Podcast appearances and mentions of Pleasant Ridge

Wisconsin was home to many towns throughout its history that, for various reasons, simply don't exist anymore. Whether bypassed by the railroad, faded away after a loss of industry, or disbanded by its own residents, the towns have been wiped from the modern-day landscape, some with visible ruins as reminders, and others have literally nothing existing other than stories. Those stories are largely unknown to most people today, but they are no less fascinating because of it. The unique history of Wisconsin is only further enriched when these stories are brought to light, including connections to America's Founding Fathers, European royalty, and even an eventual Presidential assassin. Scott and Mickey look at the history of some of our state's more interesting ghost towns, and what, other than legacy, still remains today.   In the opening banter, we discuss a new documentary about the Peshtigo Fire, and a certain town that a local media outlet called the "Most Haunted in Wisconsin."  All here, on episode 53 of Badger Bizarre: "Ghost Towns of Wisconsin."    Facebook Twitter Website Email us:  badgerbizarre@outlook.com   Opening Trailer: Ed Gein Sound Byte : "Hard Copy" - Paramount Domestic/CBS Televsion Frank Lloyd Wright and Jeffery Dahmer Sound Byte - WISN 12 News - Milwaukee, WI Jeffery Dahmer Quotes: "Inside Edition"  - King World/CBS Television/CBS Media     Attribution for Music: Trailer: Composer: Adam Phillip Zwirchmayr https://www.pond5.com/ Intro: https://pixabay.com/ Outro: Composer: Viacheslav Sarancha  https://www.pond5.com/     Attribution for logo design: Red Claw Scratch Photo   Sources:   Bale, Florence Gratiot: "When the Gratiots Came to Galena" Bulman, LeeAnne "Back Roads of Wisconsin's Past" New North (Rhinelander) - Archives Parker, Marjorie: "Miners, Mothers, or Medicaine Workers?" Rohe, Randall: "Ghosts of the Forest; Vanished Lumber Towns of WI" Stark, William: "Ghost Towns of Wisconsin" Vilas County News Review - Archives State Historical Society of WI Wisconsin Magazine of History - Archives Wisconsin State Journal - Archives   Please visit our sponsor: FrameMakers                  

Eric and Mom go on another adVANture to Palo, IA! Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, aka Lewis Bottom Cemetery, aka 13 Stairs Cemetery... LOTS of energy on this beautiful hilltop!!! DEFINATLY haunted in BOTH our opinions! And we will DEFINATLY be back better prepared with questions! Be patient with some long air time... but hoping to hear a little 'something' as we sure did see, feel, and hear it when there!!!!!!!

Georgia Allen, 70, remembers growing up during segregation in Pleasant Ridge, a sleepy, agricultural community in southern Virginia Beach. Her family bought groceries at the local country store, where her parents suffered the indignities of white customers always being served ahead of them. But as a young girl, Allen wasn't aware of it because her mother would find ways to distract her during shopping trips. Before Allen walked to the counter with her chosen toy or candy, her mother would say, “Come here a minute, are you sure you want that?” “She would keep us busy, I ultimately realized later in life that you know, my mom was creative,” Allen said. “She was making sure we weren't experiencing it (racism) as much as other people.” Allen is now a civil rights activist and long time member of the Virginia Beach branch of the NAACP, having served as branch president from 2001 to 2012. In 2021, she was a plaintiff in a federal lawsuit that successfully changed the local election system in Virginia Beach after decades of underrepresentation for the city's Black residents. In most cities, people living within voting districts elect city council members from within their districts to represent them in local office. But Virginia Beach had a system in which council members must win elections citywide, instead of solely within their districts. This voting system prevented the election of candidates preferred by voters of color, plaintiffs argued. The city of Virginia Beach, created in 1963 by a merger between Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach, did not have its first Black city councilmember until 1986. Before the lawsuit, it had had only five Black city councilmembers in its history.

A special episode recorded at Uplands Cheese Company in Dodgeville, WI, Liana Mericka and Andy Hatch give us a tour of the farm and creamery during the Art of Cheese Festival last fall. Organized by the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, the festival was a weekend dedicated to appreciating the cheeses of Wisconsin and the people who make them.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member!Cutting the Curd is Powered by Simplecast.

Chaos and comfort found a unique dance in the homes that raised me. Each house whispered a lesson, and through my tales of 11 childhood homes, I invite you to find solace in the symphony of life's imperfections. My story isn't just about the addresses that marked the chapters of a young girl's life; it's a celebration of resilience, a testament to the power of transformation, and a thank-you note to the chaos that taught me to create harmony in the discord.As we journey through the rooms of my past—from Burkart, where a tumble down the stairs met with my first taste of growing pains, to Pleasant Ridge, where my voice found its melody—I share with you the choreography of turning stumbling blocks into stepping stones. Together, we'll laugh, maybe shed a tear, and certainly cheer each other on as we embrace the disarray that shapes us. No expert guests, just us and my story, raw and unfiltered, encouraging you to dance through your own mess and find the beauty in the mayhem. Let's raise a glass to the homes that built us and the messes that made us.Support the showDid you enjoy today's episode? Leave Rikki a voicemail about what you took away to be featured on the next episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/ThatGirlRadioFollow That Girl Radio https://www.instagram.com/thatgirlradio/Follow our host Rikki Lee https://www.instagram.com/rikkilee.co/

