michigan Court of Appeals just issued a massive ruling that will set precedents for future cases. GM made a significant announcement that will upset the car buffs among us. Nick is joined by Dean Clancy, a senior policy fellow at Americans for Prosperity and is a Paragon Health Institute public advisor. The pair discuss what Biden is proposing to do to Medicare, how to better modernize Medicare, and how the right can win on the issues regarding entitlement programs.
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Mar 22, 2023
Episode 111
An accident with a train just struck northern Michigan, but no, it was not a derailment. An update on the status of two MSU shooting victims. A special prosecutor has been requested following the arrest of a Grand Traverse Couty Commissioner. We review the latest Twitter File. All that and more on today's show!
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Mar 21, 2023
Episode 110
A Cadillac man was arrested for embezzling tens of thousands of dollars. Some new Honda Civics are experiencing troubling issues with steering. Traverse City Commissioners had an eventful Monday night meeting and we break down the results. Nick is joined once again by Phil Kerpen, President of American Commitment. They discuss the debt ceiling debacle as well as the first veto of President Biden's tenure. You can find Phil's work at www.americancommitment.org
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Mar 20, 2023
Episode 109
An Amish buggy carrying three children was struck by a car early today. Two sports complexes could be coming to Traverse City within two years. AG Nessel is doing her best to keep her secrets. Nick is joined by Lapeer County Prosecutor John Miller who came under fire for looking into why the hotly debated book Gender Queer was at the Lapeer District Library. John sets the record straight and gives some advice for folks across the state on how to approach this topic of obscene material in libraries.
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Mar 17, 2023
Episode 108
On today's show, a school bus full of students went off the road and hit a few trees, no serious injuries were reported. More deck seating is coming to the Hotel Earl in Charlevoix. And Gaylord looks to reel in short-term rentals. Midway through the show, Nick is joined by State Rep Neil Friske (R 107). They discuss a myriad of legislation from gun bills to right to work, to Neil's won bill that seeks to repeal the DNR's 72-hour harvest report mandate.
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Mar 16, 2023
Episode 107
On today's show, a few affordable housing projects are looking to break ground in Northern Michigan. Several crimes that allegedly took place years ago are finally seeing their day in court. Nick is joined by presidential candidate Perry Johnson, who placed third at CPAC. He beat out big-name candidates Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy. We discuss both foreign and domestic policy, and of course, why he is running.
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Mar 15, 2023
Episode 106
On today's show, a house fire in Sault Ste. Marie proved to be deadly. A large Michigan-based company has split into two independent companies. Traverse City's growth has sent them into a new category for federal funding. We talk to operations engineer Matt Radulski for the US-31 rebuilding project in Alanson, detailing the road work that will last from March to November. For any questions please call their Gaylord office at 989-731-5090.
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Mar 14, 2023
Episode 105
On today's show, a school bus in Northern Michigan was involved in a hit-and-run, the driver is still at large. Michigan State Women's Basketball Coach is stepping down due to health concerns. Enter a contest to throw out a first pitch at a TC Pitspitters Game! And the fight over porn in kid's sections at libraries continues!
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Mar 13, 2023
Episode 104
On today's show, Nick hits some local news, including a story of the arrest of a local elected official. A new Twitter Files has dropped. Governor Whitmer waxed poetic about her infamous shutdown on national TV. All that and more on today's show!
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Mar 10, 2023
Episode 103
After some local news, Nick is joined by two special guests in studio, State Senator John Damoose of the 37th district and Tom Stilling, former Antrim County GOP Chair. The pair give their perspective and voice opposition to the National Popular Vote Proposal. The conversation also spills into other hot topic issues that face the state.
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Mar 9, 2023
Episode 102
On today's show, there is a lot of local news to cover so buckle up. Recreational weed is very close now as the TC clerk's office handed out 16 permits today. The Michigan lottery sent $1.25 billion to the state's education fund. We cover the revelations of Tucker's new insights into January 6th. All that and more on today's show!
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Mar 8, 2023
Episode 101
Today Nick dives into some local news. A massive housing project is in the works in Petoskey, to the tune of 200 units. Consumer's Energy and Awakon Federal Credit Union are donating $50,000 a piece to Michigan and Northern Michigan. Nick is joined by Brenden Boudreau, Executive Director of Great Lakes Gun Rights, to give listeners an update on gun control legislation in Lansing.
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Mar 7, 2023
Episode 100
On today's show, we have 30 minutes of local news! Oh, did we mention we are celebrating the 100th show of WMKT'S Talk of the North? Thanks for your support! Perry Johnson a former Michigan Gubernatorial candidate from Michigan made a little splash at CPAC last week. All that and more on today's show!
