City Pulse on the Air on Impact 89FM

Events rundown, Masaki Takahashi and StoopFest

City Pulse — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 20:53:43 -0400

Editor in Chief Berl Schwartz discusses with Travis Wilson, owner of Noble Road Co. about the rise of the thriving cannabis industry.

What's going on this week and a discussion on Lansing DIY music with Edward Emmerich

City Pulse — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:10:46 -0400

Production editor Skyler Ashley goes over interesting events coming to Lansing this week and speaks with Edward Emmerich of Dead Hour Noise about life as a DIY musician in Greater Lansing.

Edward Emmerich of Dead Hour Noise and the weekend rundown

City Pulse — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Production editor Skyler Ashley speaks with Edward Emmerich, guitarist of the local metal and punk group Dead Hour Noise, and upcoming events in Lansing are discussed.

Rundown of this week's events and Dr. Surae Eaton-Sangster

City Pulse — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 17:40:25 -0400

Production Editor Skyler Ashley gives a breakdown of what's happening in Greater Lansing this weekend, and reporter Audrey Matusz interviews Dr. Surae Eaton-Sangster, a beloved 72-year-old family doctor from Sparrow Hospital.

Lansing Legend Barbara Davis, Black Excellence & This Week's Events

City Pulse — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Production Editor Skyler Ashley runs down events in Greater Lansing happening this week from Monday, March 7 to Saturday, March 12. Reporter Audrey Matusz interviews 72-year-old Barbara Davis as part of City Pulse's Lansing Legends series, which examines local residents who have witnessed generations of Black excellence.

Lansing Legend Art Austin, Black Excellence & This Week's Events

City Pulse — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Production Editor Skyler Ashley runs down events in Greater Lansing happening this week from Monday, February 28 to Saturday, March 5. Reporter Audrey Matusz interviews Art Austin as part of City Pulse's Lansing Legends series, which examines local residents who have witnessed generations of Black excellence.

Ellery Sosebee's Lansing Chief of Police

City Pulse — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500

On this weeks episode, Todd Haywood interviews Lansing Chief of Police Ellery Sosebee. Sosebee has been apart of the Lansing Police Department since 2002. He talks about the goals and challenges he faces at the department. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 88.9 FM.

Frankie's Wood Fired Oven Transition

City Pulse — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500

On this weeks episode, Kyle Kaminski interviews Frank Tignanelli - who is the owner of Detroit Frankie's Wood Fired Oven. Tignanelli explains the transition of the pizza restaurant becoming a BBQ restaurant. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 88.9 FM.

Ryan Claytor Illustrates "A Hunter's Tale"

City Pulse — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500

On this weeks episode, Skylar Ashley interviews Ryan Claytor, who is the coordinator of Michigan State's Comic Art & Graphic Novel minor. Claytor is a comic book artist and illustrated a poem his grandfather wrote titled "A Hunter's Tale". Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 88.9 FM.

Delia Kropp LGBTQ+ rights advocate

City Pulse — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the City Pulse, Skylar Ashley speaks with transgender actress Delia Kropp who is a LGBTQ+ rights advocate. Kropp was the first transgender actress to play the role as Charlotte Van Meltzer in a Pulitzer and Tony award winning play. She will be making her film debut soon in a motion picture titled Landlocked. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 88.9 FM.

Funny is Funny Comedy Club

City Pulse — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400

On this weeks episode of City Pulse, Skylar Ashley speaks with Lansing standup comedian, Amaru. Amaru is the organizer behind a new comedy club called "Funny is Funny" which is located in the old Lansing mall cinema. Ashely asks about the planning of the club and the first few shows. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 88.9 FM.

Michigan Justice Reform and Behavior Credit Systems

City Pulse — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the City Pulse, Skylar Ashley talks to Mary Cusack and Jack Wagner of the Michigan Justice Advocacy Organization. Michigan is one of six states that does not have a behavior credit system for the incarcerated, leading them to talk about how justice reform is important in Michigan. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 88.9 FM.

