The Frank Beckmann Show
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9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Detroit's hometown personality, Frank Beckmann brings his 35 years of broadcasting experience and his easy, laid-back humor to WJR listeners every morning. Frank continues the tradition of more interviews, more celebrities, more business coverage and more sports with a style that his fans have come to know and love. Frank's level of curiosity makes him a great listener and an even better host.
Not only are the listeners fans, but so is the Michigan Association of Broadcasters whom have recently awarded the Frank Beckmann Show -Best Midday Personality 2007 & 2008, Broadcast Personality/Team of the Year 2006 and Best 2006 News Special: 9/11 Anniversary broadcast From New York City. Frank was also cited by the Detroit Press Club Foundation as a 2007 Michigan Excellence in Journalism winner. Additionally, Frank was also a 2007 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame inductee for his brilliant play-by-play and sportscasting work.
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Recent Interviews
Frank speaks with Virg Bernero right before the announcement that he going to run for governor of Michigan
(February 8) - Frank speaks with Virg Bernero, Mayor of Lansing, right before the announcement that he going to run for governor of Michigan.
Read more...Frank discusses unemployment with Rick Santelli of CNBC Business News
(February 8) - Frank discusses unemployment with Rick Santelli, on-air editor of CNBC Business News
Read more...Frank speaks with David Champion about the problems surrounding Toyota
(February 5) - Frank speaks with David Champion, Consumer Reports Senior Director Auto Test Center, about the problems surrounding Toyota.
Read more...Frank also discusses Toyota's troubles with Michael Kanellos
(February 5) - Frank also discusses Toyota's troubles with Michael Kanellos, Editor in Chief of Greentech Media.
Read more...Frank discusses Governor Granholm's address with House Speaker Andy Dillon
(February 4) - Frank discusses Governor Granholm's address with House Speaker Andy Dillon.
Read more...Frank speaks with Congressman Gary Peters about Obama's small business plan, cash for clunkers for Japanese vehicles, and the State of the State address
(February 4) - Frank speaks with Congressman Gary Peters about Obama's small business plan, cash for clunkers for Japanese vehicles, and the State of the State address.
Read more...Frank talks with Lt. Govenor John Cherry about being at the State of the State address last night
(February 4) - Frank talks with Lt. Govenor John Cherry about being at the State of the State address last night.
Read more...Frank discusses Governor Granholm's address with Senator Mike Bishop
(February 4) - Frank discusses Governor Granholm's address with Senator Mike Bishop.
Read more...Frank speaks with M.L. Elrick about Kwame Kilpatrick's former aide cooperating
(February 3) - Frank speaks with M.L. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, about Kwame Kilpatrick's former aide cooperating.
Read more...Frank talks with Rebecca Lindland about auto sales figures and Toyota
(February 3) - Frank talks with Rebecca Lindland, IHS Global Insight Director of Automotive Research, about auto sales figures and Toyota.
Read more...Frank talks with Peter Morici about President Obama's 2011 budget
(February 2) - Frank talks with Peter Morici, Professor Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, about President Obama's 2011 budget.
Read more...Frank speaks with Congressman Mike Rogers about the Republican retreat in Baltimore
(February 1) - Frank speaks with Congressman Mike Rogers about the Republican retreat in Baltimore.
Read more...Frank chats with Michael Smith of Cirque Du Soleil's Alegria show
(February 1) - Frank chats with Michael Smith, Senior Artistic Director, of Cirque Du Soleil's Alegria show.
Read more...Frank talks with David Littman about Friday's GDP numbers and Governor Granholm's plans regarding cuts
(February 1) - Frank talks with David Littman, Senior Economist with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, about Friday's GDP numbers and Governor Granholm's plans regarding cuts.
Read more...Frank speaks with Richard Bloom about the security blunders on flight 253
(January 29) - Frank speaks with Richard Bloom, director of terrorism, intelligence and security at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Ariz., about the security blunders on flight 253.
Read more...Frank talks to Roger Curtis about Felix Sabates, who would like for Michigan International Speedway to be eliminated from the Sprint Cup NASCAR schedule
(January 29) - Frank talks to Roger Curtis about Felix Sabates, minority owner of the Chip Ganassi Racing NASCAR team, who would like for Michigan International Speedway to be eliminated from the Sprint Cup NASCAR schedule.
