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Host Berl Schwartz invited Jake Davidson, a political consultant at Advantage Associates, into the studios to talk about the Republican primary, the presidential race, and the Pete Hoekstra commercial. Soren Anderson, Professor of Agricultural Economics at Michigan State University, stops by to discuss ethanol, gas, and biofuel. We replay our recent interview with Jeffrey Zaslow, [...]

Host Berl Schwartz and co-host Andy Balaskovitz discuss relevant issues in the Lansing area. We call Jay Kaplan, Director of GBLT from ACLU, to talk about same sex marriage and Prop 8 debate in California. Joel Ferguson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, calls in to talk about about the Chairman [...]

Host Berl Schwartz talks to Zach Pol, Community Director of We The People, about the rights and fees of worker union members. David Hollister, former Mayor of Lansing, calls in to discuss the Lansing Casino proposition, related scholarship programs for the Lansing area, and the growth of manufacturing in the greater Lansing area. Fred Karger, [...]

Berl Shwartz sits down with co-host Andy Balaskovitz and guest co-host Bill Castanier for some discussion of Lansing city events. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero calls in and Aaron Payment of the Sault Ste Marie Chippewa Indians is in the studio to talk about the possibilities and implications of a Lansing casino. Dan Young of Spiral [...]

Bill Castanier is guest Co-Hosting. Jeff Gibson, owner of Superior Grower Supply and Hydroponics International, discusses the stigma of hydroponics and the advantages and disadvantages of medical marijuana. Eric Freedman, co-author of “Presidents and Black America,” talks about the book, and the history of the relationship between presidents and slavery. Bonnie Joe Campbell calls in [...]

Scott Keith, President of LEPFA, calls in to discuss the events of the Lansing Center and future plans for the site. Brian Jeffries, the newly appointed President of Lansing City Council, stops by to talk about some of his policies and general politics of Lansing. Berl speaks with Jeffrey Zaslow, the author of The Magic [...]

City Pulse 1/4/12 Berl talks with Kyle Melinn of City Pulse about general politics in the Lansing community and the nation in general. Marcia Crowley, marketing manager of the Broad Art Museum, speaks about the upcoming grand opening of the museum and some exhibits within it. Pam Jodway and Owen Anderson are on from the [...]

Jay Kaplan, staff attorney for the ACLU of Michigan’s LGBT Legal Project discusses HB 4770 and its potential implications; Rob South discusses his guest column in this week’s issue of City Pulse on a forthcoming Grand River Avenue/Michigan Avenue corridor study; Jerry Ambrose, Lansing’s finance director, on leaving his post to join the Emergency Manager [...]

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero and City Pulse columnist Kyle Melinn on the Occupy movement and the Lansing contingent’s decision to leave Reutter Park for the winter. Selma Hollander on her lifelong involvement with the area’s art scene. Dominique Scott on playing the lead role in the Broadway musical “Rock of Ages,” which is playing at [...]

Ingham County Commissioner, Andy Schor discusses his run for state representitive Senator Rick Jones speaks about the recent passing of the Michigan Schools new anti-bullying bill. MSU Athlete Delvon Roe discusses his transition into an acting career. Andy Hosts

Political strategist Stephanie McLean and Michigan Equality’s Amy Hunter discuss whether opening gay candidates are facing fewer problems.  Norbert Fernandez recalls being airlifted from Cuba to Lansing as part of Operation Pedro Pan 51 years ago. Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope discusses his proposal for reducing the number of Lansing City Council meetings.  Attorney Matt [...]

Topics Include: Gretchen Whitmer discussing stance on anti-bullying legislation. Todd Cook- Lansing Chamber of Commerce Discussion. James Sanford interviews Susan Woods about the East Lansing Film Festival.

Rebroadcast of Lansing City Council Candidates

First Ward City Council candidates Lynne Martinez and Jody Washington face off. Third Ward City Council candidate A’Lynne Robinson discusses her re-election campaign. HBO “Conspiracy” screenwriter Loring Mandel discusses the show, which has its world stage premiere tonight at Riverwalk Theatre.

This week on City Pulse Berl talks about Indian casinos with Ted O’Dell of the Lansing Jobs Coalition, tribal spokesman James Nye and MSU professor Matthew Fletcher. Bruce Witwer and  Katherine Draper of the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition speak about the Homeowner Education Resource Organization program. MSU theater senior Dennis Corsi previews his new theater [...]

Berl talks Oliver Towers with Randy Hannan and Lisa Webb Sharpe. The show also features Medical Marijuana Attorney Thom LaVigne  and LSO conductor Timothy Muffitt.

Former Michigan Govoner Jennifer Granholm talks poltics with Berl. Jake Distel and Susan Whitall are also featured on the show.

Ingham County Register of Deeds Curtis Hertel Jr. talks about foreclosure. Stormfield Theatre’s artistic director, Kristine Thatcher, and cast members Richard Marlatt and Richard Henzel talk about their show, “Heroes.” Live music from Zion Godchaux, and his musical partner Russ Randolph.

