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Enjoyed talking with South Carolina's first female governor - Nikki Haley - this morning on my syndicated morning radio and TV show. At age 40, she's the youngest current governor...and in Michigan today. She told me she does not want to be Mitt Romney's running mate and has had no discussions to that effect. Link directly to this article

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The Michigan Primary is one week from Tuesday. We will have extensive coverage, results and reaction. Link directly to this article

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Democratic State Rep. Barb Byrum on my radio/tv show this morning: "When the legislature returns for session on August 15 I expect and apology from Speaker of the House Jase Bolger and his resignation." Link directly to this article

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Wednesday morning United States Senator Carl Levin, D-Michigan, joins me to talk gun control. We'll also uncover a potentially startling example of Great Lakes pollution. For a list of affiliates or podcasts, see www.MiBigShow.com Link directly to this article

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Lions and Wolverine radio analyst Jim Brandstetter joins me on air this morning talking about the Penn State sanctions and the bay boy arrests on the Lions and Wolverines. Link directly to this article

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Reaction to the BatMan shooting tragedy this morning on my syndicated morning radio and TV show with my guests Col. Kristie Etue and Dwayne Gill from the Michigan State Police; Psychiatrist Dr. Emmanuel Tanay; Terrorism expert Professor Raymond Tanter; law enforcement lawyer Brian Morley; Celebration Cinemas executive Ron Van Timmeren; movie critic Tom Long; Hollywood Reporter's Shannon Rose...and more. Link directly to this article

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Pete Waldmeir and Mark Ridley joined me this morning. Fun to turn back the clock a little! Mitt Romney's campaign spokesperson also told us he will be going to the Opening Ceremonies at the Olympic Games and President Obama's campaign spokesperson implied that Mitt Romney's running mate will be his record. See www.MiBigShow.com for a list of affiliates or podcasts. Link directly to this article

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Monday Morning on the air with me: Judge Randy Heckman will explain how he's now claiming second place in the GOP senate primary; we'll live reports from the finish line at the Port Huron to Mackinac Island sailing race; hear the shout out "Pure Michigan" received from the US Senior Open winner; and we'll recap Sunday night's season premier of "Breaking Bad." Link directly to this article

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Mr. Hallan was a guest on the show Thursday discussing "e-fairness" relative to the collection of sales taxes from online retailers such as Amazon.com. Link directly to this article

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Radio and TV host Michael Patrick Shiels with for Warren Littlefield, the former president of NBC TV’s Entertainment division, who created the “Must See TV” lineup. MPS asked Littlefield about the Fox 47 Lansing affiliate general manager Gary Baxter’s decision to televise MPS’s morning radio show locally against NBC’s “Today Show” and ABC’s “Good Morning America:” -“You’d better be really, really good because the competition is overwhelming. But I absolutely believe that a local presence is critically important. If you can forge a bond and relationship with that market, something a national show can’t do, your audience can grab you and say ‘he’s our guy.’ And it sounds like you’ve done very well.” Link directly to this article

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EMU President Sue Martin joins me on the air momentarily. She is front page news today as EMU has threatened to fire her over her behavior while drinking. She told me she will seek counseling. http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120711/SCHOOLS/207110366/EMU-president-Deal-drinking-fired?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|p

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Radio, TV talk show host Shiels receives tribute in state Senate Syndicated talk radio and TV host Michael Patrick Shiels was recently presented with a special tribute in the Michigan Senate. Shiels, 44, received an ovation after Sen. Mike Kowall, R-White Lake, presented the tribute alongside Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer of East Lansing and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley. “The award is based on the production, effectiveness and creativity of the show, in which Mr. Shiels has continuously demonstrated superiority,” Kowall read from the proclamation, which also was signed by Gov. Rick Snyder. “His show leaves a lasting impression upon his listeners, and serves to keep them in touch with the news, politics, events, financial reports and sports stories that matter most.” “Michigan’s Big Show starring Michael Patrick Shiels” airs on radio stations across Michigan and on Lansing’s Fox 47 TV each weekday. “Standing in front of the Senate left me speechless — a rare condition for a talk show host,” joked Shiels. Visit www.MiBigShow.com for a list of affiliates or to hear the show online. People News appears Sunday through Friday. Have an item about people in and around Lansing to contribute? Please mail items to Vickki Dozier, People News, Lansing State Journal, 120 E. Lenawee St., Lansing, MI 48919, fax them to her at 377-1298 or email them to vdozier@lsj.com. Link directly to this article

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Storms, heat, tree limbs down, power outages...full coverage with us. And Jimmy Chestnut wins the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest: 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes! Link directly to this article

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Here are podcasts from our visit today from Congressman Rogers. To listen to the other interesting interviews from today's show, just click on "Podcast Archives" in the menu bar. Also, Michigan's BIG Show is taking a break Wednesday for the Independence Day, and will be airing a "best of" show tomorrow. Have a safe and happy Independence Day... let's talk Thursday! Link directly to this article

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Politics is our "Family Business," so I enjoyed talking with Congressman Hansen Clarke,D-Detroit this morning, and Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, who is chair of the House Intel Committee. We went live to London about the Wimbledon tennis tournament and learned the price of lobsters in Maine is very low right now! Also talked Fireworks policy and safety with State Rep. Harold Haugh and saw Mitt Romney ride a jet ski! Always surprises! Link directly to this article

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US Senator Debbie Stabenow on the program today while home from Washington DC for the holiday "week." Link directly to this article

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Today was all about the Affordable Care Act and the impact that the US Supreme Court's ruling...especially here in Michigan. Link directly to this article

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It was great catching up with two of the UP's most famous sons, Tom Izzo & Steve Mariucci together live from the historic Landmark Inn in Marquette while preparing for the UP Celebrity Golf Outing. Link directly to this article

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It's a strange work week with some people taking off all week for the holiday...but...we'll be on the air each day....join us! Happy Independence Day week! Link directly to this article

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