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Michigan's Big Show

Michael Patrick Shiels
Michigan
Donald Trump
Iran
Firekeepers Casino
Lansing
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan
Perry Johnson
Detroit
Education
Oakland University
United States
Mackinac Island
Governor Whitmer
Mike Duggan
Housing Market
Israel
Democratic Party
Consumers Energy
Kamala Harris
Republican Party

Michael Patrick Shiels’ personality-based, news making show covers state, national and international politics in a non-partisan manner. Michael Patrick skillfully mixes politics, which he affectionately refers to "as the family business" with news, business, sports and lifestyle topics you're interested in, keeping listeners informed as well as entertained. His inquisitive personality leads to ask... more

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Carole Pertusini
Representative of IC Bellagio, organizing travel experiences to Italy and the Vatican.
IC Bellagio
Episode: * Carole Pertusini, IC Bellagio
Bill Huizenga
Republican member of Congress from West Michigan
U.S. Congress
Episode: * Bill Huizenga, U.S. Congressman (R) Zeeland
Roger Faulkner
Author of 'You Can't Get There from Here: My Soccer Journey from Derby to Detroit'
Episode: * Roger Faulkner, Author of "You Can't Get There from Here: My Soccer Journey from Derby to Detroit"
John Damoose
State Senator (R) from Harbor Springs
Michigan State Senate
Episode: * John Damoose, State Senator (R) Harbor Springs
Fred Dixon
CEO of BrandUSA
BrandUSA
Episode: * Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan
Matt Maasdam
Retired Navy SEAL and candidate for U.S. Congress in Michigan's 7th District
Democratic Party
Episode: * Matt Maasdam, Candidate (D) U.S. Congress MI-7, Retired Navy SEAL
Jimmy Greene
Political commentator from Saginaw and supporter of the Saginaw Spirit hockey team
Episode: * Jimmy Greene, Political Commentator, Saginaw Spirit
Casper Tell
FBI Director present at the Olympic Hockey celebration
Episode: * Jimmy Greene, Political Commentator, Saginaw Spirit
Jason Lachowski
Associate State Director of Government Affairs at AARP Michigan
AARP Michigan
Episode: * Jason Lachowski, Associate State Director of Government Affairs at AARP Michigan

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Michael Patrick Shiels
Host of Michigan's Big Show; presents politics, news, business and lifestyle with humor and warmth

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • No Pardison and genuine

    I take the work seriously, but I don’t take myself seriously. The truth is in the middle.

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    Cat *girl* 101
    United States9 months ago
  • Lib

    MPS is a liberal who acts like he doesn’t pick a side. However he is always taking shots at conservatives. He is on my radio station and his show is ok. I will however give him credit for giving time to conservative representatives in Michigan and covers them fairly when they are on. I dislike when people pretend to be non biased then are blatantly biased

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    2
    Zblue420
    United States4 years ago
  • Trash - mostly gossip no real news

    You’d think a show centered on Michigan would tell you Michigan news... mostly no! Unless you count Sen. Stabanow’s opinión of Trump “news”, or Gov. Whitmer’s reaction to Stabinow “news” and not just plain gossip.

    It’s just a show of some middle aged guy interviewing people talking about parks, bee, movie productions, all existing OUTSIDE of Michigan, and other boring retirement ads before actually sprinkling in a note on one new law passed in Michigan.

    The guy has his boyfriend on the radio oc... more

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    Jonny Lupus
    United States6 years ago

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Some listeners feel the host covers national topics or non-MMI perspectives more than Michigan-only issues.
Balanced, thoughtful interviews with a wide range of guests.
Listeners appreciate accessible explanations of complex policy, but a few reviews suggest perceived bias or uneven focus.

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Ep. 3503: Friday starring Michael Patrick Shiels
Q: What sparked your decision to speak publicly about Kratom?
Melanie explains the necessity of sharing her story to educate others and push for legislative change, despite the personal risk and stigma.
* Doug Lloyd, Republican Nominee for Attorney General, Eaton County Prosecutor
Q: And was there a moment where maybe, you know, you got somebody to tell you face to face, yep, I'm going to support you, but because of your training, you knew maybe they were fibbing?
The host asks Lloyd about voter support during the campaign and Lloyd explains that, regardless of promises, his approach has been to remain out front and let the facts and evidence guide his campaign and eventual prosecution, emphasizing accountability and steady presence.
* Rylee Linting, State Representative (R) Wyandotte
Q: What would the bill do?
The bill would establish mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines for fling and eluding, using a tiered system that increases penalties based on the severity and whether the offender is a repeat offender, with harsher penalties for more serious offenses and repeat offenses.
* Melanie Clark, Resident of Kincheloe - warning against Kratom
Q: What drew you to Kratom in the first place, and how did your use begin to escalate?
I started using Kratom thinking it would help with fatigue and stress, but over time it escalated into daily use and a dependency that was hard to quit on my own.
* Jon Yob, Consultant for Perry Johnson
Q: Can you sort of contrast and compare those two plans?
Perry Johnson's plan centers on a mega audit to identify and return funds to taxpayers by eliminating the state income tax first, and then reforming property taxes; this contrasts with opponents who favor different tax approaches and may require constitutional changes, suggesting a phased strategy with the mega-audit as the lead action.

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What is Michigan's Big Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program combines politics, business, and culture through long-form conversations with politicians, executives, journalists, and notable public figures. Episodes typically center on Michigan policy and elections, state governance, and broader national topics, often weaving in commentary on economics, energy, and leadership. Guests range from state lawmakers and campaign strategists to business leaders and entertainers, with occasional deep-dives into health, media, and philanthropy. The show stands out for its flexible, conversational style that blends hard policy analysis with personal storytelling, humor, and community-focused issues, making complex topics accessible and locally relevant while not shying away from national context.

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Recent guests on Michigan's Big Show include:

1. Carole Pertusini
2. Bill Huizenga
3. Roger Faulkner
4. John Damoose
5. Fred Dixon
6. Matt Maasdam
7. Jimmy Greene
8. Casper Tell

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