This week on  City Pulse Lansing City Council member/candidate Carol Wood.Lansing local and drag queen Justin Derke. We also hear from  Michigan Institute of Contemporary Art President Terry and Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council Director Julie Po.

This week on City Pulse Lansing City Council candidate Rory Neuner and  Councilman/candidate Derrick Quinney. Berl talks with  Mlive.com editor Bill Emkow. We also hear from Greater Lansing Housing Coalition Executive Director Katherine Draper.

This Week city pulse celebrates it’s 10th anniversary !

Berl talks with Wayne Pancelle , president and CEO of the Humane society. Hear about the companies Michigan Flyer and Indian Trails. Carol Wood also joins Berl in studio.

Berl talks with Wayne Pancelle , president and CEO of the Humane society. Hear about the companies Michigan Flyer and Indian Trails. Carol Wood also joins Berl in studio.  

Berl talks with Novelist Bonnie Jo Campbrell; Mark Contrucci of Don’t Frack Michigan; Brittney Hoszkiw, executive director of the Old Town Commercial Association, and Sarah Christiansen of Katalyst.

This week City Pulse host a second  open forum with candidates running for city council  including: Derrick Quinney, Rory Neuner, Tom stewart, John Krohn and Carol Wood.

This week City Pulse host an open forum with candidates running for city council  including: Harold Leeman , Joe Manzella, Lynn Martinez, Jody Washington, and Philip Damico.

Berl speaks with Roland Leggett, Director Field Organizing, Equality Michigan. Robert P. Bartlett on education and the economy. Ed Sarpolus of Target Insights on Politics.

This week Berl welcomes the executive  director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Rich Robinson to discuss campaign financing.Dale Schrader talks about his plan’s to  renovate  a gas station in old town. Allan Ross at the Allen Street Farmers Market. Musical guest Joe Leste of Bang Tango.

This week’s City Pulse features former U.S Representative Joe Schwarz. Citizens Research Council director of state affairs Craig Thiel.  City Pulse also welcomes the  Superintendent of  East Lansing schools, Dr. David Chapin.

President of Friends of Kresge Suzanne Brouse talks about the New museum.  Your choice Medical Marijuana dispensary owner  Shakina Pena talks  about the medical marijuana ordinance. Main Street strategies political consultant  Joe DiSano. GOP strategist Dennis Darnoi.

John Schlinker, attorney for convicted killer Mathew Makowski. Tobias Wolff, White House adviser on gay rights. Former state Senator Gilda Jacobs.

A retrospective show featuring interviews with David Sedaris, George Worthmore, the Hot Club of Lansing and Twyla Birdsong.

A retrospective show featuring interviews with William C. Whitbeck, Lawrence Glazer and the Hot Club of Lansing.

An exclusive interview with Dolly Parton.

State Senator Mickey Switalski. Ted O’Dell on an Indian casino for Lansing. Former state schools superintendent Tom Watkins. Twain actor Richard Henzel.

Economist Douglas Drake. Retailer David Kositchek. GOP consultant Dennis Darnoi. Authors Martha Bloomfield and Steven Ostrander.

Economist Charles Ballard. State Senator Ray Basham (D-Taylor). Paul Jacob of The Christman Company on lighting the new Accident Fund headquarters. Sean Vertesch of Deepfield.

State Senate Majority Leader-elect Randy Richardville. Business columnist Rick Haglund. Former MSU football player T.J. Duckett. Actor and director John Lepard. “We Live in Michigan” by Paul Miles.

Actors Rachel Izen and Dennis Moench from Mary Poppins. Comedian Jon Lovitz. Author David Sedaris.

Jack Lessenberry. Joan Nelson, executive director of the Allen Neighborhood Center. Ingham County Treasurer & Land Bank Chairman Eric Schertzing. George Berghorn, chairman of Lansing Community College’s Environment, Design and Building Technologies Department.

State Senator Gretchen Whitmer, D-East Lansing. Kelly Rossman-McKinney, founder of The Rossman Group. Former U.S. Representative Joe Schwarz. Blues singer Twyla Birdsong.

30th Circuit Court candidates Clinton Canady & Billie O’Berry. 69th District state House candidates Mark Meadows and Susan McGillicuddy. East Lansing Film Festival executive director Susan Woods.

David Leyton, Democratic Attorney general candidate. State Historic Preservation Officer Brian Conway. Leslie Sitzwater of the Mid-Michigan Red Cross. Hugh McDiarmid Jr. of Michigan Environmental Council.

Scott Hagerstrom of Americans for Prosperity Michigan. Former House Speaker Rick Johnson and David Bertram of the Michigan Townships Association. Betty Price jewelry.

Jocelyn Benson, Democratic candidate for Secretary of State. Ismael Ahmed, Director of the State of Michigan Human Services Department. Peter Martell of the American Friends Service Committee. Berl and Kyle also discuss the upcoming race for governor.