The World of Underground Comedy Pt.2

City Pulse — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

On this episode of City Pulse, Skylar Ashley looks into a underground comedy venue that brings entertainment from under a front porch of an East Lansing house. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 88.9 FM.

Compilation of Local Indie Bands

City Pulse — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the City Pulse, Skylar Ashley features a compilation of music from local indie rock bands. The compilation is titled "This must be the place, quality hits from Lansing", it was put together GTG Records and music writer and City Pulse contributor, Rich Tupica. Each song is a cover from local bands. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 88.9 FM.

The World of Underground Comedy

City Pulse — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0400

On this episode of City Pulse, reporter Cole Tunningley looks into a house venue known as the Salsa Parlor. Tunningley interviews the host of Salsa Parlor and comedians featured at the venue. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 88.9 FM.

Pumpstock Music Festival and the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival

City Pulse — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 01:21:14 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley recaps upcoming events in Lansing and reporter Cole Tunningley reports on the Pumpstock Music Festival and the upcoming Michigan Chicken Wing Festival. Music writer Rich Tupica plays tracks from Detroit garage rock legends, The Dirtbombs. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 88.9 FM.

Local Upcoming Lansing events, the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival and The Chancellors

City Pulse — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:43:22 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley breaks down cool events coming to Lansing in the near future, and reporter Cole Tunningley shares all the details on the upcoming Michigan Chicken Wing Festival at Adado Riverfront Park. Music writer Rich Tupica plays two tracks from classic Michigan garage rock group The Chancellors. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on 88.9 FM The Impact.

Lawrence Cosentino and Taylor Fabus

City Pulse — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 13:24:03 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley speaks with senior staff writer Lawrence Cosentino about the 20th anniversary of City Pulse. The two discuss Cosentino's long history with the paper and his experience growing as a writer and reporter. Cole Tunningley interviews Taylor Fabus, an extension educator in the Animal Science Department at Michigan State University. They talk about her work with horse exhibitions at the Ingham County Fair. Music writer Rich Tupica caps the show off with a track from Michigan musician Matthew Milia. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on 88.9 Impact FM.

Pumpstock Music Festival and Two-Faced Wilson

City Pulse — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 19:50:27 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, reporter Cole Tunningley talks to Smitty Smith, one of the key organizers of the 2021 Pumpstock Music Festival. Pumpstock is an annual music festival dedicated to roots music and Americana. It was canceled last year due to the pandemic, but now it's coming back strong than ever with a roster of acts from around the country. Arts editor Skyler Ashley interviews musician Adam Droscha, a singer/songwriter who performs across Michigan with the indie/blues rock band Two-Faced Wilson. Droscha is also a talented writer and poet, whose work was featured by the 2018 Lansing Sidewalk Poetry Project. Droscha discusses his history as a musician and writer, as well as his plans for a forthcoming Two-Faced Wilson E.P. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on 88.9 FM The Impact.

Sally Potter and Jenn Carpenter

City Pulse — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:26:19 -0400

Nevin Speerbrecker and Hillary Coleman

City Pulse — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:39:41 -0400

On this revamped edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley interviews frequent City Pulse collaborator Nevin Speerbrecker. Speerbrecker has illustrated, designed and painted several of City Pulse's most memorable covers over the past few years. Ashley discusses with Speerbrecker his career path as a designer and artist, as well as his current projects and his future ambitions. Reporter Cole Tunningley speaks with Hillary Coleman, founder of 1991 Greenery. 1991 Greenery is a local organization that offers affordable, hand-potted houseplants and consultations for beginning gardeners. Coleman and Tunningley talk about 1991 Greenery's one-year anniversary and how it celebrated its milestone over the weekend. Music writer Rich Tupica contributes a track from underground Michigan rock group The DT's. Tupica goes over a brief history of the band and presents the 1996 song "I Hate This Part." You can listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on 88.9 FM The Impact.

Sirnico Williams and Deanna Brown

City Pulse — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:52:09 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley talks with Sirnico Williams about the skateboarding culture in Lansing. Ashley also speaks with Deanna Brown, owner of the Everything is Cheesecake food truck, about what it's like to own and operate a food truck here in Lansing. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 88.9 FM.

