Thursday's show will be live from Marquette and feature, in person, Lloyd Carr, Tom Izzo and Steve Mariucci, plus more celebrities participating in "Mooch's Fundraising Golf Tournament." Join us on radio or streaming audio at www.MiBigShow.com Link directly to this article

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It was great visiting with Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero in studio today about the new Davenport University announcement for downtown Lansing. We also discussed the upcoming mayoral election in Detroit, and he said that "Bing is in trouble" and "Duggan is largely unbeatable." Check out the entire interview below. And, sign up for our newsletter to be entered to win a free round of golf for 4 at Shanty Creek Resort! Link directly to this article

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I enjoyed interviewing George P. Bush today. His father Jeb was Florida Governor. His uncle George W. was President. His grandfather, George HW Bush was president. He's been in Michigan the past couple of days. Link directly to this article

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Enjoyed speaking with Dan Rather; former Governor James Blanchard; and others this morning on my syndicated morning radio and TV show. Link directly to this article

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I am finally on Twitter now... my Twitter handle is MPSshow See you there, too! Link directly to this article

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Show archives and interviews will now be posted to the website daily! Click on "Podcasts" in the menu bar above. Soon, these segments will be available via iTunes as an actual Podcast. Stay tuned for that awesome new feature. Have a fantastic Father's Day weekend...let's talk Monday! Link directly to this article

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Michigan-based syndicated talk show host Michael Patrick Shiels will host his morning radio and television show from Kennebunkport, Maine Wednesday - the morning after former President George H.W. Bush’s 88th birthday party. Shiels will interview Bush family members and friends of the 41st President, plus other celebrities, at the Cape Arundel GC, which will be hosting Bush’s charity golf outing in his summer hometown. Copies of Shiels’ most recent book, “Invite Yourself to the Party,” will be presented to every outing participant. Former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub are among the leaders, celebrities and CEO’s who are expected to be in attendance at the birthday party. “I met President Bush when I was 21 years old and have received some personal letters from him over the years, which I cherish and have included in my book,” said Shiels. “He is a very special man, and Kennebunkport is a charming place. I am happy to bring my listeners and viewers to this party!” Michigan natives Dale Petroskey and John Truscott will participate in the broadcast. Petroskey was a spokesperson for President Ronald Reagan when he came to know Bush; Truscott met Bush while serving as spokesperson for Michigan Governor John Engler. Shiels remembers when his late boss, Detroit radio legend J.P. McCarthy, interviewed Bush aboard Air Force One. “An event like this is a non-partisan affair,” said Shiels. “President Bush’s years of service to his country – from World War II through his post-White House charitable efforts, are unanimously respected and appreciated.” The golf outing benefits Gary’s House operated by Mercy Hospital in nearby Portland. The Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, the USS George H.W. Bush, was scheduled to pass by the President’s coastal Maine home in salute. HBO will begin airing a documentary about Bush, titled “41,” on Thursday. “Michigan’s Big Show starring Michael Patrick Shiels” airs on radio stations across Michigan, including WDTW AM 1310 in Detroit; WTKG AM 1230 in Grand Rapids, plus Fox 47 TV in Lansing. For a list of affiliates and more information, visit www.MiBigShow.com Link directly to this article

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• "Michigan's Big Show" host Michael Patrick Shiels, 44, was saluted by the Michigan Senate on Wednesday for his show, which the body said has "continuously demonstrated superiority." Shiels' syndicated radio and TV show airs on numerous stations across the state, including WDTW-AM (1310). For more, go to www.mibigshow.com. COMPILED BY B.J. HAMMERSTEIN, FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER. CONTACT HIM AT 313-223-4528 OR BJHAMMERSTEIN@FREEPRESS.COM. Link directly to this article

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Am told I will appear on this weekend's "Michigan Matters" TV show with Carol Cain on CBS Detroit at 11:30 am on Sunday. We taped the interview on Grand Hotel's porch during the Detroit Regional Chamber Policy Conference. Link directly to this article

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15 guests today....newsmakers right out of the headlines! Link directly to this article

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Received the honor of a "State of Michigan Special Tribute" today in front of the Senate. Photo here with Senators Gretchen Whitmer and Mike Kowall, plus Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and my wife Dr. Christine Tenaglia. I was, in a word, speechless at the ovation. The proclimation reads: "His show leaves a lasting impression upon his listeners, ans serves to keep them in touch with news, politics, events, financial reports, and sports stories that matter most." Link directly to this article

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Some Recent Guests: Detroit Mayor Dave Bing Gov. Rick Snyder Captain Sully Sullenberger Oak. Cty. Exec Brooks Patterson Blue Cross CEO Dan Loepp Actor Steve Gutenberg US Sen. Debbie Stabenow Debbie Dingell US Congressmen Mike Rogers, Hanson Clark, Dan Benishak Sen. Mike Nofs Political/Biz Journalists: Kyle Melin, Bill Ballenger, Tom Walsh, Daniel Howes, Nolan Finley All Star pitcher Lary Sorenson PGA Tour player Dave Stockton Jr. Hacksaw Jim Dugan Sec. of State Ruth Johnson Meijer CEO Mark Murray Link directly to this article

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Just learned that my latest book will be given to all the participants and celebrities at the President George HW Bush Golf Tournament in Kennebunkport June 13. Quite an honor! I will broadcast live from the event, too. See www.InviteYourselfToTheParty.c​om for info about the book and www.MiBigShow.com for info about my syndicated radio and tv show. Link directly to this article

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