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Kelly M. Farr, Consumers Energy Public Affairs Director
posted 06.12.09
Kelly Farr talks about the proposed Consumers Energy
clean coal burning plant near Bay City, the myths and
facts behind wind turbine energy, and Michigan's new
10% green energy standard that must be met by 2015
(and what it will cost the average customer).
 Click here for full audio interview TRT 13:36
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Cadillac Area Schools Superintendent
Paul Liabenow recorded 06.04.09
Cadillac Area Public Schools Superintendent
Paul Liabenow discusses bullying in schools
and society, the district's recently-passed bond issue,
the inequality of Michigan's school fuding, and the
continued difficulty facing Detroit Public Schools.
Click here for full audio interview TRT 19:09
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4th District Michigan Congressman Dave Camp
recorded 05.15.09
Congressman Camp talks about the controversy surrounding
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi regarding whether she was
briefed by the CIA concerning waterboarding. Congressman
Camp also discusses the automotive industry crisis, what
Michigan needs to do to attract business to the state,
along with various other topics.
Click here for full audio interview TRT 15:26
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Non-profit After 26 Project board members
Kathy Bloomfield and Karen Peterson recorded 05.13.09
After 26 Project board members Kathy Bloomfield
and Karen Peterson discuss the need to provide jobs
and training for special needs people age 26 and older.
They talk about their hope to open the After 26 Cafe &
Unique Gift Shop, which will employ 20 special needs
adults in the Cadillac area.
Click here for full audio interview TRT 21:08 |
Andrew Mac Donald, small business owner and
creator of the MIwatchdog.com
(interviewed by Cadillac City Councilman Art Stevens
Source: WATT radio/04.03.09)
Andrew Mac Donald, creator of the MIwatchdog,
discusses why Michigan is at a disadvantage
with Right-To-Work states, why term limits
on Michigan states legislators and senators must
be repealed or modified, and the troubles facing the
automotive industry.
Click here for full audio interview TRT 24:03
 Cadillac Mercy Hospital CEO John MacLeod recorded 04.02.09
Cadillac Mercy Hospital CEO John MacLeod discusses
the downside of Canadian universal health care, why
emergency room costs are so high, and the pending
doctor shortage in the United States.
Click here for full audio interview TRT 14:54
Wexford County Board Chairman Mike Stump recorded 03.30.09
Wexford County Board Chairman Mike Stump talks about the
elimination of the General Accounting Office, the chances
of a new county jail being built, and pay increases for
elected officials one day after the November election.
Click here for full audio interview TRT 14:25
Family Therapist Jim Skiera
recorded 02.20.09 (on WATT radio)
Bill Barnett interviews 30-year practicing
Family Therapist Jim Skiera as he discusses
teen suicide, the intense way in which
teens and adults can sometimes interact,
plus what families, schools, and communities
can do to limit bad behavior that can result
in tragedy.
Click here for part one TRT 20:12
Click here for part two TRT 19:22
Bill Ballenger, Editor/Publisher of Inside Michigan Politics
recorded 02.10.2009
Editor/Publisher of Inside Michigan Politics Bill Ballenger
talks about the states prison costs, Detroit Public Schools,
and term limits on state representatives, senators,
and the executive branch.
Click here for full audio interview TRT 17:27
Bill Ballenger talks about the federal government providing
money for Michigans budget deficit.
Click here for audio clip TRT 1:51
7-year Wexford County Commissioner & Cadillac Mayor Bill Barnett
recorded 01.30.09
Cadillac Mayor Bill Barnett talks about what should
be done about snowmobiles falling through the ice
near the canal, the proposed ordinance to permit
outside liquor sales, and the 2009 renovation of
Mitchell Street, including underground utilities.
Click here for full audio interview TRT 20:46
Bill Barnett discusses falling water usage in Cadillac,
resulting in $160,000 less revenue for the city.
Click here for audio clip TRT 1:05
L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive
recorded 01.06.09
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson
discusses Michigans precarious automotive situation,
how his county innovatively stabilized and
paid for Oakland Countys retiree health care costs,
and privatization of government services.
Click here for full audio interview TRT 14:28
L. Brooks Patterson talks about why the state of Michigan
needs to consider privatization of services, especially the
state prison system.
Click here for audio clip TRT 1:18
2nd District US Congressman Pete Hoekstra recorded 01.06.09
2nd District US Congressman Pete Hoekstra discusses
Michigans precarious economic condition, the terror threat
against the United States, and whether he will run for
governor in 2010.
Click here for full audio interview TRT 14:35
Pete Hoekstra talks about whether he will run for Michigan governor
in 2010.
Click here for audio clip TRT :45
CMU Political Activist and Cheboygan County Drain Commissioner
Dennis Lennox recorded 01.02.09
CMU Political Activist and Cheboygan County
Drain Commissioner Dennis Lennox discusses why
he ran for drain commissioner, and won,
at 24 years of age, why the UAWs lavish resort and
golf course in Cheboygan County should be sold,
and solutions for fixing some problems in Lansing.
Click here for full audio interview TRT 20:39
Dennis Lennox talks about the controversial 1000-acre,
UAW-owned golf course and lavish resort in Cheboygan County,
and why it should be sold.
Click here for audio clip TRT 1:04
 Dr. David E. Cole, Center for Automotive Research Chairman
recorded 11.24.08
Dr. David E. Cole, Center for Automotive Research Chairman,
discusses the proposed $25 billion bridge loan, the catastrophic
effects of one of the auto companies failing, and contrasting
Japanese versus American labor costs.
Click here for full audio interview TRT 13:36
Dr. Cole discusses reasons for optimism in the mid and
long term for the domestic auto industry.
Click here for audio clip TRT 1:16
Wexford
County
Commissioner & Finance Chairman
Larry Copley recorded 12.09.08 NEW
Wexford County Commissioner & Finance
Chairman talks about the countys 2009
and 2010 budgets, recent controversial pay
raises, and privatization of some county services.
Click here for full audio interview TRT 23:56
Larry Copley talks about the feasibility of
eliminating the position of Wexford County
Administrator.
Click here for audio clip TRT 1:35
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Cadillac Michigan City Manager Pete Stalker
recorded 7.07.08
Cadillac Michigan City Manager Pete Stalker talks about revenue sharing from the state, riparian rights, the 2009 street-scape project, and duplicity of government services.
Pete Stalker comments on duplicity of government services... |
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Darwin Booher, 102nd
District
State Representative
recorded 10.27.08
102nd District State Representative Darwin Booher says Michigans 2009
budget deficit could be as high as $1 billion, comments on lawmaker
term limits, and the Michigan business tax (or M.B.T.).
Darwin Booher talks about Detroit Public Schools and what can be
done to improve the districts 1-in-4 graduation rate.
Click here for audio clip TRT 2:12
Click here for full audio interview TRT 23:07
 5th District Grand Traverse County Commissioner Ross Richardson
recorded 11.13.08
Grand Traverse County Commissioner Ross Richardson talks about being
the first Democrat elected in 22 years, what to do with the septage
treatment plant, and duplication of municipal services in Traverse City.
Ross Richardson discusses the financial and legal challenges facing
the Septage Treatment Plant.
Click here for audio clip TRT 1:32
Click here for full audio interview TRT 12:20
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Traverse City Mayor Michael Estes recorded 8.08.08
Traverse City Mayor Michael Estes discusses the primary election, the possible sale of Traverse City Light & Power, merging local police & fire services, and runaway municipal retiree costs.
Michael Estes talks about why some incumbents lost in the August primary. |
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