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Sept. 5, 2020

Michigan's Woodstock: Sherwood Forest #20042

The story of Sherwood Forest (Davison, Michigan) is an improbable one that is part of Rock and Roll History. In the 1960's and 70's the popular Michigan music festival venue helped launch the careers of many of Michigan's em...
Aug. 30, 2020

Wild Rice in Michigan with Author Barb Barton

Barb Barton is the author of the book Manoomin: The Story of Wild Rice in Michigan. As a lifelong Michigander and an endangered species biologist by training, Barton finds boundless inspiration in the region’s rich history. M...
Aug. 23, 2020

Planet of the Humans: A Movie About Surviving Climate Change

Planet of the Humans has already been seen by over 10 million viewers world-wide!! Jeff Gibbs, a Flint native, is a successful documentary filmmaker. Jeff and his lifelong friend, Michael Moore recently released an eco-docume...
Aug. 16, 2020

Flint's White Backlash: George Wallace, Don Williamson & Trump #20039

Flint's blue collar workers have long led America's political rebellions. History tells us exactly why. My latest podcast examines Flint's blue collar voting history in Presidential elections since 1968. History reveals the c...
Aug. 15, 2020

1970's Flint and Other Tall Tales: Jon Harpst

Jon Harpst is a colorful figure in Flint's history. Jon was instrumental in the beginnings of the Bobby Crim Road Race and getting it to locate in Flint. He shares the early history of what has become one of the best long d...
Aug. 9, 2020

Super Lawyer Tom Pabst on Whistleblowers, Police Misconduct and Civil Rights

Tom R. Pabst has dedicated his legal career to obtaining justice for the underdog, the weak, the powerless and those without a voice. He is recognized by his peers as one of the best trial attorneys in Michigan. He has obta...
Aug. 6, 2020

State Rep Tim Sneller: Memories from a 30-Year Career in the Michigan Legislature #20036

With over three decades of experience, broad knowledge of both state and local government, and deep roots in the community, Representative Tim Sneller has hit the ground running in the Michigan House of Representatives and is...
July 29, 2020

Judge Herman Marable on his Career, Efforts to Help Kids in the Flint area

Judge Herman Marable has served 20 years on the 68th District Court bench. Over that time he has been active in helping high school students through his charitable initiative : Judge Marable's Student of the Month. He descr...
July 26, 2020

From Flint Sandlots to the Michigan's Big House and the NFL: The Paul Staroba Story

From Flint Sandlots to the Big House and the NFL: The Paul Staroba Story” Radio Free Flint with Arthur Busch In this episode of Radio Free Flint , host Arthur Busch sits down with Flint native and Greater Flint Sports Hall of...
July 23, 2020

#32 Schools & Pandemic: Michigan State Rep Sheryl Kennedy Discusses the Plan

State Representative Sheryl Kennedy (D-Davison) is a member of the Genesee County state legislative delegation. Her career is off to an amazing start being named to a seat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee where...
July 19, 2020

#31 Murals & Graffiti: Flint Public Art Project

Flint Public Art Project a non-profit group has helped fuel the creation of over 100 new murals in the City of Flint. This year, the goal for 2020 is to add between 60 to 75 more and artists are needed to make that vision a r...
July 16, 2020

Harry Barrett FGC Golf Teaching Pro

The Flint Golf Club has a place in Michigan history. It been host to the PGA Carling Open in the 1950's. It was where the legendary Arnold Palmer made his debut on the PGA tour. It also hosted Michigan Pro and Amateur champio...