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City Pulse Live 5/16/12

pacynsk3 — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:00:58 +0000

Host Berl Schwartz interviews Pat Lindemann, Ingham County Drain Commissioner, about the current race and general politics.

Reverend Melvin T. Jones, Pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church, and Bishop David Maxwell, Director of the city’s Office of Faith-Based Initiatives join us to discuss President Obama’s endorsement of homosexual marriage.

We call Valerie Marvin, the President of the Historical Society of Greater Lansing, to talk about the fundraiser for the opening of the Potter House.

Exposure 5/15/12

pacynsk3 — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:16:21 +0000

Lansing-based band Eight to the Bar is in studio to perform and talk East Lansing Art Festival. Mohammad Khalil, Professor of Religious Studies at MSU, talks about Sharia Law and a bill that would ban foreign religious laws in Michigan. Michael Craw of MSU’s James Madison school is on to talk about the LGBT community and President Obama’s endorsement of homosexual marriage. Brian Metcalf, Superintendent of Grand Ledge Public Schools, talks about a program to give kindergarteners iPads. Michigan Storytelling segment features Ellen Airgood, author of “South of the Superior.”

MSU Today 5/11/12

Emily Fox — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:50:30 +0000

Russ White talks with MSU Communications and Brand Strategy VP Heather Swain about branding MSU; Kirk Heinze talks with Michigan Pork Producers leader Sam Hines about feral swine. Michigan climatologist Jeff Anderson talks about Michigan’s historically warm march and how it impacted agriculture in the state. Kirk talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning Teddy Roosevelt biographer Edmund Morris.

Tonight on Exposure

Emily Fox — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:10:14 +0000

We’ll have the Lansing band, Eight to the Bar in studio. Also, you’ll hear about how Grand Ledge is giving every kindergartner an iPad next year.

Spartan Sportswrap 5/14/12

Dillon Jerome — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:32:44 +0000

Dave talks about the Spartans recent Football changes. He also gives an update on the Detroit tigers as well as NBA post season and the run for the Stanely Cup.

Afterglow 5/13/2012

Ricky J — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:08:46 +0000

Mmm, the mighty fresh scent of an Afterglow on a summer evening. The days are getting longer and longer, and maybe soon I’ll get to play out the sunset. Sounds like a good time to me.

My playlist tonight is going up live below! On ’til midnight with the best chillout tracks you’ll find anywhere.

10pm
DJ Cam – A Loop
Gem Club – Red Arrow
Tortoise – Speakeasy
ISAN – Cinnabar
Royksopp – Triumphant
J.Viewz – Wht U Hv For The Sun (feat. Kelli Scarr)
Flying Lotus – Parisian Goldfish
Pretty Lights – An Empty Station
Beirut – Postcards From Italy (Request)
Boards of Canada – Whitewater
Don Peyote – Bag One
The Samuel Jackson Five – Skinflick Dress Rehearsal

11pm
Desert Dwellers – Pranafestation
Ulrich Schnauss – Shine
Bonobo – The Keeper
The Flashbulb – Precisely Wrong
Tycho – From Home
Garage a Trois – Merpati
Toe – Past and Language
Brute Heart – Satellite
Jon Hopkins – Glasstop
The Books – Thankyoubranch
Jaga Jazzist – Kitty Wú

City Pulse Live 5/9/12

pacynsk3 — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:33:45 +0000

Mark Grebner, candidate for Ingham County Drain Commissioner is on to take about the race and politics in general.

We call Sandra Seaton, East Lansing playwright, to discuss her recent win of the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature’s Mark Twain Award.

Fred Karger, Republican candidate for President, calls in to talk about Obama’s recent endorsement of same sex marriage.

Bob Baldori, an actor and musician in Boogie Stomp, joins us in studio to discuss the Boogie Stomp play and movie.

Exposure 5/8/12

pacynsk3 — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:06:29 +0000

Special feature about college radio by IMPACT’s own Jesse Wiza. Vincent Delgado, a Professor from the Residential College of Arts and Humanities, and Geri Zeldes, a Professor from the School of Journalism, talk about their new project called “The Ave.” Marquette County Commissioner Mike Quayle discusses his proposal to make the Upper Peninsula a separate state. Jessica Koski of the Keewenaw Bay Indian Community alks about sulfide mining in the Upper Great Lakes. Michigan Storytelling features John Gagnon, author of “Lake Superior Profiles: People on the Big Lake.”

Spartan Sportswrap 5/7/12

Dillon Jerome — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:58:49 +0000

Dave discusses recent events in Detroit baseball as well as the recent investigations into the NFL.

City Pulse Live 5/2

pacynsk3 — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:24:32 +0000

We play an interview with Mike Grebner, a candidate for Inham County Drain Commissioner, about the race and current politics.

Joe Grimm of the MSU Journalism Program stops by to discuss his book about bullying and the threat it presents.

We talk to Mike Kolhoff of the Lansing Workers Center about Peckham Industries, salaries, and unions.

Tonight on Exposure

Emily Fox — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:40:03 +0000

Tonight from 7-8 learn about how art will take over “The Ave” in East Lansing. Hear from people of the UP on some of the issues they are facing in the great north.