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Mar 7, 2023
Episode 99
On today's show, a car chase led to the arrest of three people! Gretchen Whitmer appointed 4 Northern Michigan leaders to state boards. It appears the media has been using the train derailment stories to rile up both the right and the left.
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Mar 3, 2023
Episode 98
On today's show, Nick hits some crazy local news! A Michigan University is closing its doors! A showdown between Grand Traverse County and the Bay Area Transportation Authority is worthy of grabbing popcorn and listening to the details! Chris Hackbarth, Regional Manager at DTE Energy joins Nick to discuss gas reliability improvements in Charlevoix's downtown. All that and more on today's show!
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Mar 2, 2023
Episode 97
On today's show, Nick gets into local news off the top. A $1.3 billion dollar budget was passed, with about half of the money of going to Ford. Twitter Files 17 dropped today and Nick shows how the government accused you of propaganda and tried to get you censored by creating actual propaganda. All that and more on today's show!
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Mar 1, 2023
Episode 96
On today's show, Nick hits some local news. He is then joined by Saul Anuzis the former Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party to discuss the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. This bill that was re-introduced in Lansing would give all of Michigan's Electoral votes to the Presidental Candidate who won the popular vote.
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Feb 28, 2023
Episode 95
On today's show, a staple of Petoskey business has been sold to a private equity firm! The Wuhan virus leak theory has all but been proven to be true, just like with the Hunter Biden laptop. When will people learn...
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Feb 27, 2023
Episode 94
On today's show, a driver purposely drove into a northern Michigan bar Sunday morning. A local criminal got caught when reporting he was a victim of a crime. The Michigan Senate race is getting interesting. All that and more on today's show!
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Feb 24, 2023
Episode 93
On today's show, Nick dives into some very interesting local news. NBA star James Harden surprises one of the MSU shooting victims with a FaceTime and gifts! North Central Michigan College added a very important program that will go towards helping young people stay in Northern Michigan. State Representative from the 107th district Neil Friske joins Nick to discuss his bill that would keep pornographic material out of the kid's section at libraries in Michigan. All that and more on today's show!
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Feb 23, 2023
Episode 92
On today's show, Nick updates you on the status of the five shooting victims from MSU. A MSP trooper was cleared of any wrongdoing after fatally shooting a man. Local political activist Izzy Lyman joins the show to inform us about a cool event taking place on Friday the 24th. All that and more on today's show!
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Feb 22, 2023
Episode 91
On today's show, Nick updates you on the MSU shooting victims. The Petoskey 4th of July Fireworks are set to return, IF they can raise the money. We review the camping launch of Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy as they take on Trump.
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Feb 21, 2023
Episode 90
On today's show, Nick updates you on the several car crashes on I-75 the past few days. Teachers are trying to indoctrinate your kids, you have to hear this audio to believe it. All that and more on today's show!
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Feb 20, 2023
Episode 89
On today's show, Nick hits some insane local news! A two-county police chase with the perp found in a tree after 3 hours! A five-car crash in Mackinaw City left one dead and four injured. Dennis Lennox was at the Michigan GOP convention on Saturday and joined Nick to discuss the results.
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Feb 16, 2023
Episode 88
On today's show, Nick focuses on updates to two critical stories. The MSU shooting and the UFO shot down over Lake Huron. But that is not all that was discussed as now Michigan is the site of the latest train derailment, the fourth such in two weeks. All that and more on today's show!
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Feb 15, 2023
Episode 87
Nick is joined by 107th State Rep Neil Friske and Brenden Boudreau, the Executive Director of Great Lake Gun Rights to discuss the aftermath of the MSU Shooting.
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Feb 14, 2023
Episode 86
On today's show, we review the Tragedy of the MSU Shooting. For resources for dealing with grief please visit the resource on our website under the banner Spartans Will.
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Feb 13, 2023
Episode 85
On today's show, Nick dives into some local news. The body of the ice climber at Pictured Rocks was recovered. A UFO was shot down in Lake Huron! Why the Black National Anthem is a seriously troubling thing to see in our nation's discourse.
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Feb 10, 2023
Episode 84
On today's show, Nick is joined by 101st State Rep Joseph Fox and 107th State Rep Neil Friske to discuss Governor Whitmer's Proposed 2024 budget, and all the shenanigans that took place this week in Lansing.
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Feb 9, 2023
Episode 83
On today's show, tons of local news to get to! The city of Gaylord is mourning the lost of a man who fell off an ice cliff and into Lake Superior on Tuesday. Tons of new housing projects are about to break ground! We review a new Twitter Files! All that and more on today's show!