Tommy Plural and Best Friend's Club

City Pulse — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:20:50 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley speaks with local musician Tommy Plural about the livestream concert service he helped created known as Best Friend's Club. Best Friend's Club was created during the COVID-19 pandemic to help emulate the experience of attending a local rock gig. You can learn more at GTGRecords.net Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 88.9 FM.

Victor Ving and Mac’s Bar Tribute Compilation

City Pulse — Sun, 02 May 2021 15:26:59 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley takes over hosting duties for publisher Berl Schwartz. Ashley interviews traveling mural artist Victor Ving who, along with his partner Lisa Beggs, has been touring the United States painting murals inspired by vintage greeting cards in different cities. Ving and Beggs are heading to East Lansing on May 10 to paint a mural on the south-facing wall of the Roadhouse Pub. Ving shares his experiences on the road and explains how the two manage the nomadic lifestyle. They hope to complete the mural by May 17. To cap off the show, we hear tracks from a compilation album featuring local indie rock bands dedicated to the employees of Mac's Bar, which has been closed since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on 88.9 FM, The Impact.

Ricci Levy and Larry Cook

City Pulse — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:32:02 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, reporter Todd Heywood interviews Ricci J. Levy of the Woodhull Freedom Foundation. Heywood talks with Levy about her work with the foundation to secure to affirm sexual freedom as a fundamental human right. Ashley also talks with Larry Hook, adviser of the LCC student paper The Lookout, about capturing the top Division 3 prize from the Michigan Press Association. Rich Tupica closes the show with music from the Holland-based rock band New Era. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on 88.9 FM The Impact.

The 4/20 Special

City Pulse — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:48:53 -0400

City Pulse editor and publisher Berl Schwartz returns to his usual hosting duties for a special 4/20 edition of City Pulse On the Air. Schwartz interviews Travis Wilson, who works in the processing end of the local marijuana industry, and managing editor Kyle Kaminski interviews City Clerk Chris Swope. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 89 FM.

This Must Be the Place

City Pulse — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:48:26 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, we feature tracks from a music compilation put together by a score of Lansing indie rock bands. The compilation is titled “This Must Be the Place: Quality Hits From Lansing” and was put together by GTG Records with help from music writer and City Pulse contributor Rich Tupica. Each song is a cover track performed by a Lansing band. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on 88.9 FM The Impact.

Don Cochran

City Pulse — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 13:56:59 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, reporter Todd Heywood interviews COVID-19 long hauler Don Cochran about his experiences living with recovering from the coronavirus. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on 88,9 FM The Impact.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

City Pulse — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:42:53 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, reporter Todd Heywood interviews Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic in Michigan. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on 88.9 FM The Impact.

Parker Curtis and Rahjah Evans

City Pulse — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:17:17 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley speaks with Parker Curtis and Rahjah Evans, founders of Wild Ferns Wellness Center, a brand new Lansing hub that combines services such as therapy, massage and hair care, and is a safe, welcoming space that caters to the needs of people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.

Ozay Moore

City Pulse — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley fills in for publisher Berl Schwartz. Ashley interviews Ozay Moore, local hip-hop musician, educator and founder of All of the Above Hip Hop Academy. Moore talks about his experience running a youth education program that doubles as a nonprofit.

Lori Welch and Tony Willis

City Pulse — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz interviews Lansing's sustainability manager Lori Welch about how the city is tackling the climate change crisis. Managing editor Kyle Kaminski rounds out the show by talking with Tony Willis, head of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership's new department of equitable economic planning.

Xavier DeGroat and Chadwick Phillips

City Pulse — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz interviews Xavier DeGroat, a 30-year-old Lansing Community College student who may have been the first person with autism to serve an internship in the White House. Arts editor Skyler Ashley spoke with Chadwick Phillips, a Minnesota artist and a concert promoter. He is also the founder of the youth development project “Hip Hop History and The Arts.” Phillips now works with the city of Lansing’s family educational program, “Building Child & Family Initiatives.” Ashley spoke with Phillips about his role as a musician and a youth instructor. Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on 88.9 Impact FM.

