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
Author Rod Dreher talks about his new book and his sister's battle with cancer that led to his decision to leave the big city and move back to his home town, plus Walethia Aquil talks about the contemporary relevance of grace and charm on The Tom Sumner Program Tuesday April 23 beginning at 3 p...
Monday On The Tom Sumner Program
More on the Karegnondi Water Authority and Flint vs. Detroit with Genesee County Drain Commissioner Jeff Wright plus our weekly pundits for ARMCHAIR POLITICS on The Tom Sumner Program LIVE at Alexander J's with former Lt. Gov. John Cherry on the left, former State House member Charlie Mueller on the right and resident cynic Barry Simon Monday April 22 beginning at 3 p...
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
Hank Messing, Grief Support Coordinator for Genenesys Hospice talks about end of life care for veterans and the Flint City Derby Girls roll into the studio to preview Saturday's bout with the Downriver Roller Dollz on The Tom Sumner Program Friday April 19 beginning at 3 p...
Thursday On The Tom Sumner Program
Back-to-back comedian/magicians Nathan Kranzo and Keith Fields (pictured) talk about upcoming shows and Rick Brown talks about Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War as well as his travelling Lincoln assassination museum on The Tom Sumner Program Thursday April 18 beginning at 3 p...
Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Great commentary and analysis with Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki on The Tom Sumner Program Wednesday April 17 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and Andrea on weekday afternoons streaming LIVE at wfnt.com.
Tuesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Genesee County has more parks than any other county in Michigan and features a large variety of programs and special events. Hear Genesee County Parks Program and Special Events Coordinator Nancy Edwards talk about this year's line-up and much more on The Tom Sumner Program Tuesday April 16 beginning at 3 p...
Monday On The Tom Sumner Program
Genesee County Drain Commissioner Jeff Wright and Armchair Politics with regular pundits Democrat and former Lt. Gov. John Cherry, Republican and long time state legislator Charlie Mueller and resident cynic Barry Simon on The Tom Sumner Program LIVE at Alexander J's Monday April 15 beginning at 3 p...
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
Check out a Freaky Friday edition of The Tom Sumner Program Friday April 12 beginning at 3 p.m. featuring Lyndon Larouche and more. Hear Tom and co-host Andrea weekday afternoons streaming LIVE at wfnt.com.
Thursday On The Tom Sumner Program
Guests include Astronomer Richard Walker (Longway Planetarium) and this week's head-liner for Alexander J's comedy night Jerry Donovan on The Tom Sumner Program Thursday April 11 beginning at 3 p.m. You can also hear Tom and Andrea weekday afternoons streaming LIVE at wfnt...
Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Flint area Congressman Dan Kildee talks about his recent fact finding trip to Afghanistan, plus local, state and national commentary and analysis with Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki on The Tom Sumner Program Wednesday April 10 beginning at 3 p...