Read more...Frank speaks with Chuck Baer about the Shrine circus losing its home at the state fairgrounds
(January 29) - Frank speaks with Chuck Baer, circus director, about the Shrine circus losing its home at the state fairgrounds.
Read more...Frank speaks with Doug Holtz-Eakin about what is needed to spur the economy and budgetary matters put forth by Obama during his address
(January 28) - Frank speaks with Doug Holtz-Eakin, former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, about what is needed to spur the economy and budgetary matters put forth by Obama during his address.
Read more...Frank talks with Congressman Sander Levin about the President's State of the Union address
(January 28) - Frank talks with Congressman Sander Levin about the President's State of the Union address.
Read more...Web Exclusive: Frank talks with Josh Earnest about the President's State of the Union address in terms of what is needed for the country to move forward
(January 28) - Web Exclusive: Frank talks with Josh Earnest, White House Deputy Press Secretary, about the President's State of the Union address in terms of what is needed for the country to move forward.
Read more...Frank speaks with Senator Mike Bishop about the proposed reform and cuts list and the texting while driving ban
(January 27) - Frank speaks with Senator Mike Bishop about the proposed reform and cuts list and the texting while driving ban.
Read more...Listener State of the Union
(January 27) - The listeners of the Frank Beckmann Show express what they would like President Obama to mention in the State of the Union speech tonight.
Read more...Frank speaks with Virg Bernero, the mayor of Lansing, about his possible run for governor
(January 26) - Frank speaks with Virg Bernero, the mayor of Lansing, about his possible run for governor.
Read more...Frank chats with Meryl Davis & Charlie White, the #1 ice dancers in the world just back from their victory in Spokane and now headed to the Olympics in Vancouver
(January 26) - Frank chats with Meryl Davis & Charlie White, the #1 ice dancers in the world just back from their victory in Spokane and now headed to the Olympics in Vancouver.
Read more...Frank speaks with Amity Schlaes about Obama and if he is repeating Roosevelt's mistakes
(January 25) - Frank speaks with Amity Schlaes, Senior Fellow for Economic History at the Council on Foreign Relations, about Obama and if he is repeating Roosevelt's mistakes.
Read more...Frank talks with Daniel Howes about Ed Whitacre as GM's permanent CEO
(January 25) - Frank talks with Daniel Howes, Detroit News, about Ed Whitacre as GM's permanent CEO.
Read more...John McCulloch speaks with WJR's Joel Alexander about jetcopter emergency landing.
(January 22) - WJR Jetcopter Pilot Joel Alexander tells John McCulloch why he had to make an emergency landing at Oakland Community College Friday morning.
Read more...John McCulloch speaks with Frances Rice about Dr. Martin Luther King as a Republican
(January 18) - John McCulloch speaks with Frances Rice, Chairman of the National Black Republican Association, about Dr. Martin Luther King as a Republican.
Read more...Frank Beckmann talks with Speaker of the House Andy Dillon
(January 14) - Frank Beckmann talks with Speaker of the House Andy Dillon.
Read more...Moderated by Frank Beckmann: Detroit Auto Show panel debate on 'Climategate: Are Green Auto Rules Based on Flawed Science?'
(January 13) - Moderated by Frank Beckmann: Detroit Auto Show panel debate on 'Climategate: Are Green Auto Rules Based on Flawed Science?'
Read more...Moderated by Frank Beckmann: Detroit Auto Show panel debate on 'Climategate: Are Green Auto Rules Based on Flawed Science?' - Part 2
(January 13) - Moderated by Frank Beckmann: Detroit Auto Show panel debate on 'Climategate: Are Green Auto Rules Based on Flawed Science?' - Part 2
Read more...Frank speaks with Congressman Dave Camp about private companies using inmates for work
(January 13) - Frank speaks with Congressman Dave Camp about private companies using inmates for work.
Read more...Frank speaks with Congressman Bart Stupak about Harry Reid, health care, security, and the auto industry
(January 13) - Frank speaks with Congressman Bart Stupak about Harry Reid, health care, security, and the auto industry.
Read more...Frank speaks with Congressman Gary Peters about the auto show and the industry
(January 11) - Frank speaks with Congressman Gary Peters about the auto show and the industry.
Read more...Frank talks with Representative Tim Melton regarding the Oakland County school districts not taking part in the Race to Top
(January 11) - Frank talks with Representative Tim Melton, Chairman of the House Education Committee, regarding the Oakland County school districts not taking part in the Race to Top because of MEA pressure.
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