Hello Wednesday! Producer Shianne is in studio and we talk about the stories and events of that interest us... plus, Jer shares a yarn his pops told him about his bobcat when he went to Wayne State in the 60s. 01:38 - Shianne brought some of the new Caribou in the studio to try from the new Ferndale location. Do the vibes live up? 07:00 - The Woodward road diet in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge is finished for the season, and traffic has opened up so we can get a better look at what was built. Shianne has thoughts (there's still some more work to do in the spring, but in short, Woodward went from four lanes to three)  12:20 - The city of Oak Park is suing the owners of the old WWJ building as a restaurant project has been stalled for years. 16:41 - A story about a wiley pet bobcat, Wayne State, and a reflecting pool. 19:17 - In our Tell Me Something good segment, the first Holidays in Greektown is this weekend, something to check out if you're looking for some ice carvings, tasty food and caroling. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

Frank Anthony Polito is an award-winning author and playwright. He holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon and a BFA in Theatre from Wayne State. Published novels include BAND FAGS! (2008 "Best Fiction" - InsightOut Book Club), DRAMA QUEERS! (2009 Lambda Literary Award), REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS (featuring the sequel to BAND FAGS!), LOST IN THE '90s, and THE SPIRIT OF DETROIT. His plays ANOTHER DAY ON WILLOW ST and BFs! (based on his novel BAND FAGS!) have been produced in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit, Omaha, and Annapolis. His other writing has been featured in Instinct magazine and online at The Advocate.com and AfterElton.com. He has also been a regular contributor to the popular New York City lifestyle blog Kenneth in the 212. Frank grew up in the Detroit suburb of Hazel Park. He lived with his partner, actor Craig Bentley, in Brooklyn, NY, before returning to Michigan in 2013. The couple purchased a 1924 Craftsman Colonial on HGTV's "House Hunters" in Pleasant Ridge, where they now live with their two rescue dogs, Clyde and Jack.  His two most recent novels, RENOVATED TO DEATH and REHEARSED TO DEATH, are part of his new Domestic Partners in Crime cozy mystery book series. Readers can visit him online at www.frankanthonypolito.com JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. FRANK ANTHONY POLITO Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/fapolito   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankanthonypolito/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankanthonypolito   JONES.SHOW Online:    Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. X (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web:  RandallKennethJones.com X (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/  Web: KevinRandallJones.com   www.Jones.Show

Even Footing Games Presents Kids on Bikes is an actual play podcast using the Kids on Bikes RPG system by Renegade Game StudiosIn the quiet town of Pleasant Ridge, Colorado, kids of the town are ready for summer break but come across some mysterious lights. Even Footing Games Presents Cast includes:Lee Baldwin as Asher WebberVil Brabson as Fawkes JohnsonJason Cassidy as Jill FilbyAaryn Easton as the GMRick Taylor as Spirit JohnsonEditing by Aaryn Easton...Babies and Broadswords: The Book with All the Rules and Crawl of Cthulhu are available on DriveThruRPG and AmazonSupport our work on Patreon or ko-fi.com/evenfootinggamesGet merch and find out more on our websiteFollow our Instagram @evenfootinggamesShare your ideas and adventures on DiscordListened to the show and loved it? Please rate and review, so it gets heard by more brilliant folks like you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does Pleasant Ridge have Elders and what is Biblical Eldership?

Chelsea Sanders is the Director of Graphic Design and an Associate at MSA Design, a national architecture, interior design, graphic design, and historic preservation firm headquartered in Cincinnati with offices in Columbus and Atlanta. Chelsea is a Cincinnati native, spending her early childhood in the City's Pleasant Ridge neighborhood and her teenage years in the northeast suburb of Loveland. She is a graduate of the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. She leads a multi-talented team that is responsible for award winning installations in a variety of project types. Before her time at MSA, had previous experiences working in the fields of web design, advertising, and branding before joining the team and specializing in experiential graphic design. She is an avid traveler and reader with a passion for googly eyes and cats wearing wigs.

It's Tuesday, March 14th, A.D. 2023 which marks the 8th year anniversary of the airing of The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com.  This is Adam McManus.  (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson The menacing Muslims in Mozambique The African nation of Mozambique has turned into another hotbed for Christian persecution, reports International Christian Concern.  A violent, ISIS-affiliated Islamic group, known as the al-Sunnah wa Jama'ah, is raping, murdering, and pillaging villages in the area of Cabo Delgado.   At least 1,000,000 people have been displaced. According to a United Nations report, “There are hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people living in camps. Churches and schools have been burned as villages are attacked. And drug cartels continue to add violence to the ongoing extremism.” According to Open Doors, Mozambique is the 32nd most dangerous country in the world for Christians. American bank failures Two major banks failed over the weekend. Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank controlled deposits of about $280 billion. That compares to the largest bank failure in American history. Washington Mutual held $188 billion in deposits when it failed back in 2008. The U.S. federal government has assured depositors at the two failed banks that any deposits exceeding the $250,000 insurance limit will be covered by government funding. The Treasury Department set aside $25 billion to cover these losses. The Federal Reserve is also issuing more money, out of thin air, to reimburse depositors who lost savings in the bank closures. These are ostensibly loans for other banks short on funds to “meet the needs of all their depositors.”  We're not out of the woods yet on this. Bank stock prices tumbled yesterday. The shares of the San Francisco-based First Republic lost 64% of value yesterday, after a 33% decline last week. This major bank has in the neighborhood of $156 billion in deposits.  Gold up and silver down In the wake of the bank failures, gold spiked up about $100 to $1,912 per ounce, and silver scraped $22 per ounce. Remember Proverbs 23:4-5. It says, "Do not overwork to be rich; because of your own understanding, cease! Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away like an eagle toward Heaven.” Death toll from earthquake soars to 48,448 The major earthquake that hit Turkey in February has now claimed 48,448 lives, according to Turkey's interior minister.  Another 6,000 perished in Syria. This has been the worst natural disaster worldwide in 13 years, since the Haitian earthquake of 2010.  Samaritan's Purse cared for 3,600 injured, provided shelter for 600 families Samaritan's Purse, the Christian relief group run by Evangelist Franklin Graham, announced they have cared for 3,600 patients injured in the earthquake over the last month. Plus, they have provided 600 shelter tents for families without homes.   Paul Carr from Samaritan's Purse gives us an update from the ground in Turkey. CARR: “Just four weeks ago, a 7.8 and a 7.5-earthquake hit this area and left three million people displaced. Through our partnership with First Hope Association, and with support of the Turkish government, today we're currently offloading the 100 tents which will be used as shelters for 100 families who are currently without shelter. “The people of Turkey are really hurting since this disaster. So, we just ask you to continue to keep them in your prayers.” You can make a donation to help fund the Christ-based efforts of Samaritan's Purse in Turkey and Syria through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. Jesus Revolution movie made $40 million so far The film Jesus Revolution retained fourth place in the US Box Office over the last week, grossing $12,400,000 in receipts, for a total of $40,000,000 thus far. The film is a dramatic retelling of the Jesus Movement experienced at Chuck Smith's Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, California in the early 1970s.  Watch the trailer and get tickets through special links in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. Secular film, which celebrated perversion, won 6 Academy Awards By contrast, the film Everything, Everywhere at Once received the most accolades and awards at the dead and dying Academy Awards event over the weekend. A celebration of nihilism, meaninglessness, and sexual perversion, the film won six major awards including Best Picture. A small proportion of the nation is tuned into the Academy Awards show now -- only 18.7 million viewers, down from 55 million back in the early 2000s. Missouri pastor ran 153 consecutive marathons And finally, a Christian pastor from Missouri has broken the record for running consecutive marathons.   Malachi O'Brien, pastor of the Church at Pleasant Ridge, broke the Guinness World Record back on December 8th, after he ran 62 marathons on 62 consecutive days.  Well, last Wednesday, he rounded that out to 153 completed, consecutive marathons on March 8th. O'Brien told ChurchLeaders.com that his goal for running was to bring awareness to youth mental health, as well as adoption and foster care. So, “Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith.” (Hebrews 12:1-2) Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, March 14th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

