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
Genesee County Commissioner Pegge Adams talks about her role as Chair of the Animal Control Sub-committee for the County Board of Commissioners, a visit from jazz flute legend Alexander Zonjic and the author of Flint Youth Theatre's new production "Flight," Robyn Hunter on The Tom Sumner Program Tuesday September 10 beginning at 3 p...
Monday On The Tom Sumner Program
Broadcasting LIVE AT ALEXANDER J'S Monday September 9 beginning at 3 p.m. featuring ARMCHAIR POLITICS with former Lt. Governor John Cherry on the left, former long-time State Legislator Charlie Mueller on the right and out resident cynic Barry Simon...
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
The Renaissance Festival's Queen Elizabeth I (actress Caroline Jett) guests on The Tom Sumner Program Friday September 6 beginning at 3 p.m. Plus Friday LIVE AT FIVE with Dave Beaudoin and son (Dave) from the "Rhythm Gypsies" perform. Hear Tom and Andrea streaming LIVE weekday afternoons at wfnt...
Thursday On The Tom Sumner Program
Andy Everman talks about the Roger Sharp Great Speaker Series kick-off with Congressman Dan Kildee Thursday evening and Randy Zimmerman talks about the Superman-Batman movie soon to be filmed in Michigan on The Tom Sumner Program Thursday September 9 beginning at 3 p...
Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Commentary and analysis with Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki and guests U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and State Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer on The Tom Sumner Program Wednesday September 4 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and Andrea weekdays streaming LIVE at wfnt...
Tuesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Michael C. Ruppert, host of The LIFEBOAT HOUR on PRN is known to most people from the internationally acclaimed 2009 documentary "Collapse" or his televised confrontation with a CIA Director with proof of agency drug smuggling. Hear his thoughts on Syria and more plus Astronomer Richard Walker (Longway Planetarium) and more on The Tom Sumner Program Tuesday September 3 beginning at 3 p..
Labor Day On The Tom Sumner Program
LABOR DAY on The Tom Sumner Program includes Flint Mayor Dayne Walling talking about his trip to The White House to meet with other Mayors and President Obama about youth violence and ARMCHAIR POLITICS pundits former Lt. Governor John Cherry on the left, former long-time State legislator Charlie Mueller on the right and resident cynic Barry Simon BROADCASTING IN-STUDIO Monday September 2 beginning
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
Genesee County Clerk/Register John Gleason talks about document rates, Dr. David Healy returns to talk about prescription medicine side affects, Democratic candidate for Governor Mark Schauer talks about his trip to Flint and new music from musical guest Krysta Youngs (originally from Grand Blanc) on The Tom Sumner Program Friday August 30 beginning at 3 p...
Thursday On The Tom Sumner Program
It's "back to school" on The Tom Sumner Program Thursday August 29 beginning at 3 p.m. with guests Rachel Renee Russell (NY Times best selling series "Dork Diaries"), test your knowledge with National Geographic Kids writer and editor Becky Baines (Quiz Whiz 2) plus Baker College's new Auto/Diesel Institute Director Lynn Rogers and Regional Admissions Director Bryan Carto...
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Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's famous "I Have A Dream" speech with Tom and Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki on The Tom Sumner Program Wednesday August 28 beginning at 3 p.m. Guests include Flint cop and author Brian Willingham ("Soul Of A Black Cop"), Retired Lt...