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, Bill Castanier and Tammara Ramona

City Pulse — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley takes on hosting duties for publisher Berl Schwartz. Reporter Todd Heywood interviews Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on minority communities. Schwartz interviews frequent City Pulse contributor Bill Castanier about books in his collection about the Black experience in America. Ashley finishes the show by interviewing Tammara Ramona, a young entrepreneur who was living in her car before launching her own successful smoothie business, Smoothie Queen.

Bob Fish of Biggby Coffee

City Pulse — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley fills in for publisher Berl Schwartz. Ashley interviews Bob Fish, co-founder and co-CEO of Biggby Coffee. Fish delves into the history of Biggby and how it grew from just a single shop in East Lansing into a massively successful chain.

Charlie Ballard, Kyle Melinn, Steve Tobocman and Curtis Hertel Jr.

City Pulse — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:38:10 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz hosts a panel discussion on January's wild political events with MSU economics professor Charlie Ballard, City Pulse columnist Kyle Melinn, Steve Tobocman, director of the Michigan Political Leadership Program, and Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr., D-East Lansing.

The People Issue, Pt. II

City Pulse — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:32:47 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz leads listeners through the remaining excerpts from interviews conducted for the annual City Pulse People Issue. Click here to check out part one.

The People Issue Pt. I

City Pulse — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:47:44 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz leads listeners through five excerpts from interviews conducted for the annual City Pulse People Issue. Check back next week for a second part, which will feature even more special people from Lansing.

Charles Ballard and Tom Heideman

City Pulse — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:57:51 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, we listen to an exclusive interview with MSU economics professor Charles Ballard about what to expect from the American economy in the early days of the incoming Biden Administration. We also hear from local musician Tom Heideman and his quest to spread holiday cheer despite the pandemic.

Virg Bernero

City Pulse — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:35:48 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, managing editor Kyle Kaminski interviews Former Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero. The two discuss Bernero's potential campaign for a fourth mayoral term, his reputation as "the angry mayor" and how he differs from Mayor Andy Schor

Guadalupe Ayala and Tommy McCord

City Pulse — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:21:02 -0500

City Pulse editor and publisher Berl Schwartz interviews Guadalupe Ayala, Lansing's first-ever diversity officer, who was appointed by Mayor Schor. Arts editor Skyler Ashley interviews Lansing musician Tommy McCord about Best Friends Club, a Facebook group dedicated to hosting livestream concerts in lieu of venue shutdowns due to the pandemic.

Summer Schriner and Doak Bloss

City Pulse — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:18:22 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley interviews Summer Schriner, owner of Bad Annie's in Old Town, about the ups and downs of running a small shop during the coronavirus pandemic. Ashley also speaks with local theater writer and actor Doak Bloss about his online talk show, "House Left."

Matt Grossmann and Curtis Hertel Jr.

City Pulse — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 23:49:42 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz holds his final discussion on the presidential election with MSU Political Scientist Matt Grossmann. Schwartz also discusses the down-ballot results and their impact on Michigan with Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. , D-East Lansing.

Matt Grossmann and Kyle Melinn

City Pulse — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 01:28:35 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz discusses the election results with MSU Political Scientist Matt Grossmann and MIRS reporter Kyle Melinn.

Matt Grossmann and Virg Bernero

City Pulse — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 07:44:50 -0500

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz discusses the death of Anthony Hulon with former Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero. Hulon died after being restrained by police officers in the Lansing city jail. Bernero alleges that the city misled the public about the details of Hulon's death. Schwartz also continues his discussion on the 2020 presidential election with MSU political scientist Matt Grossman. It is their last talk before election day on Nov. 3.

Matt Grossmann and Mark Grebner

City Pulse — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:36:45 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz continues his conversation about the 2020 presidential election with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann. Schwartz also interviews Ingham County Commissioner and voting analyst Mark Grebner.