We launch a new off-season Pod all about the upcoming World Cup. Jump into the action this month with this new series as we await some FC Cincinnati news and action. Join Cincinnati Soccer Talk for our fourth (One was Live non-Podcast) episode of our 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup coverage. The US has tied Wales and needs to put together more results to get out of the group. We discuss that and more in this episode. Event Partners: Added Time Outfitters, Share Cheesebar, and The Coffee Exchange of Pleasant Ridge. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #USMNT #WorldCup -  Cincinnati Soccer Talk is supported by Suerox. If you're looking for a great zero-calorie drink, we love it and use it. Amazon link here CST is also sponsored by Apollo Home. Call Apollo Home for your home repairs and tell them CST sent you for a special discount. Support CST's Written and Audio work here. We appreciate our sponsors but the majority of CST support is by Cincy Soccer Fans. Be apart of that! Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk. The show's RSS feed is https://cincinnatisoccertalk.libsyn.com/rss

Highlights from this week's show. MOVES! MOVES! MOVES! FC Cincinnati begins the march to the 2023 MLS season with re-signings, options and new homegrowns! Join Bryan, Boston, Nate and Justin as they break down the first two weeks of the MLS offseason. Big thanks to Apollo Home who joins the CST team as a long-term sponsor. We give them their first of many shoutouts. Also if you use Apollo for their many home products, please say you are a CST listener and they will waive the $79 charge it normally would cost to have a tech out to evaluate your home. Join us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Join us on Monday 11/21 at Grainworks Brewery in Liberty Twp for a special LIVE SHOW with AO Cincy! Show begins ~1pm. Event Partners: Added Time Outfitters, Share Cheesebar and The Coffee Exchange of Pleasant Ridge. Cincinnati Soccer Talk is supported by Suerox. If you're looking for a great zero-calorie drink, we love it and use it. Amazon link here Suerox is now in stores! Spotted at our local Jungle Jim's You can also now buy it at https://www.suerox.us/ with a discount via code CST2022 Support CST's Written and Audio work here. Become a Patron! You can also help support the show by purchasing some shirts from our new T-shirt store! Head on over to cincinnatisoccertalk.com/shop. Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk. The show's RSS feed is https://cincinnatisoccertalk.libsyn.com/rss

We launch a new off-season Pod all about the upcoming World Cup. Jump into the action this month with this new series as we await some FC Cincinnati news and action. oin Cincinnati Soccer Talk for our second episode of our 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup coverage. The tournament begins in 1 week! What do you think about the roster named by Gregg Berhalter? Looking ahead to Wales and Group overviews. Join us on Monday 11/21 at Grainworks Brewery in Liberty Twp for a special LIVE SHOW with AO Cincy! Show begins ~1pm. Event Partners: Added Time Outfitters, Share Cheesebar and The Coffee Exchange of Pleasant Ridge. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #USMNT #WorldCup -  Cincinnati Soccer Talk is supported by Suerox. If you're looking for a great zero-calorie drink, we love it and use it. Amazon link here Suerox is now in stores! Spotted at our local Jungle Jim's You can also now buy it at https://www.suerox.us/ with a discount via code CST2022 Support CST's Written and Audio work here. Become a Patron! You can also help support the show by purchasing some shirts from our new T-shirt store! Head on over to cincinnatisoccertalk.com/shop. Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk. The show's RSS feed is https://cincinnatisoccertalk.libsyn.com/rss

In this episode of Newswire Live, staff writer Joseph Nichols visits the Human Library installation at the Pleasant Ridge library. Intern Carter Roos gives us the Campus Catchup on all of this weeks hottest events and club meetings. Lucy Kramer and Dylan McDonald are back at it again with Radio Recs, with relatively positive ravings for the newest Black Panther movie from Marvel and the Backseat Lovers recent release, "Waiting to Spill". Sportscaster John Baldridge updates us on the start of the men's basketball season and the end of the World Series. Multimedia Managing Editor Spencer de Tenley himself fills in for Downtown Correspondent Leighton Gammage for Downtown Lowdown, and we of course finish off with Patrick Kayes' What in the World.