Afterglow 5/6/2012

Ricky J — Mon, 07 May 2012 02:29:02 +0000

Here’s something a little different. Tonight on the afterglow we’re airing our interview with Simon Postford of Shpongle. They’ll be performing this Friday in Detroit at the Majestic Theater, so if you’re into them you may be interested. I’ll be trying to head that way, and some other Impact people will be there too, so post in the comments if you want to meet up!

I’ve got plenty of great music to play after the interview too, so stay tuned for your regularly scheduled Afterglow. Playlist up live below.

10pm
Animal Collective – What Could I Want? Sky
Interview with Simon Postford of Shpongle
Shpongle – Divine Moments of Truth
J.Viewz – Oh, Something’s Quiet (Feat. Kelli Scarr)
The Books – Read, Eat, Sleep
Bonobo – Silver
The Flashbulb – Between the Waves

11pm
Ulrich Schnauss – Never be the Same (Acoustic Version)
ISAN – Look and Yes
Jónsi – Animal Arithmetic
King Crimson – Eyes Wide Open
Pretty Lights – Summer’s Thirst
Tortoise – Eden 2
Flying Lotus – Golden Diva
Oliver Tank – Embrace (MONAS remix)
Still Corners – Submarine
Bibio – Saint Christopher
Toe – C
Pilote – Turtle [Bonobo Mix]
Röyksopp – Sombre Detune

MSU Today May 4, 2012

Sean Balas — Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:12 +0000

Kirk Heinze talks about the state of agriculture in Michigan with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Keith Creagh, and MSU President Lou Anna Simon and Spartans Athletic Director Mark Hollis talk with Charles Hasemann, who leads MSU Business Connect and Spartan Innovations. And we learn about this weekend’s Green Street Fair in Plymouth.

Spartan Sportswrap 4/30/12

Dillon Jerome — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:28:24 +0000

Dave discusses Michigan teams and players in the recent draft, as well as the recent slump from the Detroit Tigers. Dave and Megan also catch us up on the racing world.

Exposure 5/1/12

Andy Jeglic — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:23 +0000

Dana Kirk from Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering talked about the university’s plans for an anaerobic digester to aid in creating renewable engergy that can be utilized by MSU.

Mark Fain, frontman of the Ann-Arbor based band Gun Lake, spoke about his band and the concert they along with Frontier Ruckus and Gifts or Creatures will be performing at the Loft Friday May 4th.

Dean of the College of Education Don Heller discussed the rising costs, student loans, and other issues regarding higher education.

Phil Gardener, Director of MSU’s Collegiate Employment and Research Institute, spoke about the current job market for college graduates.

Tonight on Exposure

Emily Fox — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:15:36 +0000

Folk band, Gun Lake will be in the studio to perform. We will also be talking about the issues facing higher education and the job market for MSU grads. Tune in from 7-8pm.

Afterglow 4/29/2012

Ricky J — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:25:07 +0000

Last Afterglow of the semester! Got some good songs lined up to help turn down the “I’m freaking out” factor of your weekend. Playlist going up live below!

10pm
Röyksopp feat. Lykki Li – Miss It So Much
The Album Leaf – TwentyTwoFourteen
Beach House – Norway
J.Viewz – Rivers and Homes
Jónsi – Tornado (Live)
The Books – If Not Now, Whenever
Flying Lotus – Melt!
Tycho – Sunrise Projector
Brute Heart – Hunter
Air – You Can Tell It To Everyone
The Flashbulb – Insomnia in Roscoe Village
Ozric Tentacles – Yumyum Tree

11pm
Moby – Everloving
Still Corners – Demons
Animal Collective – No More Runnin
Oliver Tank – Last Night I Heard Everything in Slow Motion (Great Earthquake Remix)
Toe – All I Understand is that I Don’t Understand
Bonobo – Gypsy
Pretty Lights – Stay
Ott – Smoked Glass and Chrome
Bibio – Anything New
Black Moth Super Rainbow – We Are The Pagans (Dandelion Gum Outtake)
Boards of Canada – Peacock Tail
Rachel Goswell – Coastline (Ulrich Schnauss Remix)
Jon Hopkins – Contact Note

City Pulse Live 4/25

pacynsk3 — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:42:53 +0000

Host Berl Schwartz talks with John Schneider, editor at the Lansing State Journal, about his career and recent retirement.

Kyle Melinn of City Pulse calls in to discuss the race for Drain Commissioner in Lansing.

We speak with attorney Mike Nichols about the legal implications and policies of driving while under the influence of medical marijuana.

MSU Today – April 27, 2012

Sean Balas — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:20 +0000

MSU President Lou Anna Simon and Spartans Athletic Director Mark Hollis talk with MSU hospitality business professor Michael Kasavana about technology’s impact on the hotel and restaurant industry. And they talk about Mike’s other role as faculty representative to the Big Ten and NCAA. And Simon and Hollis talk about the Michigan Turnaround Plan with Business Leaders for Michigan CEO Doug Rothwell.

Spartan Sportswrap 4/23/12

Dillon Jerome — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:15:00 +0000

Dave talks about our Detroit Tigers and the recent change to college football game ticket prices. Megan gives us the weekly nascar update.