Matt Grossman, Jo Shoup, Ashley Stommen and Nick & the Jaguars

City Pulse — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:13:50 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz continues his conversation with MSU political scientist Matt Grossman about the latest developments in the 2020 presidential election. Reporter Cole Tunningley speaks with locals Jo Shoup and Ashley Stommen about the coronavirus' impact on nightlife in Lansing. Music editor Rich Tupica closes things out with a track by early Motown act Nick & the Jaguars.

Matt Grossmann, Election Day 2020 and Doctor Ross

City Pulse — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 22:40:20 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz continues his discussion with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann about new developments in the 2020 presidential election. Reporter Cole Tunningley speaks with Ingham County officials about Donald Trump's call for volunteers to watch polling places on election day, and music editor Rich Tupica concludes the show with music from Doctor Ross the Harmonica Boss.

Matt Grossmann, Thread Inside and The Chancellors

City Pulse — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:11:03 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz discusses updates on the presidential election with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann. Reporter Cole Tunningley speaks with the founders of a new clothing line, and Rich Tupica plays music from Michigan psychedelic rock group, The Chancellors.

Matt Grossmann, Curtis Hertel Jr. and Nolan Strong

City Pulse — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, Berl Schwartz speaks with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann and Michigan State Senator Curtis Hertel Jr.

Music editor Rich Tupica introduces listeners to Nolan Strong and The Diablos, a Detroit group that was popular during the early days of Motown Records.

Matt Grossmann and Robert Jenkins

City Pulse — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz continues his discussion with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann about developments in the 2020 presidential election. Reporter Cole Tunningley speaks with Lansing comedian Robert Jenkins about what it's like to be on the left politically but still advocate for gun ownership.

Matt Grossman, Kyle Melinn and Eric Freedman

City Pulse — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:26:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Eric Freedman about Bob Woodward's decision to hold onto his tapes of Donald Trump downplaying the coronavirus for the release of his forthcoming book, "Rage." Schwartz continues his discussion of the 2020 presidential election with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann, and discusses how the Trump and Biden campaigns are unfolding across Michigan with MIRS reporter and City Pulse columnist Kyle Melinn.

Matt Grossmann and Art in the Wild

City Pulse — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz continues his weekly discussion about the 2020 presidential election with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann. Reporter Cole Tunningley speaks with Melody Angel, co-founder of Art in the Wild, an arts organization that raises funds for Lansing's parks, about an upcoming YouTube interview series that highlights local artists.

Kathleen Gray and Matt Grossmann

City Pulse — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz interviews journalist Kathleen Gray of the New York Times and Detroit Free Press, as well as MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann.

Matt Grossmann and Peter Spadafore

City Pulse — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz continues his weekly conversation on the 2020 presidential election with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann. This week, the two discuss the aftermath of the Democratic National Convention. Also on the show, staff writer Kyle Kaminski interviews City Council President Peter Spadafore about the state of education in Lansing.

Matt Grossmann and Dianne Byrum

City Pulse — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz discusses the latest updates on the 2020 presidential election with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann. Schwartz also interviews MSU trustee Dianne Byrum.

Matt Grossmann and the Threadbare Mitten Film Festival

City Pulse — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation with MSU Political Scientist Matt Grossmann. We’re within 90 days of the general election, Grossmann discusses how the race is taking shape.

Arts editor Skyler Ashley speaks with Threadbare Mitten Film Festival director Dan Kofoed about the festival’s transition to being presented digitally. For the past four years, Threadbare has presented independent films from both Michigan and international filmmakers to Lansing audiences. Kofoed also takes time to discuss the general impact of the coronavirus on the indie film industry.

Matt Grossmann, Brett Decker and Kristin Mahoney

City Pulse — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this week's edition of City Pulse On the Air editor and publisher Berl Schwartz holds his weekly conversation with MSU Political Scientist Matt Grossman about the 2020 presidential election. This week's show also features a new guest, Brett Decker of Defiance College. Decker discusses with Schwartz why it might be a wise decision for Joe Biden to pick Gov. Whitmer as his running mate.