Does God's Word give requirements for those who shepherd and lead the flock? Why are these requirements necessary? I Timothy 3:1-7 gives us the instructions and qualifications for those who are to be in leadership as they serve the local church through teaching the Word and helping others grow spiritually. It is our prayer that Pleasant Ridge will strive to be led by a plurality of Biblically qualified men who can shepherd and protect the flock.

The Caring Place was established in 1982 by a coalition of churches serving Golf Manor, Kennedy Heights, Pleasant Ridge, and Silverton. Their goal is to provide a variety of services to members of the community who find themselves in need of food, clothing, furniture, rent and/or utility assistance, family development Read More Shared by United Resource Connection June 9, 2022

Frank Anthony Polito is an award-winning author and playwright. He holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon and a BFA in Theatre from Wayne State. Published novels include BAND FAGS! (2008 "Best Fiction" - InsightOut Book Club), DRAMA QUEERS! (2009 Lambda Literary Award), REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS (featuring the sequel to BAND FAGS!), LOST IN THE '90s, and THE SPIRIT OF DETROIT. His plays ANOTHER DAY ON WILLOW ST and BFs! (based on his novel BAND FAGS!) have been produced in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit, Omaha, and Annapolis. His other writing has been featured in Instinct magazine and online at The Advocate.com and AfterElton.com. He has also been a regular contributor to the popular New York City lifestyle blog Kenneth in the 212. Frank grew up in the Detroit suburb of Hazel Park. He lived with his partner, actor Craig Bentley, in Brooklyn, NY before returning to Michigan in 2013. The couple purchased a 1924 Craftsman Colonial on HGTV's “House Hunters” in Pleasant Ridge where they now live with their two rescue dogs, Clyde and Jack. Readers can visit him online at www.frankanthonypolito.com JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. FRANK ANTHONY POLITO Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/fapolito  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankanthonypolito/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankanthonypolito JONES.SHOW Online:    Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web:  RandallKennethJones.com Follow Randy on Clubhouse Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com Follow Susan on Clubhouse LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/ Web: KevinRandallJones.com  www.Jones.Show

There's a saying that when you stop growing, you start dying.  Well, the bottom line is Michigan now has more deaths than births. Metro Detroit is not faring better. We knew this was coming for awhile, but leaders from neither major political party have been able to stop it.  What does it mean? How did we get here? What could we all do? My guest, Kurt Metzger, will help us sort it out. He's one of the foremost minds when it comes to data, our region, our state and putting it to use. He started Data Driven Detroit, he's a recently former mayor of Pleasant Ridge, and he's got some interesting perspectives and context to share. If you'd like to support the show:  On a one-time basis: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Or monthly as a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit If this is your first time meeting the show, don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you download podcasts.

January 13, 2022 ~ Melanie Piana, Mayor of Ferndale, talks with Guy Gordon about the proposed changes to Woodward Avenue through Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge.

WWJ's Pat Vitale has your Friday news briefs including an update on a shooting along Woodward Avenue in Pleasant Ridge.  Also Deanna Lites is among the holiday shoppers on Black Friday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local home renovators are being featured on HGTV Wednesday nights at 9PM for #FlippingShowdown! Tim caught up with Colin and Christina from Pleasant Ridge! Listen for show details and the latest home renovation trends - including removal wallpaper!!

On this episode, we joined the Gorilla Cinema power team of Jacob Trevino & Otto Baum at the beautiful Overlook Lodge in Pleasant Ridge, Ohio. If you're unfamiliar w/ these two creative geniuses, you're probably hip to their amazing & unique bars & restaurant as they are the minds behind Tiki Tiki Bang Bang in Walnut Hills (formerly The Video Archive), The Lonely Pine Steak House in Pleasant Ridge, Tokyo Kitty downtown, La Ofrenda in OTR, & the OG venue of The Overlook Lodge, which is where this podcast was recorded. These two hustlers joined forces to make, what I consider, one of the most powerful partnerships in the Nati.This is the first time I've ever recorded partners like this, in terms of them both being separate entrepreneurs successful in their own lanes...who didn't even know each other...met...believed in the other's abilities & vision…& teamed up to become a thriving partnership. I've been following both of these guys for quite a while & they have consistently blown me away w/ what they've come up w/ over the years.  Their spaces are always so creative, well thought out, unique, the attention to detail is impeccable, & they really DO take you to another place for an experience you won't forget.  I appreciate them as a patron, I respect them as a hustler, & I admire them as Cincinnatian who loves his city. The takeaway is easy on this one & is right in line w/ what I'm trying to do w/ this podcast.  It's two-fold too.  The first is that they're telling stories.  Jacob has elaborate visions of venues that tell a story.  That story is one of the most important parts of what is ultimately created too. The second is that they are supporting local. Otto has an amazing ability to create physical spaces that match Jacob's vision but he also has pride in the workmanship he puts into them because he loves the areas they are investing in & he is well-aware of the positive impact he is having on those communities.  I record this podcast to hear & record people's stories & to support local businesses, so this was a great duo to have on as guests. I genuinely encourage you to make it a point to support these guys. Podcast Production: John Bl@zeTheme Music: "Farmers Name" by Highly LikelySponsor Music: "Grow" by Cory Christopher Beats 

Share Cheesebar is your neighborhood cheese shop located in the heart of Pleasant Ridge. Specializing in artisanal cheese & charcuterie, & a variety of gourmet items that make a great accompaniment to a cheese board. Whether you’re an educated cheese lover or don’t know a thing other than you love it, we’re a welcoming spot for all. Owned by Pleasant Ridge resident Emily Frank, this is the second cheese related venture for her. C’est Cheese Food Truck is the award winning grilled cheese truck that has been bringing the cheesy goodness to the good people since 2012. With the desire to take her love of cheese to the next level and the pure joy that spending time with friends new and old brings, the concept for Share Cheesebar was born.Pick up one of our boards to wow your guests or let us help you choose products for you to make your own creation. We’ve got a curated selection of cheeses and great wines to go with our products.

