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
Linda Hamacher, CEO for Genesee, Saginaw & Bay County Health Plan explains Obamacare, Montrose Minister Tom Banks (American Fellowship Church) talks about Overpasses for Obama's Impeachment - Michigan and Cheryl DeFrain (Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau) talks about what Flint area people can learn from taking a tour of their own city on The Tom Sumner Program Tuesday July 16
Monday On The Tom Sumner Program
Come watch our weekly political round table ARMCHAIR POLITICS on The Tom Sumner Program LIVE at Alexander J's Monday July 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. with former Lt. Gov. John Cherry on the left, former long-time State Rep. Charlie Mueller on the right and national head-liner Detroit comedian Billy Ray Bauer filling in for resident cynic Barry Simon...
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
Life after the military with Christina Balch, the new Lone Ranger through the eyes of radio Lone Ranger Brace Beamer's grandson Bob Daniel and new music from Pussyfoot on The Tom Sumner Program Friday July 12 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and Andrea weekdays afternoons streaming LIVE at wfnt...
Thursday On The Tom Sumner Program
Mark Baker (Baker's Green Acres) says his small family farm is under attack from Michigan's DNR and he's facing a possible $700,000 fine. He tells his story and film maker Kristina Clough Canty talks about other stories like it from her film "Farmageddon" on The Tom Sumner Program Thursday July 11 beginning at 3 p...
Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Analysis and commentary with Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki and more on The Tom Sumner Program Wednesday July 10 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and Andrea weekday afternoons streaming LIVE at wfnt.com.
Tuesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Efforts to fight urban blight in Flint and Detroit with former Detroit News reporter and founder of "The Daily Eyesore" Hawke Fracassa, Genesee County Treasurer Deb Cherry, and entrepreneur Scott Millman whose company (S.E.T. Products) has an alternative to boarding up vacant houses and buildings on The Tom Sumner Program Tuesday July 9 beginning at 3 p...
Monday On The Tom Sumner Program
MEET THE CANDIDATES...All three candidates for The Flint City Council in the 8th Ward (Benjamin Allyn, Joyce Ellis-McNeal and Victoria Van Buren) LIVE at Alexander J's on The Tom Sumner Program Monday July 8 beginning at 3 p.m. ARMCHAIR POLITICS follows with former Lt...
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
Enjoy a holiday weekend mini-music festival on The Tom Sumner Program Friday July 5 beginning at 3 p.m. Guests include: Sweet Willie Tea, Heather Jones (Jones'n) and Dave Beaudoin (Rhythm Gypsies) for a mix of conversation and live music...
Independence Day On The Tom Sumner Program
INDEPENDENCE DAY on The Tom Sumner Program features the return of Dakota Starr (aka Gen. George Custer) to talk about the 150th anniversary of the battle at Gettysburg and Lone Ranger buff Everette Humphreys to talk about the golden age of radio Thursday July 4 beginning at 3 p...
Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Political commentary and analysis with Tom and Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki on The Tom Sumner Program Wednesday July 3 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and Andrea weekday afternoons streaming LIVE at wfnt.com.