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Tuesday, 17 December 2024 – AG Dana Nessel releases report on the Diocese of Lansing Dec 17, 2024

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Good morning, it is Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. On the program:

Attorney General’s report into the Diocese of Lansing finds there are no priests accused of misconduct in active ministry

Bishop Earl Boyea says his “heart breaks” for the victims; calls for day of prayer and fasting on Friday, December 20th.
Diocesan attorney says they are a willing partner with law enforcement
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: The Archdiocese of Detroit’s Native American ministry
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Monday, 16 December 2024 – House Republicans walk out amidst decision not to discuss tipped wages Dec 16, 2024

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Good morning, it is Monday, December 16th, 2024. On the program:

State House Democrats pass dozens of bills with no Republican support during lame duck session; Republicans walk out

Stellantis investing in neighborhood repairs
Lions 11 game winning streak comes to an end; fall to Bills 48-42
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: A primer on the theology of the body
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Matthew Handley and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Dec 14, 2024

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After the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was murdered on the streets of New York, many expressed vitriol and hate towards the nation's largest insurer. More suprisingly, some expressed praised of the alleged murderer, Luigi Mangione. Matthew Handley joined Dr. Marcus Peter on Ave Maria in the Afternoon to discuss the reaction from a Catholic and Christian perspective.
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Friday, 13 December 2024 – Federal regulators: Palisades will not re-open if it fails inspection Dec 13, 2024

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Good morning, it is Friday, December 13th, 2024. Today is the Memorial of St. Lucy. On the program:

Nuclear Regulator Commission says Palisades will not re-open if it fails inspection
Wayne County communities may soon no-longer opt out of public transit payments
Taylor Democrat pushes for twelve weeks of paid leave
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

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Thursday, 12 December 2024 – Judge orders mediation for dysfunctional Flint City Council Dec 12, 2024

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Good morning, it is Thursday, December 12th, 2024. Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. On the program:

Michigan House gallery closed for several hours due to unspecified threats
Judge orders mediation for Flint City Council to fill 3rd Ward seat
Detroit’s outgoing planner joining firm behind Renaissance Center renovation
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Reaction to the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO
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Wednesday, 11 December 2024 – Mary Sheffield announces run for Detroit mayor Dec 11, 2024

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Good morning, it is Wednesday, December 11th, 2024. Today is the Memorial of St. Damasus. On the program:

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield announces she is running for mayor
Charges dismissed against Macomb County election workers who allegedly let a voter vote twice
General Motors is pulling out of the driverless taxi business
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: History and ethics of uterine transplants
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Tuesday, 10 December 2024 – UofM regent’s home vandalized by anti-Israel protesters Dec 10, 2024

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Good morning, it is Tuesday, December 10th, 2024. Today is the Memorial of the Our Lady of Loretto. On the program:

University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker’s home vandalized
Flint City Council could not agree on a 3rd Ward seat last night
Detroit Institute of Art acquires Virgin of Guadalupe painting
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Dr. Marcus Peter shares the history and context of the book of Baruch.
LUMEN GENTIUM SAYS: The Church, to which we are all called in Christ Jesus and in which we acquire holiness through the grace of God, will reach its perfection only in the glory of heaven, when the time comes for the renewal of all things, and the whole world, which is intimately bound up with man and reaches its perfection through him, will, along with the human race, be perfectly restored in Christ.
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Monday, 9 December 2024 – Today is a Holy Day in most of Michigan Dec 09, 2024

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Good morning, it is Monday, December 9th, 2024. Today is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. On the program:

It is a Holy Day of Obligation in Michigan except in the Archdiocese of Detroit and the Diocese of Lansing
Michigan Democrats push proposals to raise gas tax and toll some interstates
Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties have their warming centers blessed
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: What is Mary’s impact in the modern church?
ST. ANSELM SAYS: God, then, is the Father of the created world and Mary the mother of the re-created world.
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Friday, 6 December 2024 – Lions top Packers to extend win streak Dec 06, 2024

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Good morning, it is Friday, December 6th, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Nicholas. On the program:

State Senate passes bill expanding unemployment benefits
University of Michigan no longer requiring diversity statements when hiring
Detroit beats Green Bay at Ford Field 34-31
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Peter Herbeck shares what Jesus is calling us to do
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Thursday, 5 December 2024 – Mike Duggan to make independent bid for governor Dec 05, 2024

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Good morning, it is Thursday, December 5th, 2024. On the program:

Democratic Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says hes leaving the party and running for governor as an independent
New law takes effect requiring distance between drivers and snowplows
Lions prepare to take on Packers at Ford Field
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Dr. Ray has advice for marriage and relationships
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