The US Census Bureau had a really hard time doing its work last year. Between COVID and natural disasters occurring across the country, the census process was delayed by months. But now the first data set of the 2020 Census is in. And for Michigan, the numbers are telling a story we’ve heard before. It's the fifth consecutive census in which we've lost a congressional seat. Today, what these results mean for Michigan’s political landscape.  GUESTS: KurtMetzger, mayor of Pleasant Ridge and founder-emeritus of Data Driven Detroit  John Lindstrom, former publisher of Gongwer News Service - Michigan Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Stateside’s theme music is by 14KT. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are the Elders and what do they do? God's Word gives us important instructions on how a church is to be led and the purpose of having Elders and what those Elders are to be doing. Contrary to popular tradition an Elder is not a decision maker or board member. This message will cover the importance of being Biblical in the way Pleasant Ridge is led and the importance of having Biblically qualified men who serve as Elders.

January 15 on Iowa's Newsworthy Past unravels as follows. The Anamosa Eureka 1/15/1874: Probably an imposter; Compaints came to us; Anti Monopoly County Convention; Blanks--Prices; In safe custody; Eggleston; Serious injury; Monstrous! The Wyoming Journal 1/15/1891: The conspiracy of the great reaper companies to destroy competition fails; For brides; If you love fun; Pleasant Ridge sprarkies. The Anamosa Eureka 1/15/1914: In masonic circles; Electric improvements; Classified ads; Wins musical fame in Paris; Let us help you plan your trip to California. Music: Blake Shaw- "Kickin' out" Brendan Lee Spengler- "The Storyteller" and "This Is The Sound"

Do you know some of the best ways to take care of yourself especially during tough times? Are you confused about how to start a self care routine when things are difficult and still make yourself a priority? What are some really great self care ideas that you can do today? Margaret "Peg" Tallet, renowned nonprofit fundraiser and community leader, provides answers on how to practice self care, and be kind to yourself, even in tough times. CEO of Peg Tallet Strategic Consulting, Peg is deeply committed to effective, sustainable non-profits as core community assets. Peg has a proven record of accomplishment in creating strong donor/investor relationships with top area philanthropists and global businesses, and for building collaborations among both for-profit and non-profits. She’s created great impact and has learned a lot about practicing self care and kindness everywhere she goes. She has been active in fundraising, marketing communications, and collaborations in metro Detroit’s arts & cultural, social services, and education communities for three decades. She held leadership positions in some of the area's most successful organizations, including Chief External Relations Officer at the Detroit Zoo, Senior Director of Institutional Advancement at The Henry Ford, President of the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, where she oversaw the Detroit International Jazz Festival--the nation’s largest free music event, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Peg assumed a C-level role in 2013 with the Michigan  Women's Foundation, as Chief Community Engagement Officer, responsible for all externally-facing efforts, including development, marketing communications, public and media relations, government affairs, special events as well as the organizational planning at the statewide organization. When the Foundation was called upon to direct the Enough SAID campaign to solve the backlog of untested rape kits in Detroit, Peg assumed the leadership of the unique public/private collaboration. She later became MWF’s Chief Operating Office where she managed a highly successful rebranding to Michigan Women Forward. Peg joined the ISAIC(Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center) team in 2020, charged with Strategy andDevelopment. Among her most treasured professional experiences are serving as the driving force behind The Inspiration Project–the Campaign to Transform The Henry Ford, raising over $150 million to support the development and implementation of new exhibits and capital improvements to the 80-year-old institution, and as the co-founder and 20-year advisor/cheerleader for The Women's Power Breakfast that raised awareness for the hunger issue and more than $2Million for feeding the hungry. Peg has an MBA from the State University of New York at Binghamton, with a concentration in Arts and Nonprofit Management, and a BA in Community Organization from St. Mary’s College/the University of Notre Dame. She and her husband Peter reside in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan. She loves to travel and to cook for family and friends.  

Wolfgang's song to Eddie Van Halen, Trudi v. Pleasant Ridge, COVID anniversary, Bhad Bhabie's new "song", George Clooney is the best friend, feces stories, and the Top 35 Cultural Moments of the Last 35 Years.Trudi was busted before the show for breaking traffic laws in the lovely city of Pleasant Ridge.7-11 is down occasionally in Ferndale and Drew is furious. Speedway is down occasionally in Rochester and BranDon is furious.The Michigan Restaurant Association is challenging Gretchen Whitmer and the state's ban on dine-in service.How much election fraud really occurs?The Detroit Lions may have to face a 3rd string quarterback again. Our money is still on the Bears.Ivanka Trump is a bully and blames others for smelly farts.Lil Wayne has been busted on weapons charges and hopefully his buddy, Donald Trump, can grant him a pardon.A woman dominated the skill-less Card Sharks and is renovating an entire residential block in Detroit.BranDon's power situation has split the audience, but not evenly.Happy anniversary to COVID's patient zero.Lori Lightfoot hates group events unless it's group events that she attends. Same with Gavin Newsom... and Gretchen Whitmer's husband.Twitter is turning into Snapchat and as Tom Bender predicted, Amazon is trying to take over the world. Congrats to Jeff Bezos for having his defamation suit tossed.Bhad Bhabie has a new track out & the Quad City DJs should sue.The Fleetwood Mac TikTok dude, Doggface, is blowing money as fast as it's coming in.George Clooney gifted 14 of his friends $1,000,000 each and Drew is concerned about the tax implications. 47-years-old is the new 80-years-old.Dolly Parton's boobs have helped cure COVID. We might even be able to see them in the near future.Wolfgang Van Halen has a new single out and the music video is very touching.Tekashi69 has a new documentary out and it turns out he gave bj's to get famous (according to a Propofal-filled Trudi).Harvey Weinstein is dying of COVID in prison.Drew decides to get into the Wolfie convo and brings up Carson Daly's Today Show interview with the young rocker.TJ Miller says the Beastie Boys are better than the Beatles.Matthew Piercey tried to escape being busted for a Ponzi scheme by using an underwater scooter.Drew forgot to listen to yesterday's podcast and we tell him the story of the pilot that got sucked out of the plane.Somebody took a poop in the garage of an HGTV star's home.BranDon and Marc exchange feces cleaning stories.Spin Magazine's Top 35 cultural moments of the last 35 years.Conan O'Brien is bailing on TBS and heading to HBO Max.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

