The Tom Sumner Program on Flint's News Talk 1470 WFNT blends Tom's background in non-profit management, entertainment and broadcasting with a quirky sense of humor and love for old fashioned radio to shape witty conversations with community leaders from business, politics and the arts. Tom Sumner was born and raised in Flint. He traveled the Midwest in the 70’s and early 80’s as a full-time musician playing drums for recording artists “The Diamonds.” “The Drifters.” “Freddy (Boom-Boom) Cannon,” “Del Shannon,” and many others. He was Executive Director for the Center City Association of Greater Flint, The Flint Children’s Museum and New Leash On Life in Los Angeles. Sumner returned to Michigan in 2007 and started a morning show at Kettering University’s student run radio station WKUF LP 94.3 FM and has three books of humorous essays “All I Wanted Was A Haircut,” “A Little Off The Top” and "Just Part It In The Middle." The show moved to 1470 WFNT in February of 2012.Tom and his co-host Andrea Sutton received the 2013 Carroll Clark Civic Service Award from Mott Community College.
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Tuesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Nationally recognized mentor David McGhee (pictured) talks about the Oakland University scholarship he has created for Flint and Genesee County students and Kevin Schronce (City Of Flint) and representatives from Diplomat Pharmacy explain some new Flint planning funding on The Tom Sumner Program Tuesday November 26 beginning at 3 p...
Monday On The Tom Sumner Program
You're invited to join us in person Monday November 25 at Alexander J's for The Tom Sumner Program featuring our weekly round table ARMCHAIR POLITICS with Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki sitting in for former Lt. Governor John Cherry on the left, former long-time State House member Charlie Mueller on the right and and "visiting cynic" Pat Clawson sitting in for resident cy
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
A look at the 50th anniversary of the JFK assassination with former Michigan Treasurer Doug Roberts whose father was the Secret Service shift leader that fateful day in Dallas and more on The Tom Sumner Program Friday November 22 beginning at 3 p...
Thursday On The Tom Sumner Program
Jim Richardson (National Geographic) talks about the role of lighting in photography, John Gale (National Wildlife Federation) talks about saving big game in America and pig farmer Mark Baker talks about his on-going legal battles with the DNR on The Tom Sumner Program Thursday November 21 beginning at 3 p...
Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Two hours of commentary and analysis with Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki and more on The Tom Sumner Program Wednesday November 20 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and guests weekday afternoons STREAMING LIVE at wfnt.com.
Tuesday On The Tom Sumner Program
The man who founded Atari and launched Steve Jobs' career, Nolan Bushnell, guests on The Tom Sumner Program Tuesday November 19 beginning at 3 p.m. Plus a visit from Flint Mayor Dayne Walling and a chat with Bathroom Reader's "Uncle John...
Monday On The Tom Sumner Program
The Tom Sumner Program returns Monday from a week-long hiatus with guest Genesee County Drain Commissioner Jeff Wright and ARMCHAIR POLITICS with former Lt. Governor John Cherry on the left, long time State House member Charlie Mueller on the right and resident cynic Barry Simon Live at Alexander J's...
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
DDA Director Chris Everson talks about plans for downtown Flint's upcoming Christmas parade, Flint Comix Publisher Randy Zimmerman talks about the Buckham Gallery's new exhibit featuring cartoons and serial art and singer/songwriter Russell Wayne performs for FRIDAY LIVE AT FIVE on The Tom Sumner Program Friday November 8 beginning at 3 p...
Thursday On The Tom Sumner Program
Kim Davis talks about her book "Police, Judges, Lawyers - Bullies With Power," Mona Sahouri from the Arab American Heritage Council talks about this weekend's special event at the FIA and author Matthew Hertenstein talks about why sometimes you CAN tell a book by it's cover on The Tom Sumner Program Thursday November 7 beginning at 3 p...
Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
A review of Tuesday's election results with Tom and Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki and Tom and Andrea call the winners Wednesday November 6 on The Tom Sumner Program beginning at 3 p.m. Plus another qualifying prize package to "Blow Off Winter" with a chance to win a Cub Cadet snow thrower from Atherton Road Sales and Service...