Does August mark the end of summer?
We are already in the first week of August, July has come and gone, so does that mean summer is coming to an end? Thatโs what we talked about today on Whatโs the Buzz. Joining host Tati Amare to talk about it are Mary Liz Curtin, the owner of Leon and Lulu and the Three Cats Cafe, and Blaine Fowler, Host of the Blaine Fowler Morning Show on 96.3 WDVD.
Should your pets be allowed on the furniture?
Today on Whatโs the Buzz, Host Jason Carr wanted to know more about our friends of the show- specifically, their pets! Jason said he already has a dog family of Charlie Tickles and Violet, so he brought in Local Veterinarian Corey Gut, comedian Mike Bonner and Co-Founder of The Cohen Brand Vanessa Cohen to talk about their furry (and not so furry) friends.
Daylight Saving is here: what could you give up for an hour?
Daylight Saving Time is upon us, which means we all lost an hour over the weekend. First, Jason asked if anyone would be able to give up their phone for an hour a day. AdSince most folks have been watching more during quarantine, would anyone be able to give up watching TV or streaming? Finally, Jason asked if anyone would be able to lose an hour of sleep each night. While Cohen said she didnโt notice the missing hour, the other guests were completely opposite.
Celebrate International Womenโs Day with women who inspire
First, Mimi talked about her inspiration, Maya Angelou. โI always think about her when I think about powerful women in history.โNext, everyone talked about their favorite women in film. Jason and Mimi both talked about Cicely Tyson, who stayed true to herself by only taking roles in films that highlighted African American women. AdFinally, Tati asked about the women in the music industry that inspire everyone. Mimi picked Aretha Franklin, an icon whoโs music transcends audiences, and who has performed at multiple presidential inaugurations.
Have you finished all your holiday shopping yet?
First, itโs December 21st, have you finished all your shopping? AJ is done shopping, but she has not received all her gifts yet, as her delivery dates keep getting pushed back. Do you have a favorite ornament or decoration? A sparkly poinsettia is AJโs favorite holiday decoration since she loves plants. Markโs favorite decoration is Dandy, a Christmas Duck, which he says โjust brings me joy.โ Kerry doesnโt just have one favorite ornament, she has tons of them.
Whatโs The Buzz talks about the importance of voting
Election Day is tomorrow and thatโs Whatโs The Buzz today. Tati Amare talked with some friends of the show all about the importance of voting, but they stayed away from politics. Joining in to talk about this were Blaine Fowler, the host of the Blaine Fowler Morning Show on 96.3 WDVD, Mimi Brown, a local author and motivational speaker, and AJ Williams, the managing editor of the Michigan Chronicle. The group discussed various topics including if Election Day should be a National holiday, They also talked about feelings of if you could date someone who doesnโt vote. Watch the video to see what the group had to say!
Is it harder to make new friends as an adult?
Is it harder to make friends as an adult? How do you make new friends? What do you do to maintain the friendships you do have? What's The Buzz is all about adult friendships. Michelle Oliver also joined in with some viewer comments to the question, "Is it harder to make new friends as an adult?"
How Do You Keep The Peace In A House Divided?
When it comes to the Super Bowl, we know there's a lot more to it than food. Tati asked the group what to do if you are in a house divided and are cheering for different teams. Most of the country tunes into the big game and celebration on Sunday, with one in four people calling in sick the next day. Should the Monday after the Super Bowl be a holiday? Local 4 is the only place you can watch the Super Bowl.
How's Your Family Gatherings Around The Holiday
Today's What's The Buzz is all about family gatherings during the holidays. The first topic discussed was, how do you handle who stays where when you have a house full of people? The next topic is how do you address non married couples? Separate room? The last topic discussed was if you are the host, are you responsible for the cost of entertaining?
Are The Holidays Too Focused On Spending?
There were a few interesting topics discussed on What's The Buzz. Our panel talked about holiday shopping and spending habits around the holidays. We asked if they think there's an age limit you should stop buying people gifts and are the holidays too focused on spending? They also discussed if YouTube protects children from inappropriate images? The last topic discussed was the video of Malia Obama smoking and if that's a violation of privacy.
How Do You Handle Customer Service?
Today's What's The Buzz is all about good vs. bad customers service. How you handle bad customer service on the phone? Do you post a bad review online if you weren't satisfied? Do you demand something in return when you have bad customer service, like a discount on your bill or something for free? How do you handle bad customer service?