Podcast Host Jeff Milo never thought he could be good at gardening--UNTIL he met Ross Sandelius..., one of the Admins of the Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge Area Gardeners on Facebook social group! This is a group for gardeners in and around Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge Michigan, although all are welcome. New gardeners, casual gardeners, professional and intensive gardeners, ALL are encouraged to interact, share their pictures, tips, and ask and answer gardening questions of each other.  Sandelius is an avid gardener with plenty of insights to share on this podcast! He led three educational presentations on gardening over the summer months of 2019--hosted at the Ferndale Library. If you have a question about gardening, then consider posting to the group--as your host can assure you, they are supremely helpful.  A glimpse into Sandelius' garden: Japanese painted fern.   

-Who is retiring from music? -Is CBD Oil killing Christmas trees? -Pleasant Ridge is getting a Christmas bar! -The baby giraffe has a name! -Giving Tuesday -Reds, Bengals, Clones, oh my! -Sensitive Santa is coming to town!

Marty took some time after taking an ACCT Level 2 Certification Exam to chat with Phil about adaptive programming, the joy of "getting" to go to work instead of "having" to go to work and shares his challenges with operating a challenge course.

Today I take a peaceful relatively short walk at a new part of Lake Atalanta, peaceful Pleasant Ridge, which is more of a walk through the woods than a walk around the lake like the other loop I have taken in previous trips here. As I walk this lovely trail I reflect on my "old new strategy". This refers back to episode 70's "new strategy". At that time I was transitioning from a program of mostly walking to one of mostly strength training, with some evening cardio built in. My walks had lengthened to at a full five-point-screw-five miles, and I started only walking once every week or two. Meanwhile I would lift weights every weekday. That worked well for what I needed at the time. I built a lot of muscle in my first year of serious weight-lifting. But I was walking twelve miles a week at my slow pace. Weight 7-day Avg. (change since Jan 2018): 216 (-59) Total Distance (total since Nov 2017): 4.86 Miles (580.88) Steps: 12,318 Muscle Mass 7-day Avg. (change since Aug 2018): 147.99 (+5) Body Fat 7-day Avg.: 31% Daily Sleep Duration 7-day Avg: 8 hours 2019 Goal: 15% Body Fat

The U.S. Census is next April -- and it’s more important than ever for Michigan. For the first time, redistricting has been taken away from the politicians and given to the people. Kurt Metzger is probably Michigan’s best-known and most experienced demographer and population expert. After working for the U.S. Census bureau for years, he ran a program at Wayne State and went on to work for United Way and then found Data Driven Detroit. Today, he still studies demographic trends and keeps an eye on the population as mayor of Pleasant Ridge. Nancy Wang now serves as executive director of Voters Not Politicians, the grass-roots citizens’ group that last year caused a revolution that led to a major change in the way state legislative and congressional districts will be drawn after next year’s census. She is a founding member of the group and also has both engineering and law degrees from the University of Michigan, where she has taught environmental law.

The U.S. Census is next April -- and it's more important than ever for Michigan. For the first time, redistricting has been taken away from the politicians and given to the people. Kurt Metzger is probably Michigan's best-known and most experienced demographer and population expert. After working for the U.S. Census bureau for years, he ran a program at Wayne State and went on to work for United Way and then found Data Driven Detroit. Today, he still studies demographic trends and keeps an eye on the population as mayor of Pleasant Ridge. Nancy Wang now serves as executive director of Voters Not Politicians, the grass-roots citizens' group that last year caused a revolution that led to a major change in the way state legislative and congressional districts will be drawn after next year's census. She is a founding member of the group and also has both engineering and law degrees from the University of Michigan, where she has taught environmental law.

-Another Kardashian spin off show! -NKU has hired a new bball coach -What is a Slashie? -Do chicken's snore? -GOT Pub Crawl

-Who did Ariana bring out on stage at Coachella ? -How do you know it's spring in Cincinnati? -What's going to happen at NKU, now? -A new Steakhouse in Pleasant Ridge -How much did we pay in taxes in 2019? -Join the Rosie Reds

On September 23, 1904 35 students, at the Pleasant Ridge School in Ohio, sought shelter from a storm in a dilapidated outhouse. When the outhouse floor gave way panic ensused. The result was deadly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After catching you up on some cool things in Cincinnati and Indianapolis, Charlie and Ginny Tonic explore the pop-up Miracle Bar experience happening in the US and internationally. They look at the origins of the experience and then focus on Cincinnati's own Miracle happening at the Overlook Lodge in Pleasant Ridge. They are joined by bar owner Jacob Trevino discussing his bar's transformation, what the experience of hosting a pop-up bar is like and we even cover Santa Con a bit before we're done. After the chat, Ginny and Charlie share a couple event recommendations and call it a show of shows once again!

