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
Dr. Kristy Varady talks about her book "The Every Other Day Diet" and find out what "Flintopia" is from Erich Spielmaker on The Tom Sumner Program Tuesday January 7 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and guests weekday afternoons STREAMING LIVE at wfnt...
Monday On The Tom Sumner Program
Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki joins the weekly round table ARMCHAIR POLITICS to sit-in for former Lt. Governor John Cherry on the left with regular pundits former long time State House member Charlie Mueller and resident cynic Barry Simon LIVE at Alexander J's on The Tom Sumner Program Monday January 6 beginning at 3 p...
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
Etiquette tips for 2014 from Walethia Aquil of Grace and Charm and guitarists Jim Bach and Dana Bradshaw perform for FRIDAY LIVE AT FIVE on The Tom Sumner Program Friday January 3 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and guests weekday afternoons STREAMING LIVE at wfnt...
Thursday On The Tom Sumner Program
The Best of The Tom Sumner Program. A LIVE show Thursday January 2 beginning at 3 p.m. featuring some of the best guests from 2013. Hear Tom and guests weekday afternoons STREAMING LIVE at wfnt.com.
Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
The New Year begins with a review of 2013 with Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki and Lyman Stone from the Tax Foundation on The Tom Sumner Program Wednesday January 1 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and guests weekday afternoons STREAMING LIVE at wfnt...
Tuesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Former 7th Ward Councilman Dale Weighill reviews 2013, Wiccan Priestess Amy Jean Gooslin gives you a one card Tarot reading for 2014 and Brad Lyons (Lyon Productions) talks about Michigan movies New Year's Eve on The Tom Sumner Program Tuesday December 31 beginning at 3 p...
Monday On The Tom Sumner Program
2013 lucky or unlucky? Check out the year in review LIVE at Alexander J's during ARMCHAIR POLITICS with former Lt. Governor John Cherry on the left, former State House member Charlie Mueller on the right and resident cynic Barry Simon on The Tom Sumner Program Monday December 30 beginning at 3 p...
Friday On The Tom Sumner Program
Leon El-Alamin (3R's) talks about efforts to get coats and blankets for area people in need and "AllDay Monday" performs during FRIDAY LIVE AT FIVE on The Tom Sumner Program Friday December 27 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and guests weekday afternoons STREAMING LIVE at wfnt...
Thursday On The Tom Sumner Program
Highlights from past shows and more LIVE on The Best of The Tom Sumner Program Thursday December 26 beginning at 3 p.m. Hear Tom and guests weekday afternoons STREAMING LIVE at wfnt.com.
Wednesday On The Tom Sumner Program
Celebrate Christmas with Tom and Flint's premiere political pundit Paul Rozycki, plus special guest encore interview with Brenda Lee ("Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"), local Christmas music and more on a special holiday edition of The Tom Sumner Program Wednesday December 25 beginning at 3 p...