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Feb 8, 2023
Episode 82
Nick hits some local news, particularly Whitmer's proposed 2024 budget. The biggest ever in the state. Nick also talks to consultant, political commentator, travel writer, and friend of the show Dennis Lennox to talk about Trump versus DeSantis and Biden's State of the Union speech. All that and more on today's show!
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Feb 7, 2023
Episode 81
On today's show, Nick dives into some local news. New solar grids are coming to the Oden Fish Hatchery. The payoff plan is in 15 years. Eagles are getting lead poisoning from hunters? And Trump continues to bash DeSantis.
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Feb 6, 2023
Episode 80
On today's show, Nick reviews a ton of pressing local news. New housing in Petoskey? Nick reviews the 18th annual State of the Community from the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. Michigan continues to hemorrhage young people. The last of former President Trump's Secretary of Defense, Chris Miller joins Nick to retell his experience on January 6th and promote his new book. Soldier Secretary serves as a memoir, telling harrowing stories of missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, giving an insider look at the tumultuous final days of the Trump administration, and issues a stark warning about the readiness of the military under President Biden. All that and more on today's show!
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Feb 3, 2023
Episode 79
On today's show, Nick hits a plethora of local news and is joined by Al Welsheimer the Fire Chief of Resort Bear Creek Township to discuss EV fires. A Chinese spy not named Fang Fang has penetrated US air space. The Republican Presidential Primary looks like it is about to get busy. All that and more on today's show!
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Feb 2, 2023
Episode 78
In tonight's show, Nick talks with Davey Duncan the author of the book, Surviving the Chatfields: God, Guns, Government, and Grooming. Shocking revelations are made. The Superintendent of Petoskey Public Schools, Jeffery Leslie joins the show to discuss Senate Bill 12.
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Feb 1, 2023
Episode 77
On today's show, Shane Horn the Petoskey City Manager joins Nick to discuss three ways the city is looking to address the parking issue in the downtown. And standards for 3rd-grade reading levels are on the chopping block. Holly Wetzel of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy joins Nick to state why the organization is strongly opposed to the lowering of educational standards
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Jan 31, 2023
Episode 76
On today's show, Nick hits some breaking local news and talks with Candice Hamel of the Father Fred Foundation to highlight their annual food drive. Ron Desantis, the wild Florida man is putting in the work while Trump wages a war of words. All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 30, 2023
Episode 75
On today's show, Nick reviews the happenings around Northern Michigan! Emmet County Board of Commissioners Chairman Rich Ginop joins the show to discuss if Emmet County could be made a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State. A bombshell report reveals Pfizer is likely mutating COVID to sell more vaccines. All that and more on today's show! IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Nick was notified by Rich Ginop several days after this interview that Sheriff Wallin wanted to retract any statement regarding his support or lack thereof of any resolution that would make Emmet County a "sanctuary county for the 2nd Amendment. Wallin wants to remain "neutral".
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Jan 27, 2023
Episode 74
On today's show, we catch up with State Senator John Damoose (37th) and State Representative Neil Friske, and their thoughts on Governor Whitmer's Speech. The Executive Director of Great Lakes Gun Rights also joins the show.
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Jan 26, 2023
Episode 73
On today's show, Nick dives into some local news. And then we spend the rest of the show analyzing the Governor's State of the State Speech!
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Jan 25, 2023
Episode 72
On today's show, the Doomsday Clock moved forward. We review its history and why it is ridiculous, especially over the past 20 years. Whitmer's State of the State is tonight and we preview all of its confirmed and alleged contents! All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 24, 2023
Episode 71
On today's show, Nick takes a deep dive into the Pence classified document situation. Who else has top-secret documents in their closet? The local news is abundant today as we review some rewards a local winery won and a potential new furry friend for Petoskey elementary students! All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 23, 2023
Epiosde 70
On today's show, Nick discusses the swivel the Biden administration is seeking to pull off as gas prices start to rise once more. A national pundit claims Michigan is not a democracy, find out why he is right and wrong. All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 20, 2023
Episode 69
On today's show, Nick is joined by special guest Phil Kerpen, President of American Commitment to discuss the fight in Washington over raising the debt ceiling. Will Republicans stand firm? Facebook Files just dropped! Some crazy local crime took place recently! All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 19, 2023
Episode 68
On today's show, Nick talks about Eric Fartwe... Swalwell who is complaining that his removal from the House Intel Committee is tied to death threats he has received. Alec Baldwin has been charged after killing a crewmember on RUST last year. All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 18, 2023
Episode 67
On today's show Nick is joined by two special guests! First, Nate Alger the Grand Traverse County Administrator to discuss the reasons for the county's success as they have won MDHHS's Michigan Healthy Worksite Award! And Republican operative and friend of the show Dennis Lennox joins Nick to discuss the letter that House Republicans signed and hand-delivered to Ron DeSantis urging him to run for president. Learn why in this interview. Also, Electric cars may secretly cost you more to own than gas cars. All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 18, 2023
Episode 66
Today Nick dives into some local stories, the lone bike shop in Cadillac is closing! Some area schools are also getting state funds to help pay for a school resource officer. Speaking of schools, a Michigan school is under fire for letting 6th-grade students dance on stripper poles. And our neighbors to the southwest in Chicago are dealing with a problem of their own: nearly 800 cases of school-related sexual assault and grooming. Those stories and more on today's show!