We head to snipe the hype at Pleasant Ridge's renowned dive bar Gaslight Cafe.

A very special and emotional podcast recorded live at Overlook Lodge in Pleasant Ridge. We discuss and review BLINK and what it signals about the city, return to our ongoing discussion on local legend Nick Lachey, then acknowledge that all good things must come to an end (probably).    Visit us at cincinnatimagazine.com

We're back at Overlook Lodge in Pleasant Ridge for another Live at the Lodge Podcast, talking the magazine's 50th Anniversary issue, our city's most defining people and moments, and our upcoming Slice Night event. Visit us at cincinnatimagazine.com

Tryfon Christoforou harnessed his family’s 30 years of development experience to co-found 3CRE, a commercial real estate brokerage firm that has completed over a billion dollars in transactions. He focuses on commercial apartments, helping out of market clients navigate Cincinnati to find the best investment for their goals. Find out why Tryfon sees Cincinnati as a stable market and which sub markets he’s identified along the path of progress. Key Market Insights The Cincinnati Market: huge corporate footprint, job stability and growth, attracting young professionals, street car development, Millennials moving back into the city, growth mimicking that of Charlotte, NC Revitalization and development in neighborhoods: East Walnut Hills, Multi-family properties along the Montgomery Road Corridor Montgomery Road Corridor may include: Norwood (near Hyde Park), Pleasant Ridge, Silverton, Deer Park, Kenwood What you should know when considering investments in Cincinnati: ROIs are more like 9%, Market is competitive nationally, invest with stability in mind Why are people attracted to the city? Welcomes everyone, city retains and attracts companies, more land, proximity to airport, mixed-use buildings, able to open distribution centers and warehouses What drives stability in Cincinnati: Jobs, population density, city’s revenue streams are based on professional/resident spending not tourists Discovering Tryfon’s personal investment markets: Hyde Park neighborhood and Madeira, Ohio 5 things Tryfon learned growing up in a family of real estate investors: 1) Real estate is not easy, 2) Know what’s going on with your properties, 3) Set criteria for investments and returns, 4) Know when to sell and when to buy, 5) Diversify your portfolio Final tips on investing in Cincinnati: Start small; get to know brokers, property managers, attorneys, and accountants in the city   Tweet This: “Healthy job growth and population density supports a healthy city.” Connect with Tryfon: Website: www.3cre.com Email: Tryf.Christoforou@svn.com   Leave us a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher for a chance to win a copy of Get Paid for Your Pad by Jasper Ribbers or Best Ever Real Estate Investing Advice Ever by Joe Fairless. Be sure to check out more info at TargetMarketInsights.com

I’m Mary Poppins, Y'All! This week Johnny and Brian blast off to the Cosmic MCU to revisit the Guardians of the Galaxy! They also talk about how they spent their Free Comic Book Day and the books they are looking forward to checking out (now that they have time). Free Comic Book Day As always the first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day, and this year Johnny and Brian spent the day helping out at Queen City Comics' Pleasant Ridge location. They share tales of fun, family and comics. Learn everything you need to know about Free Comic Book Day… HERE. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Cast & Crew Directed by James Gunn Produced by Kevin Feige Written by James Gunn Based on Guardians of the Galaxy by Dan Abnett Andy Lanning Starring Chris Pratt Zoe Saldana Dave Bautista Vin Diesel Bradley Cooper Michael Rooker Karen Gillan Pom Klementieff Elizabeth Debicki Chris Sullivan Sean Gunn Sylvester Stallone Kurt Russell Music by Tyler Bates New Comics This Week Johnny BACK TO THE FUTURE #19 BATMAN/TMNT ADVENTURES #6 CAPTAIN AMERICA STEVE ROGERS #15 COPPERHEAD #13 ETERNAL WARRIOR: AWAKENING #1 FUTURE QUEST #12 HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS...

In Episode 48, Host Andrew Smith discusses the perversion of the Taking Clause, why the takings clause should be removed from the Constitution via a constitutional amendment, the Kelo case, and now Pleasant Ridge vs the City of Charlestown, Indiana.  He sets the record straight regarding the "fair market value" myth, and discusses why it is economically fallacious. Now most people agree that the Kelo decision was egregious. Most people would be appalled by the situation in Charlestown, but at the same time, most people thing that the use of eminent domain is the only way to cheaply and efficiently execute upon the construction of so-called public infrastructure projects.  Andrew also discusses why eminent domain actually costs alot MORE than voluntary transactions would costs for public infrastructure costs, and why it is logically fallacious to claim that any other way of constructing roads and other so-called public infrastructure could not otherwise occur.

This week's episode was recorded live at the Overlook Lodge in Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati and it's loaded with surprise guests in three of the four main segments of the show! Guilty pleasures, stories from the city, an Overlook cocktail of note and a lost music legend are discussed.

Cincy Brewcast wandered over to Pleasant Ridge to sit down for a show we’ve been looking forward to for a long time, Nine Giant. We… The post Volume 02, Episode 25 – An Evening of Eating, Drinking, You Know… Nine Gianting. appeared first on The Gnarly Gnome.

Cincy Brewcast wandered over to Pleasant Ridge to sit down for a show we’ve been looking forward to for a long time, Nine Giant. We… The post Volume 02, Episode 25 – An Evening of Eating, Drinking, You Know… Nine Gianting. appeared first on The Gnarly Gnome.