Reporter Cole Tunningley speaks with Kristin Mahoney from the MSU Department of English. Mahoney studies apocalyptic literature from the early 20th century and teaches a class about it. She discusses with Tunningley about how the critical issues of today are in many ways a reflection of the past.

Matt Grossmann, Suzanne Evans Wagner and Betsy Sneller

City Pulse — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann about the 2020 presidential campaign.

Reporter Cole Tunningley talks with MSU linguistics professors Betsy Sneller and Suzanne Evans Wagner about their research at the MSU Sociolinguistics Lab. When the COVID-19 outbreak began, Wagner and Sneller designed a study relevant for the days of lockdown and isolation. Their project, Michigan COVID Diaries, has asked participants to talk about their daily lives. Sneller and Wagner are amassing these interviews so they can study how people’s language changed over the course of the pandemic.

Matt Grossmann and Jerry Norris

City Pulse — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley fills in for editor and publisher Berl Schwartz. Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation about updates on the 2020 presidential campaign with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann. Ashley interviews The Fledge owner Jerry Norris about how the Lansing community center is hanging on through the pandemic.

Matt Grossmann and Tonya Krause-Phelan

City Pulse — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation about the 2020 presidential campaign with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann, and talks with Tonya Krause-Phelan, law professor at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, about the school's unanimous approval of an anti-racism resolution.

Matt Grossmann, Thomas Morgan, Bob Pena and Sean Peters

City Pulse — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann, reporter Kyle Kaminski interviews Ingham County Commissioner candidates Thomas Morgan and Bob Pena and arts editor Skyler Ashley speaks with tattoo artist Sean Peters.

James McGrath and Matt Grossmann

City Pulse — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Before he became a lawyer, James McGrath, the new president of WMU Cooley Law School, was a lawbreaker. He engaged in prominent acts of AIDS-related civil disobedience in the 1980s. McGrath spoke to editor & publisher Berl Schwartz. Also: MSU political scientist Matt Grossman on the 2020 presidential campaign.

Matt Grossmann, Bilal Baeza and The Blue Echoes

City Pulse — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley discusses with Lansing artist and musician Bilal Baeza about what it's like to be black and nonbinary in a predominately white and straight music scene.

MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann weighed in last week in a USA Today article on accusations from both President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden that the other is intent on stealing the election in November. As City Pulse editor and publisher Berl Schwartz does weekly, he speaks to Grossmann about that and other issues in the 2020 presidential campaign.

Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 89FM.

Matt Grossmann, Paul Birdsong and Slim Gaillard

City Pulse — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, reporter Cole Tunningley gives us the story of rising Lansing civil rights activist Paul Birdsong, who has been leading daily demonstrations across Lansing and demanding the resignation of Mayor Andy Schor. Editor and publisher Berl Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann about the 2020 presidential campaign.

Tune into City Pulse On the Air every Sunday, 10 a.m., on Impact 89FM.

Matt Grossmann, Peter Spadafore and Earthen Vessel

City Pulse — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, Berl Schwartz interviews Lansing City Council president Peter Spadafore. The two discuss police treatment of protesters in Lansing, which included the use of tear gas. Schwartz also hosts his weekly discussion of the 2020 presidential campaign with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann.

Listen to City Pulse every Sunday at 10 a.m., on Impact 89FM.

Matt Grossmann, gardening in quarantine and The Woolies

City Pulse — Sun, 31 May 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, reporter Cole Tunningley talks to several Lansing residents about finding solace in gardening during lockdown. Editor and publisher Berl Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann and music writer Rich Tupica caps off the show with a track from Michigan garage legends The Woolies.

Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 89FM.

Julie Pingston, Matt Grossmann and The People's Temple

City Pulse — Sun, 24 May 2020 12:00:00 -0400

City Pulse editor and publisher Berl Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation with MSU Political Science professor Matt Grossmann. Schwartz also talks with Julie Pingston, President and CEO of the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitor's Bureau. City Pulse music editor Rich Tupica caps off the show with a track from The People's Temple.