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Jan 16, 2023
Episode 65
On today's show, Nick kicks things off with some local news, Michigan has a $9.2 billion surplus, what do to! A new Twitter File dropped, and Illinois just violated the constitution. All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 13, 2023
Episode 64
On today's show, Nick is joined by Mark Moyar the William P. Harris Chair in Military History at Hillsdale College to discuss his new book, Triumph Regained: The Vietnam War, 1965-1968". During the Trump administration, Mark served in the U.S. Agency for International Development as the Director of the Office of Civilian-Military Cooperation. A new Twitter Files dropped, concerning RussianGate! Lots of local news, wages are up big in Michigan. All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 12, 2023
Episode 63
On today's show, Nick is joined by Emmet County Board of Commissioner Chairman Rich Ginop to discuss the board's recent minor controversy. Two more sets of classified documents were found in Biden's possession. Our local news segment is jammed packed! All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 11, 2023
Episode 62
On today's show, Nick talks with the Director of the Pellston airport, Ryan Bachelor about the local impacts of the FAA outage. A subcommittee has been formed to investigate the federal government's devious deeds surrounding the Twitter Files and other such information. Lots of local news. All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 10, 2023
Episode 61
On today's show, Nick looks at some statewide news, our reading and test scores are down. Locally, schools are asking for parents to drive their kids to school as they face a bus driver shortage. President Joe Biden is under fire after it was revealed that he was in possession of 10 classified documents that he took with him from his time as Vice President. NPR ridiculed the right for asking legitimate questions about COVD vaccines and why athletes are dropping dead at rates up to well over 1,000% higher than normal. All that and more on today's show.
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Jan 9, 2023
Episode 60
On today's show, Nick reviews Kevin McCarthy's speech as he assumed the Speaker of the House. The good and the bad. A texas man has been called a hero by some and an executioner by others after he shot and killed an armed robber. A lot of local news!
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Jan 6, 2023
Episode 59
On today's show, Nick highlights the 50-year-old anniversary of the B-52 bomber that crashed into Lake Michigan, narrowly missing the nuclear plant. The mother of the woman killed at the January 6th protest, Ashley Babit, was arrested at the Capitol. The voting for the Speaker of the House continues. All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 5, 2023
Episode 58
On today's show, egg prices are going up! Why is that? How do you balance privacy with safety, you better find out fast. Texas is bending the knee to transgenderism and it is a dangerous president. All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 4, 2023
Episode 57
On today's show, Nick introduces a new bit that will be at the top of every show along with the Trivia Question of the day. New Twitter Files dropped and as promised Nick dives into them, Twitter Files 11 and 12 only add to the chaos. All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 3, 2023
Episode 56
On today's show, Nick wades into the live voting for the Speaker of the House. Why is Kevin McCarthy struggling and who is holding up the process? Find out who and why through their sound bites. Dennis Lennox joins the show to give insight into the troubles in electing the next House Speaker. The pair also discuss the newly minted Democrat Majority/Republican Minority in the state House and Senate. All that and more on today's show!
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Jan 2, 2023
Episode 55
Happy New Year! On today's show, Nick discusses the misstep in messaging by former President Trump as he seeks their Republican nomination. Governor Whitmer laid out the Democrats' agenda for 2023-24 in her inauguration speech and it sounds expensive. We review the districts and who will lead us in northern Michigan for the next few years. All that and more on today's show!
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Dec 30, 2022
Episode 54
On today's show, Nick treads into the dangerous waters regarding the arrest of Andrew Tate, a very divisive online figure. We don't talk about the man but discuss the interesting themes and timing around his arrest. Ian Murphy, the owner of the Iron Pig Smokehouse in Gaylord joins the show. The restaurant has been in legal battles with the State of Michigan (Whitmer and the Health Department) over Murhpy's decision to remain open during the pandemic. Some good news as both the Health Department and Liquor Commission have backed off Appeals and further action. But Ian is not through with the State and is suing them for damages. Learn why in this special episode! Support the Iron Pig by clicking https://fight4michigan.com/ All that and more on today's show!
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