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
Ron Garret helped NASA create robots for planetary exploration before joining the development team of an Internet start-up called "Google." Now he's a member of Patriotic Millionaires for fiscal responsibility. Hear what he has to say about U...
Monday On The Tom Sumner Program
A one-on-one interview with Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Lon Johnson from his trip to Flint last Friday airs on The Tom Sumner Program Monday May 20 beginning at 3 p.m. followed at 4 by ARMCHAIR POLITICS LIVE at Alexander J's. Join us in person for Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki (filling in for former Lt...
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
Author Kelly Williams Brown ("Adulting: How to become a grown-up in 468-ish steps"), Melodee Mabbitt who played a significant role in Saving Santa Claus for Flint, plus comedian Rob Little (pictured) and musician Cory Simpson on The Tom Sumner Program Friday May 17 beginning at 3 p...
Thursday On The Tom Sumner Program
The life and times of General George Custer with historian Dakota Starr, a chat with Rebecca Hancock who was recently elected "Grand President" of the International Ship Masters Association and a chat with this week's Alexander J's comedy head-liner Mark Poolos all on The Tom Sumner Program Thursday May 16 beginning at 3 p...
Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Commentary and analysis with Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki and more on The Tom Sumner Program Wednesday May 15 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and Andrea weekday afternoons streaming LIVE at wfnt.com.
Tuesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Recycling, re-using, re-purposing and Railroad Days with artist and entrepreneur Tonya Henderson of ReTHINKin It in Durand, Ph.D./Author Barbara Trautlein ("Change Intelligence: Use the Power of CQ to Lead Change that Sticks") and a little recognized chapter in American history uncovered in a best-seller ("Orphan Train") by Christina Baker Kline (pictured) on The Tom Sumner Pro
Monday On The Tom Sumner Program
Come watch The Tom Sumner Program LIVE at Alexander J's featuring ARMCHAIR POLITICS with our regular weekly pundits Republican (and former State Legislator) Charlie Mueller, Democrat (and former Lt. Gov.) John Cherry and our resident cynic Barry Simon...
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
Fitness guru Dan Houston talks about genetically modified foods, Journalist/author Lisa Krug talks about her books "Cool Jew" and "Hot Mamalah" and Nikole Fox talks about plans for a 1950's style diner and a new concert venue in Flint Township on The Tom Sumner Program Friday May 10 beginning at 3 p...
Thursday On The Tom Sumner Program
Sue Peterson (Gentiva Hospice) talks about dementia, Radioactive Waste Watchdog Kevin Kamps talks about radioactive water leaks at Michigan's Pallisades Nuclear Power Plant and this week's Alexander J's comedy head-liner Steve Bills all guest on The Tom Sumner Program Thursday May 9 beginning at 3 p...
Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Commentary and analysis with Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki and a visit from 7th Ward Flint Councilman Dale Weighill on The Tom Sumner Program Wednesday May 8 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and Andrea weekday afternoons streaming LIVE at wfnt...