Matt Grossmann and Ryan Basore

City Pulse — Sun, 17 May 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Berl Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann on the 2020 presidential campaign. Reporter Kyle Kaminski talks to a local man with a prison record that's introducing a new brand of pot to benefit ex-felons. We also take another walk down memory lane with music writer Rich Tupica.

Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday, 10 a.m. on Impact 89FM.

Matt Grossmann and MSU student Julia Kiehle

City Pulse — Sun, 10 May 2020 12:00:00 -0400

What if you and your entire family caught COVID-19 just as you were finishing your last semester of college? City Pulse reporter Cole Tunningley talked to MSU student Julia Kiehle, who graduated this spring after battling COVID together with her parents and brother. After Kiehle moved back home, they all rapidly fell ill. Then, three weeks of stress, paranoia and obsessively watching the news. This is the story.

This week's edition of City Pulse On the Air also features the weekly conversation between editor and publisher Berl Schwartz and MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann.

Matt Grossmann, Kyle Melinn and The Plagues

City Pulse — Sun, 03 May 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Michigan was back in the national headlines last week thanks to armed protesters inside the state Capitol as the Legislature debated the fate of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency shutdown order. City Pulse editor and publisher Berl Schwartz checks in with MIRS reporter Kyle Melinn for his take on the controversy. Schwartz also hosts his weekly conversation with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann on the state of the 2020 presidential campaign.

City Pulse music editor Rich Tupica caps off the show with a track from appropriately named Michigan garage rock legends, The Plagues.

Matt Grossmann, MSU's future and East Lansing Art Festival

City Pulse — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400

City Pulse editor and publisher Berl Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation with MSU Political Science Professor Matt Grossmann on the 2020 presidential campaign.

Reporter Cole Tunningley interviews Michigan State University student Issy Smith and MSU spokesperson Dan Olsen to find out more about the unclear future of the university.

Arts editor Skyler Ashley spoke with Heather Majano, manager of the East Lansing Art Festival, about the decision to take the festival online, and the future of art festivals in general.

Listen to City Pulse every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 89FM.

Randy Clark, Matt Grossmann and Whitney Spotts

City Pulse — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air: What did last week’s demonstration tell us about the 2020 presidential campaign? It’s time for City Pulse editor and publisher Berl Schwartz's weekly talk with MSU political scientist Matt Grossmann.

Schwartz also interviews Randy Clark, a 63-year-old retired schoolteacher from Flint. Last Wednesday, thousands filled central Lansing streets and clogged highways. The noisiest among them captured the media’s attention. But many protesters stayed in their cars as they attempted to circle the Capitol. Clark was one of them.

Arts editor Skyler Ashley speaks with Whitney Spotts, lead singer of the popular local cover band Starfarm. Her band, of course, has been sidelined by the shutdown order during the pandemic. She discusses its impact on the industry, and what the future of live music might look like.

Listen to City Pulse every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 89FM.

Matt Grossmann, Charles Ballard and Tommy McCord

City Pulse — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400

City Pulse editor and publisher Berl Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation with MSU Political Science Professor Matt Grossmann about the presidential campaign. He also speaks with MSU Economics Professor Charles Ballard.

Arts editor Skyler Ashley spoke with Tommy McCord of GTG Records about the Stay At Home concert series. McCord speaks with Ashley about how musicians are staying connected to their audience amid the coronavirus.

Listen to City Pulse On the Air every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Impact 89FM.

Matt Grossmann and Travis Stoliker

City Pulse — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400

City Pulse editor and publisher Berl Schwartz hosts his weekly conversation with MSU Political Science professor Matt Grossmann about the presidential campaign – you remember that?

Arts editor Skyler Ashley speaks with Travis Stoliker, co-owner of Saddleback Barbecue. The two discuss how Saddleback — and the local restaurant industry as a whole — are holding up through the coronavirus mandates that limit restaurants to takeout and delivery. You’ll be able to read more about this topic in City Pulse’s forthcoming issue.

Listen to City Pulse On the Air, Sundays at 10 a.m. on Impact 89FM.