In their monthly podcast at the Overlook Lodge in Pleasant Ridge, associate editors Adam Flango and Justin Williams talk about the deceptive outdoorsy-ness of Cincinnati and what places they enjoy adventuring to come summer time. After that, they meet a new friend, listen to Pete Rose singing during an Aqua Velva commercial, and discuss the burgeoning Cincinnati music scene ahead of Bunbury in June. To read articles discussed in the podcast, please visit CincinnatiMagazine.com

You Can Make the Kessel Run Much Faster In a Mini-Lion Robot This week Johnny and Brian are talking about their adventures in Free Comic Book Day, Cap's Box Office success, an all-new Defender of the Universe and Han Solo! Free Comic Book Day Round Up Johnny and Brian spent their FCBD helping out at Queen City Comics in Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati, OH… this is their story. Captain America Civil War Box Office Number Captain America Civil War opened to just north of $179 million and currently stands at $700 million, which puts it in the top 5 for all-time movie openings openings. How many times did you hit up the theaters? Voltron Legendary Defender Trailer Reaction Holy hell! Have you seen this trailer yet? If not check out the first look for this great new Netflix series, animated by Studio MIR (the same saints who gave us Avatar the Last Airbender and the Legend of Korra!). Star Wars Has a New Han Solo The Han Solo (solo pic?) has its scruffy nerf herder in the form of actor Alden Ehrenreich, who Stephen Spielberg discovered at a bat mitzvah of all places. Is this your pick? Are you ready to...

The Reds are not going to be very good at baseball this year. Vegas has their expected season win total set at 71, which actually seems optimistic given the fact that any member of the opening day rotation could walk down the street without even so much as a second glance from diehard Reds fans. Still, Opening Day is a unique Cincinnati spectacle and even when the team is lousy, going to GABP on a warm summer evening can still be a good time. We talk about the upcoming baseball season, our burger preferences, meet a new friend, and also touch on the April feature package, which asks this question: just how Catholic is Cincinnati? This episode was recorded live at the Overlook Lodge in Pleasant Ridge on Monday, March 28. To attend our next live recording, stop by the Overlook Lodge again on Monday, April 25 at 7 pm. And don't forget to give us a kind rating and review on iTunes.

In this program we are appearing LIVE at The Overlook Lodge (A Rustic Watering Hole) in Cincinnati’s up-and-coming Pleasant Ridge neighborhood. This “bedroom community” for… The post Volume 1, Episode 51 – LIVE! The Pleasant (Ridge) Hour appeared first on The Gnarly Gnome.

In this program we are appearing LIVE at The Overlook Lodge (A Rustic Watering Hole) in Cincinnati’s up-and-coming Pleasant Ridge neighborhood. This “bedroom community” for… The post Volume 1, Episode 51 – LIVE! The Pleasant (Ridge) Hour appeared first on The Gnarly Gnome.

In Cincinnati Magazine's first-ever live podcast, Adam and Justin meet new friends, discuss the cultural importance of the chili parlor, and ask trivia questions about movies that are already old news. This episode was recorded live at the Overlook Lodge in Pleasant Ridge on February 29, so please excuse all the outdated references.

In a city with a rapidly growing culinary scene, how exactly do you decide which restaurants to rank in the top 10? We talked with dining editor Joanne Drilling about the machinations behind selecting where to eat in Cincinnati. Before that, we talk about Justin's story on the dominant UC Dance Team and assess our own dance skills. (Spoiler: we've got moves for days.) And make sure to check out a live recording of the podcast at the Overlook Lodge in Pleasant Ridge on Monday, February 29 at 7 pm.

In this edition of Cincy Brewcast we meet Mike Albarella and Brandon Hughes, the brother-in-law team behind emerging brewery Nine Giant, in Pleasant Ridge, Ohio.… The post Volume 1, Episode 45 – "They Might be Nine Giant" With Mike Albarella And Brandon Hughes appeared first on The Gnarly Gnome.

In this edition of Cincy Brewcast we meet Mike Albarella and Brandon Hughes, the brother-in-law team behind emerging brewery Nine Giant, in Pleasant Ridge, Ohio.… The post Volume 1, Episode 45 – "They Might be Nine Giant" With Mike Albarella And Brandon Hughes appeared first on The Gnarly Gnome.

What does Robert Mapplethorpe, Rob Schneider and the Shining have in common? Find out now as the Charlie Tonic Hour returns with a vengeance! Listen in as we discuss the 25th anniversary of the Mapplethorpe obscenity trial and the ways in which Cincinnati has shifted culturally over the years. From there we invite you along for a preview of the new Overlook Lodge bar opening in Pleasant Ridge (with guests Jacob Trevino and Otto Baum). All this plus the usual storytelling and a music recommendation make for a packed episode so full an hour couldn't contain it!

Hosted by attorney Michael Komorn from Komorn Law and Chad from Birmingham Compassion-Contributions from Rick Thompson from The Compassion Chronicles and Jamie Lowell from The 3rd Coast Compassion Center- Joining us tonight will be Dean Decker, a former police officer and author of the LEAP approved book 'To End The War on Drugs' which was available for lawmakers at a press conference, held by Becker, recently in Washington DC.  Also Debra Young, assisted in getting a ballot for cannabis legalization in several Oakland County cities, including Hazel Park and Oak Park, which will be decided on Tuesday by voters as well as Berkley, Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge, which will be voted on in the general election in November. Debra is also the campaign manager for Andrew Cissell who she worked with on all of the Oakland County local ballot efforts and who is running for state representative in the 27th district. The masterminds of the local ballot initiative strategy and the founders of the Safer Michigan Coalition- the Godfather Tim Beck and recent recipient of the High Times  lifetime achievement award, and the man whose name consists of two verbs- Chuck Ream, will also be calling in to go over the status and line-up of the local ballot efforts around Michigan. Michael's rant, news, current events and more!