Michael McDaniel, Linda Vail, Phil Knight and Matt Grossmann

City Pulse — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0400

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz speaks with Michael McDaniel, retired brigadier general of the Michigan National Guard, about the power of governors as they deal with the pandemic, then about his views on the state of preparedness of the federal government in dealing with this crisis.

You may remember McDaniel from his role in Lansing's response to the ice storm of 2013, which saw Mayor Virg Bernero pick him to analyze the oft-criticized performance of the Lansing Board of Water & Light during and after the storm.

Schwartz also interviews Ingham Co. Health Officer Linda Vail about the plan for coronavirus patient care at hospitals, and Phil Knight, the executive director of the Food Bank Council of Michigan, talks about how Michigan's food banks are holding up.

And, finally, Matt Grossmann, professor of political science at MSU, returns for his weekly conversation about the democratic presidential primary, which has been disrupted by the pandemic.

Listen to City Pulse every Sunday, 10 a.m. on Impact 89FM.

City Pulse - 04/16/14

City Pulse — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:00:00 -0400

Tune into City Pulse this week as your host Berl Schwartz interviews various people about events and issues in the Lansing community. On the show this week we hear from a variety of guests including Sam Porter (Microbrew and Music Festival Founder), Mike Lasher (New Belgium Brewing Company), Frank Ravitch (Walter H Stowers Chair in Law and Religion, MSU), and Gilda Jacobs (President and CEO of Michigan League for Public Policy). Jarrett Skorup - Research associate for Mackinac Center for Public Policy

City Pulse - 03/26/14

City Pulse — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:00:00 -0400

Tune into City Pulse! Lansing's alternative newspaper is on the impact! This week on the show, you can hear from a variety of people in the Lansing/Michigan area about all kinda of issues the community is facing. Including Kyle Melinn (Talking about Same Sex Marriage), Jay Kaplan (ACLU of Michigan), and Joan Nelson (Ellen Neighborhood Center);panel on FOIA

City Pulse - 03/19/14

City Pulse — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:00:00 -0400

This week on City Pulse we heard from a variety of people in the greater Lansing area including Todd Heywood (Journalist/HIV activist), Mike Shirkey (State Rep.), Cyril Payen (Filmmaker), and Michael C.H. McDaniel (Brig. Gen.).

City Pulse - 02/26/14

City Pulse — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 16:00:00 -0500

This week on City Pulse join Berl Schwartz as we hear from a variety of people in the Lansing/Michigan community, talking about a variety of important topics. Guests include Harry Hepler (Developer), Jay Kaplan (ACLU of Michigan's LGBT Project), Robert Jenkins (Comedian), and Andy Schor and Sam Singh (Representatives).

City Pulse - 02/19/14

City Pulse — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:00:00 -0500

This week on City Pulse we hear from a variety of people talking about the Lansing Community including Bernie Porn (EPIC-MRA), Dennis Louney (vice chairman, BWL Board of Commissioners), Joel Ferguson (Devlepor), Nate Powell (Graphic novelist), and Larry Cosentino.

City Pulse - 02/12/14

City Pulse — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:00:00 -0500

Today on City Pulse we hear from a variety of people representing the Lansing area including Mary Kronquist (Community Mental Health), Jeff Croff (co-founder of Ixion Ensemble), and Kyle Melinn (Mears the capital news letter). Following, some avid Beatles fans, talking about the 50th anniversary of the day The Beatles first played in the United States.

City Pulse - 02/05/14

City Pulse — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 16:00:00 -0500

On this weeks City Pulse we hear from various people in the Michigan community including Michael Schacherbauer (Actor/Director), Terry Terry (President of Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art), Peter Spadafore (Lansing School Board President), and Schacherbauer (Lansing Police Capt.).

City Pulse 1/29/14

City Pulse — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:00:00 -0500

This weeks City Pulse features interviews from some awesome people including Valerie Marvin (president of the Historical Society of Greater Lansing), Mike Callton (State Rep.), Tony Kushner (Playwright), and Michael McDaniel.